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About

Located in Evanston, Illinois, Chosen with Bonnie is an officiating service for the Chicago, Rockford, and South Bend areas, helping couples manifest their love on a beautiful day to remember. Bonnie understands that, in choosing an officiant, couples will want someone who is warm, who will listen to their story, who will collaborate with them to build a wedding ceremony that reflects the love they have found in one another, and who will make their wedding day one to cherish. Whether couples’ celebration is lavish, intimate, or somewhere in between, Bonnie will help bring that vision to life.

Services Offered
Chosen with Bonnie has provided services for various kinds of occasions, including ceremony rehearsals, vow renewals, civil unions, and non-religious, interfaith, and single religion ceremonies. She also serves couples of all faiths. Bonnie’s average services range from less than 30 minutes to an hour long, leaving plenty of room for heartfelt ceremony moments and the joyous celebration afterward. Chosen with Bonnie is delighted to weave couples’ stories into a ceremony that represents their unique love.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Chosen with Bonnie

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Melissa Sent on 06/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful to work with!

Bonnie was so easy to work with and she allowed us to make whatever adjustments to the ceremony that we felt suited us best. It was such a good experience throughout the whole process she’s very professional and created a sense of calm through the whole process. On the wedding day the ceremony was perfect and people mentioned how much they enjoyed it!
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Patrick Sent on 10/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The experience with Bonnie was wonderful! The ceremony was us! We come from a Lao and Filipino heritage and we had the ceremony uniquely made for us. There were laughs and many tears (happy tears =)). Our love story was very thoughtful and everyone who attended loved our ceremony. Throughout the entire process Bonnie was kind, accommodating and prompt with her responses. I don't think I can find a better person to be our celebrant. We Highly recommend her to officiate your wedding!
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Deborah Sent on 10/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I loved my wedding ceremony! Bonnie was very responsive from the start of planning and all the way through the end of the ceremony. She did a great job capturing our love story during the planning process and expressing it during our ceremony. She was a pleasure to work with and I would recommend her again and again!
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Dennis Sent on 09/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Bonnie was amazing to work with and we couldn't be any more grateful for the wonderful job she did celebrating our marriage. We knew almost immediately that the connection created with Bonnie was something special. Bonnie has an ability to take your relationship and tell your story. She takes the time to listen to your needs and helps create an amazing memory. Our ceremony was uniquely ours and Bonnie's advice and guidance made for precious memories that we will hold dear forever. We have had guests ask us if she was an old friend of ours or a family member because she knew our story so well.
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Betty Sent on 05/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Bonnie gave our ceremony the respect it deserved from the very beginning. She was very professional, punctual, great presence, a warm heart and a passion for what she does.
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Ryan Sent on 01/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Bonnie really took the time to get to know us and listened to our vision for our ceremony. The ceremony was exactly what we wanted -- heartfelt, sweet, and most importantly, true to us. We were just married two days ago and have already taken the time to write this review because we can't thank her enough. We've received so many compliments on the ceremony and this is an absolute credit to Bonnie. Hire her!!
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Katie Sent on 12/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Bonnie was absolutely amazing! She is a kind, thoughtful, and joyous individual, and that was obvious during our first meeting with her. We knew that she would be a perfect fit for our ceremony! She was extremely helpful during the entire planning process and we had no worries that the wedding ceremony would go off without a hitch. Bonnie was extremely thorough, professional, personable, and responsive. We didn't want an overly serious or formal ceremony, but we wanted it to be meaningful as well. Bonnie was very flexible and was able to design a custom ceremony and suggested rituals that would best suit what we wanted the feel to be. We received several compliments on how wonderful our ceremony was (and are still receiving them months later)! Seriously - choose Bonnie for your ceremony!
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Dana Sent on 09/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
From the moment you meet Bonnie, she feels like an old friend. I think meeting an officiant can feel an awful lot like meeting a therapist for the first time - having to share your story, your history, your future plans. But with Bonnie, she made it all so easy, comfortable, enjoyable, and fun. Her ceremony was so beautifully written, taking our stories and weaving them into a larger story to share with our guests. We were so delighted with the whole process that we'd do it all over again in a heartbeat. Bonnie's just the tops - she made our day.
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Alicia Sent on 08/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Our friends and family raved about our ceremony. It was an emotional experience for not only us, but our guests too. Bonnie asks for each person in the couple to submit a detailed questionnaire and meticulously uses them to put together a ceremony that is thorough and unique. She also recommended other vendors which we used (and LOVED). She was extremely fast to respond to all our emails along the way. Cannot thank Bonnie enough for all her hard work. The ceremony she provided us laid the framework for the rest of our amazing wedding. Would recommend Bonnie without second thought.
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Kelli Sent on 08/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Bonnie was the perfect choice for my August 2017 wedding! My husband and I did a lot of research to find our officiant and knew within the first minute that Bonnie was the one. Her personality is so warm and down-to-earth which is exactly what we were looking for. She wrote a personal ceremony for us and we received so many compliments from our guests that it was one of the best weddings they had been to. Plus, she was quick and prompt in sending in our marriage license. Thank you for everything, Bonnie!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
We Only Do Pretty We Only Do Pretty Wedding Hair & Makeup

We cannot say enough about Bonnie! She is so compassionate about the people she works with. She is truly kind, friendly and extremely professional. Its a pleasure watching her work. Her calmness and positivity are contagious! To say we highly recommend Bonnie is an understatement. You are the best hands possible with her, especially on such an emotional and special day!!

Five Grain Events Five Grain Events Wedding Planners

Bonnie created a beautifully personal ceremony for my clients. She took the time to get to know the couple and made sure their personalities were reflected in each and every moment of their nuptials. I look forward to collaborating again.

So Dressed Up So Dressed Up Wedding Planners

As a planner, I take the vendor recommendations I provide to my clients very seriously. Bonnie is a vendor I can refer to clients confidently, knowing she will take wonderful care of them. Bonnie is professional, organized, thoughtful and cares deeply about creating a personalized ceremony for her couples. She is incredibly timely in her communication which makes for such a smooth collaboration. She is an absolute pleasure to work with and has a lovely demeanor that clients and guests love. I cannot say enough great things about working with Bonnie and highly recommend her without any hesitation.

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