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About

Kissing Fish Weddings is a husband and wife wedding officiant team based in Dunedin, Florida. Since 2010, they have been helping other non-religious couples write and recite vows that they will cherish for years to come.

Experience
Linda and Bill Lyford’s named their company Kissing Fish Weddings because their wedding took place underwater, including their first kiss as a married couple. They like to use this same non-traditional approach when planning their clients' wedding ceremonies.

Services Offered
Kissing Fish Weddings offers ceremony officiating. They have a vast knowledge of poems, readings and blessings that are not affiliated with any religious organizations. They offer the following services:

  • Customized Vows
  • Ceremony Rehearsal


Areas Covered
This company is licensed in the state of Florida. They travel to Clearwater, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Oldsmar, Largo, Clearwater Beach, and St. Petersburg.

  • Woman-owned
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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?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$75

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

Non-religious
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

FL

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Kissing Fish Weddings

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Terry Sent on 08/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Ceremony

Linda did a wonderful job helping us organize our anniversary vows. As we live in Dunedin we were able to meet with her and discuss our wishes.

Linda composed two vow ceremony scripts and we chose a mix of both and added a few lines of scripture.

The vow ceremony went fabulously… she did a great job officiating and read the script with sincerity.
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Lisa Sent on 06/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Surprise Vow Renewal

Kissing Fish Weddings was a pleasure to work with for my surprise vow renewal ceremony on Memorial Day weekend. Linda was responsive to my calls and emails and provided wonderful vow/ceremony options. She spent time asking questions about my husband and I to get an understanding of who we were as a couple which helped personalize the experience. Due to an unexpected location change, Linda was flexible and was able to suggest a new spot, which worked out great! Overall, very pleased with the services provided by Kissing Fish Weddings!
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Kathleen Sent on 12/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have been better!

Linda and Bill created an absolutely perfect vow renewal ceremony for our 12th wedding anniversary! Everything was easy, perfect and memorable. It was better than I had even hoped for.
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Louis Sent on 10/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Debbie Cenatiempo

Kissing Fishes is a wonderful way to do a wedding or in our case a vow renewal for our 50th on the beach.
Linda did a wonderful job of scripting the ceremony and making the arrangements. She officiated beautifully on a very windy day. Bill did the photography. Because of covid we looked for something different than what we originally planned and what they created was perfect. They are professional and personable and I highly recommend them.
Laura
Laura Sent on 08/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Professional

Linda and Bill of Kissing Fish weddings made our vowel renewal ceremony a wonderful moment for my husband and I. The communication was professional and friendly. The location at Honeymoon Beach was beautiful. I would recommend their services to anyone.
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Misty Sent on 06/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Vow renewal

I surprised my husband with a vow renewal ceremony during a mini vacay we recently took to Clearwater Beach. Linda and her husband were wonderful!!!! I highly recommend using her if you're wanting a beach wedding in that area. She's affordable and super accommodating!
Amada
Amada Sent on 03/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Leap Year Vow Renewal Surprise Was a HIT!

My husband and I got married on a Leap Day in 2016 when it fell on a Monday! Our special story was one that included not only our favorite TV show "Quantum Leap" but the simple fact that we never full had a reception due to a close death in the family and other circumstances. So for our upcoming 1 year/4 year I wanted to surprise my husband with a special vow renewal ceremony, and I was so fortunate to find Linda's company "Kissing Fish Weddings!"

Not only was she super professional and easy to work with but she was enthusiastic and supportive in helping me surprise my husband with a special sunset beach ceremony, complete with music and a rose heart on the beach for us to stand in. She even provided us with a perfect vow ceremony that included text about the passing of our special loved ones and the upcoming birth of our first baby boy.

To say my husband was surprised is a complete understatement. He had no clue and continued to talk about it all this week. I am thankful for Linda and her husband Bill for helping make this beautiful moment so very special for Damon and Myself.

I highly recommend this company and would use them again in the future! Maybe another 4/1 year from now! LOL
Candice
Candice Sent on 01/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Intimate Elopement

Linda was great, we did the Intimate Elopement and it was just that. I am not from the area so she helped answer many questions I had and helped me pick the perfect beach location. Everything was perfect, I would highly recommend Kissing Fish for your wedding needs.

Thank you,
Billy and Candice
Luci
Luci Sent on 08/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Kissing Fish Weddings created the perfect vow renewal ceremony for us.

Our experience began with the first conversation with Linda. She was very pleasant and wanted to get to know us a little. From there she wrote the perfect vows for our renewal ceremony that truly captured who we are. Knowing how important family is to us, Linda made sure to include our son in the beautiful words she wrote. Linda was always very prompt in responding the many questions we had along the way. The day of the vow renewal could not have been more perfect. Linda made us feel so special and Jim did a terrific job capturing the moment.
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Jessica Sent on 12/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Vow Renewal

Linda and her husband were absolutely amazing to work with for our vow renewal. She helped me to plan the most wonderful ceremony. Linda's husband took the pictures while Linda conducted the beautiful beach vow renewal. Rich and I would highly recommend Kissing Fish for your upcoming wedding or vow renewal. They were affordable and extremely professional and flexible.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Notary To Go Notary To Go Wedding Officiants

I remember meeting Linda with Kissing Fish Weddings like it was yesterday! In a room full of vendors, lots of officiants, somehow we made a direct connect. Linda exudes a warm and welcoming demeanor, so chatting with her came easy. I can see why brides and grooms are drawn to her as well, she's genuine. I was glad to have met Linda that rainy evening in Tampa, and feel lucky to have gained a quality contact in my field, in an area in which I don't market.

Exquisite Silks Exquisite Silks Wedding Florists

For that special day you really can't do better than with Linda. She will personalize your ceremony to your wants and likes. Very professional, caring and unique right down to a bamboo arch if you'd like. You can't go wrong with Kissing Fish Weddings.

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