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Ebbony Tonkin
Ebbony Tonkin
Bay Area Wedding Officiant

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Hi there! I'm Ebbony, a Bay Area wedding officiant with a knack for crafting warm and engaging ceremonies that celebrate your unique love story.

I've been In the Wedding Industry for over 15 years, beginning in luxury hotels in Australia, London, and the USA. Five years ago, a new chapter unfolded as my family embarked on an exciting venture, opening Bidja Estate, our very own residential home and barn transformed into a captivating wedding venue that has had the immense privilege of hosting over 150 extraordinary couples, forging deep connections within our vibrant Wedding Community in Australia. It fills me with immense pride to be a part of my family's business, working alongside them remotely from San Francisco. Together, we strive to create unforgettable moments and bring dreams to life.

I am passionate about helping couples create personalized and memorable ceremonies that reflect their personalities and beliefs. From the opening words to the final vows, I work closely with you to ensure that every aspect of your ceremony is tailored to your preferences and style. I guide you through obtaining your marriage license, ceremony logistics, writing vows, and handling the necessary paperwork. With a fun and relaxed energy, inspired by my love for chocolate and spicy margaritas, I'm there for you every step of the way.

My mission as your Officiant is simple. I want to help support you and facilitate your perfect ceremony. One that is engaging, fun, genuine, and – most importantly – totally you.

I work with ALL couples in the Bay Area, Sonoma, Napa, and beyond.

What my couples say on other wedding booking channels:

Rajani & Jashan - Reviewed on The Knot June 2023

Once my husband and I had decided on the ceremony that we wanted and began looking for officiants, we quickly came across Ebbony and fell in love from day 1. Her professionalism is off the charts, she is organized, and so warm and friendly. She was very clear in her communication and also was quick to respond whenever we had any questions. When it came to the ceremony, she was an absolute joy to work with. She asked us some questions and created a wonderful ceremony script. She printed out our vows on such beautiful papers. The day of the event, she came early and helped with setting everything up and corralling the guests as we were running behind. We would 100% recommend that everyone go with Ebbony as your officiant.

Leslie & Va - Reviewed on The Knot June 2023

Ebbony was the officiant of our wedding on June 18th, 2023. The ceremony went so smoothly with her lead, she made our relationship sound like a beautiful fairy tale. She has such a lovely voice, at the same time words coming out of her mouth were so assuring. And i love the way Ebbony looked into my eyes during her speech, it soothed my nerves and gave me strength as I was really uncomfortable standing in front of the crowd. She not only was the one help processing our marriage license for us, she went through all my wedding details with us and made sure nothing would go wrong the day of, i would say she's one of the reasons my wedding went so smoothly that day and i can't thank her more. If you need an officiant at your wedding ceremony, i'll definitely recommend having Ebbony, she'll be such a great support and you'll not regret having her on your big day!

James & Amanda - Review on Thumbtack - January 2023

"Ebbony was a perfect officiant. She was there for Amanda and myself every time we needed to talk to her, and she also helped us be productive and get everything we needed done on time, such as finding our location and witness, writing our vows, and purchasing our marriage license. She let us know when she wouldn't be able to talk and was available and quick to respond the whole rest of the time. She took all of our silly and sometimes outlandish requests completely seriously and was super helpful and open to anything we had in mind. She put together a perfect and beautifully written ceremony, and was always friendly and cheerful".

Maddie & Michael - Review on Thumbtack April 2023

"Working with Ebbony as our officiant was an absolute delight! Her responsiveness and support leading up to the wedding were exceptional. We were thoroughly impressed by her expertise and professionalism during our meetings to discuss the logistics. Ebbony went above and beyond by providing us with a thoughtful questionnaire about our relationship, which she skillfully incorporated into a deeply personal and heartfelt ceremony. We received numerous compliments on how personal our ceremony was! Ebbony promptly submitted our wedding license the following Monday, even sharing photos as proof for our peace of mind. We wholeheartedly recommend Ebbony as an officiant - she exceeded our expectations in every way!"

Damaris & Nick - Review on The Knot June 2023

"We used Ebbony for our ceremony and I cannot recommend her enough! She is punctual and met us at our location right on time. She is reasonably priced, we had a very intimate ceremony and found her prices are reasonable! She is very responsive and was able to meet all my needs, questions, and concerns!"

Amber & Lance - Review on Thumbtack May 2023

"Ebbony was absolutely amazing for our very private intimate ceremony last minute in Bodega Bay! Was able to give up ideas and beautiful spots for an elopement!"

What my industry peers say:

Bonnie - Everlong Events & Central Coast Weddings Founder

"Ebbony has an amazing work ethic, communication skills and also fabulous at building rapport with her clients. I trust Ebbony and know that I can rely on her to deliver quality on any project given to her.

Jennifer Madden - Madden & Co Events

"Ebbony is always such a pleasure to work with. Her communication is to be admired. As a wedding planner, I always know that my clients are in good hands when Ebbony is conducting their ceremony. She is professional and reliable and makes each and every one of her ceremonies unique to each couple. I do not hesitate in recommending Ebbony to all my clients."

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FAQ’s

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$150

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?

No Denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CA

What languages do you speak?

English
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Ebbony is highly praised by multiple couples for her exceptional officiating services at San Francisco City Hall weddings. She is commended for her personalized scripts, warm demeanor, and calming presence, making ceremonies memorable and special. Ebbony's professionalism, flexibility, and ability to weave couples' love stories into beautiful ceremonies are consistently highlighted. Couples appreciate her thoroughness, patience, and responsiveness throughout the planning process, making her a highly recommended officiant for intimate and special weddings.

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Ebbony is highly praised by multiple couples for her exceptional officiating services at San Francisco City Hall weddings. She is commended for her personalized scripts, warm demeanor, and calming presence, making ceremonies memorable and special. Ebbony's professionalism, flexibility, and ability to weave couples' love stories into beautiful ceremonies are consistently highlighted. Couples appreciate her thoroughness, patience, and responsiveness throughout the planning process, making her a highly recommended officiant for intimate and special weddings.

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Amy S. Sent on 10/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

We had a great time with Ebbony. She's very knowledgeable and flexible on how the ceremony can be conducted. She helped guide us on what type of ceremony we wanted and was willing to make edits to her script to best fit our vision for the wedding. We had a wonderful time working with her.
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Linnea Sent on 09/21/2024
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Look No Further!

If you are looking for an officiant for your wedding, look no further as you have found the best one!! Ebbony was so wonderful to work with and did absolutely amazing conducting our wedding ceremony. She went above and beyond coming to our wedding ceremony rehearsal which we really appreciated. She also printed out our vows for us and brought them in nice books on the day of the wedding so we didn’t have to worry about it. Thank you so much, Ebbony!!
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James Sent on 09/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ebbony was amazing!

Ebbony was amazing! From the beginning, she was great to work with, asking the right questions to make the ceremony feel very personalized. On the day of the wedding, her calm and warm energy made everything flow perfectly, and she added just the right mix of humor and emotion. Our guests loved the ceremony, and she even gave us great tips to make sure everything went smoothly. We’re so happy we chose her and would absolutely recommend her to anyone!
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