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Weddings by Bonnie is a non-denominational wedding officiant serving the SW Coast of Florida (and beyond). She specializes in creating customized elopement, wedding, commitment and vow renewal ceremonies, as unique as the love you are celebrating. Bonnie has a tremendous passion and gift for connecting with couples in love and those qualities are transitioned into the professional, heartfelt ceremonies she creates and performs. She welcomes all couples, regardless of religious/spiritual beliefs, cultural backgrounds and supports marriage equality.

About Weddings By Bonnie

Bonnie has officiated over 1300 weddings since 2014 and thrives on originality, creativity and highly personalized ceremony designs. The ceremony format and tone is determined based on each couple's feedback and preference, whether formal and elegant, or relaxed and light-hearted with a touch of humor. Her ceremonies tell a story. Her ceremony style is very modern, personalized, heartfelt and anything but "cookie cutter." Your day should not be a rehearsed script, but rather a personalized reflection of your unique love story.

Weddings By Bonnie's Ceremonies

Bonnie is recognized and sought after for her experience in creating and performing unique unity traditions, interfaith wedding ceremonies (individually and co-presented), and ceremonies honoring a specific theme. She is a professional speaker and creative writer which is evident in her delivery as she captures the hearts and emotions of everyone present.

Services Offered

As a mobile Wedding Minister, Weddings by Bonnie will come directly to your location, regardless of whether you are exchanging vows in a ballroom, a park, a beach, a barn venue, a yacht, your vacation rental, or any beautiful location you request.

Bonnie serves weddings as far north as Crystal Springs and as far south, as Marco Island. Upon request, she travels out of state to perform ceremonies and on occasion, still performs wedding ceremonies where her career as an Officiant began, in her hometown of Las Vegas.

Call now to schedule your consultation with Bonnie!

  • Woman-owned

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$350

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?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Presbyterian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English
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Biene Married on 07/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Five Stars are not enough!!!!!

We have only the most beautiful words regarding Bonnie and the wonderful ceremony she so kindly crafted for us. During our first chat with her, it became very quickly apparent how positive, easygoing and attentive Bonnie was. She answered every annoying question I asked 😉! She took away, every big or small concern.
We connected right away and I decided that very Moment, that she would be the one, our wedding officiant. Bonnie gathered so many important details about us, our families, and our love for each other that she weaved into her speech. She hit every single point and even I was surprised to remember we told her certain facts! Our friends was amazed by her too and surprised that we just met once before the big day! THAT is how good she is at connecting with her couples and sharing in their joy for an event as special as a wedding renewal! It felt like we had known Bonnie forever.
Even a one year delay (because of personal setbacks), couldn’t stop Bonnie to stand by our site and keep the connection! She went above and beyond for us and gifted us with THE Vow Renewal of our dreams!
We could not recommend her enough - you will not be disappointed!
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Kaylin Married on 11/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Bonnie has a beautiful way with words

Bonnie created the most beautiful ceremony for me and my husband. We interviewed several officiants in the Tampa Bay Area for our November 2023 wedding and was by far the most responsive and caring officiant we got to know. She asked us questions about how we met in order to share our story for our ceremony. Our friend and family were teary during our ceremony especially during the vows.

Bonnie was an absolute pleasure to work with and we are thankful she took part in our wedding day.
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Alexandra Married on 11/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Easy and amazing

When I say Bonnie knocked it put of the park… I truly mean it. She was wonderful and so helpful from day one. There was always open communication and she strived to get to know us to create a unique and personal ceremony for us. She guided us when we had questions, and then even on the spot responded to some of our quotes in our vows. We 100% recommend her if you’re looking for a fabulous officiant. On top of it, she sends information on how to obtain your marriage license AND how to change your name. Super thankful we came across Bonnie on Instagram!
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Bonnie Sanchez
Bonnie Sanchez
Wedding Officiant

A Little About Me…

On July 7, 2021, I proudly celebrated 7 amazing years as a Wedding Officiant, performing nearly 1000 ceremonies to couples from around the world.

I believe one of the main reasons couples hire me is because I customize every ceremony I perform to ensure a very personal and memorable experience.

I began my career as a Wedding Officiant in Las Vegas and made a promise to myself that I would NEVER show up with a "canned/cookie cutter ceremony." That doesn't mean your ceremony will be long, boring and complex - it simply means that your ceremony will be created with content that best expresses the love you share for one another.

There are no words to express the overwhelming honor, love, and blessings I receive as I unite each couple in love. For these reasons, I am very passionate about what "I Do" and pour my heart into each and every couple I work.This profession is the most rewarding and fulfilling of all my life experiences.

Am I The Right Officiant For You?

It is equally as important to me, as it is to you – that we have a warm connection. To determine our compatibility, we will converse on the phone, in person, or just be pen-pals through email, and get to know each other.

This is your life changing day and you MUST be comfortable with the person that is uniting you in marriage.

MY WEDDING OFFICIANT RESUME

My career as a Wedding Officiant began in Las Vegas where I served weddings and vow renewals along the Las Vegas strip, private homes and in the state parks. And yes...I have stories - you can't even imagine the "non traditional" weddings I have served!

Typical weddings/anniversary celebrations I serve range from small elopements of 2 people to 350 guests. My largest audience was at the Sam Boyd Stadium at the USA Sevens Rugby Tournament in Las Vegas in front of 40,000 fans and televised in 200 countries. Scary...absolutely, but exhilarating! They asked me back to marry 4 more couples, so I guess I did ok.

I have performed heartfelt ceremonies for:

  • International couples (many that did not speak English);
  • Poignant ceremonies that were a last wish for a terminally ill bride/groom and/or family member;

  • Private ceremonies for celebrities from around the world.

  • Ceremonies for disabled and special needs couples;

  • Ceremonies in hot air balloons, yachts, gondolas, on the beach, in the ocean, in a mansion, in a train car, in a barn, a chapel, many backyards, golf and country clubs, in the mountains, on a helicopter, in an airplane, in a limo, a pod on the High Roller, hotel suites, state parks, at museums, wineries, balconies and rooftops, a professional baseball diamond…and I’m sure there are more.

I have performed at least 30 different types of unity traditions and enjoy creating creative content within a ceremony that truly represents your love story and personalities. That said, if simple and traditional is your style - then that is exactly how your ceremony will be written. This is about you and your preferences - not just a "one size fits all" ceremony used on other couples.

I want your experience to be magical, meaningful, memorable, and all about the two of you. Your guests are your greatest gift on your wedding day and I have several options to include them and ensure they remain engaged throughout your ceremony.

Let’s create your memorable wedding experience together!

I look forward to hearing from you and being a part of your life changing celebration of love!

Hugs and Blessings,

Bonnie

Nick Coetzee
Nick Coetzee
Wedding Officiant

Meet Pastor Nick!

South African born, Nick Coetzee is a composer/music producer that has now found himself somewhat immersed in the wedding industry (Bonnie can be very persuasive!).

If you are looking for a male Officiant (with a very dignified accent), Nick is the professional you may consider to perform your heartfelt ceremony.

Nick has performed several wedding and vow renewal ceremonies along the SW Florida Gulf Coast and will ensure your experience at the altar is professional, relaxed and captures the hearts of your guests.

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
Adventure Weddings Las Vegas Adventure Weddings Las Vegas Wedding Planners

We have worked with Bonnie on hundreds of weddings. It never amazes me how she brings so many emotions out of a couple and their guests. That is what she does! She learns as much as she can about the couple and their story. Her ceremonies are written to perfection with every detail. If you are looking for special moments on your special day with words that will stay with you forever, do not hesitate to book Weddings by Bonnie.

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Bonnie is a caring, professional officiant who goes the extra mile for her couples. Bonnie is a friendly, warm-hearted person and I highly recommend her to make your wedding ceremony special.

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