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Weddings By Bonnie

English
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Civil Union

Why couples loved this vendor

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  • Officiant
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Olivia
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Mia
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Weddings by Bonnie is a non-denominational Ordained Minister (aka, Wedding Officiant / Wedding Celebrant), now serving the Research Triangle of North Carolina: Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas.

Bonnie 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 nearly 2000 ceremonies since 2014 and thrives on originality, creativity, and highly personalized ceremony designs. The ceremony format and tone are 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 your mobile Wedding Minister, Weddings by Bonnie will come directly to your location. Regardless of whether you are exchanging intimate vows at home (or in your backyard), on a mountain top, in the desert, a ballroom, a park, a beach, a barn venue, a yacht, a country club, a horse, your vacation rental, or any beautiful location you request, Bonnie will ensure your ceremony experience is truly unforgettable!

Bonnie serves weddings throughout the state of North Carolina and travels to neighboring states upon request.

Call now to schedule your consultation with Bonnie!

Features

Woman-owned

Just me

Experience

  • 12 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Pat & John's wedding
Pat & John
9 photos
Alyx & Billy's wedding
Alyx & Billy
74 photos

FAQ

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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Reviews of Weddings By Bonnie

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Highly praised officiant known for warm, professional, and deeply personalized ceremonies. She is organized, communicative, flexible, and assists with legal and logistical details. Couples and guests rave about her heartfelt storytelling, polished delivery, and calming presence that made ceremonies meaningful and stress-free.

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Highly praised officiant known for warm, professional, and deeply personalized ceremonies. She is organized, communicative, flexible, and assists with legal and logistical details. Couples and guests rave about her heartfelt storytelling, polished delivery, and calming presence that made ceremonies meaningful and stress-free.

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Sam Sent on 01/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

You will not regret your decision!

My husband and I are from Illinois, and chose to elope in Florida. We thought it would be difficult to find an officiant just through a quick online search, but it didn't take long to find Bonnie given the amount of already amazing reviews she had on the Knot. We reached out and from the moment we hung up the phone with Bonnie, we knew she was meant to be our officiant.

Aside from the ceremony, Bonnie was incredibly thoughtful. We were set to marry on September 30th, 2024, just days after Hurricane Helene. However, from watching the news, we made the hard decision to postpone our wedding to November. No words can describe how positive Bonnie was through the whole process. She was so optimistic that she made it feel like that was what was meant to be, and we truly believe that now. The day was worth waiting for and her ceremony did not disappoint!

Her kindness, warmth, and overall genuine passion for celebrating love made our wedding day truly unforgettable. Not only did she take the time to understand our love story through a very well thought out questionnaire, but she also crafted a beautiful ceremony that felt perfectly tailored to us. We felt as if we had known her for years before by the way she had pieced words and stories together. Every word resonated with us so deeply, and her ceremony was just as memorable as the vows we wrote to each other. My husband and I have continually mentioned Bonnie being the best person to fulfill this position and we RAVE about her to everyone and don’t think our elopement would have been as perfect as it was without her. She has even reached out multiple times AFTER our ceremony showing that she has truly cared for us before, during and after. She is an amazing person to have a part of a wedding day if you want someone that truly puts their entire heart into your day.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 06/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Book her NOW!!

We cannot recommend Bonnie enough. From our very first conversation, she made us feel comfortable and genuinely cared about getting to know us as a couple. She took the time to create a ceremony that felt personal and authentic, and it ended up being one of our favorite parts of the entire wedding day.

So many of our family and friends commented afterward about how beautiful and meaningful the ceremony was. Bonnie struck the perfect balance of heartfelt, lighthearted, and personal. There were laughs, happy tears, and it truly felt like "us."

Beyond officiating, Bonnie was incredibly organized, communicative, and thoughtful throughout the entire process. She answered questions we didn't even know we had and made everything feel easy and stress-free.

We are so grateful that she was part of our wedding and can't imagine our day without her. If you're looking for an officiant who is kind, professional, and genuinely invested in making your ceremony special, Bonnie is the best choice.
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 05/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Bonnie is amazing!

Bonnie was our officiant at our outdoor wedding ceremony this past Sunday in Warrenton, NC and we cannot recommend her enough. She was the kindest soul when we reached out to her earlier this year and made my husband and I feel so welcome while working with her. She was professional, organized, and responsive to our questions. Bonnie was a favorite among guests, who said she was one of the best officiants they had ever had the pleasure of witnessing. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to marry us under our sacred old oak tree. Highly recommend booking Bonnie for your next wedding!
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Grace Sent on 04/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Pick Bonnie!

Bonnie is great!! She was wonderful to work with from the initial call, to communicating next steps, to the ceremony! Bonnie made the whole marriage license and ceremony creation process easy and helped us feel confident during the wedding process. She created a ceremony that was perfectly personalized and reflected who we are. We highly recommend Bonnie!
Spencer
Spencer Sent on 04/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Officiant

Bonnie was an exceptional officiant, and we couldn’t be more pleased with her role in our wedding. She is an engaging and articulate speaker who delivered a beautifully crafted ceremony that felt both personal and meaningful. Throughout the process, she was professional, responsive, and truly a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend Bonnie to anyone seeking a perfect Officiant and ceremony!
Mia
Mia Sent on 04/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Book Bonnie!!

Bonnie was an absolute professional! Flexible and willing to tailor the experience to match the nature of the couple's unity. We greatly appreciated her attention to detail for ceremonial moments (she truly thought of everything and even provided guidance on changing your name after paperwork is filed).

Brides- take the ease out of ceremony planning when you are at the altar and book Bonnie! She will make sure your ceremony (elopement or wedding) is customized and uniquely yours to remember.
J
Jessie Sent on 03/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Officiant!

Bonnie officiated our February wedding in Chapel Hill and it was beautiful! The ceremony was very reflective of the two of us and so meaningful. She was a pleasure to work with- very kind, organized and fun. The whole process ran so smoothly- from the initial conversation to the actual wedding day. We 100% recommend weddings by Bonnie- she helped make our day so special!
Ginelle
Ginelle Sent on 03/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding 03/10/26

Bonnie very recently organized and performed a lovely ceremony for my husband and I in North Carolina. She really got to know us and our love story, and made our ceremony SO special. Felt like she knew us throughout our story! Bonnie gave us a perfectly detailed outline of what to expect and allowed us to change anything we wanted to personalize our ceremony. We could not recommend Bonnie enough!

Thank you, Bonnie! We are so grateful!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 11/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Bonnie is amazing!

I can't say enough wonderful things about Bonnie! I have been a wedding planner for almost 10 years, and she definitely stands out as an all-star officiant. We worked together on a wedding this past September. Her communication was stellar. She was responsive and consistently kept me informed about ceremony-specific details. Her commitment to caring for and serving her clients is admirable. She went above and beyond to make sure their ceremony experience was special. I highly recommend Bonnie!
K
Kelly Sent on 06/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Anna Maria Island Wedding

Bonnie was absolutely wonderful.! We can’t say enough good things about her! Her communications with us prior to our wedding on what we wanted and didn’t want was just what we needed. She listened to us and put together a beautiful ceremony for us.
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Awards

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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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This is such a great company to work with. We highly recommend! Thanks again, RedRock Wedding Films, LLC

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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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