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    Taylor C. Sent on 03/11/2024
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    Look no further!

    Look no further... Bonnie is who you want to officiate your wedding ceremony! She was well prepared, on time, and wrote the most beautiful service. Our friends and family were talking about it all night. They were shocked to learn we had met and hired her only a few months prior. They said it sounded like she knew us for years! The ceremony was the perfect mix of love, humor, heartfelt, and personal.

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    Thank you!! You summed up how I think a wedding should be! Yours was stunning and I’m grateful to have been a part of it. I’m so glad you got everything you wanted from me! Oh, and your families…stellar! Loved all of them!!
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    Kirsten B. Sent on 05/07/2024
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    The Best Experience!

    Bonnie was so great to work with and we were so happy with how our script turned out for our ceremony. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She even sent us a copy of the script as a keepsake which we were super happy about! Thank you, Bonnie!
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    Paige Sent on 10/09/2023
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    Bonnie is wonderful!

    Bonnie was fantastic — book her!! Her passion for this work was clear from her very first email to us. Throughout the planning process she was so helpful friendly, and organized, and the ceremony she wrote for our wedding was charming, thoughtful, engaging, and just all-around wonderful. And after the wedding, she provided helpful information about the marriage license and any administrative steps with the courthouse. Thank you for everything, Bonnie!
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    Chelsea H. Sent on 07/28/2023
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    Most AMAZING officiant!!!

    If the option was available to give her 100/10, Bonnie would’ve for sure been given the rating time after time. She was everything we needed on our big day. Her beautiful appearance all the way to her fun and exciting personality. She was so so lovely to have and will be recommended by every bride I come in contact with. DO NOT PASS UP HIRING HER!!! We are forever grateful for Bonnie and she will certainly never be forgotten.
    During our ceremony she kept it fun and painted the most beautiful image of my husband and I’s love story for our guests. She’s the best!! Literally the best!!
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    Shermaine Sent on 07/28/2023
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    Hire Bonnie NOW

    Bonnie was amazing! She tailored the ceremony based on a questionnaire that my husband and I completed and it was perfect! My guests thought she knew us for years, but I only met her at the ceremony haha. Her ability to strike a balance to include comedic and traditional elements is unmatched. Several guests commented on how they enjoyed how she not only personalized the ceremony but ensured that it was unique and special. Another thing I appreciated is that she provided clear instructions to brides on the process of obtaining a certified marriage license and changing your last name. Bonnie receives my highest recommendation.
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    Kevin O. Sent on 05/10/2023
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    The Perfect Officiant and Ceremony

    Our experience with Bonnie was amazing! The process felt so smooth and stress free from the beginning to the end. The questionnaires that were sent really helped her get to know us as a couple and were fun to go through! She made it clear that she wanted the people at our wedding to truly know our story as a couple and that worked! Even my Mom told me after the wedding that there were things she didn't know about our story as a couple that were said at our ceremony. The ceremony had a perfect balance of humor and sentimentality, it was great to hear my guests laughing during the ceremony while also having those important sentimental moments.
    My wife is from Colombia, and Bonnie took the time researching and had many phone calls to make sure we were incorporating any Colombian traditions in our ceremony that would be important to my wife, and even translated the vows in Spanish so my wife could say her vows in her home language.
    Our wedding was so much more wonderful because of Bonnie and we are so grateful we chose her!
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    Kate T. Sent on 04/27/2023
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    A million stars 🌟

    Bonnie was incredible! Truly the best!! She made our ceremony THE ONE to remember not only for us, but for our guest too! Many of our guests said it was the most fun and engaging wedding ceremony they’ve ever been to! She takes your stories and loving words about each other and pulls it into an amazingly personalized ceremony and we couldn’t be more grateful to have had her there on our big day! Thank you Bonnie!

    Beginnings and Ends's reply:

    Yes!! That’s what I do!! Thank you so much for including me in your day and trusting me with your love story. I’m so glad I was able to bring it life for your friends and family. My work here is done!!❤️❤️
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    Samantha C. Sent on 04/12/2023
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    The perfect officiant

    Bonnie is absolutely wonderful! She is organized, knowledgeable, and so much fun!! She had us fill out some surveys and talked with us about what we were looking for in our ceremony. We wrote our own vows and asked specific poems be read which was no issue! She got to know us at our rehearsal and delivered a truly beautiful sermon. People thought she had known us for years! She is such a kind person who helped make our special day that much more special!
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    Alexandra Sent on 03/14/2023
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    Stellar Officiant!

    Bonnie ushered in a beautiful ceremony and start to our wedding with her officiating. Although we had not met in person prior to our big day, she spoke with us over the phone and quite successfully painted an intimate picture of our relationship during the ceremony. She made us laugh, cry and feel so happy to be getting wed. We would definitely recommend Bonnie to anyone who would like a heartfelt and charming ceremony. Thank you Bonnie!
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    Kayla C. Sent on 12/11/2022
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    Best officiant ever!

    I would recommend Bonnie Brown Scott to anyone who is looking for a wedding officiant. My husband and I were married on November 19, 2022, on Tilghman Island and hired Bonnie to be our officiant after searching online for someone who felt like they could be a good fit for us. We saw the reviews about Bonnie and decided to work with her for our big day ... This was the best decision we made throughout our wedding process. Bonnie sent us two questionnaires to fill out to help her create a unique ceremony for us, and the amount of compliments we received from our guests about how amazing Bonnie’s ceremony was was overwhelming! Many guests said it was the “most fun,” and “least boring,” ceremony they have ever attended. Our guests could have sworn she knew us personally or must have been a family member – but the truth is Bonnie is just fantastic at what she does and takes the time to get to know her clients in order to create a perfectly unique ceremony. Our guests also told us, “It was so cold outside, thank God your officiant kept making everyone laugh, because that was the only thing keeping us warm!” Being a very “type A” person, I was a little worried when I asked Bonnie for a draft of the ceremony a couple days before the wedding and she said, “There is not a draft for you to read. I prefer your emotion be real instead of rehearsed.” Much to my own dismay, I was absolutely elated and honestly in awe at how funny, witty, experienced, caring, and emotional Bonnie was. Bonnie, if you get any out-of-state requests from Kentucky or Massachusetts asking you to be an officiant, just know it was because all of our guests could not stop talking about how wonderful you were and said they would recommend you to anyone they know who is getting married in the future! - Faron and Kayla

    Beginnings and Ends's reply:

    Omg! I’m sitting here in my pajamas (don’t judge me!) and I’m doing that weird laugh/cry thing! Most amazing review ever! I give this Bride and Groom 10/10 would recommend! Plus!! Kayla’s dad is the sweetest man on this planet. The way he looks at her mom is the way Faron looks at Kayla! Wishing you guys a marriage just like theirs!! ❤️❤️
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    Tori C. Sent on 11/19/2022
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    Great officiant!

    Bonnie was an amazing officiant! She personalized our wedding to us and kept it so fun. I’ve even had multiple people ask me for her information after our wedding! Highly recommend.
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    Lauren P. Sent on 10/30/2022
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    Amazing throughout the whole process

    Bonnie was amazing throughout the whole process. It was odd to choose a wedding officiant you've never met in person but her reviews sealed the deal for me and my partner and we're so glad we found her. This may have been the easiest part of our wedding planning process. She was very responsive, explained the whole process/paperwork through and through, and wrote a beautiful ceremony that was very personal to us.

    She unfortunately was exposed to covid before our wedding and couldn't perform the service herself but had a backup (Cass) ready to go. Cass did an amazing job. I appreciated the concern for keeping everyone safe and for the quick resolution. This situation could have been extremely stressful but Bonnie and Cass made the transition as seamless and easy as can be. I recommend Beginnings and Ends to anyone who wants a beautiful and personalized ceremony.
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    Wes R. Sent on 11/04/2022
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    Great Officiant! Great Value! Great Service!

    Bonnie was the best officiant we could have asked for. She used the questionnaires to personalize our Ceremony in a way that was memorable, entertaining, and exactly what we were looking for. There was a lot that goes into planning a wedding and Bonnie helped make this part of the planning a breeze! Would highly recommend hiring her for your wedding!
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    Alexandra P. Sent on 11/17/2022
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    Absolutely Amazing

    Bonnie was our officiant for our wedding last month and I cannot say enough good things about her. The rehersal went so smooth with how she ran through the ceremony portion. Even my wedding planner was impressed with how great she did. Her wedding ceremony was perfect for us. It mixed a traditional ceremony, humor and our personal experiences together. Before the wedding Bonnie is thorough on what you want in your ceremony as to how much religion, traditional, writings, etc. She was always very responsive to any questions I had. Brandon and I received so many compliments on how great Bonnie was during the ceremony. She is not only an officiant, she becomes a friend to the bride and groom. I would recommend her to anyone looking for the perfect officiant!
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    Cassidy M. Sent on 10/04/2022
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    Simply the best!!

    Bonnie is amazing!! Her attention to detail through reading our questionnaires to assemble our ceremony and the energy she brings is so loving! I have personally been able to experience Bonnie’s service at my brother’s wedding and several others we have worked together at! I am always blown away about how personable, fun, cheerful and true to the couple the ceremony atmosphere Bonnie creates. We couldn’t have imagined our ceremony without Bonnie!
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    Tamara W. Sent on 10/05/2022
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    Excellent officiant

    We got the exact ceremony we wanted! With a few questionnaires and one meeting, Bonnie put together a highly personal ceremony that fit us perfectly.
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    Carol L. Sent on 10/01/2022
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    Wonderful experience

    Bonnie was so great to work with from start to finish. She provided a beautiful service for our special day!! She is bright and bubbly and loves love ❤️
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    Jo Padell Sent on 06/26/2022
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    The Best Wedding Ever By all that Attended

    Bonnie knew exactly what we wanted after a phone call, zoom call and answers to a questionnaire . The service included our entire family reading and she segued from the 4 year old grandson to the adult children without missing a beat. The service was perfect and added so much to the weekend. Very individualized service in a very remote spot on Taylor's Island. !! We highly recommend Bonnie and thank her for her beautiful words.
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    Courtney M. Sent on 06/20/2022
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    Wedding 6/11/22

    We used Bonnie as our officiant for our wedding and she was incredible! My family has not stopped complimenting us about how well she did during the ceremony. She sent us various questionnaires to learn more about us and our relationship and she transformed that information into a personal and beautiful ceremony. It truly seemed like she had known us for years. I highly recommend Bonnie and her services!
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    Sarah S. Sent on 06/10/2022
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    Bonnie is the BEST!

    All the reviews are true... Bonnie is the best! She made our ceremony so special and spoke so eloquently... like we've known each other forever. One of my favorite parts was when she included the Beth Dutton quote because we told Bonnie we loved Yellowstone. I highly recommend Bonnie. ......And she even stepped aside for our first kiss!
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    Kimberly M. Sent on 05/19/2022
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    Perfect elopement

    When I began planning for my elopement at The Inn at Perry Cabin, Bonnie was one of the choices on the recommended list. James and I are so happy that we chose her. She made us feel completely at ease with her friendly smile, laughter, and her professionalism. Bonnie was so easy to work with and we didn't have to do anything except enjoy each other; we feel like we made a friend with Bonnie. I highly recommend Bonnie Brown for any couple hoping for the perfect exchange of vows and a memorable wedding.
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    Jingxian Sent on 05/23/2022
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    Truly awesome experience

    We loved Bonnie during our first call, especially her point that Vows carry their weights because you may need them to go through difficult phases in life together. Working with her was one of the best decisions we have made during wedding planning!! She wrote the ceremony so beautifully, combining our personal stories. Several guests came to us saying this was the best ceremony they have ever been to. People laughed during the ceremony, and I cried when looking back the video. Oh btw I love her outfit too - very classy and looks perfect in the pictures and Video. I highly recommend Bonnie if you need an officiant!
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    Brenda A. Sent on 05/11/2022
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    Fantastic Time

    She is absolutely amazing. Our Wedding was perfect because of her, she made us feel at ease the whole time. She is funny and kind. I can not say enough great things about Bonnie. She makes you feel relaxed and you have a great time rather than sticking to a script or being nervous. I have received so many compliments about our wedding. I highly recommend her you will not regret it. She also goes into great detail to prepare you for your big day and also tells you all the things you need to know after your big day (changing your name etc.) We love her and you will to.
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    Tran C. Sent on 05/20/2022
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    Yes!!!!! Hire her NOW

    Where do I even start. Bonnie is professional and funny. You need an officiant who gets the job done and someone who cares about the needs for the bride and the groom. She will customized your ceremony that is unique to you but also give you great input based on her vast experience. The ceremony was the ceremony was the highlight of my wedding thanks to Bonnie.
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    Awesome , very engaging and spoke to us all!

    Bonnie personalized our ceremony and was very touching in her way with words. She opens up a lot and really got us as a couple. I recommend her 100 percent, very easy to work with!!
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