Bob and his wife Dail were amazing! Our ceremony was exactly what we had hoped for and more! They customized and catered the whole day around us as if we were old friends and took us out on an incredible cruise on their boat! Bob is extremely flexible as we had a few last minute changes and was always in reach if we needed. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Would highly recommend!
Elisabeth M. Married on 06/17/2023
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Thank Pastor Bob!
We found Pastor Bob through our wedding planner with only about two months to go until our wedding, and we were thrilled he had an opening! From our first conversation to the day of, Pastor Bob was friendly, professional, and truly excited about our big day. He gave us some great ceremony options and ideas - we ended up doing an "anniversary box" ceremony. Everyone asked if we had known Pastor Bob for a long time, since his ceremony was personal, fun, and heartfelt. Part of his package includes a boat ride, which we would definitely recommend - it was a fun ride from Jacksonville to St. Augustine, and provided a great chance to get to know Pastor Bob and his lovely wife. Thanks for everything, Pastor Bob!
Alex Married on 06/16/2023
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A Perfect Fit!
Pastor Bob and First Coast Ceremonies did an amazing job with our ceremony. Pastor Bob has great energy, enthusiasm, and wonderful personality that helped make our special day so enjoyable He was able to keep us relaxed while providing a great experience for our guests. We knew after our first meeting with him, that he was going to be perfect fit for our ceremony, family and friends. There were a lot of laughs that day thanks to Pastor Bob, and several of our family members and friends raved about him afterwards. First Coast Ceremonies is great at customizing the ceremony that best fits you. Thank you again Pastor Bob being a big part of our day!
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Amanda T. Married on 05/27/2023
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First Coast Ceremonies was so enjoyable to work with.
To anyone looking for an Officiant, I highly recommend First Coast Ceremonies. Pastor Bob was a joy to work with from start to finish. My husband and I also did the PMC classes with him, and he made everything enjoyable and super comfortable. He allowed us to customize our ceremony as much as we wanted while also giving great guidance — we got so many compliments on our ceremony and I have Pastor Bob to thank for really setting the tone and making everything so comfortable!! Highly recommend!
Courtney L. Married on 05/06/2023
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Personalized and One of a Kind
Pastor Bob is truly one of a kind. His approach to the ceremony and unique perspective allowed us to have the absolutely perfect ceremony that was special for just us. His energy during the ceremony and ability to integrate guests and family was so unique and everyone was ranting about what a phenomenal job he did and how great the ceremony was! Everyone loved it and I don’t think you hear people very often talking about wedding ceremonies where I felt mine was highlighted thought out the night! He was so easy to work with a shift things around to just make the ceremony absolutely perfect. I can’t say it enough, but I owe my phenomenal wedding ceremony all to Pastor Bob. He is phenomenal and I would recommend to all family and friends in a heartbeat!! Thank you Pastor Bob!!!
Courtney H. Married on 04/29/2023
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The best ceremony!
We had the pleasure of having Bob as the officiant for our wedding, and I cannot emphasize enough how exceptional working with Bob was. From the initial meeting to the ceremony itself, Bob exceeded all our expectations and made our special day truly unforgettable.
During our premarital counseling with Bob, he took the time to get to know us as a couple, learning about our love story, our values, and what we envisioned for our ceremony. This personal touch made a significant difference, as the ceremony felt tailored to us! He had the ability to strike the perfect balance between formal and heartfelt moments that truly touched everyone's hearts.
Throughout the entire process, Bob maintained excellent communication and organization. He promptly responded to our queries, provided guidance, and offered valuable suggestions. His calm and reassuring demeanor alleviated any pre-wedding jitters we had, ensuring that we could fully enjoy our special day without any stress or concerns.
Finally, many of our loved ones remarked on how personable and friendly Bob was, which added an extra touch to the ceremony.
In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Bob and First Coast Ceremonies to any couple seeking an officiant who goes above and beyond to create a memorable wedding experience.
Thank you, Bob, for making our wedding ceremony a truly magical and unforgettable moment!
Kim W. Married on 04/07/2023
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We love Pastor Bob!
We used Pastor Bob as our officiant for our wedding on 4/7 at the Manor at 12 Oaks Farm. From the first time we spoke with Bob back during the summer of 2022, we knew he would be a perfect fit! He is so caring and took the time to get to know us during the pre marital counseling we did. He did an amazing job during our ceremony and was so helpful throughout the time we spent with him. He really got to know our personalities to truly personalize our ceremony. If you’re looking for an amazing officiant in NE FL, hire Pastor Bob!
Chelsea G. Married on 03/09/2023
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Perfect experience
AMAZING! Really did an amazing job. Made everything easy, personable, and comfortable.
Jeremy H. Married on 02/25/2023
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Bob is the BEST!!!
Bob made our stressful wedding day extremely easy. He has a cool, calm demeanor that just makes you feel at ease. If you're not sure who you want as your officiant, seriously, look no further than Bob. He's the BEST!
Rebecca P. Married on 02/23/2023
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Five stars!
Mr Hovey got us through the most intimate moments of our families live and did it so smoothly. I enjoyed his punctuality, his sense of humor, and his patience. Hands down, all FIVE STARS!!!
Meagan T. Married on 02/11/2023
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The Best Officiant Ever!!!
I cannot say enough great things about Pastor Bob!!! My husband and I were searching for an officiant for our wedding earlier this year - after we had one call with Pastor Bob, we had to have him officiate our wedding. We had the best feeling leaving our first call and are so happy we had the chance to work with him! He takes the time to get to know you both individually and as a couple and you can tell he truly loves what he does. He brings such an amazing energy to every interaction you have with him - he radiates positivity and happiness! We had an overwhelming amount of our guests say that Pastor Bob was their favorite part of our wedding. Our ceremony was so beautiful because of Pastor Bob - He made everything so easy and fun! I cannot recommend Pastor Bob enough and am so thankful that he officiated our wedding!!!
Maria Married on 02/05/2023
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We cannot recommend Bob Hovey enough to officiate your wedding ceremony. Bob is kind and passionate about what he does. He took the time to get to know my husband and I and our story. He performed a beautiful ceremony!
Amber O. Married on 01/21/2023
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Wonderful Experience!
Pastor Bob was incredibly flexible to our needs, a wonderful communicator and so light hearted through the chaos of our now combined 4 young sons! Would highly recommend!
Tessa P. Married on 11/20/2022
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Amazing Officiant and Counselor!
We are so glad to have had Pastor Hovey as our officiant and premarital counselor! Our wedding guests still compliment how great he was for the ceremony. Very easy to work with and easy to talk to, HIGHLY suggest including his counseling services!
Missy Married on 11/12/2022
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Pastor Bob was amazing!
Pastor Bob knocked it out of the park for our wedding in November. He was amazing leading up to our wedding and day of. Thank you Pastor Bob!
Nicole Married on 10/28/2022
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We enjoyed having Pastor Trey! He performed a wonderful ceremony. Pastor Trey and Pastor Bob were very easy to work with. Thank you!!
Rafael C. Married on 10/01/2022
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Pastor Bob is simply the best!
Pastor Bob was simply incredible! When Hurricane Ian caused our other officiant to cancel 3 days before our wedding, we found Pastor Bob and we were extremely lucky that he happened to be available! Despite the short notice, he was very flexible and just the nicest guy with the best energy! Everyone came up to us and said they loved him, that he lights up the room. We worked together on our script and he also came to our rehearsal dinner and led the charge. The ceremony was amazing and something we will treasure forever. Would give him 6 stars if I could!!
Hannah T. Married on 09/24/2022
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Highly recommend!
Pastor Bob is the best! Right from the get-go he put us at ease. He surpassed my expectations in every way, executed our personalized ceremony flawlessly and gave the blessing at our reception. Highly recommend!
Nathaniel P. Married on 08/13/2022
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Bob is a very professional and welcoming officiant. We had a fantastic experience with him from the first interaction! We would highly recommend Bob to officiate your wedding. He’s very experienced and well worth it.
Cassidy G. Married on 08/11/2022
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Pastor Bob!
Pastor Bob helped make our special day even more wonderful! Especially when he mimicked dropping the mic after the groom said his vows- it truly was amazing! He was a blessing to work with through the whole process. Even after the wedding, our guests talked about how they loved the energy he brought to the wedding! Thank you so much Pastor Bob for being apart of our day.
Mary H. Married on 06/18/2022
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Hodges-Moffat Wedding 6.18.22
Pastor Bob was a joy to work with as we planned our wedding ceremony! We did pre-marital counseling with him which was SO helpful. Pastor Bob really made us feel comfortable and helped to get us on the right foot to start marriage. During the counseling sessions, Pastor Bob opened up about his life experiences as we opened up about ours, and this really made us feel like we'd known him for forever. He customized the most beautiful ceremony for us, and this will forever be special and unique to our wedding day! We had so many guests of the wedding speak about the uniqueness of our ceremony. His comic relief throughout the more nervous moments of the wedding was like a breathe of fresh air! HIGHLY recommend Pastor Bob!
Bethann Married on 06/16/2022
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Pastor Bob is an Allstar!!
I do not have enough great things to say about Pastor Bob, and neither do my guests! He gave a very personal and intimate ceremony that was full of love and laughs. He knew how to engage our guests and cater the ceremony just for me and my husband. He even stayed for the reception to give a blessing before we ate, which everyone loved. He is incredibly personable and full of great stories. Each of my guests that spoke with him came away proclaiming what an awesome guy Pastor Bob is!
Throughout the whole process, Pastor Bob was responsive, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. My husband and I elected to do pre-marital counseling with him, which I highly recommend. It was a good way for Pastor Bob to get to know us, as well as for my husband and I to reaffirm the love we have for one another. Since we live in PA, and Pastor Bob is down in FL, he was flexible enough to work with us virtually throughout the process.
If you are looking for an officiant, look no farther!
Morgan D. Married on 05/28/2022
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Highly Recomend Pastor Bob!
Pastor Bob is amazing! We knew from the start when we did an introductory FaceTime call with him that he was a great fit for us. He did both our ceremony and our pre-marital counseling. He gave us a ton of great advice and helped us put together the perfect ceremony. He has an awesome personality and is so enjoyable to work with! We can't recommend him enough!
Dana Married on 05/14/2022
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Perfect personality to make the ceremony memorable
Pastor Bob from First Coast Ceremonies was a perfect fit for our wedding. We had numerous guests approach us to compliment the officiant. He was thoughtful, engaged with us as a couple, a great blend of humor and sincerity. He was easy to work with in providing a great base structure for the ceremony and he helped work with us to tailor the message to be really personal. He provided pre-marital sessions that were impactful but appropriate for the level of depth and religious focus (light) we were seeking. On the big day, he stayed for the reception and added to the fun of the party as well. I'd highly recommend him to any couple!
Russ M. Married on 04/09/2022
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Excellent officiant in all respects
Pastor Bob did our wedding on the beach at Amelia Island. He is very experienced, very comfortable in performing his role, and is a delightful personality. He was a great help in designing our ceremony, and was very open to our input. He generously came out for a rehearsal as well as the ceremony itself. We cannot think of anything that he could have done better. We would absolutely recommend him without reservation.
