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First Coast Ceremonies

First Coast Ceremonies

Jacksonville, FL
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    Alyssa W. Sent on 03/09/2024
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    Best officant ever

    Pastor Bob was the best and so easy to work with! My husband and I did the PMC (premarital counseling) prior to our wedding and we got to know Pastor Bob and he got to know us well prior to officiating our wedding, which was very important to us! We would recommend Pastor Bob at First Coast Ceremonies to anyone looking for a great officiant!!
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    Alexis Sent on 03/14/2024
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    Pastor bob is amazing!

    Wow! We were so blessed to have Pastor Bob officiate our wedding! He truly takes the time to get to know you. He did such an amazing job at our wedding and we can’t thank him enough for being apart of our special day!
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    Maddison Sent on 01/03/2024
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    Pastor Bob is THE BEST!!!

    Pastor Bob is THE BEST! He is so friendly, professional, and truly loves what he does. He makes the biggest effort to get to know you and your future spouse, and allows you to have creative freedom with how you want your ceremony to go. We wanted a more religious ceremony, and he NAILED IT!! We had nothing but amazing compliments all night long about how beautiful our ceremony was and how incredible he is. By far the greatest decision we made in the wedding planning process. Everyone deserves someone like Pastor Bob to marry them!!!
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    Erin L. Sent on 01/04/2024
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    Pastor Bob at First Coast ceremonies

    Pastor Bob officiated our nuptials on 12/30/2023 at St John’s Golf and Country Club. Prior to the ceremony, Pastor Bob meet with us for an extended period to understand our relationship and really get to know us. He asked us many questions in order to determine our needs and values. We could feel the love. He provided us with the most beautiful ceremony. It was personal and heartfelt. We cannot thank him enough! We appreciate all he did and highly recommend his services Erin and Lee Pinckard
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    Jessica J. Sent on 10/19/2023
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    Best Pastor Ever!

    If you are looking for a wedding officiant, Pastor Bob is the guy. We were so blessed to have found someone so genuine and kind hearted to perform our ceremony. We signed up for his premarital counseling which was a wonderful experience. Not only did we enjoy getting to know Pastor Bob we also became closer as a couple. He also took us out on his boat (something he offers for free with the premarital counseling) which was a blast. The whole thing was truly unforgettable and it would not have been the same without Pastor Bob. We intend to stay in contact with him through the years and do consider him a friend. Highly recommend, you will not be disappointed!
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    Alaina Sent on 12/12/2023
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    Highly recommend!

    I could not recommend Pastor Bob enough! From the very beginning he was so responsive and easy to communicate with. We did the premarital counseling (highly recommend!) and it gave us a great opportunity to get to know him, and for him to get to know us as a couple. He was able to incorporate this into the ceremony which made it so personalized and perfect. He was the perfect blend of sentimental and lighthearted during the ceremony. We got so many compliments on how great he was, and many of our guests asked if he was a close family friend. Thank you Pastor Bob!
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    Johanna Sent on 01/15/2024
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    Thank You Pastor Bob!

    Pastor Bob was a true blessing amidst wedding chaos. His understanding, flexibility, and wonderful communication put us at ease. The PMC sessions were so helpful and he took the time to really get to know us as a couple. Our ceremony was absolutely beautiful and personalized to be exactly what we were hoping for. He was so involved throughout the entire process, even attending my husband's men's breakfast on the day of the wedding. We feel so blessed to have gotten to know Pastor Bob and his lovely wife and can't thank him enough for such a wonderful experience!
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    Rene G. Sent on 10/02/2023
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    Incredible experience!

    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!
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    Elisabeth M. Sent on 07/11/2023
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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!
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    Alex Sent on 08/06/2023
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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. Sent on 07/17/2023
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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!
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    Courtney L. Sent on 08/04/2023
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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!!!
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    Courtney H. Sent on 06/20/2023
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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!
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    Kim W. Sent on 05/31/2023
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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!
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    Chelsea G. Sent on 04/12/2023
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    Perfect experience

    AMAZING! Really did an amazing job. Made everything easy, personable, and comfortable.
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    Jeremy H. Sent on 04/12/2023
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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!
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    Rebecca P. Sent on 04/12/2023
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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!!!
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    Meagan T. Sent on 04/25/2023
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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!!!
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    Maria Sent on 04/13/2023
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    Wedding Officiant

    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!
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    Amber O. Sent on 02/09/2023
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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!
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    Tessa P. Sent on 01/23/2023
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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!
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    Missy Sent on 12/10/2022
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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!
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    Nicole Sent on 10/30/2022
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    Intimate Wedding in St Augustine

    We enjoyed having Pastor Trey! He performed a wonderful ceremony. Pastor Trey and Pastor Bob were very easy to work with. Thank you!!
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    Rafael C. Sent on 10/20/2022
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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!!
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    Hannah T. Sent on 09/16/2022
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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!
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