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Need a wedding officiant...

Beach Crab
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In the process of planning a May wedding in Rosemary beach. The one thing not nailed down is the clergy. Anyone have a recommendation on a wedding officiant? Thanks.

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josebby avatar
Beach Lover
#2
Pm me for a great officiant. You'll love the beachrev!
Kurt avatar
Admin
#3
For ceremonies contact our friend David DeGregorio. He and his wife used to operate Charm Weddings and Flowers in Seaside. He got the credentials to marry folks. He is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.

I charge $100 for a simple, basic beach-style wedding (either one of my readings, or a supplied one, just basic nice shirt and pants- no suit, etc.). If I have to perform in a full ceremony then price depends on how elaborate it is. Elvis costume is depending on availability of costume and would be $500 (I would be happy to try another costume if requested).
charm@mchsi.com
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#4
For ceremonies contact our friend David DeGregorio. He and his wife used to operate Charm Weddings and Flowers in Seaside. He got the credentials to marry folks. He is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
Yes he is. You might also try Sarah Gibson, now a local, or also try John R. ;-)
Beach Runner avatar
beats on hood
#5
In the process of planning a May wedding in Rosemary beach. The one thing not nailed down is the clergy. Anyone have a recommendation on a wedding officiant? Thanks.
The absolute best is Dr. Gil Watson from Northside United Methodist Church in ATL. If our home isn't rented, he could stay there -- hell, we'll join him. He and his wife are funn people.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#6
The absolute best is Dr. Gil Watson from Northside United Methodist Church in ATL. If our home isn't rented, he could stay there -- hell, we'll join him. He and his wife are funn people.
Does a minister have to be state licensed?
Beach Runner avatar
beats on hood
#7
Does a minister have to be state licensed?
Good question. I dunno.
tsitranekknurd avatar
Beach Crab
#8
Not in Florida. I are one meself. I've done one wedding and a commitment ceremony so far. And I'm cheap. Will work for beer. And $75. That includes meet and greet to go over vows, rehearsal, and the big day. PM for more info.
drunkkenartist avatar
Beach Fanatic
#9
Don't respond to tsitranekknurd. I was finally able to get logged back in tonight, even though I was laughing so hard I could barely see to type!

Seriously though I've done the above, plus have planned and helped with numerous weddings. I've considered going into consulting, and now that I know I'm computer stoooopid, maybe I need a career change after all!:rolling:
Pantone383 avatar
Beach Comber
#10
Does a minister have to be state licensed?

Actually, anyone can be ordained as a minister online! This way, you can ask a friend or family member, someone close to you to get ordained and perform the ceremony. I have a friend in Nashville who did this. This isn't necessarily the site he used, and I'm not endorseing it by any means, but here is one of many that are out there:

http://www.themonastery.org/?destination=ordination
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#11
Actually, anyone can be ordained as a minister online! This way, you can ask a friend or family member, someone close to you to get ordained and perform the ceremony. I have a friend in Nashville who did this. This isn't necessarily the site he used, and I'm not endorseing it by any means, but here is one of many that are out there:

http://www.themonastery.org/?destination=ordination
Interesting. Someone recently told me that any Public Notary has the authority to perform a wedding ceremony.
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#12
Interesting. Someone recently told me that any Public Notary has the authority to perform a wedding ceremony.

Yes, my friend in Jax became a Notary so she could officiate the beach wedding of some close friends.
TripleB avatar
Beach Fanatic
#13
Yes, my friend in Jax became a Notary so she could officiate the beach wedding of some close friends.
Nothing says romance like getting married by a Notary. I've heard the notary stamp on the butt hurts like hell.
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#14
:clap_1: ...I can't wait until sarafunn gets married at the beach and John R and drukkenartist officiate! Then we will have three bands...Dread, Waco and Dikki Du. The art taxi will drive her away. Smiling Joe will be the photographer, Kurt will videotape. Spidey will be the ring buoy and Princess Kate and Olivia will be the flower gulls.

:scratch: ...now, she just has to find THE MAN! :biggrin:
kathydwells avatar
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
#15
:clap_1: ...I can't wait until sarafunn gets married at the beach and John R and drukkenartist officiate! Then we will have three bands...Dread, Waco and Dikki Du. The art taxi will drive her away. Smiling Joe will be the photographer, Kurt will videotape. Spidey will be the ring buoy and Princess Kate and Olivia will be the flower gulls.

:scratch: ...now, she just has to find THE MAN! :biggrin:

And me and Landlocked (wherever the heck he is, and TripleB will man the Tiki Bar). :biggrin:
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#16
And me and Landlocked (wherever the heck he is, and TripleB will man the Tiki Bar). :biggrin:

:clap_1:
jessifunn avatar
superJfunn
#17
where do i fit in :idontno:
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#18
where do i fit in :idontno:

Best Funn! :biggrin: You can play the rubboard while the happy couple take their first walk down the aisle!
kathydwells avatar
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
#19
where do i fit in :idontno:

You can serve me drinks while I am serving you drinks. Wouldn't that be funn!!!!
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#20
Oh dear...another thread shot to he!! by Darlene and Jfunn. :nono1:
jessifunn avatar
superJfunn
#21
You can serve me drinks while I am serving you drinks. Wouldn't that be funn!!!!
fantastic idea.
Oh dear...another thread shot to he!! by Darlene and Jfunn. :nono1:
:biggrin: can she get funn koozies too?
kathydwells avatar
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
#22
Oh dear...another thread shot to he!! by Darlene and Jfunn. :nono1:

EXXXCCCUUUSSSEEEE ME......YOU hijacked it before we did.
jessifunn avatar
superJfunn
#23
she really did. :bicycle:
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#24
EXXXCCCUUUSSSEEEE ME......YOU hijacked it before we did.

:biggrin:
she really did. :bicycle:

:biggrin:
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#25
:clap_1: ...I can't wait until sarafunn gets married at the beach and John R and drukkenartist officiate! Then we will have three bands...Dread, Waco and Dikki Du. The art taxi will drive her away. Smiling Joe will be the photographer, Kurt will videotape. Spidey will be the ring buoy and Princess Kate and Olivia will be the flower gulls.

:scratch: ...now, she just has to find THE MAN! :biggrin:

Please put me on the invitation list, pretty please. :biggrin:
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#26
Please put me on the invitation list, pretty please. :biggrin:

Poor sarafunn...she won't even have a chance to be a Bridezilla....her mom is...Kittyzilla and has her whole big day planned. You will be in charge of whipping everyone into shape!

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