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Looking for an Officiant...any ideas?

Mrs.Farrell To BeMrs.Farrell To Be
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We're looking for referrals for an officiant for our ceremony. Man or woman, doesn't matter, and it's not a religious ceremony but we wouldn't mind some reflection of christianity. We're getting married in Wesley Chapel just outside of Tampa at the Saddlebrook resort. Thanks for your help!

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    cmeyer3946cmeyer3946 member
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    edited December 2011
    I got one of our friends to do it and she was really touched we asked her.  It's cheap or not cost at all to get ordained online and we thought it would be more special for someone who really knows us to do it rather than someone we don't know.  My two cents.
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    redkleinredklein
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    edited December 2011
    we used Georgeann and Rich Butler for our May 1st wedding.
    http://sarasotadreamweddings.com/about_us.html

    Georgeann worked with us on our ceremony - and personalized it.
     Rich, her husband, performed the ceremony.
     They are such a sweet couple and so easy to work with.
     They really know their stuff.

    Good luck!
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    Jennifer.Matthew.weddingJennifer.Matthew.wedding
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    edited December 2011
    I used my DJ Rob swords...he was great
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    wendyjoy182wendyjoy182
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_florida-west-coast_looking-officiantany-ideas?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:62Discussion:5c5eb166-d457-45d6-9975-90f30c2710b6Post:7dcd6406-bf56-4327-a679-1be7d8a04ed7">Re: Looking for an Officiant...any ideas?</a>:
    [QUOTE]I got one of our friends to do it and she was really touched we asked her.  It's cheap or not cost at all to get ordained online and we thought it would be more special for someone who really knows us to do it rather than someone we don't know.  My two cents.
    Posted by cmeyer3946[/QUOTE]

    Ditto- my brother is a notary and will be performing it.  I like that it will be someone we know in all of those pictures of our vows, ring exchange, first kiss etc.  GL!
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    NicoleB331NicoleB331 member
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    edited December 2011
    Katherine DeMarco...Made for Each Other. She's a total sweetheart.
    Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination.-Voltaire image
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    navybride02navybride02 member
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    edited December 2011
    I second Redklein on Georgeann Butler, she designed our ceremony and performed it for us and she was wonderful! Very personable and easy to work with. 
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    sara76sara76 member
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    edited December 2011
    Our friend Pastor Jon Wright did our ceremony.  He Pastors a church and also works at J Alexanders - that's how we know him.  He did an AMAZING job at our ceremony.  I had so many compliments by our guests.  I reviewed him on wedding wire and his church info is there, but I can pm you his personal # if you'd like.  He will also do some premarital counseling with you.  He's done over 35 ceremonies and is proud that all of his couples are still married.  He understands that we don't all go to church like we should, it's not like that.  As long as you're good people and you love eachother.  GL :)
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    Mrs.Farrell To BeMrs.Farrell To Be
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    edited December 2011
    Thankyou everyone you're the best!!
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    Sarah K. B.Sarah K. B. member
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    edited December 2011
    Has anyone found an officiant for less than 300 in the sarasota area?
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    Angie.LapkovAngie.Lapkov member
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    edited December 2011
    Check with Nancy at Barefoot weddings, I believe her fee is under $300.00, depends on what you want.
    http://barefootweddings.com/

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    alueshen9806alueshen9806 member
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    edited December 2011
    We are going with Rev Dean Ryder. Older gentleman with a great voice. GL.
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