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First Coast Ceremonies

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(27)best-of-weddings

Northeast/Central Florida, Southeast Ga SC, NC, destinations

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Bringing joy to your wedding celebration!!

Hi, my name is Pastor Bob Hovey, I've been a pastor since graduation from Seminary in '95. I have been married since '82, we have 3 adult kids, and 8 grands! Throughout my career, weddings have been a special joy to me, so I started FCC in 2014. I have been "preferred vendor" for venues such as the Ritz-Carlon Amelia Is., Club Continental, TPC Sawgrass, and many more. As I have just joined The Knot (12/18), I also have 99 (5.0) reviews on Wedding Wire. I offer Pre-Marital Coaching (2 - 2 hr courses at your home), a chance as well, for me to get to know you. A wedding is a sacred-celebration, and as such should be both. I will bring experience, expertise, creativity, and especially joy to your day! Oh & the boat ride & dance lessons! Check out my website: firstcoastceremonies.com

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Ceremony Types
Elopement, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
Christian, Protestant, Secular
Wedding Activities
Premarital Counseling, Wedding, Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
2021 Best of Weddings Winner

First Coast Ceremonies Reviews

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Reviewed On 1/17/2021 by Erika D
My husband and I worked with both Pastor Bob and Joe McKenzie to make our wedding ceremony perfect! We worked with Pastor Bob on writing the ceremony and then Joe performed the ceremony for us on our wedding day. Both Bob and Joe were wonderful...
to work with! They were both so nice and easy to work with and were very helpful with making a ceremony that was tailored to us. The teamwork worked out perfectly and I couldn't be more happy with how our wedding ceremony was both written and performed!
Reviewed On 1/07/2021 by Devon Q
Pastor Bob was amazing! The ceremony he performed was beautiful and personalized just for us. He was very personable with our families and friends. It was a blessing to have him officiate our special day.
Reviewed On 12/11/2020 by Alexia D
Pastor Bob officiated our wedding and he was SO much fun to work with! He is such a charismatic, warm, kind person and we really enjoyed having him officiate our ceremony. We loved how much time he spent getting to know us and our families, and...
that he really invested his efforts into making sure our ceremony was tailored to us. We got to be part of the ceremony writing process which was awesome because it was exactly how we wanted it to be. The best part is how well he injects humor into things at the perfect times! He knows how to get your guests to laugh and smile and not make it too stuffy - but of course keeps the serious moments sacred. He is a great guy and we are so glad we got to work with him!
Reviewed On 12/09/2020 by Jessica S
Pastor Bob officiated our wedding in August this year and I knew when I saw his reviews that I HAD TO HAVE HIM. He was prompt in his response back to me and quickly set up a meeting to see if we were a good fit. He even offered to meet my husba...
nd and I on our side of town which I was grateful for. In the meeting, Pastor Bob really took the time to get to know us as a couple. He wrote everything down and asked us a lot of questions. He was so thorough in explaining his process and sent me 2 options for the ceremony and I was able to piece together word for word exactly what he would say during our vows. I didn't have to change much, as his templates covered everything that was important to me. He had an amazing presence while delivering our vows and was so personable and that was very important to me, because who wants to sit through a stuffy wedding?? Cue to the reception, Pastor Bob was the life of the party!!! He was out on the dance floor, my parents loved having him sit at their table as they were able to find many things to connect on. Spend the extra little bit of money and put yourself in the BEST hands!!!! You will not regret hiring Pastor Bob to officiate your wedding, from the start of your ceremony, to the end of your reception Pastor Bob will be the best addition!!!!
Reviewed On 11/30/2020 by Alyssa F
Pastor Bob Hovey performed our wedding ceremony at the Treasury on the Plaza in November 2020. Pastor Bob did an amazing job connecting and learning about us and what makes our relationship special prior to writing out any ceremony wording. By ...
writing up different options and allowing my husband and I to put aspects of both that we felt most relatable to our relationship allowed us to create a wedding ceremony that was special and unique to us. We loved the personal touches that Pastor Bob included in our ceremony and the relationship that we created throughout the process. Pastor Bob also did a fantastic job of communicating throughout the process that made the planning process of the most important part of a wedding ceremony go off without a hitch.
Reviewed On 11/23/2020 by Meghan C
Pastor Bob did a phenomenal job! He made the entire process very easy and stress free and we were able to customize the ceremony so that it was very special to us. He is so funny! Our guests loved him and keep mentioning to me how much they lov...
ed Pastor Bob and our ceremony. Thank you so much!!
Reviewed On 8/14/2020 by Sandy M
Pastor Bob is amazing and would highly recommend him for your wedding ceremony. He did my daughters wedding in June 2020 and was fun, personable, and professional and just made the ceremony perfect. He does an amazing job and both my daughte...
r and son-in-law stated he brought some calm to them as they were very nervous. Thank you Pastor Bob for everything
Reviewed On 7/24/2020 by Andrew G
Bob is truly one of a kind when it comes to both his personality and professionalism! We are not from the area, but had him recommended to us from our venue. Bob has gone above and beyond to ensure he has a personal connection to the couple, in...
cluding multiple calls, FaceTimes, even a lovely trip on his boat to get to know not only us but our families. He goes the extra mile wherever he can to make sure he truly knows the couple, and I promise it will pay dividends on your wedding day! There hasn’t been a single interaction we’ve had with Bob that wasn’t pleasant, reassuring, and telling of the type of person he is; the one you want standing next to you on your big day! I would recommend Bob to every person I know getting married. Whether you get the pleasant opportunity to meet or get to know him beforehand or not you will absolutely love the services he provides to make your day as special as it could be!
Reviewed On 7/18/2020 by Lauren Y
When we needed to find someone to marry us, we were very anxious about someone that would fit in with our personalities. We wanted something traditional with a little bit of God and something that wouldn’t be too much for an outdoor ceremony in...
Florida. Pastor Bob wrote us the most wonderful ceremony, including personal touches that made it so perfect for us and every little bit that we wanted. We were married by his partner/son in law, Joe, who was so perfect for us that I don’t think I could’ve picked anyone better. Joe is comfortable and inviting, the perfect mixture of professional and personable. He made our wedding ceremony about us, and found humor with us and our funny quirks. I will never forget singing ‘What is Love’ in our ceremony as we all were dripping in sweat and surrounded by gnats. July in Florida...stick to an indoor ceremony y’all, and book First Coast Ceremonies. You won’t regret it. Thank you so much for everything Bob and Joe, you will never know how much you made our wedding ceremony perfect for us.
Reviewed On 7/06/2020 by Megan P
Pastor Bob is very personable and easy going when it comes to the ceremony! My husband was having a hard time with anxiety and Pastor Bob made the vows stress free and easier for him. The guests were also very fond of him!
Reviewed On 2/26/2020 by Kelly M
Pastor Bob is on our side. We love him. Throughout our premarital counseling it was fabulous to invite him into our lives and he lead us with Christ's word on what marriage is. Marriage was designed by God and we are so happy to be togethe...
r in a triple braided cord with our Lord now. Pastor Bob wrote a beautiful ceremony that truly represented us. He also helped us add special little touches to the entry and exit of the altar space that made special photo opportunities for our families. When my Event Coordinator had a family emergency occur while she was helping me on my wedding day Pastor Bob prayed with her to give her the strength to get through the work day and return home to her family. He was there for her and the support she needed at just the right time. He is a wonderful man and I am so thankful at how comfortable he made me and my groom feel throughout our entire wedding season. I am so grateful to have him in my life. Thank you!
Reviewed On 1/31/2020 by Jewel D
Pastor Bob is amazing! You won't meet a nicer, friendlier, funnier man of God. He's wonderful at including you and guiding you in your vows. He made the ceremony light and with a few laughs! He did well with the interruption of the fire en...
gines! We are waiting for but looking forward to our boat trip with him as well, which will include meeting his wife. You won't be sorry for including him in your day.
Reviewed On 1/09/2020 by Mirella V
We were delighted with Pastor Bob! He helped us develop a simple and non-religious ceremony, by providing us with examples of text, prose and other content. Highly professional, he walked us through the ceremony exactly as planned. He is a w...
onderful speaker who is clearly experienced in officating different types of ceremonies - and a true gentleman!!
Reviewed On 12/27/2019 by Taylor W
Pastor Bob was fabulous from start to finish. He was very professional, organized, and helped us organize our entire ceremony from start to finish. He gave us several options and allowed us to create the ceremony with his guidance to be exactl...
y the way we dreamed it would be. We had an ocean themed ceremony as our relationship really blossomed while living down at the beach and as my husband is a fisherman. He was very precise about rehearsal and making sure everything would go as planned. We highly recommend him!
Reviewed On 11/25/2019 by Melissa W
Pastor Bob was awesome! He is easy to talk to and gives you a lot of options to help you find the ceremony that works for you. My guests said that they felt inspired after the ceremony. He chose beautiful words which will make you laugh and cr...
y. Our ceremony was filled with joy. Thanks Pastor Bob!!
Reviewed On 11/02/2019 by Brittany K
Pastor Bob is a must have officiant at your wedding !! I was so stuck on wanting a family member to officiate our wedding because I wanted it to be personal. I didn't want it to be how church's do it...I wanted it to be about us. When telling m...
y wedding planner this, she immediately told me to contact pastor Bob. From our very first encounter with Pastor Bob I new he was going to make it the wedding of my dreams...and that he did. My favorite part was getting to eat lunch with him, we learned so much about each other it felt like we were best friends. He made my ceremony perfect...all my guest were asking "have you known pastor Bob all your life? That ceremony fit you and Jake so well" and that's because he made it about us and our love. I am so happy that Pastor Bob is able to share a piece of our wedding because it was everything I wanted and more!
Reviewed On 10/21/2019 by Britt S
You can’t go wrong with Pastor Bob! He performs such a beautiful and well rounded ceremony. Wasn’t a dry eye in the house. He will work with you to make sure you have the script and readings exactly how you would like them. And also, he will m...
ake everyone think he has known you for years! Pastor Bob is the best out there, pick him for your wedding and you will not be disappointed! Thank you Pastor Bob!
Reviewed On 8/21/2019 by Ed B
Pastor Bob was awesome! He came up to GA for our events and was very flexible, accommodating, personable and fun. He officiated our wedding flawlessly on a Friday night and even took amazing pics! The following day he professionally conducted a...
memorial service for my brother that helped my family through a tough swing of emotions. Family members and guest said what great wedding service and weekend it was and pastor Bob had a lot to do with that.
Response from the Vendor on 08/21/2019
Thank you Ed, it was a privilege to be a part of your family for the weekend - I’ll never forget it!
Reviewed On 7/15/2019 by Karissa S
Pastor Bob is the ideal officiant! It was a delight and privilege to work with him. Pastor Bob made ceremony planning fun and easy, combining his expertise/ideas with our ideas to create the perfect wedding ceremony. Pastor Bob officiated with ...
both heart and humor, making all of us cry and laugh. We also love that he took the time to get to know us and even chatted with our families. We all felt like we have known Pastor Bob for years, which added a pleasantly personal feeling to the wedding. Pastor Bob did such an impeccable job that our guests raved about him for weeks after the wedding. For my husband and I, Pastor Bob delivered the wedding ceremony of our dreams. He’ll even fix your train for you if you don’t have a wedding party! Haha. I highly recommend Pastor Bob/First Coast Ceremonies! I promise you will be thrilled if you choose him!
Reviewed On 6/18/2019 by Rianne H
Pastor Bob was exactly what we were seeking in an officiant. First Coast Ceremonies came highly recommended by our wedding planner and I am so grateful. Pastor Bob was a delight to work with on our ceremony and my family and friends adored meet...
ing him and valued his guidance throughout our rehearsal and ceremony. His process is extremely collaborative resulting in a ceremony that highlighted our personal tastes. Most importantly the message was positive and inclusive.
Reviewed On 5/28/2019 by Christine G
Pastor Bob was so much more than an officiant! He offered guidance and had such a sense of fun that was contagious. He made our family and friends so engaged in the ceremony that we had many of them mention to us how wonderful he was and that i...
t was so unique to us as a couple! He was so genuine and passionate that it made us feel at ease about our ceremony and getting married in general. It is great to have someone who practices what they preach and we couldn’t have asked for someone better to marry us!
Reviewed On 5/21/2019 by Tara M
Pastor Bob was amazing! After meeting with him for ice cream I knew he would be the best person to perform our ceremony! He took the time to ask a lot of questions about me, my husband and our relationship. We communicated throughout the pro...
cess about what our hope was for the ceremony and he did an awesome job incorporating everything we asked for, gave us suggestions, and even added in some fun tidbits he learned prior to the big day to the ceremony. Pastor Bob was fantastic all around. He even took the time after our rehearsal to come to the dinner and meet all of our family and friends getting to know them and us before the big day. It was great and noticed by all of our guests. He made our day amazing and special, and I would recommend anyone looking for an officiant who truly cares about getting to know you and making the ceremony personal to talk with Pastor Bob!
Reviewed On 4/12/2019 by Carly V
Pastor Bob was absolutely hands-down the best I could have ever asked for! We did the premarital counseling and he officiated our ceremony and we loved him! Pastor Bob made you feel very comfortable and the premarital counseling is something th...
at I would definitely recommend for everyone. He came to our house twice and each time it was a great experience. Nathan and I knew we were the type were "opposites attract" and it was fun interacting with someone that figured that out very quick but knew we were right for each other. Pastor Bob gave us homework after his sessions, he told us stories about his life experiences and what brought him to officiating wedding, he was all around awesome! He let us look over his ceremony notes and make sure we were comfortable with everything and if we wanted to change anything. He helped my wedding coordinator move tables and chairs on the wedding day (which i know was a huge help to her and he didn't have to do, but was nice enough to lend a hand). Overall our wedding was fun and thanks to Pastor Bob the ceremony was perfect and I think he enjoyed his time with us! If you are looking for someone to officiate your wedding and not sure where to look, hire Pastor Bob. He is well worth it!!
Reviewed On 7/07/2017 by Knottie1447448220
Two years ago today Pastor Bob meet us on the beach and preformed our wedding. I had told him a little about us and he crafted the most beautiful ceremony. Thank you so much!
Reviewed On 7/22/2015 by Meghan L
Pastor Bob was absolutely perfect. He is so happy and friendly, very accommodating to changes if you want them - although we just told him a little about us and he nailed it on the first try. It felt like we knew him from the minute we met him....
He has an amazing speaking voice (and does not need a mic - his enunciation and speaking volume is impeccable) and our wedding video actually has him speaking in the background because he is so good! He really made it about love and togetherness, incorporating us and family and was just perfect. He also offers pre-marital counseling at a very good price, which will lower your marriage license fee and if you haven't been together a long time, would be well worth it. We couldn't be happier to have had him - you will not regret it!! I know any future receptions or unions, we'll be recommending his services, he's just the best!!!
Reviewed On 4/20/2014 by Sara R
We loved having pastor bob be part of our special day! He was awesome! So nice and really helped with making the day go by smooth as well as try to help lighten the mood and relax everyone. It was a great time and he and his wife stayed and dan...
ced a little with us too :) so fun!
Reviewed On 4/21/2012 by Ashley H
I'm so glad we found Pastor Bob. Not only was he an excellent officiant, but we also really enjoyed our pre-marital counseling with him, and have also visited his church. After being together for 9 years, we thought pre-marital counseling woul...
dn't be helpful for us, but we really enjoyed our time with him the first time we met and decided to give it a try. We enjoyed the counseling and by the time we got to the wedding day, I felt like he knew us and it wasn't some stranger marrying us. We're lucky to have found Pastor Bob and I believe we will continue to seek his help and encouragement in the future to keep our marriage strong.

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I've been happily married since '82, three beautiful adult children and eight grands! I've been a pastor since '95, mostly in Florida. We've lived in Jax since 2009 & started FCC in 2014. I love the Lord, my family, and offshore fishing. I love everything about weddings, the 1st meeting (ice cream?), pre-marital coaching, writing your ceremony w/you, meeting the families, rehearsal & dinner (if invited), wedding day, hanging out w/the groomsmen, making sure everything is just right, the ceremony (blast!), and the reception, food & dancing (if invited!)! I love it all. Oh... and I'm 6'8"!

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