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ry relaxing. I would recommend Trey or Bob to do your wedding or pre-marital counseling any day!

y husband was getting choked up and gave him a pat on the back. Just what my husband needed. When we first met Joe, we absolutely fell in love with him. He was perfect for us! Pastor Bob was amazing too in helping us pick out what needed to be said and Joe delivered it perfectly. Amazing group, amazing people. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful ceremony!

et several times prior to the event to better know each other so by the time of our wedding, there was a sense that we’ve known each other for many years. Throughout the entire process Pastor Bob was extremely friendly and easy to work with and made the experience quite simple and enjoyable. We would definitely recommend to any of our friends who may be getting married in the future! The ceremony was better than we could of asked for and owe him many thanks!

ss. On the day of our wedding he had such a wonderful presence. He is full of light and laughter. He adds a wonderful perineal touch to the ceremony and is quite humorous throughout making everyone smile and laugh while maintaining the dignity of such an important event. Everyone who was present or watched the video of our wedding commented on how great he was. Truly couldn’t have asked for a better officiant. We were blessed to have him part of our big day. Full recommendation for him and anyone who chooses him to be part of their wedding will be blessed indeed.

s to make special and make it our own! Many of our wedding guests complimented how well he did the ceremony. He felt like part of the family at the end of the day! I would definitely encourage any couples to work with him during their wedding planning process.

goes the extra mile to ensure that your special day is exactly that. Thank you so much Bob! - Christina and Alex

someone who shared our Christian values, so I researched many, many officiants and ministers. When I looked at Bob’s website and watched video clips of weddings he had performed, I knew immediately that he was going to be a good match for us and prayed that he would be available! He is wonderful! He has the most outgoing personality and he brought much laughter and joy to our wedding day! He is also very professional and it is obvious that he is very experienced in conducting weddings. He first met with us over Zoom and we talked about our vision for the wedding. He then sent us two different versions of wedding ceremonies and asked us to look over those and use them to write our own ceremony, which we did. On the day of our beach wedding, it rained off and on throughout the day. Bob had told me previously that he was setting aside the whole day just for us, and would be available to come earlier or later if we needed to because of rain. I texted him during the early afternoon and asked if he could come earlier than we had planned, which he was glad to do! We really appreciated his flexibility! Before the wedding, Bob went over every detail of the ceremony, which was so helpful. The actual ceremony was just beautiful. We believe that a wedding should be a sacred time before God. Bob took the scriptures we had chosen and incorporated them into his message. He did a wonderful job of explaining God’s plan for marriage. But his sense of humor and his lightheartedness gave our wedding a special touch! He even snapped some pictures for us on his cell phone after the wedding, which was so nice. Our whole family really enjoyed meeting and getting to know Bob! If you are looking for a wonderful minister to perform your wedding, look no farther! Bob is fantastic and you will not find anyone better!

Augustine area. We found Pastor Bob with a First Coast Ceremonies from The Knot and contacted Pastor Bob by email and he immediately responded and set up a phone conversation with us. We immediately felt at ease talking with Pastor Bob for he was very kind, funny and easy to talk to. We loved how he took the time to get to know us and even offered to meet with us prior. The entire process was very smooth and he was able to guide us through vow process and events leading up to the day of. Overall very impressed with Pastor Bob and we now consider him part of the family. Highly recommend!

ke you aren't meeting for the first time. We even had several of our friends ask how long we've known him, because he did such a great job making it feel personal. I really like how he sent us two different options after talking to us and we could cut and paste and blend the two to make our draft. Although we didn't take advantage of these services he will also help you write your own vows, offers counseling, and even will take you on his boat if you live in the area! During our wedding our flower pedestal behind us fell over and he did a great job tying it in to the ceremony which made everyone laugh. I feel like that happening just made it even more perfect. Honestly I can't say anything else besides he did a brilliant job. Hire him. You will not be disappointed! Thanks again Pastor Bob!! Sydney & Colton Barto

ng the pandemic. We learned a lot add grew as a couple thanks to his premarital counseling. I highly recommend Pastor Bob!

. Pastor Bob is so sweet, makes you feel like you have known him forever and let me mention HILARIOUS! My guests were talking about how amazing Pastor Bob days after our wedding. He made us feel comfortable and made the ceremony fun and special. If you are deciding on a Pastor for your wedding .... look no further! He is literally the BEST! Thank you Pastor Bob for making our day that much better!

would not have the chance to connect with the pastor that would marry us. Our wedding planner quickly recommended us to Pastor Bob and I am so grateful she did! My husband and I did premarital counseling with Pastor Bob where he welcomed us into his home and took time to invest in our relationship. During our premarital counseling, we learned more about one another, creating a strong foundation for our marriage. At our rehearsal dinner, Pastor Bob explained the biblical meaning of marriage along with saying a prayer over our marriage. It was very genuine and beautifully spoken. We have nothing but positive things to say about Pastor Bob.

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!

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!

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!!!!

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.

ed Pastor Bob and our ceremony. Thank you so much!!

r and son-in-law stated he brought some calm to them as they were very nervous. Thank you Pastor Bob for everything

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!

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.

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!

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.

onderful speaker who is clearly experienced in officating different types of ceremonies - and a true gentleman!!

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!

y. Our ceremony was filled with joy. Thanks Pastor Bob!!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!!

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!!!

ced a little with us too :) so fun!

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.