About this vendor
Rev. Bonnie McKinstry is a wedding officiant located in Austin, TX. This dedicated minister is passionate about helping couples design their perfect ceremony. Bonnie believes that getting to know her clients' preferences and tastes allows her to authentically convey their unique bond on the day.
Bonnie founded her business back in 1994 and has performed at countless milestone events over the years. She takes immense pride in being part of each newlywed’s special day and strives to provide heartfelt ministerial services for each one. Bonnie is happy to perform at a range of events, such as religious and non-religious ceremonies, elopements, and vow renewals. She serves the entire Central Texas region and beyond and is open to discussing destination weddings too.
Rev. Bonnie McKinstry can provide a number of services for your upcoming wedding. She offers a complimentary consultation, and from there, will devise an itinerary that speaks to the style of your event. She’ll also conduct a rehearsal prior to the big day, allowing you and your partner to feel prepared and make any final adjustments to your ceremony. Rev. Bonnie McKinstry can accommodate both upscale events and intimate gatherings, and will happily personalize proceedings to suit your preferences. She also encourages clients to customize their vows as they wish, in line with their unique love story.
Details
Business Attributes
- Veteran-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Religious Affiliations
- Christian
- Catholic
- Interfaith
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
- Ceremony
Awards and Affiliations
2021 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Bonnie was an absolute joy to work with—professional, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. From our very first meeting, it was clear she was an expert in her field. We init...
ially had no idea what we needed in an officiant or how to approach planning the ceremony, but Bonnie came prepared with a wealth of information that guided us every step of the way. She skillfully created a ceremony that honored and respected the very different religious backgrounds of both our families, ensuring all our guests felt seen and valued.
On the day of the wedding, I was extremely nervous, but Bonnie’s calming presence made all the difference. She reassured me and helped me get through the ceremony with confidence, preventing me from stumbling through what could have been an overwhelming moment. I can’t recommend her enough—Bonnie is truly exceptional at what she does!
We loved working with Rev. Bonnie! She is a warm and welcoming person who made sure everything went according to how we wanted it. We appreciated the level of care and detail that ...
she put into working on our ceremony. Thanks again, Rev. Bonnie!
Rev Bonnie McKinstry was the PERFECT officiant! Bonnie was able to wonderfully merge our spiritual beliefs, incorporate our fur baby in the ceremony, and did a beautiful job honori...
ng the memory of my mother. She took the time to understand our needs and traveled to our venue in Austin. We are so thankful for Bonnie and would recommend her to anyone looking for a friendly, down to earth and loving officiant
Reverend Bonnie was so helpful in making our wedding special. Her approach felt like a celebration of our relationship and our future together. She incorporated our family's tradit...
ions into the ceremony. Most importantly she was a warm and calming presence on the day of our wedding. She made us laugh and helped us remain calm even when a few surprises and unexpected delays happened.
If you are considering Reverend Bonnie contact her you will be so happy to have her as a part of your wedding day.
Reverend McKinstry, or Bonnie as she likes to be called, was the perfect choice for our wedding. My wife and I wanted someone that could recall the warmth and welcome we felt growi...
ng up in the protestant faith but who could also hold a more relaxed and earthly ceremony. We found that balance with Reverend Bonnie. She gave us several ceremonies to choose from and modified our favorite so that it was perfect for us and our guests. Reverend Bonnie put in the effort to get to know us before the wedding so she could be a friend and confidant to us on our big day. And when the rehearsal or ceremony needed to begin, she called the room to attention tactfully. Throughout the entire process, Reverend Bonnie was kind, helpful, accessible, and prompt. I would recommend her highly.
We loved working with Rev. Bonnie. She was always open and responsive to us. She has a positive energy that made our ceremony even more special. Our wedding was casual, in a...
n old dance hall and she fit in as well there as she would in a church or any other venue.
Our decision to work with Reverend Bonnie was hands-down the easiest part of our wedding process and I don’t think our experience could have been better. We had plans to meet with ...
a few different folks, but meeting Bonnie over coffee, that one conversation was enough to convince us she was absolutely the person we wanted to be our officiant.
On all fronts, she ‘met us where we were’, offered insight and suggestions when we asked for them, but was equally collaborative in the process, and just genuinely thoughtful and kind. She brought such a positive energy both in our wedding planning and especially the day of the wedding. Leaving that first meeting with her, we legit just discussed on the walk in the parking lot and had essentially made our decision by the time we reached the car.
As an officiant, and honestly just as an individual, we couldn’t recommend Reverend Bonnie more highly. From all we saw, atop handling her duties as an officiant with a rare balance of reverence and lightheartedness together, she just struck us as a genuinely kind person and that made the process of working together so effortless. Thank you again, Bonnie!
My husband and I were so happy we found Bonnie to officiate our wedding. She was very sweet and flexible with us having a more laidback wedding, working with us on our vows and alw...
ays quick to respond to emails leading up to the big day. Thank you so much, Bonnie!
Rev. Bonnie was great! My husband is non-denominational Christian and I'm Atheist so it was refreshing to have Bonnie, who is very open-minded and flexible from the standpoint of h...
ow religious or spiritual the ceremony could be, officiate our wedding. I would absolutely recommend her to other couples.
Rev Bonnie was Amazing! Loved how comfortable she made my husband and I feel and made our guest laugh. Definitely will use her if I ever renew my vows.
Bonnie was absolutely amazing! She met with my husband and I and really worked around what we wanted and our personalities. She helped us piece together the perfect service and del...
ivered it beautifully. Plus, her fee was reasonable, she was willing to come to the rehearsal, and took care of filing the marriage license for us. We can't thank her enough for making our wedding even more special!
Contact
5610 Kayview Drive, Austin, TX | the greater Austin area
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