Choosing the right officiant to be your voice on your wedding day is one of the most personal decisions you’ll make. Our team of professional, experienced Florida wedding officiants is known for delivering ceremonies that feel heartfelt, relaxed, and true to your relationship—whether you want something faith-based, non-denominational, spiritual, or simply meaningful and modern.
Officiant Services Included in Our Packages
If you’ve selected one of our all-inclusive beach wedding packages for Fort Myers, Naples, Sanibel, Marco Island, or surrounding areas, officiant service is already included. If you have a preference for a minister, ordained minister, or notary to deliver your ceremony, we can accommodate that—then we’ll match you with the officiant who best fits your vibe and ceremony vision. There is an additional fee for ministers and bilingual officiants. Our primary celebrants are ordained ministers and notaries. If you have dress code preferences, please also share that with us.
At Platinum. we best match you to the celebrant that best fits your ceremony preferences. We send you a ceremony worksheet to complete and match the Officiant based on your selections, region and/or availability.
A Ceremony Script That Feels Like You
After reserving your date, we’ll send ceremony samples so you can build a script that reflects your story. You’re also welcome to incorporate poems, readings, or elements you’ve found elsewhere. Want help writing or polishing your ceremony wording? We can guide that too—so the final version feels natural, personal, and beautifully paced for the beach.
Unity Rituals Included (Optional)
Shell Blessing Ceremony
Looking for a meaningful “extra moment” during your ceremony? Our officiant services include a complimentary supplement ceremony such as:
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Sand Unity
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Rose Ceremony
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Shell Blessing.
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If you have another ritual in mind, tell us what you’re envisioning—we’ll help you bring it to life seamlessly.
Our Trusted Officiants
Your ceremony is the heart of the wedding day—and it’s the moment you’ll remember most. Below are some of the trusted officiants we work with across Southwest Florida and the Gulf Coast.
Gerard Lorentz
Gerard is licensed to officiate civil unions, interfaith ceremonies, non-religious weddings, single religion ceremonies, and vow renewals throughout the United States. This officiant happily works with people from a variety of backgrounds and finds it an honor to wed couples under the banner of love.
Beth Schell
A life-long Lee County resident and a licensed Florida wedding officiant with nearly 25 years of experience in the wedding industry. She considers it an incredible privilege to be entrusted with guiding you through your ceremony of vows, readings, and exchanging of rings and an honor to share in your first kiss and to pronounce you officially married!
Avis Bragnan
A Certified Wedding Specialist, a Marriage Educator, a Certified Wedding Ceremony Officiant and an Ordained Minister. Avis says "There is only one thing better than getting married, and that is getting married in paradise!"
Clergy Arline Bennett
Clergy Arline Bennett has performed hundreds of beach wedding ceremonies in Ft Myers, Naples, Marco, Miami and other Florida beach areas! Your custom ceremonies are officiated with smooth delivery as she incorporates a bit of light heartedness and love. Clergy Arline spends half her year in Connecticut where she brings people together in celebration of there love as well. From sandy toes and salty kisses, to a garden or venue, she's ready to complete your union.
