Joan Bogwill, Licensed and Certified
Wedding Officiant & Life-Cycle Celebrant
Celebrating Love in
Southwest and Southeast Florida
My goal is to create custom ceremonies that make couples and their guests laugh and cry tears of joy as we celebrate their love story!
Joan Bogwill, a celebrant and storyteller of love.
Serving in Southwest Florida Lee, Collier, Sarasota, and Charlotte Counties
& Southeast Florida Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties
CUSTOM WEDDING CEREMONIES
Your wedding ceremony should reflect your beautiful journey together, and I'm here to make that happen!
With a passion for storytelling, Joan designs one-of-a-kind wedding ceremonies that put couples' love stories at center stage for their special day. She creates meaningful and memorable ceremonies by connecting deeply with each couple and getting to know their individual and shared journey. Joan is certified in writing and officiating secular, faith-based, Interfaith, multicultural, and same-sex wedding ceremonies and vow renewals.
Here are just a few reasons to choose Joan for your special day:
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No boring or cookie-cutter ceremonies
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An experienced and trained professional
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Guides you throughout the entire process
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Promptly submits the necessary legal paperwork
" Joan, we cannot express our gratitude to you enough! Our ceremony was one of the highlights that all of our guests have mentioned to us in the past few weeks!!! We are so touched that the part of the wedding most people want to rush through in order to get to the party became one of the most memorable moments of our special day."
Julia D.
"Hi Joan, You officiated a wedding here, and it was the best ceremony I've seen! I am getting married and would now love you to be our officiant."
An Event Manager
CELEBRATION-OF-LIFE,
FUNERAL, & MEMORIAL CEREMONIES
In times of grief, we recognize the profound importance of crafting a farewell that authentically mirrors the unique essence of your loved one's life. At Heartfelt Custom Ceremonies, my commitment lies in providing a personalized funeral or celebration-of-life ceremony that transcends conventional norms, captures the true spirit of your loved one's life journey, and honors and celebrates a life well-lived.
With compassionate communication skills, I collect cherished memories, stories, and details that define your loved one's legacy. With genuine empathy, I design a ceremony using carefully selected readings, music, rituals, symbolism, and engaging storytelling to narrate the profound story of their life, ensuring that every element of the ceremony reflects the individuality of your loved one.
VOW RENEWAL & MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES
Would you like to celebrate the enduring love you share with your partner and renew your commitment to one another? As a ceremony specialist, I create heartfelt and unique celebrations that reflect your beautiful journey, whether a few years or decades together.
Choosing a custom ceremony means embracing the uniqueness of your love story and working closely with you. I ensure that the ceremony captures the essence of your relationship, whether it involves highlighting the challenges you've overcome or reminiscing about the most cherished moments you've shared.
Whether you celebrate at a country club, restaurant, beach, or backyard, I can officiate at the place that holds special meaning for you.
5-STAR REVIEWS
Joan was a dream wedding officiant!! From the moment we had our first call to handing our completed marriage license, Joan did not disappoint. She is truly a joy to work with, and she cares about each one of her couples and their love story.
At the end of the wedding weekend, we had heard so many praises about our ceremony being meaningful and something people hadn’t seen in a while, but we couldn’t have had that without Joan! She is truly great at what she does.
Our wedding day was truly magical thanks to Joan & Heartfelt Custom Ceremonies. From the very beginning, Joan made us feel comfortable and cared for, taking the time to understand our unique love story and our vision for the ceremony.
She guided us through every step of the process, ensuring that everything ran smoothly on the big day. Her presence was calming and reassuring, helping us manage our nerves and truly be present during our ceremony.
Simply perfect! We knew we were in good hands from the moment we met Joan, but what she crafted for Joe and me was truly exceptional. She beautifully wove the story of our excitement for the adventures ahead. Her words filled the air with hope, love, and the promise of a bright future. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect ceremony, and we are eternally grateful for her remarkable skills and heartfelt dedication to making our wedding day one we will never forget. Joan, thank you for making our dreams come true!