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About
Hello, my name is Paula, and I’m a Florida Wedding Officiant and State-commissioned Notary Public. I specialize in mobile signing ceremonies, large and small, intimate weddings, and elopements, creating meaningful ceremonies that connect couples and their communities.
Working with partners to forge lifelong memories is my passion. I’m a retired government employee, a proud military veteran, and I believe deeply in marriage equality and diversity — I happily wed all couples.
I currently serve Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, Hillsborough County, and surrounding areas, including Osceola and Orange counties.
If you’re looking for a warm, professional officiant who truly cares about your story, I’d be honored to be part of your special day. Summer Special: Flat fee of $100, if you come to my location, Lake Toho, and the surrounding areas in Kissimmee.All 4 Love
Overview
Hired 57 times
4 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
1 employee
4 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 10:00 pmMon8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Square cash app, and Zelle.
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2023
2022
Services offered
Type of ceremony
Service type (affiliation)
Christian
Catholic
Interfaith
Non-denominational (mentions God)
Need help writing vows?
I can work with couples who need help writing vows
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Tasheta R.
Jul 22, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
From the very moment I reached out to Paula, to my special day she has been very prompt with her response. She made sure to ask the right questions and provided me with the best guidance and support where needed. She was very reassuring and supportive. On my wedding day she was warm, sweet, and exude such graceful enthusiasm and kindness. I recommend her 1000% percent to anyone looking for a weddingofficiant who is personable and feels like family on your wedding day. Wish there was a higher rating than just 5 stars 😊…..she deserves more. Be sure to choose her, you won’t regret it!
Details: Wedding • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Nikita B.
Oct 29, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Absolutely Wonderful Officiant! We were so blessed to have Paula as our weddingofficiant. She went above and beyond to make our ceremony truly personal and meaningful. From the very beginning, she took the time to get to know us as a couple and helped create a ceremony that reflected our love and blended family beautifully.
We included a candle lighting unity ceremony and a vow unity ceremony with our kids—rings for the girls and bracelets for the boys—from my husband to be. Paula made these moments flow perfectly and filled them with warmth and sincerity.
What touched me most was how caring she was on the wedding day itself. As I sat in the car waiting for my entrance, feeling anxious because we were running behind, Paula came over to comfort and calm me down. She took time to talk, distract me, and remind me to breathe and focus on the joy of the moment.
Her calming presence, professionalism, and genuine kindness made all the difference. Paula didn’t just officiate our ceremony—she helped make it unforgettable. I’d recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant who truly cares and personalizes every detail. 💖
Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Sarah J.
Mar 8, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a fantastic experience with Paula as our weddingofficiant. She was professional, organized, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. From our first conversation, she listened to what we wanted and crafted a ceremony that felt personal and meaningful without being over the top.
On the big day, she delivered everything perfectly—warm, clear, and engaging. Many of our guests complimented the ceremony, and we couldn’t have been happier with how it turned out.
If you’re looking for a reliable, thoughtful, and experienced officiant, we highly recommend Paula!
Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Tyrah G.
Feb 16, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had the pleasure of having Paula officiate our vow exchange. From the first moment we spoke on the phone we knew she would be the perfect candidate. Paula answered all our questions with ease, it was like having a conversation with a family member. The day of the ceremony, Paula”s words meant so much to us. She made the vow exchange our own and we really appreciated that. I highly recommend her for her professionalism and dedication to craft. You can tell she loves love. Thank you Paula
Details: Elopement • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
P C.
Nov 19, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
To start if you are looking for someone who treats you like family and not just a customer you have come to the right person Ms.Paula is the one from the very first day I reached out to her in September she has been a gift from God a true blessing even when I felt like giving up she was there to guide me I am now married to my husband who is currently incarcerated,from the dates being switched and pushed out further an further Ms.Paula was there to hold my hand letting me know it was going to be alright after 2 hurricanes we finally were able to get a date I can say she was on call and I gained another mother and I am glad to have met her book her for your weddings needs you will not regret it that’s a promise 5 stars does not do her any justice she is off the charts amazing very professional, her communication is phenomenal she was on time 30 minutes before hand as well so yes she is reliable her heart is made of gold she stands behind her name 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎
Details: Wedding • Christian • 20 guests or fewer • Help writing vows will not be needed • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal
Wedding Officiant
Credentials
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PAULA BUTCHER
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My pricing begins at $150 and depends on your needs i.e., travel distance, length of wedding and rehearsal, etc. I can be flexible on pricing based on your needs and wants. Deposits are nonrefundable. If the wedding is less than 30 days, all ceremony fees are due at the time of booking.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The process for moving forward is:
(1) to have a free consultation by text, message, phone, or video call to connect about the vision for your ceremony and for you to see if I'm a good fit for your needs, then
(2) complete a simple online contract and
(3) arrange payment
My fee includes my travel, unlimited consultations, officiating the ceremony (traditional ceremony with vows, ring exchange, etc).
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I'm an Ordained Minister through Universal Life Church (ULC)and American Marriage Ministries. I have a BS in Social Psychology and retired from the Department of defense after 20+ years of service. These years of service to my community have allowed me to experience many challenging situations, develop an understanding of differing points of view, critical thinking skills, as well as great customer service, and the attention to detail needed to work with a variety of people.
