Beach Side Weddings and Events

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About

15 Years of experience. Every ceremony is unique and tailored to each couple and their experiences together. I am passionate about "I do's" Seen the Love and excitement about starting the journey of marriage is a great reward for me. I offer extra services like flowers, decoration and day of coordination.

Overview

Hired 62 times

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3 employees

8 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2021

2020

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Type of balloons

Balloon columns

Balloon arches

Balloon centerpieces

Balloon backdrop

Event type

Birthday party

Festival

Wedding

Corporate event

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Indoors

Outdoors

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

Excellent 4.9

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Brian S.

Apr 20, 2026

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 21 - 50 guests • I'm flexible • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Wedding Officiant

Juliana O.

Aug 26, 2024

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Details: Elopement • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 20 guests or fewer • I'm flexible • Spanish • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal

Wedding Officiant

Karen M.

Jan 14, 2020

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Mercedes was the angel we needed to bring the vision together for our wedding. My husband is from Honduras and with so many Spanish speaking guests attending, we needed a bilingual ceremony. Mercedes officiated in both languages to the delight of all. She also helped with our vows which took a big weight off our shoulders & accommodated us when she learned the only way on and off the island was by boat. I loved it that she wore an aqua dress to coordinate perfectly with our theme. Mercedes takes the time to pay attention to detail and you can tell she does this from her heart as well as a business perspective. We were thrilled to have this beautiful, kind, genuine woman be a part of our special day. It wouldn't have been the same without her! Thank you, Mercedes!

Details: Wedding • Christian • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • Spanish • English • Officiant will not be needed at the rehearsal • Officiant does not need to be present at rehearsal

Beach Side Weddings and Events's reply

Thank my dear!🥰

Wedding Officiant

Claudia R.

Aug 2, 2021

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We chose Mercedes to be part of our wedding on June 12, 2021 and be our officiant. Mercedes has a warm, kind, and out going personality, which has you and your guests fall in love with right away. She blended in with the family and friends and made the ceremony engaging, up lifting and funny. We had a great time and we could not have imagined our wedding without her. Our wedding took place on honeymoon island state park, north beach and it was a dream come true. She helped both I and my husband out to prepare for this magical event. Mercedes is beautiful inside and out, and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice! Thank you Mercedes, Claudia and Dan. Our wedding ceremony was perfect and you made it so memorable.

Details: Wedding • Non-denominational (mentions God) • 21 - 50 guests • 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

Brittany P.

May 13, 2019

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Mercedes did a bilingual (English and Spanish) ceremony for us. She was punctual. She reviewed the ceremony with us in advance. And she was absolutely beautiful. We don't think about these things all the time, but we do want EVERYTHING to be perfect. So I'm glad we chose her

Details: Wedding • Christian • 51 - 100 guests • Help writing vows will not be needed • Spanish • English • Officiant will be needed at the rehearsal • Date and time has not yet been chosen

Beach Side Weddings and Events's reply

thank you for your review. it was my pleasure 💗

Wedding Officiant

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Mercedes Vargas

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
All fees are according to size of the wedding and distance. Ceremonies start at $190 in Manatee County.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to talk with my couples over the phone and explain my services and packages. We can start contacting via text and phone and later we can meet in person if I am available for an extra fee.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a bachelor's in criminal justice but my love and years of experience as officiant is what makes me great at what I do. I really love being an officiant 💕