Weddings by Beth
Southwest Florida Wedding Officiant

Ceremonies that sound like you

I am Beth Schell, a licensed Florida officiant writing and leading ceremonies that are unique to your love story, from the sunny beaches of Naples to the waters of Sanibel and Captiva.

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Bride and groom hold hands beneath a circular floral arch on the beach at golden hour while officiant Beth Schell reads their ceremony, the Gulf stretching behind them.

Being a wedding officiant lets me do what I love most: sharing in the joy of two people who have chosen each other out of all the others. It is an incredible privilege to be entrusted with a ceremony that is unique to your love story, and a charge I do not take lightly.

Beth

How it works

Thoughtful from the first hello

  1. 01

    Reach out

    Tell me about the two of you, your date, and the celebration you have in mind.

  2. 02

    We shape your ceremony

    We write a ceremony and vows together that are unique to your love story.

  3. 03

    We rehearse

    I help everyone know exactly where to stand so the day feels calm and unhurried.

  4. 04

    Your day

    I preside over one of the most significant moments of your lives, your story and your vows, beautifully told.

Why couples choose me

Nearly 25 years of celebrating love

Nearly 25 years

A lifelong Lee County resident, I have spent nearly 25 years in the wedding industry and know what makes a ceremony feel like yours.

Written for you

Every ceremony I write reflects your story, your voices, and the way the two of you love each other.

One connected team

Through my husband Kevin and Epic Entertainment, I am part of a trusted network of local vendors, so your day stays calm from the first hello to the last dance.

A bride and groom hold hands under a floral arch at sunset as officiant Beth Schell leads their beachside ceremony.

Your story, your vows, beautifully told.

Beth Schell
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Ways I can serve your day

All services and packages

  • Custom Ceremonies

    A ceremony written entirely around the two of you. Traditional or contemporary, faith filled or not, in the words that sound like you.

  • Elopements

    Just the two of you and the people who matter most. Intimate, unhurried, and every bit as meaningful.

  • Vow Renewals

    A chance to say it all again, honoring the years you have shared and the life you are still building together.

  • Destination Weddings

    From the sunny beaches of Naples to the waters of Sanibel and Captiva, I will meet you where you are saying I do.

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Moments from the coast

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A bride and groom hold both hands under a white floral arch as officiant Beth Schell leads their vows beside the turquoise Gulf of Mexico.
A newlywed couple stands smiling with officiant Beth Schell beside a beachfront floral arch, the bride holding a bouquet of pink and coral roses.
A bride and groom stand close together, smiling, at their warmly lit evening wedding reception.

Let us tell your story, beautifully.

It would be an honor and a privilege to officiate your wedding. Reach out and let us begin.

Start your inquiry 239-872-5473