Weddings With a Heart

Donny Beach was the best officiant! He was laid back, sweet, precise, organized and an absolute pleasure to work with! We just had our wedding at The Newport Beach House on July 4th and he rocked the crowd. All of my guests couldn't stop commenting on how amazing the officiant was. I highly recommend using this vendor. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

My ceremony was amazing! The pictures came out beautiful too! Don made me laugh so much which kept me comfortable!

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Don & Kat were amazing to work with! Being from way out of state and planning a destination wedding seem it would be difficult, not with these two amazing people. Sent me list of idea for ceremony even where to obtain a marriage license. Fast response to my many questions. Day of was so relaxing not a care in the world ( as I wanted it to be) amazing photography! More...

Reviewed on Facebook

Don and Kathy were both excellent and we loved the private beach wedding, it was everything we had hoped for. They are very easygoing and friendly and made us feel comfortable right away. The pictures Kathy took came out amazing. The ceremony was beautiful. I highly recommend their services. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

They were so perfect from start to finish! From the day I reached out for more information to the day of our wedding they were so much fun and had us laughing the whole time. Our pictures truly captured how incredibly happy we are and how much fun we have together as a couple. I would HIGHLY suggest them! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Kathy and Don are amazing! They provide officiant and photography service all in one package. The ceremony was beautiful and the pictures came out stunning. The private beach wedding ceremony was everything we had hoped for and more. They are so easygoing and friendly, they make you feel comfortable right away. Throughout the whole process they were extremely helpful and responsive. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We had a wonderful experience our wedding was perfect on 2nd beach in Middletown.

Reviewed on Facebook

Don Beach with Weddings from the Heart was recently hired to officiate our 25th Wedding Anniversary Destination Vow Renewal in Newport, Rhode Island. Though he was selected by our venue as part of an elopement package that we booked with them, we were very happy with the choice. Mr. Beach and his wife were quick to respond to our inquiries whether by phone, email, or text. We found Mr. Beach to be professional but also personable as well as informative, offering us a website with sample ceremony scripts he had written so that we could get a better idea of the sort of renewal we wanted. When we decided to write our own script and our own vows, he was completely open to our choices. He was willing to read everything we sent him and conduct the ceremony to our liking, even though it included some personal touches that made it a bit longer than the average elopement ceremony. As the big day approached, he was flexible with both location (we wanted an outside renewal but were not sure it would be possible until the eleventh hour due to weather instability) and timing, offering to adjust his schedule to accommodate an earlier or later start time in case of rain. Mr. Beach conducted our ceremony with just the right blend of sincerity and jocularity which allowed us to have a renewal that was both poignant and fun. Both he and his wife were very kind to us, complimenting our selections for the readings and working to send us some footage that we requested they film of the day. There did seem to be a bit of misunderstanding about his fee and who would be paying it since it was part of the package we had purchased through the venue. Apparently his price was a bit above their average officiant allotment, but, since they had chosen him, they agreed to pay the difference. In our opinion, he was worth the money, and we would not hesitate to hire him a second time if we had the chance to do it all again. More...

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Don Beach officiated my tiny wedding ceremony in 2014 and it was perfect in every way. I searched the internet for non denominational officiants in RI and luckily he popped up. He was really great working with us through the wording of the vows and how the ceremony would flow in general. He is a powerful speaker & brought me to tears in a good way. Thank You for a meaningful and seamless kick off to our marriage! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Everything more than exceeded my expectations. From the start I clicked with Don and knew this was a great decision. He recommended Ivy Lodge, which was absolutely PERFECT, and gave us an amazing choice of ceremonies that made it almost impossible to pick one! On our wedding day, Don and his wife really made it special. I can't wait to see all the pictures! Thank you both so much for everything it was truly the best day of our lives. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Don and Kathy were fantastic. Don is funny and warm (and a Master of Dad jokes), and Kathy was a sweetheart. They helped make our wedding day even easier (we really wanted it to be the easiest wedding ever, magically, it actually was), and they were so on top of things that when there was a gas outage in Newport they made sure we had talked with the venue and had all our guests covered since many places were without heat. The pictures came out wonderful (you can barely tell we're freezing to death in the outside ones!) and we couldn't have been happier! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We loved Don officiating our wedding ceremony! Nothing but good things to say ❤

Reviewed on Facebook

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for giving us the wedding of our dreams.
-Katey and Paul

Reviewed on Google Maps

On time and quick and beautiful ceremony thank you kat... much hugs Keith and sheri

Reviewed on Google Maps

When we were looking for an officiant for our wedding we wanted someone who would listen to what we wanted and not tell us what we had to have. We wanted a service tailored to us (personal, humorous, adventurous) and at the beach. We got that and more! Our service was EXACTLY what we asked for and the photographs were simply beautiful. We wanted mostly candid pictures that captured us and not something that was staged. I can not say enough how happy we are with Kathy, Don, and their grandson who helped out with photos. If you are looking for someone who is easy to work with and will give you a very personal, intimate service with beautiful pictures, look no further than Weddings with a Heart. More...

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This was an amazing ceremony, she does exactly what you want and is very pleasant!!
I would recommend her to anyone and everyone. I am very pleased

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Just the Absolute best.

Reviewed on Google Maps

Amazing business offering both wedding efficient and photography by the incredibly talented Kathy Beach and family. Catering to couples of ALL backgrounds- performed by a licensed non- denominational efficient anywhere the couple desires- the beach, a park, banquet hall, backyard, etc. Beautiful, professional Photography services are unmatched - Kathy will spend hours working on prints and it shows! Very affordable, very comfortable, and full of heart More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Kathy is a peach she was very quick to respond to questions and concerns. She works with you to aget things the way you want them for your day. Me and my husband married Feb 24 18 with her and she was great. She made everything perfect. We highly recommend her to anyone thinking of using wedding with a heart for the officiant. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Amazing business offering both wedding efficient and photography by the incredibly talented Kathy Beach and family. Catering to couples of ALL backgrounds- performed by a licensed non- denominational efficient anywhere the couple desires- the beach, a park, banquet hall, backyard, etc. Beautiful, professional Photography services are unmatched - Kathy will spend hours working on prints and it shows! Very affordable, very comfortable, and full of heart More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Absolutely Perfect! We used Donny Beach (yes that is the owner's name) for our elopement. What an amazing experience. We were able to plan everything within hour and the overall service took less than 1 hour. Donny and his wife did an excellent job with planning the ceremony with a beautiful sunset in the background. Great photos to go along with a very memorable service. FYI - in addition to being an officiant, he and his wife take excellent photos for the service. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Don and Kathy Beach officiated and photographed our wedding in September at Newport Vineyards in Rhode Island, and we could not be happier with their services! They were so personable and easy to work with! They were punctual and responded immediately to all of our questions and requests. Don did an incredible job officiating our ceremony. He made it so personalized and special for us. Kathy (as well as Don) truly captured the beauty, love and happiness of our special day in her photography. We began receiving digital prints within 2 days of our wedding, and had all of the digitals within 5 days. Their price was beyond responsible, especially for the quality of work that they do. We are so happy that we chose Weddings with a Heart. We will forever have priceless photographs of the most special day of our lives, thanks to them! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

From beginning to end Don made our wedding the best day of our life his words and actions were truly from the Heart. We live in Iowa but the experience Don provided in Rhode Island was magical ♡

Reviewed on Google Maps

My experience with Don and his wife was everything a bride and groom could want. His ceremony was heartfelt and romantic. He made us laugh and cry and his words filled the entire room with love . Every one of our guests felt like they were a part of our love and not just observing it. And I really appreciated Don opening with a joke! I felt like I was going to faint until he made us laugh so I must have been holding my breath without even realizing it.The photographs are stunning. They really know what they are doing. Don and his wife captured perfectly all the love and smiles and all the laughing. The photo art is just breath-taking and I'm so happy to have these perfect mementos to share with my friends and family and to hang on our walls. We had such a great time with the Beach's that we wish we could get married again just so we can hang out with them! They are warm and sincere and spiritual and you can feel that in their presence. When we have our vow renewal in ten years we are hiring Weddings With a Heart so you better still be in business, Don!! More...

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Donald was not only funny and laid back, him and his wife Kathy were so so helpful throughout our whole wedding process. They went above and beyond. They didn't only give us the coolest ceremony ever and take the most magical pictures on earth, they also helped us with the flowers and the location. Donald also gave us the BEST advice when I contemplated doing the typical large wedding by saying not to. He assured me that keeping it small was the best decision and boy was he right. Our small amount of guests had the time of their lives and so did we. We are so grateful for finding Donald and Kathy! You cannot go wrong! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Weddings With A Heart made wedding planning easy! Don Beach responded very quickly to all e-mail communications and was insightful in terms of where to hold the ceremony, where to eat and where to stay in the area.
On the day of the ceremony, Don made us feel very relaxed and at ease. He and his wife are wonderful photographers; they captured our special day perfectly and we are thankful to have such beautiful photos as keepsakes from our special day! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Don was fantastic and gave us the elopement we wanted! He and his wife were professional, super friendly and accommodating. I would recommend Weddings with a Heart to anyone! More...

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Donny and his wife Kathy made our special day very magical! We really could not have asked for a more perfect wedding ceremony. From the moment we spoke to Donny, we knew we had found our officiant. If you are looking for a small, affordable, intimate and genuine wedding -- then search no more! Their customer service is impeccable, and they were such a pleasure to work with. This pair demonstrates what society has seemed to forget... a wedding is about two people and their feelings for each other, not some fancy hor' d' oeuvres. Last but certainly not least, the photography was absolutely breathtaking. This couple deserves more than 5 stars!

Happy Newlyweds,
Alysse & Justin More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Donald and his wife are a pleasure to work with. They made the process extremely easy and enjoyable

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Doing our wedding with weddings with a heart was the most magical experience ever...our elopement was exactly what we wanted and more. Thank you for making our wedding exactly what we dreamed of with every detail that we wanted for such an affordable cost. The pictures were beautiful and perfect as well and very unique from traditional wedding photos. I loved the entire experience and would recommend weddings with a heart all my life to everyone I know for there is no other wedding officiant and photographer that can capture such a special moment as you guys have. Thank you from the deepest of our hearts. We look forward to celebrating our renewal of vows in a couple of years with you guys again :-) ! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We could not be happier with our experience with Don & Kathy, who made our Block Island wedding so easy, fun, and absolutely beautiful. Don was always prompt and so helpful each time I reached out via email or phone; he provided us with awesome options for our vows, ideas for venues, and was so flexible and accomodating leading up to the wedding. The wedding itself was everything I've ever dreamed of. Kathy was so professional and easy to work with, and her photographs were absolutely gorgeous. Don put us both at ease with his carefree, humorous style, at the same time making the ceremony so meaningful. The photos were fun and captured everything that we wanted and then some, and were ready within days! The artistic rendering of select photos was a really unique touch as well. I am so thankful and happy to have found Don & Kathy, and would highly recommend Weddings with a Heart to anyone. They are the best! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Don and Kathy were great to work with, they were very responsive during the planning stages and were able to give us the very laid back, casual ceremony we were looking for. Our pictures turned out great and it was definitely a good value for the cost considering how many pictures we ended up with! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We could not be happier with our experience with Don & Kathy, who made our Block Island wedding so easy, fun, and absolutely beautiful. Don was always prompt and so helpful each time I reached out via email or phone; he provided us with awesome options for our vows, ideas for venues, and was so flexible and accomodating leading up to the wedding. The wedding itself was everything I've ever dreamed of. Kathy was so professional and easy to work with, and her photographs were absolutely gorgeous. Don put us both at ease with his carefree, humorous style, at the same time making the ceremony so meaningful. The photos were fun and captured everything that we wanted and then some, and were ready very quickly, within days! I am so thankful and happy to have found Don & Kathy, and would highly recommend Weddings with a Heart to anyone. They are the best! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We absolutely loved working with Donnie and his wife in setting-up the wedding. The service was very small (me, my wife, & unborn son). It took a handful of emails and call to Donald to set-up all the details. He was the officiant and photographer, and his wife the additional photographer. For the price of an average wedding dress we got 1st class treatment. He recommended the place (perfect beach at sunset), prepared the ceremony (short & sweet), and recommended a local florist for my wife's flowers and a hair dresser for my wife. We got to the beach at 7pm, by 750pm we were married and off to our romantic dinner. For a very very modest price we got over 200 pictures documenting the blast we had. We loved every bit of the service and would definitely recommend the service. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Don (Donald) Beach and his wife were absolutely amazing to have for Officiant and photographer. From the moment I had chosen Don to be the person who would be reading my wife's and I ceremonial script to our close friends and relatives, he was super responsive, easy to work with, flexible, thoughtful, and helpful.

I easily recall more than 5 or 6 times where I would send an email or text out to Don and would receive a response several seconds later.

After my wife and I had requested to Don that we knew the spot we wanted for the ceremony, we changed it last minute, and Don was very accommodating and very malleable to the new plans we told him.

Bouncing off the last comment, he was able to recommend different areas and locations to help best suite what we wanted to have originally while showing us the pros and cons and taking into account multiple variables, such as weather and such.

In person, Don surpasses the aforementioned comments stated above and was very professional to work with whilst having a very charismatic and captivating personality who could make you laugh while being teary.

All around he was a great Officiant and I would recommend him to anyone. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Don was our officiant and his wife Kathy was our photographer. They were excellent. Don was always very prompt in responding to emails. They were extremely professional. Don gave us great options for vows etc. He also gave us the suggestion for our venue which worked out perfectly. Their prices were very reasonable. His wife Kathy did a great job with our photos and again the prices were very reasonable. She was also very professional and helpful and made us feel very comfortable, as did Don. Our ceremony / vows were exactly what we wanted. We would highly recommend Weddings with a Heart to anyone. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Everything about Wedding's With A Heart was extremely progressional. We had to plan the wedding from across the country and Don and Cathy made themselves readily available WHENEVER IT SUITED OUR NEEDS. I can't stress how important that was for our sanity :).

When we finally met Don and Cathy, they listened carefully to our artistic vision and asked pointed questions based on our concerns which showed that they were indeed listening carefully.

The day of the wedding they helped everyone stay calm in a traditional tense time when all sorts of things can go wrong. From Don's jokes and Cathy's key pictures, my wife and I felt very taken care of. I want to say that again. WE FELT TAKEN CARE OF. That's how you want to feel on your wedding day.

I recommend, especially if you are artistic and have a vision for your wedding,
Contacting Weddings With A Heart, because Don and Cathy are artists and know how to make visions come true. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Don is an affable and cheerful guy with a great sense of humor, but also with a very respectful and deeply human understanding of marriage. He can be both light-hearted and quite serous and sensitive at the same time. He is deeply committed to helping you create the ceremony that is right for you. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Don and Kathy were wonderful. The service was exactly what we wanted/envisioned (a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere without taking away from the importance of our ceremony and day).
And the picture were GORGEOUS.
... Could not ask for more at any price. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Great photography. Such a fun experience.

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I found Don to be very accommodating, friendly, cheerful. He and his wife made our special event very personal, they both gave us the wedding ceremony we always wanted.

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We could not be happier with how our ceremony and pictures came out. Don really captured our personalities and it came through in our ceremony. He made everyone laugh and cry, it was absolutely beautiful and true to my husband and I's characters. They also did our photography and each picture perfectly reflect our awesome day. They were easy to work with and always responded quickly anytime I had a question or needed to speak with them. They're amazing! I highly recommend Weddings With a Heart for your special day. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I loved working with Don! He was extremely responsive and had great ideas for our small wedding. The photographs came out beautiful. I would highly recommend Weddings with a Heart More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I truly don't know where to start.. But one thing I am sure of is words often fall short of meaning.. I've never writing a review on anyone because I'm not the best with words but Don surely deserves it. . I cannot begin to express how helpful and accommodating his services were.. Everything was last minute for me.. I had been postponing my marriage for a while now and it wasn't until I got orders overseas I snapped out of it.. I literally had days to get everything done.. I didn't want everything to appear to have just been thrown together.. Don covered all the bases.. Made sure I knew every aspect and then even when I was unsure that needed to happen next he executed.. The only thing I'm left with ate the most beautiful moments and pictures of my life.. I could ask for a better officiant or a better person to step in my time of need.. Needless to say; don and his wife have earned 5 stars.. If I could marry my wife again I would choose him.. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Loved Don and the photo's at sunset on the beach are amazing!! Highly recomend using them

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