Testimonials

If you’re out of town and want to get married on Sanibel or Captiva, my husband and I highly recommend using Patricia Slater’s Weddings by the Sea.

Here’s why:

Trying to get married from long distance is fraught with problems. I needed someone who was familiar with the restaurants, the beaches for the ceremony, where to get my hair done, how to get my guests from the airport to their hotels, etc. A million things I could never have figured out. Once Pat and I spoke, there was no doubt I’d found the right person. She was well-versed with all the nuances of getting married on the beach, including the exact time the sun would set on our day!

Throughout the whole process of arranging the wedding for us, she was highly professional, efficient, and knew all the details of what would make our day perfect. One of the most amazing things was how well connected and respected she is on the islands. Any question or request I had, she just picked up the phone to call her contact, and she had an answer.

She is a customer service expert. For example, the night before the wedding, I remembered that I needed to have my fiancé’s shirt pressed. Normally, this would have meant at least an hour trip off-island for me. Instead she suggested that I leave the shirt with her since she know a woman who could do this for me. Pat dropped the shirt off for me, and the next day delivered it back to us, perfectly pressed. This was above and beyond what her job was, and she did it with a smile.

The day of the wedding, there are so many things that need to be handled, and she managed them all and more. Her attention to detail astounded me, and she seemed to anticipate my every need. Her recommendations on who to use for the photographer, the flowers, and the wedding site itself were excellent. She even managed to order up the most perfect sunset imaginable.

But the best part for us was having Pat conduct the ceremony. She was warm and embracing and we felt like we were being married by a member of our family. Every one of my guests commented to me on how wonderful she was, and how lucky I was to have found her. I couldn’t agree more.

After the wedding was over, I was so ecstatic with how it all turned out, I told Pat two things. 1) I would have paid her ten times what she charged for the incredible service she provided, and 2) I am available as a reference at anytime. That’s how good she is.
Laurel Parker-Simon
November 30, 2002 Wedding

"Your assistance in helping us plan everything from Cleveland made it so easy! Everything you suggested was perfect - delicious and beautifully decorated cake, gorgeous flowers and a professional and creative photographer. But most of all, the sincerity with which you performed the ceremony made our wedding the perfect beginning to a long and wonderful life together."
Don and Laura Chapman, Cleveland, Ohio

"Thank you for your graciousness, sincerity and warmth. Couples are privileged to have you preside over their most special day."
David and Maura Piper, Lakeville, Massachusetts

"It takes a very special person to marry people the way you do . . We really needed that extra special touch, and that is what you gave us. It was everything we dreamed it would be."
Patrick and Heather McGrath, Pittsboro, Indiana

"Your meaningful and heartfelt ceremony allowed us to really listen to and appreciate the significance of the marriage vows. We were so lucky to find out about you."
Chris and Lisa Martinez, Cape Coral, Florida

"You made it so beautiful for us".
Andreas and Annie Wolter, Munich, Germany

References from clients and community leaders are available upon request. A portion of the proceeds benefit PAWS, Inc. a local non-profit cat shelter.