Brian J. Cotsonas

About Coastal Weddings

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Brian is a non-denominational Minister (wedding officiant) with a Catholic background. He performs weddings primarily in Rhode Island and other parts of coastal New England. He can customize your ceremony in accordance to your wishes and offer traditional guidance for your special ceremony.

Brian’s goal for a wedding ceremony is to make the betrothed couple happy, relaxed, confident so they can enjoy their beautiful day. Listening to your wishes is key. Brian enjoys performing ceremonies in a variety of sizes and settings whether in home, resort, beachside, outdoors, country club, church, chapel, any destination.

Reverend Brian will deliver a professional ceremony and a day to remember. He is very responsive and will communicate with you in a timely fashion via email, text, cell. Many options available for your ceremonies and wedding = traditional, non-traditional, formal, informal, vow renewals, personalized nuptials. Brian will get to know you to deliver a personal ceremony and make your day perfect.

Brian still remembers the joy of seeing his bride walk down the aisle on their wedding day and pledges to bring that intense feeling to every ceremony he conducts. Brian has been married for 25 years to the love of his life, Stephanie. They have three happy teenage children (Emma, Julia and Ben), two loyal dogs (Tigger and Eugene) and an independent cat named Oliver. They live on the beautiful island of Jamestown, RI = 10 minutes from downtown Newport.

Contact Brian for rates, availability and any questions. References available upon request.

Brian will put your mind at ease and calm any nerves leading up to your special day. He guides you through your vows and wedding ceremony in a professional and inspiring way.

Confident, humble and well spoken his ceremonies are customized to the happy couple. His words are clear and delivered with precision. Satisfaction always guaranteed.

His delivery is genuine as he creates a connection with his audience. Brian’s ceremony is very traditional and 100% focused on the married couple who are the center of attention.

Choose Reverend Brian as your wedding officiant to remember your special wedding day forever…. You will be glad you called him!

I work for a wedding venue in Newport, RI and it is very important to have a connection with the person who will be guiding you through your ceremony, speaking to your closest friends and family.

As soon as you meet Brian, you will be at ease as if you are talking to an old friend. He creates a connection with you so your feelings and hopes are heard and understood.

Brian is quick to respond, and delivers a heartfelt and professional ceremony.
He is professional, responsive, punctual, honest and real. He is the person you want for your wedding officiant!

I highly recommend giving Brian a call to talk about your wedding and how you envision your ceremony. By the end of the conversation you will feel confident and excited to have him be a part of your special day.

Sincerity, love, laughs, and maybe even a few tears. Brian has the ability to connect with people like no other. He’s incredibly down to earth, calm, yet humorous. Everyone at the ceremony had a smile on their face and a tear in their eye. I sincerely couldn’t imagine a better person to have presided over our wedding ceremony!

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