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A Message from Rev. Shanandoah
A Message from Rev. Shanandoah
I am honored to bring to life a vision of each couple. I work exclusively with the wedding ceremony, pulling experience from over 675 ceremonies. I incorporate your individual qualities and create your perfect Sedona wedding by customizing your wedding ceremony to reflect Your Love Story into your perfect wedding ceremony.
Your love story is unique, and I never tire of hearing, “The first time we met…” I am still awed, to this day, by how many ways two people can meet and the magic that steps in to bring two souls together to share a sacred dance together, the dance of marriage. The full process of creating just the wedding ceremony holds a multitude of aspects most do not see on the day of the wedding. Each ceremony requires 20 - 25 hours to complete. There is our first phone call, ceremony details, creating the ceremony, edits, additions, last-minute changes, day-of ceremony prep, the wedding ceremony, certified mailing of the marriage license back to the courthouse, and more. Each aspect receives my individual attention. I ensure the ceremony has your final approval before being printed into a keepsake vow booklet to be looked at for years to come.
My wedding ceremonies vary based on how customized you envision your unique wedding ceremony. Your visions create wonderful elements that make a rich and full ceremony; you choose what is best for you. I am happy to create a ceremony that reflects your love for each other.
It’s been my pleasure to call Sedona home since February 2003! I work with some amazing wedding professionals. If you need a great recommendation or want to hire me for wedding planning, please let me know. I’m happy to share my knowledge and guide you in the right direction.
I look forward to connecting with you and bringing your wedding ceremony to life!
Many Happy Blessings
~Rev. Shanandoah
~ See ceremony pricing below ~
~ See ceremony pricing below ~
Sterling Classic Ceremony
Sterling Classic Ceremony
This ceremony is for the couple traveling into Sedona mid-week and are looking for a simple yet elegant ceremony! (Tuesday-Thursday) ~ $495.00
~ One free 30-minute phone consult: Get to know Rev. Shanandoah
~ Phone/email correspondence
~ Preferred Wedding Vendor’s List
~ Forest Service Permit (If needed)
~ A Classic ceremony that reflects your love story with additions of up to three poems or readings
~ Addition of your Personal Vows
~ One keepsake ceremony booklet
~ Officiating the ceremony
~ Guidance on filling out the marriage license. Certified mail the license to the courthouse for you.
~ Guidance on changing your name
Customized Ceremony
Customized Ceremony
The most popular ceremony!
For the couple that wants additional touches in their ceremony, such as a loved one sharing a reading, adding poems, incorporating children or family, and adding up to three mini-ceremonies! $595.00
~ One free 30-minute phone consult: Get to know Rev. Shanandoah
~ Phone/email correspondence
~ Preferred Wedding Vendor’s List
~ Forest Service Permit (If needed)
~ A Customized ceremony that reflects your love story with additions of up to three poems or readings and up to three mini-ceremonies
~ Adition of your Personal Vows
~ One keepsake ceremony booklet
~ Officiating the ceremony
~ Guidance on filling out the marriage license. Certified mail the license to the courthouse for you.
~ Guidance on changing your name
Earth Element Ceremony
Earth Element Ceremony
Rev. Shanandoah began with Earth Element ceremonies in 1986. This ceremony is perfect for the couple who desires to bring the sacredness of the Earth elements into their wedding! $795.00
~ One free 30-minute phone consult: Get to know Rev. Shanandoah
~ Phone/email correspondence
~ Preferred Wedding Vendor’s List
~ Forest Service Permit (If needed)
~ A customized Earth Element ceremony that reflects your love story with additions of three poems or readings, a Sacred Herb Blessing Circle of cedar, sage, sweetgrass, and mountain tobacco, a Feather Fan Clearing, and a Wedding Blanket Wrapping
~ Addition of your Vows
~ One keepsake ceremony booklet
~ Officiating the ceremony
~ Guidance on filling out the marriage license. Certified mail the license to the courthouse for you.
~ Guidance on changing your name
Ceremony Styles
Ceremony Styles
Elopements: An intimate wedding ceremony for just the two of you or a few loved ones gathered around.
Modern: This is perfect for the couple that wishes to incorporate light touches of religion, such as an opening and closing prayer in their ceremony.
Multi-Faith: With our world at our fingertips multi-cultural Love springs to life and this ceremony chooses to honor both of your beliefs.
Spiritual/Nature (Non-Denominational): I hear time and time again, “I’m more spiritual than religious.” If this is your path then this wedding ceremony is perfect for you.
Traditional: Do you love the traditional saying,“Will you promise, in the presence of God and before these witnesses, to love and comfort, honor and cherish, in sickness and in health, in prosperity and in adversity, forsaking all others throughout your life together?” Then this ceremony is for you.
Mini- Ceremony Ideas
Mini- Ceremony Ideas
Celtic ~ Scottish: Bringing forth your Clan colors by adding the Tartan plaid to your wedding ceremony.
Family Bouquet: Perfect for including children into the ceremony.
Hand Fasting: Before there was marriage license people would hand fast as a way of ceremony and commitment to one another in marriage.
Gifting for the Children: Share your words of love for your children and surprise them with a sweet gift during the ceremony.
One Word Ring Blessing: A fun way to include your guest into your ceremony!
Ring Blessing: A beautiful prayer that blesses and sanctifies your rings.
Romantic Time Capsule: Start your marriage off with a ‘Time Capsule’ capturing all your special moments.
Rose Exchange: Your first gifts exchanged as Husband and Wife!
Rose Petal Circle: (Sterling Original!) A sweet beginning to a ceremony by creating a rose petal circle around you honoring the past, present and future!
Sand Vessel: Whether it is just your two colors of sand, or you want to include the children, the sand vessel will remind you of your beautiful ceremony for years to come.
Two Families Become One: A lovely way to honor the joining of both of your families.
Unity Candle: This symbolic ceremony represents the bride, groom and marriage.
Unity Cross: You create the cross within your ceremony that will grace your home.
Wedding Blanket Wrapping: This sweet wrapping is across your shoulders and held above the ground. It symbolizes that you are each honoring each other’s qualities and strengths. This is a lovely addition to any ceremony.
And many, many more ideas…
Sweet Additions
Sweet Additions
Rehearsal Leadership: Customized timeline processional and the direction of Rev. Sterling to guide your wedding attendants through a rehearsal? ~$175.00
Rehearsal Leadership: Customized timeline processional and the direction of Rev. Sterling to guide your wedding attendants through a rehearsal? ~$175.00
Sterling Week-of Panning Services: Week-of planning encompasses a range of elements, including managing the wedding day timeline, coordinating vendors, overseeing setup and breakdown, and handling any last-minute details. Depending on the depth of the details, this service ranges between $1,495 - $3,000.
Sterling Week-of Panning Services: Week-of planning encompasses a range of elements, including managing the wedding day timeline, coordinating vendors, overseeing setup and breakdown, and handling any last-minute details. Depending on the depth of the details, this service ranges between $1,495 - $3,000.
Sterling Full Planning Services: A comprehensive planning consultation and wedding management for the couple who wants to enjoy their wedding day without the worry of all the details. Full planning services start at $3,500.
Sterling Full Planning Services: A comprehensive planning consultation and wedding management for the couple who wants to enjoy their wedding day without the worry of all the details. Full planning services start at $3,500.
Sterling Wedding Packages
Sterling Wedding Packages
Do you desire a small wedding package that includes flowers and photography? Rev. Shanandoah can help arrange that for you. Pricing varies depending on the vendor.
Trip Fee
Trip Fee
For weddings outside of Sedona $1.00 p/mile/round-trip
“Shanandoah is not only an amazing officiant; she is an amazing person. She has a true gift. She can weave the bride and groom’s ideas from a rough draft to a final masterpiece. With a varied cultural background, she has the knowledge to make your ceremony as basic or as creative as you dare to dream. You will never be able to find another officiant as affordable, professional, knowledgeable, loving and helpful as Shanandoah. She will make your BIG DAY as perfect as you imagined!”
~Heather & Brandon
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