Weddings done your way.
Personal, relaxed, stress-free ceremonies, written just for you. Whether it’s a small gathering or a simple elopement, I’ll keep your day calm, heartfelt, and joyful.
Front Yard Elopement
- Your vows
- Your rings
- License signing
- I mail your license back for you
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Every ceremony includes a custom-written script and personal support from start to finish.
Front-Yard Wedding
An intimate, stress-free ceremony in my front yard, with no venue logistics.
- Custom-written ceremony
- Seating for up to 20 guests
- Arch with tulle and flowers
- Time for photos after
- Marriage license mailed after
Off-Site Ceremony
Parks, venues, Airbnbs, overlooks. You pick the place and the vibe.
- Custom-written ceremony
- Coordination with your location
- Marriage license mailed after
- Downtown Chattanooga$325
- Cloudland Canyon (GA)$350
- Pat’s Summit, Top of the Rock (Jasper)$350
- Fall Creek Falls State Park$400
- Somewhere else? Ask Merry for a price.
License Signing Only
A simple, no-frills way to make it official.
- License signing on my front porch
- Brief legal ceremony
- Marriage license mailed after
Your Love Story, Told Your Way
At Authentic Weddings, every ceremony is written from scratch. I’ll include your story, how you met, and the loved ones who can’t be there, plus special touches like handfasting or unity rituals if you’d like them.
We’re a women- and veteran-owned business, and every couple is welcome here. From your first consultation to the moment you say “I do,” my job is to keep everyone at ease.
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Questions? Ask Merry.
Meet Merry, Deb’s AI assistant. Tap the pink chat bubble in the corner to type or talk with her any time, day or night, about ceremonies, pricing, and how to book. Open dates are on the calendar just below.
Book Your Wedding Date
Pick an open date and hold it with a deposit. Deb will follow up with your questionnaire and next steps.
The deposit is $100. Paying by card adds a 3% processing fee, so the total shows as $103. Prefer Zelle, Venmo, or Cash App? Tap the chat bubble and ask Merry. It’s $100 that way.
Wedding Officiant · Chattanooga, TN
A women- and veteran-owned business