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Pastor Aaron DeBenedetto
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Southern Charm Ceremonies is a professional wedding officiant business operating out of Charleston, SC. This business is owned and run by Pastor Aaron DeBenedetto, a licensed minister with over 15 years of experience helping couples across the state commemorate their union in wholesome, heartfelt ways. With a big heart for brand-new chapters, Pastor Aaron will have you tying the knot in no time.
At Southern Charm Ceremonies, Pastor Aaron takes a kind and humorous approach, making sure you and your soon-to-be spouse feel at ease as you declare your "I dos." He also offers ceremony rehearsals, giving you plenty of time to practice and prep for your special moment. And through premarital counseling, he ensures that you and your partner have complete peace of mind as you enter a new stage of life.
An experience with Southern Charm Ceremonies always begins with receiving his Wedding Planning Packet and scheduling a Zoom planning meeting, where Pastor Aaron learns all about you, your needs, and how you hope to get hitched. He also performs religious and non-religious ceremonies, embracing many faiths and backgrounds. And whether a traditional wedding, a vow renewal, or a civil union, you can expect Pastor Aaron to execute a meaningful, memorable service.
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Vow Renewal Ceremony
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Christian
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Newlywed Life
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Premarital Counseling
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Pastor Aaron DeBenedetto
Owner
Hello! I love weddings because there is no relationship like being committed to another person who gets you, laughs with you, and puts up with you. Love is not just a feeling. Love is long-term grace, selflessness, and support. I am a Lutheran Christian pastor who has served several different churches. I'm unique because I genuinely care about your success. I've made a difference if I can help a couple succeed in their day and life together. I am married and have two awesome kids. We also have a Sheep-a-doodle and a Garfield cat. We love Charleston, and you will too!
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5.0
out of 5.015 reviews
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Pastor Aaron received highly positive reviews from couples who appreciated his personal approach, professionalism, and helpfulness throughout the wedding planning process. They highlighted his ability to make the ceremonies meaningful, special, and stress-free, even in last-minute situations. His thoughtful gestures, like sending videos of marriage certificates being mailed, and pre-marital counseling services were particularly valued by the couples. Their experiences with Pastor Aaron were described as unforgettable, with guests also praising the beautiful ceremonies he conducted. Overall, he comes highly recommended as a compassionate and affirming wedding officiant in Charleston, making couples' special day truly memorable.Emily M
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5.0
11/09/2024
Pastor Aaron was such a pleasure and joy to work with! His approach at getting to know us as a couple was so kind and genuine. We felt like we could trust him from our first meetin...
g with him! The marriage counseling sessions were so helpful and Pastor Aaron made us feel very comfortable.
We loved getting a video from Pastor Aaron after the wedding showing that our marriage license was sent off in the mail - such a fun end to our experience with him! If you are looking for a trustworthy and fun officiant for your wedding we recommend Southern Charm Ceremonies!
Response from Southern Charm Ceremonies on 11/12/2024
You're so welcome! Y'all were great, too. Thanks for the opportunity to work with you, mee...
t your friends and family, and guide you into your first steps as husband and wife. Call me any time!!
Rebecca F
5.0
9/05/2025
We feel so blessed to have had Pastor Aaron officiate our wedding this past March. From our very first conversation, he made us feel comfortable and cared for. He took the time to ...
get to know us and our story, which made the ceremony feel incredibly personal and meaningful.
On our wedding day, his words were heartfelt, genuine, and full of love. He also created one of the most memorable moments when he was handed a fantasy football ring instead of our wedding rings from the Best Man. He turned the situation into a lighthearted, funny moment that had everyone smiling and laughing, while still keeping the ceremony beautiful and sacred.
We are so thankful for Pastor Aaron's guidance, encouragement, and prayer throughout the process. He will always be a special part of our marriage story, and we highly recommend him to any couple looking for someone who will make their day truly unforgettable.
Response from Southern Charm Ceremonies on 09/07/2025
Rebecca, yes that was a great moment! Your words are so kind. It was my pleasure and honor...
to be part of your day. I'm always here if you need me. Enjoy every moment. -Pastor Aaron
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Larry J
5.0
8/27/2025
Pastor Aaron comes highly recommended from us as a top-notch wedding officiant. As a gay couple, we felt incredibly supported and affirmed, which made our wedding day the best day ...
of our lives. The service was personal and thoughtful, and we appreciated the user-friendly process of meeting with him beforehand to ensure every detail was perfect. His kindness extended beyond the ceremony when he even sent us a video of our marriage certificate being mailed, a small gesture that meant so much. We cannot recommend Pastor Aaron highly enough for anyone seeking a compassionate and affirming officiant.
Response from Southern Charm Ceremonies on 08/27/2025
Aww, thank you, Larry. You and Jesús were so wonderful to work with. I enjoyed all the lau...
ghs we had during the planning and in the ceremony. Most of all, seeing the two of you together was heartwarming. I may have even had a tear in my eye. Beautiful! Thanks for trusting me with your special day.
Hope S
5.0
6/13/2025
We had a wonderful experience working with Pastor Aaron! We had a destination wedding in Charleston and planned everything from another state. Pastor Aaron made the planning proces...
s for the ceremony so easy and stress free. He was very professional and and we would highly recommend him to anyone for their wedding day!
Response from Southern Charm Ceremonies on 06/19/2025
Hope, thank you so much for your kind words. Y'all were so easy to work with. Thank you fo...
r inviting me to be part of your big day. Bless you both.
Arden
5.0
4/12/2025
Aaron came through for us after our former officiant could not make the wedding any longer. In a time that could’ve been stressful (2 months before our day!) Aaron was there to pro...
vide an easy process to coordinating our order of ceremony, vows and marriage license process. We especially loved that he provided a video as proof of dropping off our license so we were stress free as we went on our honeymoon! Couldn’t recommend more!
Anthony K
5.0
3/18/2025
I highly recommend Rev. Aaron DeBenedetto. I chose him based on reviews for our weddings and he was awesome. Communication was easy from the moment we reached out. Once we secured ...
the date, he went to work with aiding us to plan an amazing ceremony. We met twice before the wedding to ensure all details were planned and it led to zero hiccups on the day of the ceremony. Well thought out and his experience was a big plus! He also offers pre-marital counseling which we opted for and I would recommend that to any couple looking to tie the knot. It was very reassuring for my spouse and I. You will not be disappointed by selecting Rev. Aaron DeBenedetto as your officiant!
Response from Southern Charm Ceremonies on 03/18/2025
Anthony, Thank you for your amazing review. I'm glad to hear that the premarital counselin...
g and the ceremony services were so well received. It was an honor to be part of your special day. Blessings to you both! :)
Rice
5.0
3/17/2025
Reverend Aaron was very helpful throughout the wedding process. The zoom meeting-pre martial sessions allowed flexibility in my wife and I's very busy schedules. I recommend his se...
rvices to anyone looking to get hitched in Charleston!
Response from Southern Charm Ceremonies on 03/17/2025
Thanks! Y'all were such a pleasure to work with. Blessings on your years of joy and partne...
rship.
Alexandra C
5.0
6/18/2024
Pastor Aaron, he’s incredible. I looked and interviewed all the officiants over the phone in Charleston area and I knew right away he was the right person to officiate my daught...
er Carolyn’s wedding at legare Waring house on June 1st. He did an amazing job. He made the time to get to know the bride and groom and brought to life their vision. The wedding ceremony was amazing. We were so happy with Pastor Aaron. All the wedding guests were saying it was the best wedding ceremony they’ve ever been to. I highly recommend Pastor Aaron DeBenedetto don’t look any further.
Response from Southern Charm Ceremonies on 02/26/2025
Hi Alexandra,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an honor to officiate Carol...
yn and Jeffery's wedding at the beautiful Legare Waring House. It was a joy to get to know them and bring their vision to life.
Hearing that your guests called it the best wedding ceremony they’ve attended means the world to me—thank you! Your family’s love made the day unforgettable, and I’m so grateful to have been part of it.
Wishing Carolyn and Jeffery endless happiness, and thank you for the recommendation!
Warmly,
Pastor Aaron
Joseph O
5.0
6/14/2024
Pastor Aaron was a fantastic wedding officiant!!! Very friendly, personable, easy to coordinate with, and took a vested interest in us as a couple. From our first conversation unt...
il our ceremony, he was beyond thoughtful and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Response from Southern Charm Ceremonies on 06/14/2024
Joseph and Michela, y'all were amazing too! You are going to have a spectacular life with ...
each other. Thank you for trusting me with your big day. Bless you always. -Pastor Aaron
Nathan T
5.0
5/06/2024
I can't say enough about how great Aaron is. He was very communicative and accommodating for our small ceremony and was an essential part in the success of our wedding. He was very...
helpful in helping plan the ceremony, giving us options on what we wanted shared, and overall doing a great job executing in all that he promised. Additionally, Aaron has made our experience doing marital counseling approachable and meaningful. He allowed us to speak to things of importance to us, while also bringing value in his insights based on the SYMBIS test. I would recommend Aaron 100 times over to anyone looking for a great pastor and wedding officiant.
Response from Southern Charm Ceremonies on 05/07/2024
Nathan, and I can't say enough about you two. Thank you for your fantastic review and comp...
liments. Bless you in your long and happy marriage!!
Michael G
5.0
4/11/2024
Pastor Aaron was so nice and helpful in planning and officiating our wedding. We could not be more pleased with the level of service he provided!
Response from Southern Charm Ceremonies on 04/11/2024
Thanks for the review, Michael! Blessings to you and Claudia. It was very special working ...
with y'all. It was very obvious that your love for each other is grounded in faith, a strong start. Bless you, and thank you for trusting me.
Josh C
5.0
4/01/2024
My wife and I were aiming to have a small, quaint wedding here in Charleston. We found St Johannes Lutheran Church and it was absolutely perfect. Then we met Pastor Aaron who did o...
ur service and we couldn't have been happier! Even though we were having a small wedding, there's still a surprising amount of preparation involved. Pastor Aaron made sure to setup periodic check-ins so we always had a good understanding of what to expect and how things were going to play out. The ceremony was BEAUTIFUL! We couldn't be happier, and would highly recommend Southern Charm Ceremonies for your special occasion :):)
Response from Southern Charm Ceremonies on 04/02/2024
Thank you, Meghan and Josh! You were a delight to work with. You’re a great fit, and I wis...
h you the best! 😊
Brittany G
5.0
10/02/2023
Pastor Aaron did such an amazing job at bringing our dream wedding ceremony to life! He made sure to know exactly how my husband and I envisioned our ceremony, and we could not hav...
e asked for anyone better! Highly recommend for anyone looking for an officiant.
Response from Southern Charm Ceremonies on 10/06/2023
Brittany and Phillip, y'all were amazing too! You too are so in love and for all the right...
reasons. You are going to have a spectacular life with each other. Bless you always. -Pastor Aaron
Magdalena H
5.0
7/18/2023
Pastor Aaron was such a delight to have lead our ceremony. He was kind to us and all our guests. He was very easy to work with, had great ideas, and even had a planning packet! Ove...
r all, it was a great experience and I highly recommend him to anyone getting married in Charleston.
Response from Southern Charm Ceremonies on 07/20/2023
Magdalena, Thank you for your kind words. Y'all were great to work with. Please continue t...
o refer people to me. Blessings! - Pastor Aaron
Elizabeth J
5.0
7/05/2023
Pastor Aaron was absolutely amazing. From trying to keep up with us to delivering a beautiful ceremony, could not have asked for a better person to marry us ❤️
Response from Southern Charm Ceremonies on 07/20/2023
Elizabeth, Y'all were absolutely amazing too. I love your story and the love that you so o...
bviously have for eachother. Bless you for all the years to come. Enjoy! - Pastor Aaron
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