Charleston Officiants + Premarital Counseling

Southern Charm Ceremonies

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Down the Aisle the Southern Way!

Southern Charm Ceremonies is a professional wedding officiant operating out of Charleston, SC. This business is owned and run by Pastor Aaron DeBenedetto, a licensed minister with over 14 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 a complimentary consultation, 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 all 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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Ceremony Types

Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony

Religious Affiliations

Christian
Protestant
Interfaith
Secular

Wedding Activities

After The Wedding
Newlywed Life
Getting Engaged
Premarital Counseling
Wedding
Ceremony

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6/14/2024 • Joseph O

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 until our ceremony, he was beyond thoughtful and helpful. Would highly recommend.

Response from the Vendor 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

5/06/2024 • Nathan T

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 the Vendor on 05/07/2024

Nathan, and I can't say enough about you two. Thank you for your fantastic review and compliments. Bless you in your long and happy marriage!!

4/11/2024 • Michael G

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 the Vendor 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.

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4/01/2024 • Josh C

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 our 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 the Vendor on 04/02/2024

Thank you, Meghan and Josh! You were a delight to work with. You’re a great fit, and I wish you the best! 😊

10/02/2023 • Brittany G

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 have asked for anyone better! Highly recommend for anyone looking for an officiant.

Response from the Vendor 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

7/18/2023 • Magdalena H

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! Over all, it was a great experience and I highly recommend him to anyone getting married in Charleston.

Response from the Vendor on 07/20/2023

Magdalena, Thank you for your kind words. Y'all were great to work with. Please continue to refer people to me. Blessings! - Pastor Aaron

7/05/2023 • Elizabeth J

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 the Vendor on 07/20/2023

Elizabeth, Y'all were absolutely amazing too. I love your story and the love that you so obviously have for eachother. Bless you for all the years to come. Enjoy! - Pastor Aaron

Contact

48 Hasell St, Charleston, SC | SC

(184) 320-24644

Meet the team

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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