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A Wedding in Paradise has become one of the most sought-after services for those whose wedding destination is the beautiful South Carolina Lowcountry on and around Hilton Head Island. The Rev. Dr. David Leininger is a retired Presbyterian minister who lives on the island and has become known as one of the most highly-recommended wedding officiants in the region. He takes seriously the fact that your wedding day is YOUR big day, and he makes certain that your ceremony is uniquely YOURS. Feel free to contact him by telephone or e-mail to get to know him and discuss making your wedding day the special event you have always dreamed of.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$300

Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?

Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$195

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$55

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$15

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
DC
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
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NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
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PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
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UT
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VA
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Reviews of A Wedding in Paradise

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Lexie
Lexie Sent on 05/19/2022
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Great experience!

Rev. David officiated our wedding. He was so great and easy to talk to! We did a destination wedding so didn't know anyone in the area to officiate, but when we found A Wedding in Paradise we hit the jackpot. Rev. David was excellent at making our ceremony feel intimate and personal with only knowing us for a couple of day. I would certainly recommend him to anyone getting married in the Hilton Head area.
Mackenzie
Mackenzie Sent on 02/03/2022
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Do yourself a huge service and book Rev. Dr. David Leininger!

Working with Rev. Dr. David Leininger was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! He is charming, thoughtful, funny, eloquent, and so easy to work with!

My husband and I got married in November 2021 at Palmetto Bluff. We were getting married on-site and looking for an officiant to travel to us. We had a few suggestions from the team at Palmetto Bluff, but thanks to fate, they were booked. We ended up getting referred to Dr. Leininger, and he was an absolute pleasure from the start. He works with you to customize the ceremony to fit you as a couple. From vows to readings, he provides guidance but leaves the decision completely up to you.

If my husband and I were honest, we would have told you that we saw our ceremony as the step before the real party, but our experience couldn't have been further from that expectation. Dr. Leininger created the most beautiful, personalized, and intimate ceremony that ended up being our most favorite part of the day (and don't worry! He did all of this in the ~25 minutes we asked for). Afterward, guests came up to us to ask if he was family or if we had just known him forever. Neither! But he takes the time to make it feel that way.

Do yourself a favor and book him! Early!
Regina
Regina Sent on 12/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The best and very professional

He made all about us and I love the way he did the whole ceremony!

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