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Appalachian Life Rituals is a wedding officiant company based in Buckhannon, West Virginia. Led by registered officiant David L Shaffer, these licensed professionals are happy to create the ceremony you've always wanted. This team understands that every couple's needs and desires are different. Thus, they strive to provide quality services, personalized ceremonies, and a comfortable atmosphere.

Services Offered

Appalachian Life Rituals specializes in several weddings and events, including civil unions, non-religious ceremonies, interfaith ceremonies, religious ceremonies, elopements, and vow renewals. They will also help you plan your entire ceremony, from beginning to end. Your special event may be under 30 minutes or 60 minutes long. These passionate officiants will also encourage you and your significant other to create custom vows. Appalachian Life Rituals can officiate your wedding anywhere in Ohio or West Virginia, but please note that we may charge a travel fee based on the venue location. For this reason, we encourage you to ask for a quote that meets your specific needs. Video chat through Zoom is available.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$75

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

$50

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What services do you provide?

Premarital Counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

OH
WV

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Appalachian Life Rituals

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David received glowing reviews for his officiating services at weddings in West Virginia. Reviewers highly praised his flexibility, professionalism, and ability to make ceremonies personal and enjoyable. His easy-to-work-with personality and responsiveness were highlighted, making him a top recommendation for couples planning their wedding ceremonies.

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David received glowing reviews for his officiating services at weddings in West Virginia. Reviewers highly praised his flexibility, professionalism, and ability to make ceremonies personal and enjoyable. His easy-to-work-with personality and responsiveness were highlighted, making him a top recommendation for couples planning their wedding ceremonies.

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Grace Sent on 06/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

David was great! He helped make our wedding day flow so smooth! He is very responsive and overall super easy to work with! We would recommend him to anyone planning their wedding!
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Preslie Sent on 12/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing & Flexible

David was absolutely phenomenal. He was flexible with how my husband and I wanted our ceremony to be. We wanted our ceremony to be personal and even though David was not familiar with what we wanted he did his research and accompanied whatever we wanted! His personality was easy to get along with and enjoyable to work with. Definitely recommend!
Braden
Braden Sent on 10/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

David Shaffer - 10/10

David was an amazing officiant, making our low-key ceremony lighthearted and fun. I’d recommend his services to anyone here in West Virginia!
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Brianna Sent on 09/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Easy to work with

David was super easy to work with, very professional and did really good work!
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Josie Sent on 11/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Very happy!

Such a nice guy. Very professional but still warm and friendly. Understanding and kind! Would recommend to all my family and friends!
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Vincent Sent on 11/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

David was amazing!

David was incredibly accommodating, had a great sense of humor, and really encouraged us to do our wedding however we liked. He also was patient and informative when we had no idea what we were doing in planning the ceremony. He was willing to travel to Huntington from Buckhannon-- no small drive-- and we loved (and our families loved) the ceremony he put together for us. As a queer couple we were a little nervous about finding someone who we clicked with and wasn't weird about it-- and we could not have hoped for a better officiant. Thank you, David!
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Rebecca Sent on 10/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

David was great to work with!

David was great to work with! He was easy-going yet professional. We would recommend him to anyone!
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Ashton Sent on 07/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

He was amazing!

He was very accepting and helpful whilst we were planning our big day. He led a wonderful ceremony and kept us updated as we made changes. He was wonderful to work with. Would definitely recommend.
John-Henry
John-Henry Sent on 06/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly compassionate and understanding, very accommodating

Appalachian Life Rituals went above and beyond to help make our wedding day as memorable and joyous as possible. David is a kind and considerate soul, who worked with us closely to understand who we are, our journey through life, and our long-term goals; he then used all of this information to write up a truly breath-taking ceremony. While obviously we will never need to marry again in the future, if we were to we would choose David again without a second thought.
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Chelsea Sent on 06/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and understanding!

We are so happy to have found David. We had a unique situation with a specific area to wed at. David was very accommodating, warm, fun, and friendly! Exactly what we wanted for our momentous day. We will certainly be recommending David to anyone!
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