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~ Creative Personalized Custom Ceremonies....with Heart ~

Chaplain Dennis is a member of The American Association of Wedding Officiants, association of professional wedding ministers, celebrants and officials who promote professionalism in performing wedding ceremonies.
* serving asheville & western north carolina *

A professional Wedding Celebrant or Officiant, like myself knows how to bring your Ceremony to Life!
I am a "New Thought" Minister and your Wedding Ceremony will not be just an impersonal script, it will represent your relationship and your commitment to a new life, united with the person you love.
I can create an exchange that is true to your unique love story, meaningful and memorable. As an Ordained Interfaith Minister I recognize all positive, cultural and alternative paths regardless of how spiritual or secular you'd like your Ceremony and embrace all.
I look forward to meeting with you and establishing a relationship with an open mind and heart,
-Chaplain Dennis


~Services Offered~
Legal Wedding Ceremonies
Commitment Ceremonies
Vow Renewal
Celebrations of Life & Baby Blessings

For out of town/state Couples who have chosen the Asheville area as their Destination Wedding, We offer the option of Skype (video chat).

*Please visit my website for contact info and availability.
www.AshevilleWeddingOfficiant.com

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Frequently asked questions

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Buddhist
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Jewish
No Denomination
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

Reviews of AshevilleWeddingOfficiant.com

Georgia
Georgia Sent on 10/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great orator

We hired the Wedding Officiant for an intimate elopement with children. Chaplain Dennis was very knowledgeable and considerate for our needs. When we met Dennis the day of the ceremony it just felt right having him be part of our intimate ceremony. In person he is so personable and more than amazing during the ceremony. He is so comfortable with his abilities and makes everyone comfortable. He is charming, funny and will grab your attention.
We loved how he made it all flow perfectly. He has a way with words and added his perfect words and arrangements to go along with ours and just made it better and awakens the heart.
We are so thankful for his spirit, experience and kind heart.
His wife Donna helped with the kids. She was great with the kids, showing them what to do and making things flow easily.
The ceremony was impactful and left a good impression on the children.
You will not be disappointed using Dennis.
Warmly, Georgia Dunn
Allison
Allison Sent on 10/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Kind, Professional, and Affordable Officiant

We’re so glad we chose Dennis as our wedding officiant! We opted for a prewritten, secular ceremony, which was exactly what we wanted — simple, meaningful, and to the point. It was perfect for us.

Dennis and his wife Donna were wonderful to work with from start to finish. They were very responsive, professional, and made the entire process effortless. Their service required minimal coordination, which was such a relief during the busy planning process, and their pricing was far better than other officiants we found in the area.

On the wedding day, they arrived on time, handled everything smoothly (even when we had to move the ceremony indoors due to rain), and brought such a calm, kind energy to the moment.

If you’re looking for an officiant who is reliable, affordable, and genuinely kind, we highly recommend Dennis!
Graham
Graham Sent on 10/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

Chaplain Dennis gave a great ceremony and was very responsive throughout the process. I would highly recommend him for another wedding.
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Nancy Sent on 03/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Personal, Professional, Amazing!

Dennis and Donna are absolutely amazing! From the first email interactions with Donna, to confirming details over the phone with Dennis, to the ceremony itself, every single step of the way was seamless and left me feeling no stress at all with this part of my wedding! I am so grateful for both Dennis and Donna for helping us create the perfect small home ceremony that we wanted. With a team like this, know you will be in the very best hands on your day!
Kecia
Kecia Sent on 11/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Dennis was wonderful! He worked with us to create a truly tailored ceremony.
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Joan Sent on 10/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dennis did our vow renewal ceremony.

Chaplain Dennis was wonderful. Our ceremony was perfect! I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a beautiful and meaningful wedding or vow renewal.
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Ryne Sent on 11/28/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Chaplain Dennis was fantastic

Chaplain Dennis and Donna were incredibly helpful along the way to help us organize and plan for our perfect wedding. Their experience was clear as they had several helpful scripts that they allowed us to modify to fit our wedding and make it perfect. Dennis was fantastic in leading our wedding and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out.
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Eva S. Sent on 10/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Dennis officiated the perfect ceremony for us on a beautiful Asheville farm wedding.

Dennis officiated the perfect ceremony for us on a beautiful Asheville farm wedding. Because my wedding was postponed, he and Donna worked with me over the course of 2 years to plan and then modify the ceremony as our plans changed. He was so flexible in incorporating elements that were most important to us, and also surprised us with thoughtful words and humor. I would happily recommend him to any couple!
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Mike Sent on 10/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Could not have asked for anything more!!

Dennis and his wife Donna handled the officiant tasks from day one for us with the utmost professionalism. Tonya and I are very grateful for all of the communication and the help creating the sermon for our ceremony prior to our wedding day. Dennis went above and beyond what one would expect.
His approach and delivery of our vows and our ceremony was top notch and exactly what Tonya and I wanted, and the Love Story was so special!! The "Sushi Sweethearts" thank you so much!!
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Rebecca Sent on 05/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement ceremony

Dennis and his wife are the sweetest ever! We did their small elopement ceremony and everything went so smoothly. Dennis is very responsive, has a beautiful ceremony prepared and his wife was one of our witnesses. He also turns the marriage certificate in right away! We are so happy we met them and they were a part of our special day!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Donna Germano Donna Germano Wedding Musicians

Enjoyed working together for a few weddings. Your wedding will be handled professionally and beautifully!

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