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Welcome to Authentic Weddings! AuthenticDeb.Com/Weddings (423-331-7603) We are proud to be a women and veteran-owned business, committed to serving all couples with love and inclusivity. At our heart, we celebrate diversity and are proud to be LGBT-friendly. Our mission is to create a warm and accepting atmosphere where every love story can shine brightly. With our extensive experience and attention to detail, we will go above and beyond to make your special day truly exceptional. From crafting custom vows to providing unlimited access for consultations, we are dedicated to making your ceremony as unique as your love. We are based in Chattanooga, TN, and happily serve couples in Knoxville, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Georgia, and other local areas. Let us join you on this beautiful journey, as together we create memories that will last a lifetime.

Services Offered

Authentic Weddings is prepared to guide you through your entire journey, from premarital counseling to the day-of ceremony. With a team of five officiants, in addition to standard ceremonies, we offer:

  • Handfasting

  • Unity Candles

  • Sand Ceremony

  • Other Special Ceremonies

Authentic Weddings also shares sample ceremonies, writes custom ceremonies and vows, and does everything we can to make your day as special as you hope it will be. Our goal is your perfect day with Weddings Your Way!


Based in Chattanooga, our officiants are happy to travel to destinations throughout Tennessee and surrounding areas including Knoxville, Gatlingburg, Sevierville, Nashville, Cleveland, Tellico Village, Soddy Daisy, Hixson, Dayton, East Brainard, Ooltewah, and Colledage, as well as some areas of Georgia.


After your big day, Authentic Weddings will either mail your wedding certificate to you via regular postal mail for free, or priority mail with tracking for $25.

  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$125

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
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.

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
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Authentic Weddings

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Debbie, an officiant at Authentic Weddings, received glowing reviews for her exceptional service, professionalism, and warmth. Reviewers appreciated her responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to customize ceremonies to meet their needs. Whether it was a last-minute elopement, a non-traditional vow renewal, or a personalized ceremony in The Smoky Mountains, Debbie's dedication and thoughtful approach were consistently praised. Her accommodating nature, excellent communication, and respectful demeanor made her a highly recommended choice for couples seeking an officiant for their special day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Debbie, an officiant at Authentic Weddings, received glowing reviews for her exceptional service, professionalism, and warmth. Reviewers appreciated her responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to customize ceremonies to meet their needs. Whether it was a last-minute elopement, a non-traditional vow renewal, or a personalized ceremony in The Smoky Mountains, Debbie's dedication and thoughtful approach were consistently praised. Her accommodating nature, excellent communication, and respectful demeanor made her a highly recommended choice for couples seeking an officiant for their special day.

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Nicole Sent on 09/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service

She was able to provide us with a relatively short notice service and did amazing!
Becky
Becky Sent on 06/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend

Debbie made the process easy! She chatted with us prior to ensure she got to know exactly the kind of ceremony we wanted. She made it easy and comfortable and excellent communicator. Would highly recommend!!
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Kendra Sent on 07/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding

My experience with Authentic Weddings was truly priceless. Debbie was on time (she got there before I did 😀) and gave a beautiful ceremony.
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