Skip to main content
Weddings
English
Ceremony Rehearsal
Interfaith
Civil Union
John
Andrea
L

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Based out of Wilmington, North Carolina, Sacred Salt Ceremonies is led by a talented officiant who performs at weddings, unions, and rites of passage. Dena, the founder of the company, has worked in the industry for over 10 years, bringing a personalized experience from start to finish. Her skills in writing, public speaking, and spiritualism allow her to craft a ceremony that reflects each couple's values and beliefs to mark the start of the next chapter in their wonderful love stories.

Services Offered

Dena specializes in beautiful salt ceremonies that include hand-crafted salt from the oceans. Whether it's by herself or alongside soon-to-be-weds, she goes to the beach to gather the water and then medically-grade filter it using heat-evaporation, so there is only the finest sea salt to be blessed. Couples can start with an interview-style conversation to discuss their vision and goals. Then Dena will help to write a first draft for the ceremony and look over any personalized vows to ensure everything is perfect. Based on feedback, she will help develop a fantastic script to be used on the special day.

Features

Woman-owned

Just me

Experience

  • 10 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

Visit website

FAQ

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$200

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

$100

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

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NJ
NC
PA
SC

What languages do you speak?

English

Still have questions?

Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!

Wedding couple

Reviews of Sacred Salt Ceremonies

John
John Sent on 02/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

Dena was responsive and worked diligently to do what we asked of her. She made some wonderful suggestions that were incorporated into the ceremony. Dena was flexible, professional and very personable. Her spirit is manifest clearly in her preparation and presentation. We highly recommend her to any couples seeking to have an inspired ceremony.
L
Lia Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Personal and Memorable

Dena was instrumental in orchestrating our nuptials from the beginning stages til the big day. Dena invested the time in getting to know us as a couple, by learning about how we met and our history together :) Allowing us to express our ideas and thoughts , Dena designed the perfect ceremony-while keeping our wishes in mind. Planning a wedding can be very emotional and stressful and having Dena there made it so much easier and memorable for us, we will always be grateful to have had her by our side :)
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 12/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision!

Dena officiated our wedding and it was the best decision we made. We struggled because the logistics of having a ceremony somewhere other than our venue became very complicated. We also wanted a ceremony that spoke to who we are and to focus on our love story. Dena took the time to really learn who we are and helped create a ceremony that was so special and personal. I would recommend her over and over again.

Examples: Wine blending ceremony, Personal reading (Elvis Presley) The Wonder of You, inclusion of our parents, etc.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

3
illustration message review

Are you interested?

Team

Dena Merlino Scott
Dena Merlino Scott
Wedding Officiant

Map

Location
Travel range
This vendor will travel up to no travel restrictions

Why use Weddingwire to message vendors?

  • Messaging our verified vendors on WeddingWire is complimentary, safe, and secure.
  • Effortlessly manage vendor communications and planning details in one centralized location.
  • Our mobile apps ensure you can stay connected with vendors anytime, anywhere.
  • For customized pricing and package information, messaging the vendor directly is the quickest way to get the details you need.
View next Wedding Officiants

Other vendors in Wilmington for your wedding

Wedding Vendors

Responds within 24 hours