Skip to main content
Weddings

About this vendor

Pastor Aaron DeBenedetto
Pastor Aaron DeBenedetto
Owner

2 years in business

We speak English

1 team member

Do you want a perfect wedding ceremony and an even better marriage? Choose Southern Charm Ceremonies and Pastor Aaron DeBenedetto, your officiant. Pastor Aaron is the best wedding officiant in Charleston because he has over 15 years of experience in various contexts and venues. His genuine, caring, and often humorous approach puts everyone at ease and creates a meaningful experience. We also offer and encourage pre-marital counseling by Pastor Aaron, either in person or over Zoom. Using the world-renowned SYMBIS Assessment (Save Your Marriage Before It Starts), you will receive excellent counseling and take home your assessment to review throughout the years of your successful marriage.

Couples pay an average of $50,000 to $100,000 for a Charleston wedding and good reason; it's beautiful! But why not invest in an experienced pastor to guide your event? And why not invest in pre-marital counseling to give your marriage the best start possible?

Southern Charm Ceremonies is a wedding officiant service in Charleston, South Carolina.

Pricing

$400 starting price
$500 average price
Small Wedding Ceremony
$400 / starting price
0-2 attendants and/or 10 or fewer guests
60-min Zoom meeting to get things right
No rehearsal
Wedding planner or day-of planner is optional
30-mile service area from our Mt Pleasant address
Does not include $1.70/mile travel fee
Premarital Counseling
$400 / starting price
3 hours
SYMBIS trained and certified
Review of SYMBIS Report with the couple
See symbis.com for reference
Two 90-minute Zoom meetings
Most popular
Medium Wedding Ceremony
$500 / starting price
3-10 attendants and/or 11-150 guests
Two 45-minute Zoom meetings to get things right
45-60-minute rehearsal
Wedding planner or day-of planner is required
30-mile service area from our Mt Pleasant address
Does not include $1.70/mile travel fee
Large Wedding Ceremony
$600 / starting price
11+ attendants and/or 151+ guests
Two 60-minute meetings to get things right
60-75-minute rehearsal
Wedding planner or day-of planner is required
30-mile service area from our Mt Pleasant address
Does not include $1.70/mile travel fee

Availability

No availability details yet

Looking for the perfect match?

Continue browsing vendors

FAQ

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

Ceremony Rehearsal

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$400

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

$400

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
Baptist
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Presbyterian
Quaker
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

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 Southern Charm Ceremonies

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

Review summary

Powered by AI

Pastor Aaron DeBenedetto is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for his officiant services at weddings in Charleston. Couples praised his excellent communication, professionalism, and personalized approach to planning ceremonies. Pastor Aaron's pre-marital counseling sessions were also commended for being helpful and reassuring. Reviewers appreciated his genuine care for getting to know the couple and ensuring a flawless and memorable ceremony. Overall, selecting Pastor Aaron as an officiant was described as a stress-free and enjoyable experience, making him a trustworthy and recommended choice for weddings.

Review summary

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

Pastor Aaron DeBenedetto is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for his officiant services at weddings in Charleston. Couples praised his excellent communication, professionalism, and personalized approach to planning ceremonies. Pastor Aaron's pre-marital counseling sessions were also commended for being helpful and reassuring. Reviewers appreciated his genuine care for getting to know the couple and ensuring a flawless and memorable ceremony. Overall, selecting Pastor Aaron as an officiant was described as a stress-free and enjoyable experience, making him a trustworthy and recommended choice for weddings.

Emily
Emily Sent on 11/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best officiant in Charleston!

Pastor Aaron was such a pleasure and joy to work with! His approach at getting to know us as a couple was so kind and genuine. We felt like we could trust him from our first meeting with him! The marriage counseling sessions were so helpful and Pastor Aaron made us feel very comfortable.

We loved getting a video from Pastor Aaron after the wedding showing that our marriage license was sent off in the mail - such a fun end to our experience with him! If you are looking for a trustworthy and fun officiant for your wedding we recommend Southern Charm Ceremonies!
Anthony
Anthony Sent on 03/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend, Excellent Services!

I highly recommend Rev. Aaron DeBenedetto. I chose him based on reviews for our weddings and he was awesome. Communication was easy from the moment we reached out. Once we secured the date, he went to work with aiding us to plan an amazing ceremony. We met twice before the wedding to ensure all details were planned and it led to zero hiccups on the day of the ceremony. Well thought out and his experience was a big plus! He also offers pre-marital counseling which we opted for and I would recommend that to any couple looking to tie the knot. It was very reassuring for my spouse and I. You will not be disappointed by selecting Rev. Aaron DeBenedetto as your officiant!
George
George Sent on 03/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Grice Wedding

Reverend Aaron was very helpful throughout the wedding process. The zoom meeting-pre martial sessions allowed flexibility in my wife and I's very busy schedules. I recommend his services to anyone looking to get hitched in Charleston!
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

13
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
illustration message review

Are you interested?

Team

Pastor Aaron DeBenedetto
Pastor Aaron DeBenedetto
Owner

Map

Location

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.

Other vendors in Charleston for your wedding

Wedding Vendors

Responds within 24 hours