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I am a minister local to Raleigh, North Carolina and would enjoy the opportunity to talk with you about your ceremony needs.

I love to connect with my couples. My experience and calm demeanor help couples feel comfortable, minimizing stress on the day of the wedding.

Please visit my site for more details and information: stephanieshafferceremonies.com

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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?

$100

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

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Sikhism
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

NC

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Stephanie Shaffer Ceremonies

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John Sent on 12/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Stephanie Shaffer wedding officiant review

Stephanie was such a great part of our wedding. She is so kind and we felt immediate connection to her. I absolutely recommend Stephanie for your wedding!
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 01/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Better than we could even imagine!!!

Finding an officiant for our wedding was one of the most difficult vendor searches we had. We were interested in a secular wedding that would still appeal to our Catholic families - not the easiest feat! Even more than that, it was important to us that our ceremony be open and accepting of LGBTQ+ folks and not focus heavily on the gender norms weddings can often bring out.

For us, Rev. Stephanie Shaffer was the PERFECT officiant! She was overwhelmingly kind and thoughtful in our coffee dates, took the time to really get to know my husband and I, and wrote the most beautiful ceremony script I have ever heard. Even after the wedding, I had countless loved ones come up to me and say just how lovely and personalized our ceremony was. Multiple people even asked if they could receive a copy of her script! It really was that special.

If you are interested in finding someone who will go above and beyond the call of duty, I highly encourage you to meet with Stephanie!!! Seriously - she even hugged me through a minor stress meltdown when I realized it was going to rain on our wedding day. LOL! She was so fun to work with and such a joy to be around. I am so glad we picked her for our special day!
Erin
Erin Sent on 01/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Like Coming Home

Stephanie made everything easy and she made us feel incredibly at home and comfortable. As we said many times, she was the dumbledore to our hermione and ron.
Ashlea
Ashlea Sent on 10/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Forest Hall Wedding

Stephanie did such a great job with our ceremony! She is such a great person and we enjoyed getting her know her throughout this process! She is very flexible and open to trying new things in the ceremony and is there for any and all questions. Our ceremony was absolutely perfect in every way (Thank you Stephanie!!!)!! I highly recommend Stephanie!
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Kelly Sent on 10/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Stephanie was very fun and easy to work with!
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Kendra Sent on 10/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Planning a wedding can, by far, be one of the most trying and tiring experiences of a couple's lives. I didn't anticipate how difficult it might be to find an officiant, but I realize now why it was difficult - because the stars and God wanted my husband and I to find Stephanie; there is no better officiant, period. Stephanie is friendly, warm, caring, considerate, accommodating, helpful, well versed, knowledgeable, experienced and I could go on and on. She is amazing and I thank God everyday that our paths crossed. The planning for my wedding began to stress me towards the end and she eased my mind, calmed me down and became the friend I needed when the stress got to be more than I could handle. It warmed my heart to see her as I walked down the aisle because I knew the ceremony would be beautiful and it was. She was the best, is the best and I'm grateful she officiated my wedding.
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Lauren Sent on 10/24/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I can't thank Stephanie enough for the wonderful job that she did! We love you!!
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Michelle Sent on 10/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Stephanie made our ceremony perfect! We met with her to see if we were a good fit, and as soon as we got in the car my fiance and I knew she was perfect. She has a very calming effect on people and makes you feel like you've known her forever. I know that my ceremony would not have been so amazing, beautiful and perfect without her. She made the rehersal such a smoothe process. She was very quick to respond to emails and text. Thank you Stephanie for everything.
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Christina Sent on 04/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Stephanie performed our ceremony at our house in a relaxed atmosphere. She was able to fit right in and go with the flow. Our ceremony was beautifully executed and I was grateful for Stephanie's expertise and professionalism. She gave me ideas that truly helped me plan a beautiful home wedding. I couldn't have asked for more. I also was relieved that she took care of all the documentation, so I didn't have to worry about anything. It was a beautiful day and I'm thankful to her for making it so.
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Amy Sent on 12/18/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Stephanie was wonderful! We felt comfortable with her from the first meeting. She is very willing to tailor your ceremony to your specific needs. We were very confident in her ability to help us keep our service on track, and she did a fantastic job. The ceremony was just what we wanted. Stephanie has a very warm and personal approach. We loved working with her!
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