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Authentic Weddings

Chattanooga, TN
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    Bailey Sent on 07/15/2025
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    Bailey Saunders Wedding

    Debbie was absolutely fantastic! She was quick, attentive, and understanding throughout the entire process. She was on time and available to communicate throughout the entire wedding day. Would recommend Debbie to anyone and everyone!
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    Becky Sent on 06/01/2025
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    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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    Kaitlyn Sent on 11/06/2024
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    Look no further!!

    Debbie was great! She made my wife and I feel very comfortable. She made everything easy for us and traveled for our ceremony. THANK U DEBBIE :)
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    Janda Sent on 11/04/2024
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    Debbie is amazing!

    Debbie was so awesome! She was very quick to respond to any of my questions. Her script was so beautiful! My wife and I just wanted to elope in the mountains. She traveled to us and made sure everything was what we wanted beforehand. It was just us, Debbie, and our photographer and it was everything we wanted! We are a lesbian couple and she made our ceremony perfect.
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    Matt Sent on 05/22/2024
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    Authentic Weddings 02/23/24

    Deb was great in helping us tie this whole thing together. Her professionalism and etiquette is amazing. We chose for her to be Not very formal, and cut out the religious aspects and she respectfully did so. Her script and readings were fantastic and no one had trouble being able to understand her.
    Thanks for an awesome ceremony Debbie!
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    Amy P. Sent on 02/19/2024
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    Wonderful!

    We wanted a simple, sweet ceremony with the just the two of us and Debbie did everything to make it perfect. She contacted me immediately after my inquiry and kept in constant contact to give us a beautiful memory!
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    Sam B. Sent on 02/04/2024
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    Saved the day and did an amazing job!

    Our original officiant canceled 2 weeks before the wedding. I found Deb that day, sent her a message, and she responded immediately! We had an officiant before we knew it! Even with the short notice, Deb took the time to get to know us and she created a really beautiful ceremony. We are so, so grateful for her!
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    Kathleen Sent on 11/18/2023
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    Excellent experience!

    Deb was the perfect choice for our "just the two of us elopement!" She's such a warm, loving woman and made preparing for our special day seamless. She wrote the most beautiful, meaningful service for us and we couldn't be happier!
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    Britny Sent on 10/30/2023
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    Deb is great!

    It’s not easy finding an officiant who’s willing to drive in the dark to a sunrise elopement ceremony! It was also important to me and my husband that we find an officiant that respected our values and beliefs, so we were very grateful to find Debbie. When our original officiant was unable to make it about 2 weeks before our wedding, Debbie was available on short notice and I am so grateful for that! She is happy to give input and be as involved in the writing of the ceremony as you’d like (or not, I wrote our whole ceremony myself because I had a very specific vision for it and she was happy to accommodate). She was communicative, punctual, and so sweet. Thank you, Debbie!
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    Taylor Sent on 10/22/2023
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    We had an amazing experience!!!

    Debbie was amazing, she did a wonderful job customizing our vows. Thank you so much Debbie
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    Christina Sent on 10/13/2023
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    Smoky Mountain Wedding

    We worked with Debbie for a few months to put together our ceremony in The Smoky Mountains. She was SO easy to work with and listened to our every need/want for what our ceremony consisted of. I would highly recommend Debbie as she’s so personable and so easy to talk with. I feel like I’ve known her for forever and she truly made our ceremony the absolute best it could be!
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    Very positive experience

    The ceremony went perfect, thanks Debbie!
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    Deeann Sent on 08/08/2023
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    DeeAnn Bishop

    Debbie was the officiant at my vow renewal recently. Everyone loved her!! They are still talking about how much they loved everything she did. And where we found her. I would definitely recommend her!
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    Steven Sent on 07/15/2023
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    Expertly Crafted Vows

    We wanted non-traditional vows that reflected our relationship and family situations. Debbie was understanding and responsive in crafting a tasteful and satisfying ceremony.
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    Christen Sent on 06/29/2023
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    Great! 10/10

    She was very accommodating and timely in her response time. I would definitely recommend
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    Theresa Sent on 06/27/2023
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    Fantastic officiant

    Quality service, friendly and she gives you what you ask for. Highly recommend
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    Angel Sent on 06/26/2023
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    Made my day super

    She made my day super sweet, fun and she was very efficient super sweet
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    Kayla Sent on 06/05/2023
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    We loved having Debbie as our officiant!

    We loved having Debbie as our officiant! She was very communicative and respectful of our wishes. She was very timely and made sure everything was perfect on her end. Her personality is great, and we would definitely recommend her 10x over!
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    Authentic Weddings is the way to go

    Debbie was awesome. Our elopement was kind of last minute but she was able to accommodate us! From the very first phone call I had with her I knew she was the one. She answered all the questions we had and did not know we needed answered.To top everything off it was going to rain on the day of our wedding and she offered multiple location options to accommodate the rainy weather and did not oppose when we wanted to have our wedding outdoors!
    Thank you Debbie at Authentic Weddings for making our day so special!
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    Debbie is beyond amazing!!

    Debbie was absolutely awesome! Harold and I are not religious people so we didn't want any religious references in our ceremony. Debbie was right on it! She had a questionnaire for us so that she could get to know us a little better. Then she tailor made a beautiful set of vows that said EXACTLY what Harold and I wanted to say to each other. Harold got so emotional repeating his vows that he cried! LOL
    She was prompt, professional, friendly and puts you at ease the moment you meet her.
    I have NO DOUBT that she could handle ABSOLUTELY ANY type of wedding ceremony. Look no further! Book her now!
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    Pamela Sent on 11/01/2022
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    Debbie Was wonderful. Always there if we need to ask her anything. Highly recommended

    Debbie was wonderful. The vows she wrote were beautiful. Very professional. Highly recommend! She made my granddaughter’s day special.
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    Rachel Sent on 10/28/2022
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    Great vow renewal

    Julie conducted our vow renewal. It was small and had no rehearsal, but it was perfect. The vows were truly custom and absolutely beautiful!! I was very impressed.
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    Kylene Sent on 10/17/2022
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    She was Fantastic

    Debbie was very professional, helpful, and thoughtful. Our ceremony was lovely in part to Debbie.
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    Amazing. Highly recommend

    Debbie is the best! She exceeded all expectations. She wrote our vows exactly the way we wanted. She spoke confidently and clearly at the alter and was always quick to respond to all of my questions. Highly recommend!
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    Fantastic, kind, flexible.

    Debbie was absolutely fantastic. Their ceremony was gorgeous highly recommend.
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    Amazingly fantastic!

    Debbie was so amazing, and our ceremony wouldn’t have been what it was without her and her kindness, love, and guidance. WE LOVE HER!
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    Rachael Sent on 08/20/2022
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    Amazing day

    She was extremely kind and supportive. A few days before my wedding my original officiant told us he couldn’t do the wedding and Debbie almost immediately messaged back after I asked if she could help us out even with it being such short notice. She is amazing!
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    Short and Sweet Elopement

    Debbie did a short but beautiful valentines day wedding for us at the courthouse She is so Sweet... So professional. I highly recommend Ms. Debbie.
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    Kendra Sent on 07/28/2022
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    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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    Amazing Ceremony!

    We had an amazing ceremony. Debbie was so helpful and answered all questions that we had. She fulfilled our requests for what we wanted in the ceremony. Very patient and kind. Would definitely recommend to all couples. Her pricing is great too
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    Top-notch wedding officiant

    Top-notch wedding officiant. The level of professionalism and ceremony services was excellent. To anyone looking for that right person to reformer wedding ceremony I would look no further.
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    Kaitlin Sent on 06/10/2022
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    Couldn’t be happier!

    Debbie was wonderful and really made our day feel special. She is the sweetest and got along with our families great too! I highly recommend her to anyone looking. We just did a simple by the lake at an Airbnb wedding. She was on time, fun, and professional! Thank you Debbie!
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    Very Amazing

    I loved Debbie and how she helped our day become ours. She wasd very nice and flexible when it came down to the payment. 1000/10 would recommend to all my unmarried friends!
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    For my wedding

    She was amazing, and super nice and understanding, and early to arrive!!!!
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    Short and sweet as pie

    It was perfect it was exactly what we wanted short and sweet and at a very reasonable price it was easier knowing she had my back. And it's true you do feel different afterwards even if it's not a huge wedding thank you so much it was very special loves and hugs!
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    Wonderful work

    She worked well with me. The wedding was put together in three weeks.
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    Outstanding!

    Debbie is very well to work with, we told her what we were looking for even when we didn’t have the complete picture, just some of the pieces. She was able to feel in the gaps in and complete what we wanted. Debbie did an amazing job with our wedding. If you are looking for someone to officiant your wedding we would highly recommend Debbie. We even had a couple of our guest ask us for her contact information for them to get in touch with her to do their weddings coming later this year. Trust us you will be very happy if you pick Debbie to do officiant your wedding. Thank You Debbie! Your are Amazing!
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    Great Experience

    She was really nice and sweet. She explained the process clearly and made the whole experience memorable. Great for same sex marriages, eloping, and flexibility.
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    Review of Officiate Debbie

    Debbie was amazing! She wrote the most beautiful ceremony for me and my husband. Would definitely recommend her to anyone! She was very efficient, professional, sweet, and personable. She made our day extra special and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. She truly is amazing and we were so blessed to have her.
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    Everything we wanted wedding!

    Debbie went above and beyond for us! Debbie arrived at the court house before we did! She answered all of our questions and even helped us write some vows. We had an issue getting our license but thanks to Debbie she made it happen. Debbie took our pictures even special request pictures. She made it all about us and was very flexible. Debbie made our elopement fun and memorable! Thanks Debbie!
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    She was very responsive, and professional, and punctuation

    You will love everything about me Deb I promise.. she made my wife and day awesome.. thanks again
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    Rock City wedding

    Debbie was great. She was reasonably priced and she was very responsive. We wanted a short and simple wedding vows and she did it.
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