Dale Sent on 04/30/2024

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Sedona Wedding 4-24-24

We contacted Rev. Shanandoah about a year ago. Our wedding was 4-24-24 outdoors in beautiful Sedona. In preparation for our wedding we talked on the phone several times, communication via email and went to meet Rev. Shanandoah at the spot we picked for the wedding to take place. She also recommended the flutist, who was outstanding. We were beyond pleased with the wedding ceremony Rev. Shanandoah performed. It was very spiritual and exactly what we wanted. I/we highly recommend Rev. Shanandoah and we will most likely contact her to renew our vows in 10 years. That is how impressed we were.

John Sent on 09/15/2023

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Our Sedona Wedding

Shanandoah was a pleasure to work with during our entire planning process and wedding day. She is a very special person and really makes you feel comfortable. She helped us decided on a location (site unseen, might i add) and it could not have been more perfect. About 1/3 through the wedding ceremony we had a Sept Sedona monsoon and had to regroup and finish the ceremony at the reception/dinner site. Shanandoah could not have been more accommodating and comforting. She made our evening spectacular with her little touches to the ceremony. I would highly recommend Sterling Weddings to anyone getting married in Sedona.

Sarah Sent on 04/30/2023

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Shanandoah Sterling is the Best

Reverend Sterling is insightful and reads people really well. During the elopement wedding ceremony when we said our vows, she discretely stepped away to give us privacy. She was patient, intuitive, and took the time to get to know our story and incorporate it into the service. She is the best and really cares about what she is doing.

Cynthia Sent on 06/11/2022

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Thankful to find her

After being together for many years, we wanted to make our ceremony extra special & personal. From our first conversation , we knew Rev. Shenandoah was passionate about her calling. It was as if she knew us for years providing wonderful suggestions to make our day even more special. Our wedding ceremony was above & beyond our expectations. We highly recommend Rev Shanandoah !!!

Zoe Sent on 04/13/2022

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MUST have officiant in Sedona, AZ

Shanandoah was absolutely amazing. My husband and I live all the way in Chicago and we were blessed to find Shanandoah in Sedona for our elopement!! She was so personable, calming, and you could tell she was actually interested and involved in our love story. We had multiple calls to get to know each other and what we were looking for in a true elopement. She asked all the amazing questions and gave us GREAT recommendations. The night before our wedding we had to CHANGE locations, and Shanandoah kept me calm and offered an even more amazing spot to elope!!!! She knows Sedona like the back of her hand and we trust her so much, the pictures do not do it justice. Her words were just SO meaningful and we received a keepsake with our ceremony in it to remember forever. Just absolutely 10/10, thank you so so much Shanandoah!!! - Love, The Belmontes

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Stephanie Sent on 04/03/2022

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Easy to work with, helpful, trustworthy!

Shanandoah was very sweet and informative from the get go. We had a meeting with her beforehand so she could learn more about our love story. She really paid attention to detail and created a unique ceremony from the details of our story and our spiritual preferences. We had some last minute changes the day of the wedding and she was very flexible, even helped with some tasks in preparation for the ceremony which was much appreciated. We both felt reassured and supported by her throughout the whole process. Beautiful person and very professional. We highly recommend her!

Stephanie Sent on 03/13/2022

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Perfect experience!!

This experience was so, so special because of Shanandoah. From first contact to the ceremony she took control and we were blessed with her caring soul!!!

Melissa Sent on 11/12/2021

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Shanandoah is exactly the Reverend you want

Shanandoah has an ease, a radiating joy and a gentle smile that made my special day absolutely perfect! So thankful for her.

Amanda Sent on 12/23/2019

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Soulful, Spiritual, and Beautiful!

My wife, Sandra and I were looking for something exquisitely unique and different from the "traditional" wedding. I wanted an elegant ceremony, Sandra wanted everlasting. We both wanted rocks and water.

Sandra and I both decided that since we were making a lifetime commitment, we would marry into a Covenant Marriage - which requires marriage counseling before the actual wedding (this is a special marriage recognized in three states).

I knew I found the right person after my first talk with Rev. Shanandoah. Her calm demeanor, pleasant personality, and ability to translate our vision was more than we would have imagined.

Rev. Shanandoah spent several months guiding Sandra and I through sometimes difficult discussions, encouraged us to look deep within ourselves, and understand that our marriage is more than words written on paper.

The day of our ceremony was well orchestrated and designed just for us! Reverend put much effort and work into our beautiful nuptials (and keepsake booklet) and with her whimsical personality, brought it all to life. Her melodic tone sang our song and her presence sealed our magical moment. I couldn't have imagined a better Officiant and friend to be present for our special day.

We are forever grateful and look forward to renewing our vows with such a soulful, beautiful person. Thank you, Rev. Shanandoah for sharing your time, beautiful talent, and translating our vision with us!

Susan Sent on 09/13/2019

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Do NOT get Married by anyone else BUT Shannadoah Sterling!

We had a wonderful experience with Shannadoah as the officiant at our wedding. She made the service personal to us, intimate and special. We eloped to Sedona and we met Shannadoah over the telephone in pre-wedding meetings and in person the day before our wedding. Our service was exactly what we hoped it would be. We completely recommend her to other couples.
Susan and Anne Reid

Emily Sent on 03/21/2019

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Supportive, Professional, Personalized Ceremony

We are ever grateful for Shanadoah. She brought a grounding, calming spirit to our intimate ceremony, and also laughed with us along with way when we couldn't hold in our giggles. She spent time getting to know us over the phone prior to the ceremony and incorporated the story of how we met and our journey together just beautifully. Our ceremony was personalized and incredibly meaningful. We feel so lucky to have found her. We loved incorporating our family members with the "one word blessing" and the blanket wrapping felt sacred. Shanandoah's professionalism is exceptional and her approach made us feel at ease and so very supported.

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Tammy Sent on 10/08/2018

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Rev Sterling is a gifted and beautiful soul who absolutely made our wedding ceremony the most memorable part of the entire day! We worked together starting a few months in advance and had a phone consultation followed by emails to coordinate the final details. We could not be happier with her professionalism, flexibility, compassion and ability to make us feel like we were the only two in the world at that moment. We chose some Native American aspects including the ring smudging/blessings, personal smudging/blessings, and our personal quotes/sayings were from her multiple page collection (we chose one Apache wedding blessing, and another from The Dalai Lama). We met with her before guests arrived, she held our hands and our gaze and helped center and calm us, then and during the ceremony with the personal smudging. We cannot thank Rev Sterling enough for her role in making this the most special day of our relationship. Tammy & Mike

Robert Sent on 07/01/2018

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Shanondoah is an excellent officiant. She is articulate and perceptive. Thank you for making our wedding day very special

Jill Sent on 06/11/2018

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We are forever grateful for how Shanandoah made our nuptials so easy, effortless, and absolutely catered to who we are as a couple. She seamlessly planned our wedding ceremony based on just a few phone conference calls. In fact, we didn't have the opportunity to meet with her in person until the event itself. AND, it was perfect. Thank you, Shanandoah, for your attention to detail, insight and foresight into a bride and groom and their mothers, all with very different personalities and quirks, and to your ability to orchestrate a beautiful, blessed moment in time that we will never forget.

Jodi Sent on 06/11/2018

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Shanandoah is amazing. She took the time to get to know us and wrote the most perfect ceremony. She incorporated native american elements into our elopement and helped us to feel so present, grounded and connected to Sedona in such a special way. She is extremely organized, thoughtful and passionate about creating the perfect day and kept in touch often in the days leading up to our wedding.

We would highly recommend her if you are are looking for a unique and customized ceremony. SO GOOD!

Nicole Sent on 10/14/2017

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Shanandoah did an excellent job of guiding us through the process of planning our ceremony and making sure that the details were a perfect match to our personalities and relationship. She has a tremendous amount of experience to draw from and she offered a variety of options to choose from for each element of the ceremony. We planned our wedding in Sedona completely by phone as we live in Rhode Island. Shanandoah made us feel comfortable that she had everything in hand before we got to Sedona including helping us acquire the marriage license. When we arrived, she met us and went through the final details the day before the wedding. We were a bit late arriving due to our flight and she was willing to be flexible with her time so we could have a breather before meeting with her. The day of the wedding, she was kind, personable, well spoken and had an incredible energy that welcomed and included our guests while focusing on the two of us as a couple. We were honored to have her be a part of our wedding day. She set the tone of the whole day. Several of our guests commented on her as A Class for an officiant. Exceeded our expectations!

Chelsea Sent on 09/14/2017

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Shanandoah was absolutely fantastic. If you are looking for an officiant in Sedona I highly recommend her! She put so much time into getting to know us and made sure our ceremony was crafted exactly how we wished. She had a calm and beautiful energy which all of our guests loved. My ceremony was my favorite part of my wedding day and I owe it to her for helping to make it so special.

Haley Sent on 06/24/2017

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Shanandoah was a pleasure and an ease to work with. We loved having her as our officiant. I would recommend her to anyone. She was always prompt and on top of things. We didn't have to worry about a thing with her. We knew she had it covered. She even made a special wedding booklet keepsake of our ceremony! Very sweet and kind woman. Thanks Shanadoah!

Marjorie Sent on 06/13/2017

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Grace. Shanandoah exudes grace. We are unable to adequately express our gratitude for having had Shanandoah officiate our wedding ceremony. We chose to have a Native American ceremony, in which Shanandoah so graciously allowed us to share in the traditions of her ancestors. It was intentional and powerful and when I close my eyes I can still feel the connection I felt to the universe in that moment. After having had the experience of being in Shanandoah’s presence we wonder why anyone would have a wedding any other way. If you are trying to decide on how you want to begin your life as a married couple, I hope you will allow Shanadoah to share with you in beginning this new journey together. She is conscious and evolved. The world is a better place for having such a woman lead the way in the healing this planet so desperately needs. We sit in gratitude for having had Shanandoah as our officiant. Words are not enough. Thank you Shanandoah for making our day everything we hoped it to be, and congratulations to all of you who will make such a wonderful decision in allowing Shanadoah to officiate your ceremony.

-Marjorie and Holly

Karley Sent on 05/25/2017

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Our wedding ceremony was so beautiful and peaceful. Shanandoah made us beyond comfortable and was available for any questions before and during our ceremony which was fantastic as we were planning this out of state. I can not speak more highly of her!

Susan Sent on 04/28/2017

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We were so lucky to find Shanandoah! She was exactly what we were looking for. We wanted someone who could co-create a meaningful but simple wedding ceremony out in nature that would be memorable and moving. From beginning to end Shanandoah was a dream to work with. She had fantastic recommendations for not only the elements of the ceremony, but also every other part of our wedding experience, like flowers, dinner, music, procedures for marriage license and changing my name, etc.
We did the Native American wedding ceremony and it far exceeded our expectations. Shanandoah is half Native American and our ceremony felt very authentic and real. It was truly magical! One of our guests said it was the best wedding he'd ever attended. It was so unique and she allowed us to personalize it in whatever way we wanted, without feeling like we had to create the whole ceremony from scratch. We met via Skype since we are from out of state. She was constantly available to consult and bounce ideas off of and we truly felt like she was there for us. We never met her until the day of our ceremony but it felt like we had known her for a long time! She created a great connection with us.
Shanandoah is very kind and spiritual without being airy and unreliable. She is grounded and organized and I felt like we were in good hands at all times. She had every detail covered, things only a local would know about the logistical requirements and how to adapt in case of bad weather. It was a worry-free ceremony. We were thoroughly satisfied and would recommend Shanandoah to anyone who wants to create a really memorable ceremony.

Deborah Sent on 03/19/2017

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The ceremony that Shenandoah provided us was one in which we wanted to have the Native American Indian traditions in combination with the traditional ceremony. She made us feel comfortable from the beginning to the end. Allowing us to help in the process of structuring the ceremony.

She also provided us with links to video, photography and flower services in the area. I hope to have her also be a part of when we renew our vows in the future. I was very pleased, and would suggest her services to anyone.

Tisha Sent on 03/19/2017

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Reverend Shanadoah Took us from A-to-Z for the entire process. She even helped to get us reservations for dinner after the ceremony. She has a very calming sweet loving energy and she was a pleasure to work with, she made the whole process extremely simple. I would highly recommend her to perform your wedding ceremony!

Christina Sent on 01/17/2017

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From the very first moment we spoke with Shanandoah we knew she was the person we wanted to officiate our ceremony, and was going to make our day wonderfully spiritual and truly perfect--and she exceeded our every expectation. We were planning our AZ destination wedding from our home in Chicago, which wasn't easy, but even during our very first phone call S. gave me great advice and tips for planning, which I utilized throughout the entire planning process--all her advice helped tremendously. She also took the time to Skype with us so we could "meet" from across the country, and when issues arose with our ceremony location she took even more time to visit with us, chat and show us other locations all around Sedona--truly above and beyond what we ever expected from her, and we appreciated it even more than we could ever express. My (now) husband and I always talk about how even just hearing Shanandoah's voice makes the world seem so calm, so relaxing...like nothing could possibly go wrong. During our 18 month wedding planning process Shanandoah worked with us directly to create an incredibly personalized ceremony that meant so much to us, and she didn't even flinch when, a week before our wedding, we said "surprise! we decided that we want to write our own vows too!". We loved having her incorporate blessings of her ancestors into our ceremony as well, as her spirituality was something we really admired about her. We honestly can't even express enough how absolutely integral Shanandoah was in making our wedding day absolutely perfect. Even with some issues that arose, issues beyond anyone's control, with her help our day came together even better than we had originally planned, and was more incredible than we ever imagined. Shanandoah was so helpful, very hands on in helping create our perfect ceremony and day, a calming presence, enthusiastic and uplifting and we truly felt like she wanted to celebrate us and be a part of our wedding day.

Cory Sent on 01/17/2017

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Shanandoah was on our preferred vendor list for our venue in Sedona. From the first website browse, we had such a great vibe about her, and the phone call with her sealed our impression; she was so sweet and calm and was so genuinely interested in us and our story to make sure she was the right officiant for us. She told us to think on it, but as soon as we hung up, we knew we wanted her to marry us. We only met with her the day before the wedding since we came in from NY, but right away we felt comfortable with her, like we had known each other for years.

We wanted a spiritual ceremony and were delighted for her to share the Native American ceremony with us. The blessings and ring clearing and blanket wrap were so beautiful. She remembered all the notes from our phone call and incorporated a piece of our story into the ceremony. And I found out later on that she rearranged the chairs to how I described when they weren't set up right. She made sure everything flowed smoothly and wrote such a wonderful ceremony for us.

We are so grateful for having Shanandoah officiate and be part of our wedding. She took the time to get to know us as a couple and understand what we wanted from the ceremony. I recommend her to anyone marrying in/near Sedona.

Zoila Sent on 01/11/2017

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Will definitely tell them about our unforgettable experience with Rev. Shanandoah

Darcy Sent on 01/07/2017

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Shanandoah was the officiant for our elopement in Sedona this past summer and we felt so blessed to have her be a part of our ceremony! After looking at her website and speaking to her on the phone, I knew she would help us put together a wonderful day and she certainly delivered. My husband and I have somewhat different views on religion and spirituality and were a little unsure of what we wanted in our ceremony, but Shanandoah gave us multiple options for wording that blended our beliefs. Shanandoah was always very responsive when I emailed her and had a great awareness of when she needed to be more or less involved in our planning. Our ceremony was beautiful, thanks to Shanandoah, who brought a very positive and peaceful energy to the day.

Barry Sent on 01/05/2017

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Rev. Shanandoah exceeded all of our expectations. Everything was perfect and tailor made to our every desire. From the beginning we knew that we had made the right choice. Not only did she bring her expertise and experience to our wedding, Shanandoah brought warmth and a genuine presence to our special day.

Brad Sent on 01/04/2017

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Shanandoah was terrific! We called her within a week of our wedding date and she squeezed us in. She performed the sweetest ceremony. Everything went perfect because of her hard work and caring soul! We thank you so much!!!!

Derek Sent on 12/27/2016

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Shanadoah went above and beyond in every area. Six stars would be more appropriate. She listened and gave us ideas that we could incorporate into our ceremony in ways we would have never thought of. She was fun, inspiring and super organized. Moreover, she was plugged into resources such as photographers and planners and locations to help us develop a wedding plan that worked for our budget and intentions. We are spiritual people and believe in the sacredness of marriage, but not in the traditional sense of most wedding ceremonies. Shanadoah understood that, and help us create a heart-centered union that felt like we were casting a powerful magical spell, forging our marriage on new energetic level. At the ceremony, she delivered a powerful pronouncement grounded in ancient wisdom, sacred connection and magnificent, uplifting oratory. My wife said the ceremony surpassed her wildest fairytale fantasies.

Heather Sent on 06/10/2016

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Rev. Shanandoah Sterling is fabulous. She was with us every step of the way. She took the time to listen and officiate the ceremony of our dreams. We could not have done it without her. My husband and I could't be more satisfied. Our family and friends raved about how beautiful the ceremony was and we owe that to Rev. Shanandoah. I highly recommend Sterling Weddings.

Diahann Sent on 05/24/2016

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Shanandoah is amazing! We were so pleased with her being a part of our wedding, she helped make our ceremony joyful and perfect..with .zero stress. She is very warm, professional and was a tremendous help to us planning our wedding from a distance. We highly recommend her service...she is terrific!

Jack Sent on 05/23/2016

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We had the honor and privilege to have Shanandoah be our wedding officiant in Oak Creek Canyon just north of Sedona, Arizona. We asked her to blend our Christian beliefs with our respect for Native American culture into our ceremony, and she came through with flying colors.

We had a beautiful wedding, and Shanandoah was very loving, sincere and we felt like we were being married by a life long friend.

Thank you Shanandoah for your wonderful and thoughtful service.

Jack & Jillayne Wright

Kevin Sent on 05/01/2016

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Reverend Shanandoah Sterling was truly the perfect choice to officiate our elopement in Sedona. She led us step-by-step in writing and preparing our small ceremony. It was perfectly tailored to us, and she picked up on nuances of our personalities and relationship that she wove into the finished ceremony. She happily answered any questions we had with great advice, be it procedure for obtaining the marriage license or a great restaurant for our first dinner as man and wife. She even stepped in to serve as our wedding photographer, generously granting us her service and time. Most importantly, Shanandoah is an exceptionally caring individual who reflects the positive energy inherent in Sedona itself. She was the ideal minister to help us begin our lifelong journey of wedded bliss. We can't recommend Sterling Weddings enough. Thanks again to Shanandoah for helping us to have the perfect day!

- Kevin & Donna

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Bride - OMG!!! We cannot say enough good, great things about Sterling Weddings. The moment we hire Shanandoah, she kept in close touch. We wanted a ceremony that reflected our attitudes and found that a full American Indian ceremony really hit our needs. We didn't want the death due us part, and she delivered. At first, I thought, wow, she is really nice, but the truth is, she is nice, but also understands the depth of seriousness on getting married. When we arrived, she made sure to meet with us a couple of days before the ceremony. She went over what we wanted and discussed many things, including the mundane, however, the whole time she was present in the conversation. She continued to checked in and checked in the day of the ceremony. The day of the wedding, I had a really bad experience, I mean really bad - like almost call off the wedding experience with hair and makeup and my future spouse had been not well, but Shanandoah helped me keep it together. Then the location I picked (Oak Creek Crossing) turned out to be a bad choice. We constantly had people walking into our ceremony and Shenandoah was calm and collected, even though I wanted to laugh non-stop about the comedy of the day. She stayed the whole time, and now we regret not getting a proper picture with her. After photos, she had us follow her back to town where she made sure to get us to the place we had dinner reservations. ONE Word "AMAZING"!

Groom - She took away all of the distraction and focused on the ceremony. First, being married in a community/state that we were not familiar with the first meeting Shenandoah was very reassuring that everything was being taken care of. She assisted us, step by step, throughout the event. The communication that was provided for us before, the day of, and the follow up afterwards was unbelievable. Please feel free to contact my wife or myself for a referral; we can't say enough good things about our experience with Sterling Weddings.

Emi Sent on 04/19/2016

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I cannot say enough about Shanandoah! She made our intimate wedding (planned elopement) such a loving and memorable experience. Her calm spirit made for smooth planning, as well as her ability to reach deep and learn about you as a couple to write an absolutely beautiful ceremony. I loved working with her and having the chance to meet such a kind, endearing person.

Christina Sent on 03/20/2016

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Shanandoah was amazing! She really took the time to get to know both of us and made our ceremony so intimate and special. Every conversation we had was at least an hour but felt like only 10 min..felt like I could talk to her about anything, which made our special day that much more personal and special. You could tell she was very passionate about her work and not just in it for the money. Would highly recommend!

Lisa Sent on 03/01/2016

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Reverend Shanandoah performed the most lovely and intimate wedding ceremony I could have ever imagined. Since it was a surprise, she handled arranging the perfect photographer for us as well. Her ideas of where to have the ceremony were perfect as well as handling 2 spiritual preferences. She is a lovely person and made our immensely special evening just perfect!

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In November 2015, it was a distinct honor to have Reverend Shanandoah Sterling perform our wedding ceremony at L’Auberge in Sedona, Arizona. First, let us state, Shanandoah is absolutely amazing as she embodies a welcoming and beautiful energy!

Rev. Sterling designed a personalized ceremony that incorporated our individual style, values, and beliefs, while culminating our wedding day by exquisitely performing the ceremony with intense passion, sweet love, and elegant grace!

From our first conversation, Rev. Sterling was professional, extremely knowledgeable, exercised exceptional attention to detail and was always available to guide our journey in cultivating the “dream” wedding ceremony. On the wedding day, Rev. Sterling gifted a hand crafted personalized booklet that contained our wedding ceremony and vows…a priceless gem that captured the beautiful memoirs of our wedding day.

Thank you Shanandoah! We feel deeply blessed to have you as our officiant. With the utmost endorsement, we highly recommend Reverend Shanandoah Sterling as your wedding officiant!

Denver, Colorado

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Shanandoah is EXCELLENT!!! We couldn't have had a more wonderful wedding day! Shanandoah was very friendly, professional, and hiked with us out to the spot where we wanted to be married. Nothing fancy, just us in our boots, backpacks and hiking clothes. This is how we wanted it. Simple and "us", how we are. And I have to say that we highly recommend Shanandoah Sterling for all of your wedding needs, big or small, she does them all !! We even moved our wedding day to a day she was available because we sooooo wanted her to perform our ceremony! We are so happy we did! My best and highest to Rev. Shanandoah for her excellence! Thank you so much!

Heather Sent on 11/16/2015

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Rev. Shanandoah was instrumental on the day I married my love. We live in Indiana and had decided we wanted to have our marriage ceremony in the grandeur that is the Red Rocks of beautiful Sedona. Shanandoah was with us every step of the way! From the first moment I made contact with her, she was responsive, and we set up a telephone interview. From this, she put together a beautiful wedding ceremony. As we drew closer to the wedding, she met my love and I by skype to go through our ceremony and make any changes. She was always available through e-mail or by telephone. She once talked to me for an hour and half, as I panicked a bit about our difficult to reach ceremony location and transportation. Throughout our wedding planning, she was always there to provide us with resources whether it was florists, bakers etc. What I really liked about Shanandoah is she provided a variety of options. It wasn't as if she had this list and would only provide you two of her favored choices. She was very unbiased but truthful in her experiences. She always checked in with us to make sure we had the best day planned for ourselves. You pay her for officiating but she is really an undercover wedding planner. The only mistake you will make if you are planning a wedding in Sedona is not to hire Shanandoah. From family members that were present to friends that viewed our wedding video, many remarked how you could tell she was in her element. She officiates because she loves love and what she does. You would never go wrong with choosing someone who is passionate, honest, and truly kind on such a sacred day in your life. She also has the most beautiful voice as she officiates. It's magic. Pure and simple.

Heather Sent on 11/16/2015

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Rev. Shanandoah was instrumental on the day I married my love. Not just for the obvious reason of her officiating the ceremony but because she was with us throughout every step of planning our wedding ceremony in Sedona. We live in Indiana and had decided we wanted to have our marriage ceremony in the grandeur that is the Red Rocks of beautiful Sedona. From the first moment I made contact with her, she was responsive, and we set up a telephone interview. From this, she put together a beautiful wedding ceremony. She met my love and I by skype to go through our ceremony and make any changes. She was always available through e-mail or by telephone. She once talked to me for an hour and half, as I panicked a bit about our difficult to reach ceremony location and transportation. Throughout our wedding planning, she was always there to provide us with resources and support, whether it was resturants, florists, etc. What I really liked about Shanandoah is she provided a variety of options. It wasn't as if she had this list and would only provide you two of her favored choices. She was very unbiased but truthful in her experiences. She always checked in with us to make sure we had the best day planned for ourselves. You pay her for officiating but she is really an undercover wedding planner. The only mistake you will make if you are planning a wedding in Sedona is not to hire Shanandoah. Although many individuals in that area offer officiating serivces, I feel in my heart, none of them do it out of the love that Shanandoah does. From family members that were present to friends that viewed our wedding video, many remarked how you could tell she was in her element. She officiates because she loves love. You would never go wrong with choosing someone who is passionate, honest, and truly kind on such a sacred day in your life. She also has the most beautiful voice as she officiates. It's magic. Pure and simple.

Priscilla Sent on 11/08/2015

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Rev. Shanandoah made our dreams of a perfect wedding come true - and then some!! She is a beautiful person inside and out, and the quality of her professionalism, caring, and attention to detail made our special day an event we will remember with loving gratitude for the rest of our lives.

We could write a book about the many wonderful and positive attributes of Rev. Shanandoah, but suffice it to say that we would recommend her to anyone who wishes to have the best wedding event possible. You will thank your lucky stars that you chose this incredible person!

Theresa Sent on 10/28/2015

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We instantly connected with Rev. Shanandoah, she genuinely cares, she helped us with our wedding venues, gave us great recommendations and checked in with us leading up to our wedding with reminders. When we decide to, we would like to renew our vows with her:)

Neil Sent on 10/27/2015

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Our minister had an emergency and cancelled on us two days before the wedding. Imagine all the details we were dealing with and suddenly no minister! A mutual friend suggested Shanandoah. Fortunately she had time that day. She handled the wedding like a pro, stepped in and used the service we had written, and carried it off without a hitch. Our guests commented on her poise and excellence in conducting the wedding. She saved us.

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We loved having Shanandoah officiate our wedding. She went above and beyond to help us create a beautiful ceremony that we will always look back on with love. She was very patient with our toddler and all of our family! The clearing ceremony the day before the wedding was amazing! It really set the tone for the rest of the wedding weekend and helped us to stay calm and come back to us as a couple rather than all of the other things going on with the wedding. She is highly recommended!

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Shanendoah had a very warm and comforting aura about her. She made our ceremony even better than we imagined it could be. Most guests said it was the best wedding ceremony they had ever seen. We are so happy to have met Shanendoah and to have trusted her to manage the most important part of our wedding!

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Shanandoah provided exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommended!

We originally had planned our wedding for 2010 but my father turned very ill, causing us to delay this trip and plans (with Shanandoah). We did a small ceremony in our area later that year but were determined to make it to Sedona eventually. This year (2015) we finally were able to make the trip and Shanandoah was more than accommodating with creating a perfect vow renewal ceremony. She is caring and detail focused with each aspect of this important event. We would recommend Sterling Weddings to anyone looking for a special ceremony arranged in harmony with the special place that Sedona is.

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I would recommend shannadoah to anyone who would enjoy a beautifully spiritual experience. She was very professional and she brings something very special with her.

Dennis Sent on 07/11/2015

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Rev Shanandoah took the time to get to know us and our history to really personalize our ceremony. You can tell how much she enjoys helping couples make this special day perfect. We feel she listened to our wishes and our ceremony was all we hoped for.

Julie Sent on 07/10/2015

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I cannot provide enough praise for Rev. Shanandoah! She was amazing to work with throughout the pre-ceremony process and always responded promptly to any of our questions or concerns. She truly puts her heart into making your ceremony everything you want it to be and you can clearly tell she loves what she does. Her warmth and kindness made a most beautiful ceremony and put an anxious bride at ease. I would recommend her services without a doubt, Rev. Shanandoah is amazing!

Laura Sent on 07/06/2015

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Excellent experience! Rev Sterling was wonderful. Not rushed, took time like we were old friends. She read our poems, prayers and blessing with enthusiasm, and spoke with joy, as if it was the first time she's done this and not the hundredth! Loved it all!

Nina Sent on 07/04/2015

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My husband and I had a wedding on Memorial day weekend, on a Sunday. We thought this day would be perfect for traveling guests, but we didn't account for Sundays being traditionally busy days for Officiants, Ministers, Reverends, and the like. AND to top it all off, it was a brunch wedding that started in the morning. Thankfully, our planner found Shanandoah with Sterling Wedding Services. She was perfect!
The three of us met together months before our wedding just to talk about our relationship and how we met. She really understood us from the beginning, and we were in contact via email up until the big weekend!
During the wedding, she incorporated many details into the ceremony, which helped our guests feel more connected to us.
Another huge plus, was that during the ceremony, which was outside on beautiful grounds, she brought everyone's attention together and encouraged focus on the beauty of the space and weather. That moment brought my husband and I together, and the whole wedding party together. At that moment, we were able to calm our jitters, relax, and soak in the perfect ceremony.

Angela Sent on 07/04/2015

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Shanandoah was so attentive and true to our desires for our ceremony. It was perfect and easy and we were able to bask in the beautiful scenery without having to feel rushed, worried, or like we were performing something that wasn't true.

Emily Sent on 07/04/2015

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We had the most wonderful experience with Shanandoah. Our ceremony was meaningful and moving, and she helped us feel more connected to each other than ever before. She's an incredible spirit!

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Shanandoah @ Sterling Weddings was great. I highly recommend her for your wedding!

Chelsea Sent on 07/02/2015

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Shanandoah is amazing! She made our wedding so personal and special. She sat down with us beforehand to really get to know us and she created a ceremony that fit our style. She even picked up roses for our parents for the ceremony to honor them. We were so thankful! Everyone said she did a wonderful job and the wedding was the best they have ever been too.

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Shanandoah was absolutely amazing! She listens, she cares and she creates beautiful ceremonies. She helped make our special day perfect and we are for ever greatful! We couldn't have asked for more!

Janice Sent on 04/21/2015

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There are not enough "rating stars" to indicate how wonderful Reverend Shanandoah Sterling was! We live in Massachusetts & she was amazing from day-1 phone conversation. She spent alot of time "meeting" us during phone conversations & was a tremendous help providing guidance & links to necessary and talented vendors in Sedona. You will find Shanandoah to be the most sweet, caring, calming & likeable person. Our ceremony was more than amazing & will forever be embedded in our memories and hearts. No regrets here, only happy newlyweds!

Alexander Sent on 03/31/2015

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Shanandoah brought life to the very essence we wished our wedding to embody. She married my sister and brother-in-law 8 years ago and I never forgot her because of the amazing talent and the presence she has. We still receive compliments about our wedding from those that were invited and Shanandoah is always mentioned in them! Our day could not have gone better and I highly and enthusiastically recommend this special woman to officiate and help you plan one of the biggest events of your life!

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Shanandoah was great to work with!

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Our wedding was simple but special. Shanandoah showed her professionalism right from the beginning. During our initial Skype interview we discussed her what type of ceremony we wanted, our background as a couple., etc. and she prepared everything accordingly. She gave us suggestions and helpful tips that we wouldn’t even have thought of before.
On the wedding day circumstances conspired against our timing and we were in a huge delay and in worry when called her that we should put the ceremony like 2 hours later. She put us at ease instantly when she said everything was fine, she was absolutely flexible!
The beauty of our wedding location ,the Merry Go Round Rock, was breathtaking and in addition Shanandoah created a very cosy atmosphere, brought spiritual deepness to our little ceremony. I will never forget her calm and sometimes almost whispering voice when she spoke the intimate words to us. I would give six stars if I could.
Shanandoah, thank you very much!

Adrienne Sent on 12/24/2014

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Rev. Shanandoah is simply amazing! She made our baby's blessing so memorable and personable! It was a gentle, beautiful, and magical experience! Highly recommended!!!

Erin Sent on 10/21/2014

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Reverend Shanandoah was so wonderful to work with! The first time we spoke to her, she took the time to really get to know us, and took a genuine interest in our relationship and our personalities. From there, she helped us create a custom ceremony that was exactly what we were looking for. We could not be happier with the outcome! She really helped put us at ease throughout this whole process and has even been helpful after the ceremony! We would recommend her to anyone looking to be married in Sedona. She will make your ceremony and your day even more special.

Robin Sent on 10/20/2014

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We are so blessed to have found Shanandoah. She created a ceremony that was perfect for us. We had a beautiful Native American ceremony that incorporated my children, honored my father's memory, and touched us deeply.

Shanandoah took the time to get to know us and shared our love story beautifully with our family and friends. She has a beautiful spirit that reflects in her work. Shanandoah invests her positive energy and loving spirit 100% into the ceremonies she creates and the couples she works with. From first contact to the completion of our ceremony, we felt special and knew we were in good hands.

Our wedding ceremony was one of a kind and tailored perfectly for us. Our guests keep commenting on the uniqueness and sweetness of our ceremony as well. It evoked emotion, was sacred, and overall an amazing experience. I cannot think of a better way to have started this new chapter of our journey together.

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We have nothing but good things to say about our experience with Shanandoah. To be honest, when we started planning our very intimate wedding (only us, officiant, witness, photographer), we thought that the officiant would be the one that we would interact with the least. Boy, were we wrong! I have never used a wedding planner before, but I would bet that Shanandoah would make an excellent one. We really got our money's worth when we hired Shanandoah - we got a lovely, calm, spiritually-centered officiant and a wedding planner all in one! She had really good tips about everything from alternative indoor wedding sites, to clothing options, to photography tips, to dining recommendations. My wedding started one hour later than scheduled, but Shanandoah never lost her temper or got flustered. We really enjoyed our wedding ceremony due to her tactful prompting - she really knows how to "hold the space." I would recommend anyone to her, but especially if you have an "elopement" wedding in and around Sedona!

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Shanandoah was wonderful we are so happy she performed our ceremony. She was so professional and so very kind

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Not only did Shanandoah make our ceremony magical, she brought her love and spiritual practices, more than we
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Definately went above and beyond her duties as an officient, giving advice and suggestions that were very helpful.

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Shanandoah, Thank you so much for being part of our wedding day. It was perfect. We could not have been happier. Also thank you for all of your help before and after the wedding. You are the best.

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We had very specific needs for our wedding ceremony and Shanandoah Sterling/Sterling Weddings certainly delivered. From the very first phone consultation to the day of the ceremony, Shanandoah made sure she understood exactly what we wanted for our special day. It was a beautiful and highly personalized ceremony that we will remember forever.

Laura Sent on 01/21/2014

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with out a doubt Sterling weddings provided us with top service. Helpful advice in advance and the most incredible wedding ceremony. we are grateful.

Robin Sent on 12/17/2013

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From the very first contact with Sterling Weddings.com, Shanandoah Sterling was the consummate professional and listened intently to our wishes for our very special wedding ceremony. We had thoroughly investigated wedding planners in the Sedona area for many months prior to our planned date. Shenandoah discussed our ideas and offered some of her own that we had not considered. She also assisted us in finding other vendors to complete our dream wedding scenario in Sedona. We were concerned that the small size of our wedding package would not provide enough financial incentive for serious consideration by planners. Shanandoah paid attention to the most minute details to ensure that our custom tailored ceremony included the traditional sacredness and blessings of a Native American Wedding Ceremony. We could not have been more pleased with every aspect of the entire planning process and the final event and bask in lasting cherished memories.

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The beautiful ceremony Shanandoah created for us was absolutely perfect, and exactly what we wanted. Her calm presence, caring personality, and attention to our needs as a couple were exceptional. The joy in her voice, and in her delivery of the ceremony made us both feel loved, relaxed, and completely wrapped in peaceful, sacred communion.

Sarah Sent on 11/20/2013

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My husband and I decided at the very last minute (less than a week prior!) to marry in Sedona. We were so very lucky to get in touch with Shanandoah to perform the ceremony. She is a peaceful and calming presence, and was game to put on her hiking shoes and follow us out into the rocks for our ceremony!

We envisioned a non-traditional ceremony, with our dog as our only guest, on a rock with a beautiful view (we decided on the area behind Red Agave Resort in Oak Creek, a business that I also highly recommend, especially since they welcome dogs). Shanandoah suggested several options for the ceremony, and we decided to go with the blanket wrapping ceremony (a native american tradition- ask her about it). She preceded the ceremony by wafting incense with a feather around the area we a chosen, then proceeded with the ceremony, including some John Muir quotes that I had requested she include as a surprise for my husband. She was also very sweet with our pup, who we kept with us for the entire ceremony.

I highly recommend Shanandoah as an officiant. We now have wonderful memories of our wedding day, and Shenandoah helped to create that. Between Shanandoah, the guitarist, and the photographer (who were also our witnesses), we could not have hoped for a nicer group of people to share our day with, even though we had just met them that week.

Thanks Shanandoah!
Sarah and Keith

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Shanandoah is such a sweet, kind person. We loved our custom made ceremony—I feel like she took time to get to know us and our story, as well as our preferences, and put it into beautiful words. I do not think it is often that an officiant is a vendor that receives a lot of compliments from wedding guests, but I heard quite a few from our guests! Namely, that she was just such a comforting and genuine person—you can tell Shanandoah is experienced and gifted in preforming marriage ceremonies, because it was very professional, yet personal, and it was not rushed. When we were not very creative with our ceremony, she was full of ideas, and she was receptive of the ideas that we identified were just not ‘us.’ I loved that we got to review the ceremony with her a month beforehand, and the booklet she gave us of our ceremony after the wedding is so sweet. I highly recommend Shanandoah!

Susan Sent on 10/11/2013

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Shanandoah was amazing to work with in every regards of our wedding. She was always timely with communications and was very professional. On top of it, she has a wonderful energy and it was wonderful to have her as our officiant for our special day. We chose a traditional Native American Ceremony and everything that Shanandoah had to offer made our day perfectly ours!! If we had to do it all over again, we wouldn't have changed a thing! Thank you, Shanandoah!

Lori Sent on 10/09/2013

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Shanandoah was such a pleasure to work with! She is professional, caring, and her attention to detail was a blessing. She made our wedding extra special. I would "highly" recommend her to anyone!

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We hired Shanandoah of Sterling Weddings of Sedona to be the officiant for our wedding. In addition to our regular marriage ceremony we were incorporating the marriage renewal vows of the bride’s two siblings. The Reverend Shanandoah did an excellent job in working with us to craft a unique, memorable, and amazing ceremonial event that we will cherish forever. Shanandoah is very talented at working with both the bride and groom in crafting the perfect ceremony. We wanted to connect with the beauty of Sedona, the magic of Oak Creek Canyon, and pulling it altogether with words and gestures that celebrated our love for one another and our family. Shanandoah helped us achieve just that. We highly recommend Shanandoah of Sterling Weddings of Sedona.

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Shanandoah,

we want to thank you so much for making our day so beautiful. Your abiility to create a unique and personal ceremony is truly amazing. Our wedding day was easily one of the best days of our lives and we'll never forget how the sun finally emerged during our ring exchange! In addition to everything you did to make our ceremony everything we could dream of, you helped us plan for your trip to Sedona by giving us great dining and lodging recommendations and you were available for us every step of the way!

Bob and Rachael Allen

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Shanandoah was everything we could have ever asked for and more! We contacted Shanandoah with not much lead time before our wedding date. We spoke with her over the phone, email and met in person. Her energy is so calming, and she was able to really get a feel for who we are and what we envisioned for our ceremony.

Shanandoah went above and beyond every step of the way. She was available whenever we needed her prior to the ceremony. She was patient as we took longer than promised on delivering our vows so that she could include them in a beautiful keepsake book she created for us, and she was extremely helpful with other vendor recommendations and tips for our wedding day.

Our ceremony was personalized, unique and beautiful. Many of our guests commented on how much they appreciated Shanandoah and also noted her calming presence.

We have recommended Shanandoah to others we know, and I would recommend anyone looking for an officiant in Arizona definitely see if Shanandoah is a good fit for you. She sure was for us.

Thank you, Shanandoah! You are a true blessing to us and we are so grateful to have shared our special day with you.

Ashley Sent on 04/21/2013

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Rev. Shanandoah Sterling went above and beyond our expectations. She create a unique and special ceremony that will always be remember thanks to the special ceremony book that we received. From our first meeting we knew this was a special person who cared about us as individuals and would make sure that our personalities would be included in our ceremony. Brad and I feel as though the best ceremony was created for us thanks to the hard work of Rev. Shanandoah, we can't thank her enough!

Eddy Sent on 04/17/2013

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What can I say... Shanandoah is simply the BEST! My wife and I had the privilege to have her serve as our wedding officiant and we will never forget her. Her professionalism was evident from the start but the real joy is meeting her in person and absolutely knowing that she was the right person for such a momentous occasion. Shanandoah is sweet beyond words and exudes a beautiful and serene energy that can put the most nervous of couples at ease.

As I reflect back on my wedding day, I feel eternally blessed because everything, especially our officiant, was just the way my wife and I had dreamed. I am pleased to recommend Shanandoah Sterling as her dedication and passion for her craft is unparalleled. For us, the most important component for the ideal wedding was the officiant. That's why we thank our lucky stars (and she is one too) that we found Shanandoah.

April Sent on 02/15/2013

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Shanandoah is very kind and sincerely cares about you and will do anything in her means to make your day special! I would recommend her to anyone looking for that wonderful wedding experience!

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We flew to Sedona to get married and worked very closely with Shanandoah on our intimate ceremony. She really spent a lot of time getting to know us by phone so she could create a ceremony that reflected our unique love story and those things that were most meaningful to us individually and as a couple.

Her warmth and her passion for creating a memorable wedding day came across immediately. Shanandoah went above and beyond to make this life-changing event such a sentimental and beautiful one.

Tom Sent on 02/08/2013

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Shanandoah tailored our wedding ceremony to us. Her expertise in the different ceremonies and her flexibility to make this 'our special' experience is her utmost strength. I would recommend her for any of your wedding needs, she is one special lady.

Corianne Sent on 02/08/2013

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Rev. Shanandoah Sterling was a fabulous choice for wedding. She was very flexible and helpful in planning the event, it's locale, the words to be spoken. A very pleasant woman to work with as well. You got a sense that she was 'part of the family' almost. Her rates are extremely fair and well worth every penny. I would highly recommend Sterling Weddings of Sedona for your marriage.

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You made our ceremony perfect.

Barbara Sent on 02/07/2013

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Our wedding was wonderful because Shanandoah of Sterling Weddings of Sedona helped to make it that way. We shared with her our wishes and she was able to craft a wedding ceremony that was beautiful and unique to us. Her professionalism was first rate, and her experience as an officiant was truly apparent as well. She was able to calm my groom...who was so nervous. He will never forget her quiet words of comfort (as I walked down the isle) that helped him to relax and really enjoy our ceremony. All of my guests commented after the ceremony how beautiful the ceremony was and how wonderful Shanandoah was. She is truly magical. I did not feel like I had any work to do to make the ceremony come together. Shanandoah took care of everything. I would never hesitate to recommend her as an Officiant. She even took our change of venue in stride, making the trip to Phoenix from Sedona. She is a true dear and wonderful person!

Stephanie Sent on 02/07/2013

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Reverend Shanandoah was a delight to work with and we were honored that she shared her gifts with us on our magical day. We will forever cherish the words that were spoken and are so grateful for the beautiful ceremony she created for us. She captured Marshall and I perfectly, our ceremony reflected who we are as individuals and as a couple. With such an intimate ceremony, the connection we felt with Reverend Shanandoah was very important to us. She felt like a part of our family and helped make it the best day. Thank you so much!

User1076314 Sent on 01/24/2013

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Shanondoah was the best person for the job! she is so sweet and kind that everyone at the ceremony was crying by the time it was over. her voice is so gentle!

Sarah Sent on 10/19/2012

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Shanandoah was absolutely perfect! She is so nice, calming, and talented at writing our ceremony. My husband and I differ in religious views (he's religious, but I could take it or leave it) so we had her weave the two together. It turned out to be so beautiful. She met with us in person, over Skype and over the phone as we weren't local to Sedona. Included in the services was a book version of our ceremony for us to keep. The day of the wedding, she was the calming aspect to our wedding, making sure we were relaxed even though we were a little off schedule. Having her officiate the ceremony almost seemed as if we had a close friend who was so happy to be there. She even gave a card congratulating us on our marriage! Everyone was so impressed and I would certainly choose her again.

Nichole Sent on 10/12/2012

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Shanondoah was absolutely amazing at our wedding! She took such good care of us. Our guests loved how soft spoken she was and how loving and sweet her voice was that it absolutely brought everyone to tears. Would absolutely recommend her! She is great for how much her services cost and she could absolutely charge more and get away with it that's how amazing she was!

Tenisha Sent on 09/18/2012

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Even thought it rained on my outdoor ceremoney Shanendoah was so comforting and made my day happen. She brought to life our vision of a Catholic/Navajo infused ceremony. Thank you!!

Rebecca Sent on 06/29/2012

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We highly recommend Rev. Shanandoah Sterling, and we were absolutely thrilled with our wedding ceremony. My husband and I were planning our Sedona wedding from Washington, DC, and found Shanandoah through the reviews on this website. We were able to come out to Sedona once before our wedding and meet her in person and confirm that she would be a good fit for our officiant. We were instantly charmed by her. We were interested in a nontraditional ceremony -- we aren't religious and after being partners for 11+ years, we viewed our wedding as an affirmation and celebration of our commitment, and not just the beginning of it. Shanandoah was able to help us craft a very personal, unique ceremony that suited us perfectly. She is clearly a wedding expert, and helped us with many of the logistical aspects of our ceremony too. The kids in our ceremony loved her, and she was able to show them exactly what to do. After the wedding, my mom kept asking us where we had found our officiant, and she couldn't believe that we had found her through the internet.

Christa Sent on 06/28/2012

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Shanandoah is great. She definitely has that Sedona feel to her, but she tailors the ceremony to exactly what you ask for. Her prices are more than fair, and attending the rehearsal is included. She was super organized and great about being very involved.

Jean Sent on 05/25/2012

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Everything was just beautiful.

Deedee Sent on 04/18/2012

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Rev. Shanandoah delivered a beautiful ceremony for us. We gave her short notice, but she didn't mind. We spoke with her over the phone from out of state so that she could get to know us. The ceremony was tailored perfectly to suit our personality and interests. I would highly recommend her to any bride searching for a meaningful, customized experience. We received lots of compliments!

Jessica Sent on 02/21/2012

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The ceremony process was worrisome for us, but Shanandoah dissolved all of our fears in the first meeting. We couldn't have asked for a better officiant! She truly made our ceremony special and memorable, thank you Shanandoah!

Susan Sent on 02/06/2012

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Rev. Sanandoah made our wedding day more special than we could ever have imagined!!!

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