About Our Services
Mountains to Sea, officiating weddings in Dahlonega, Georgia, and now in Ocean Isle Beach, NC, Hand-n-Hand Ceremonies has proudly been officiating weddings since 2016, joyfully making wedding day dreams a reality for loving couples and their families!
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Customized Ceremonies
At Hand-n-Hand Ceremonies, we believe that every couple is unique and deserves a ceremony that reflects their individual love story. We work with you to create a personalized ceremony that is tailored to your specific needs and preferences.
Officiant Services
Our experienced and professional officiant is dedicated to making your wedding day as special and memorable as possible. Providing non-denominational Christian ceremonies in varying capacities, we joyfully help guide you through the process.
Destination Weddings
Looking to tie the knot in a beautiful and exotic location? Hand-n-Hand Ceremonies offers destination wedding services to help make your dream wedding a reality. Let us take care of all the details while you relax and enjoy your special day.
Elopement Packages
Sometimes less is more. Our elopement packages are perfect for couples looking for a simple and intimate ceremony for you two and a few. We offer a range of options to fit your needs and budget.
Vow Renewals
Whether you're celebrating a milestone anniversary or just want to reaffirm your love for each other, a vow renewal ceremony is a beautiful way to do so. Let Hand-n-Hand Ceremonies help you plan a heartfelt ceremony that is refreshing and memorable.
Catalog of Services:
Hand-n-Hand Ceremonies Ceremony Packages:
All distances stated are In relation to the romantic Hallmark town of Dahlonega, GA. There's a wedding option for everyone from simple-n-private to large-n-elaborate. Let's find yours!
Just-Us-Two
$200When an elopement is desired for a local personal ceremony for 2 (or a few) then hand-n-hand this is made just-for-you!
Dream-Come-True
$325When an intimate and private wedding party, or a renewal of vows, with 30-or-so, brings a smile and fills your heart, held at a venue or a desired location, hand-n-hand, this is your Dream-Come-True.
Forever-n-Love
$425The full wedding experience for up to 100 family & friends, with consult, custom ceremony, rehearsal attendance, license filing, held at a location or venue of your choosing. Hand-n-hand, you'll be beyond thrilled and Forever-n-Love.
The-Grandeur
$500When nothing less than grand is an option for over 100 guests, with consults, custom ceremony, a unity ceremony, rehearsal attendance, license filing, and travel-time up to 60 minutes to be held at a location of your choice, this one is hand-n-hand over the top, The-Grandeur of them all!!
Hand-n-Hand Ceremonies Unity Ceremony Options:
Desiring an extra special element to include in your ceremony, or to impress your guests? Additional options are available for your very-big-day! Each provides a fun & intimate factor to the ceremony. More specific details are available for each! Not seeing what you're looking for? Ask away... we may add it!
Unity Ceremonies (ask for further details):
$401) Wish Lantern Ceremony: Release of paper lantern(s) into the air
2) Time-Capsule Ceremony: Tokens of love (mementos) are sealed in a box to open on a future anniversary
3) Unity Sand Ceremony: Blending of colored sands into a vase for a keepsake
4) Circling Ceremony: Partners take turns circling each other as a symbol of protection
5) Blending Paint Ceremony: Different colors are blended together on a blank canvas creating a keepsake modern art piece
6) Candle-Lighting Ceremony: Lighting of one larger candle from 2 smaller ones representing the merger of 2 families
7) Braiding of the Cross Ceremony: Three strands of cord are braided into one representing the bride, groom, and God
8) Wine Pouring Ceremony: 2 different wines are poured together into a perfect blend then shared by the couple
9) Tree Planting Ceremony: A tree is planted together into a pot
10) Wine Box Ceremony: A bottle of wine & love letters are sealed to share in the future
*Note: We also understand hardships and don't want that to hinder you from following your dream of love together, hand-n-hand, so let's discuss your options. We're here for you. **Also, active in the military? Ask about a military discount and thank you for your service!
Just For Your Information
Steps to the Name Change:
When the bride is taking the last name of her new husband-to-be (how exciting), there will be steps required to take once the marriage certificate is received.
Some agencies to consider contacting are the following:
- Driver's License
- Social Security card
- Tax returns
- U.S. passport
- Postal service
- Voter registration
- Veterans benefits
- State & property taxes
FYI: If a marital name change is not desired now, but becomes desirable at a later date, it then becomes a bit more time consuming and costly.
Georgia Driver's License Name Change
Department of Motor Vehicle: Applicant name changes must be processed, in person, at a Customer Service Center. Applicants are required to update the name listed on their driver's license/permit/ID card within 60 days, as required by law.
- For current GA Customers:
- If the applicant's name has changed from the original birth record or passport, the applicant is required to present certified legal documents supporting each name change. Supporting documents include a marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption papers, and/or legal name change.
- NOTE: All name change documents are required for new and new to GA customers.
- All documents must be in English.
- If the applicant's name has changed from the original birth record or passport, the applicant is required to present certified legal documents supporting each name change. Supporting documents include a marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption papers, and/or legal name change.
Applicants married in the state of Georgia, on or after November 1, 1982, and who wish to hyphenate a surname and married name must present a certified copy of the marriage license application reflecting the selection of a hyphenated surname.
Social Security Name Change
- Available in most U.S. time zones Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., in English, Spanish, and other languages.
- Call +1 800-772-1213
- Tell the representative you want to update your name.
- Call TTY +1 800-325-0778 if you're deaf or hard of hearing.
Tax Returns:
Every name on your tax return must match Social Security Administration records. The IRS says it is critical to update names with the SSA before filing your tax return.
Testimonial:
" Mrs. Pennye officiated our civil ceremony, and we couldn't have been happier. She was incredibly flexible and easy to work with, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. She chose a beautiful location for us, where we were able to take stunning photos that we'll cherish forever. Her kindness and warmth truly touched us. We absolutely adored her. I would highly recommend her to anyone, and we definitely plan to have her officiate our formal ceremony this summer. We're so grateful for everything she did for us. "
— LaKeisha & Donta
Testimonial:
" Pennye officiated our wedding last December. It was a challenge in that we are both in our 70's and have a lot of life experience. Even though we were not your typical newlyweds she performed a touching and powerful ceremony that people are still talking to us about If you want a creative and flexible celebrant we would definitely recommend Pennye! "
— Wayne & Shirley
Testimonial:
" You are absolutely wonderful. I have had several friends asking how you were related to us because you made the ceremony so personal. I told them you were sent to us through God at just the right time in our life. Please know how very much we appreciate you making the ceremony perfect! "
— Lisa, Mother of the Bride
Testimonial:
" We couldn't be happier that we found you to officiate our ceremony! You truly went above and beyond to personalize our day for us. And you definitely went the extra mile to help us realize our ideal wedding! Thank you so much for being there with us. We found a true friend in you! "
— Kristina & Joe