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# HeartLight Wedding Officiants

Asheville's Premier Wedding Officiants

## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/blog/) - Articles and photos about weddings in the Asheville, NC area. Heartlight Wedding Officiants provides open-hearted and open-minded wedding officiant services.
- [5 Outdoor Wedding Venues Near Asheville, NC](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/wedding-locations/5-outdoor-wedding-venues-near-asheville-nc/) - In a place as lush and lovely as Asheville, many couples dream of saying their “I do”s in a cathedral of nature instead of church halls. Outdoor wedding venues are plentiful in Asheville. From elopements to ballrooms, you can find the perfect venue on any budget.
- [Reaffirming Your Love with Wedding Vow Renewals](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/vow-renewals/reaffirming-your-love-with-wedding-vow-renewals/) - Vow renewal ceremonies have been gaining popularity. Whether to you want to give your relationship some ceremonial affirmation or want the expensive party you couldn't afford when you first got married, vow renewal is fun and loving way to honor your life together.
- [Asheville Elopement Wedding: Your Big Day Made Manageable](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/elopement-weddings/elopement-wedding-your-big-day-made-manageable/) - Is your dream wedding quiet, cozy and off the beaten path? A wedding doesn’t have to be a royal ball to be perfect. Elopement weddings are more popular today than ever before. These low-stress, low-cost ceremonies are an intimate way to start your life together. HeartLight Wedding's team of Asheville wedding officiants can give you the personal ceremony you and your partner want.
- [LGBT-Friendly Wedding Officiants in Asheville](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/lgbt-weddings/lgbt-friendly-wedding-officiants-in-asheville-nc/) - As LGBT-friendly wedding officiants in Asheville, it's our job to craft a ceremony that celebrates you and your partner in a way that's meaningful to you.
- [How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/wedding-resources-blog/wedding-ceremonies/how-to-write-your-own-vows/) - Learn how to write your own vows. Writing wedding vows should be a special experience for both the bride and groom, get inspired by the wedding officiants at HeartLight.
- [Wedding Ceremony Samples](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/wedding-resources-blog/wedding-ceremonies/wedding-ceremony-samples/) - Looking for wedding ceremony samples? Our wedding officiants can provide examples of wedding ceremonies from all traditions and cultures. Contact us today!
- [Heartlight Hiking Weddings](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/wedding-resources-blog/asheville-wedding-services/heartlight-hiking-weddings-for-those-who-want-their-wedding-to-be-an-adventure-to-remember/) - hiking weddings, waterfall weddings, mountain weddings, scenic vistas, zip line weddings, white water rafting weddings. Photographer hikes with you.
- [Asheville Wedding Officiant Testimonials and Reviews](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/wedding-resources-blog/wedding-testimonials/) - Read wedding testimonials from couples that have worked with the HeartLight wedding ministers in multiple cities.
- [Asheville Wedding Locations in Nature](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/wedding-resources-blog/asheville-weddings/free-asheville-wedding-locations/) - Are you planning an Asheville Wedding Ceremony? Check out these beautiful, free Asheville wedding locations.
- [Recommended Venues & Wedding Professionals in Asheville, NC](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/wedding-resources-blog/asheville-weddings/recommended-wedding-professionals/) - HeartLight Weddings recommends wedding professionals in NC, LA, FL, AR, IL in cities including Asheville, New Orleans, Hot Springs, Chicago and Tampa.
- [Outdoor Weddings](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/wedding-resources-blog/asheville-weddings/outdoor-wedding-locations/) - Are you looking for outdoor wedding locations or planning an outdoor wedding ceremony? If so let the wedding officiants at HeartLight Weddings help you.
- [ELOPING IS EASY WITH A HEARTLIGHT OFFICIANT!](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/general/asheville-elopement-special/) - Elopement and short notice wedding discount of $150. Wedding ceremony for elopements and short notice weddings discount. Witnesses provided for elopement weddings.
- [NC Marriage License](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/wedding-resources-blog/asheville-weddings/nc-marriage-llicense/) - Need to get an NC marriage license? Find out how to get a NC marriage certificate.
- [Excerpts from Hannah's book, THE WEDDING JOURNEY](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/general/excerpts-from-hannahs-book-the-wedding-journey/) - excerpt from The Wedding Journey, describing importance of wedding vows, authentic voice, true love, awareness in married life. How to have a happy marriage.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/) - HeartLight Wedding Officiants is a team of wedding celebrants and interfaith ministers serving the Asheville, NC area.
- [Wedding Officiant Services & Fees](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/fees-and-services/) - Prices and fees for wedding officiant services by HeartLight Weddings in Asheville, NC. Fees for weddings throughout North Carolina, TN and SC
- [Store](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/store/) - Order our wedding guide book, THE WEDDING JOURNEY, our relaxation CD's, and CD downloads. Read one of our wedding ceremonies. Excerpt from THE WEDDING JOURNEY, A Guide to Your Ceremony, Personal Vows and Joyful Marriage Part 1, The Components of the Ceremony Page 3 Your wedding is the foundation of your marriage. The most important
- [Video & Photo Gallery](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/gallery/)
- [Wedding Gallery](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/wedding-galleries-2/wedding-photo-galleries/) - View our photos of weddings in New Orleans LA. If you want to get married in New Orleans contact HearLight interfaith ministers.
- [Other Wedding Services](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/stress-relief-massage-relaxation/) - Are you looking for ordained ministers for your next sacred ceremony? Our non denominational ministers provide sacred ceremonies of all kinds.
- [Asheville Wedding Officiants](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/asheville-wedding-officiants/) - Wedding officiants in the Asheville, NC area providing non-traditional, non-denominational and LGBT weddings.
- [THE WEDDING JOURNEY, A Guide to Your Ceremony, Personal Vows and Joyful Marriage](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/the-wedding-journey-a-guide-to-your-ceremony-personal-vows-and-joyful-marriage-2/) - Excerpt from the book Part 1, The Components of the Ceremony Page 3 Your wedding is the foundation of your marriage. The most important component of the ceremony is the exchange of your marriage vows. The second most important part is the decree of marriage by the celebrant, making the sacred union legal. The rest
- [Wedding Products](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/products-page/) - The HeartLight Wedding store offers wedding meditations, wedding guidebooks and wedding downloads that can help any couple.
- [White Dove Release](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/white-dove-release/) - The release of two white doves at the end of your ceremony. HeartLight Weddings provides wedding ceremony services in Asheville, NC and New Orleans, LA.
- [Contact](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/contact/) - Contact our non-denominational wedding officiants and interfaith ministers in Asheville, NC and New Orleans, LA.
- [Wishlist](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/wishlist/) - [yith_wcwl_wishlist]
- [Fees](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/fees/) - Description here...
- [Baby Naming Ceremonies  ](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/stress-relief-massage-relaxation/baby-naming-ceremonies/) - Are you planning a baby naming ceremony? Our ordained ministers provide baby naming ceremonies in and around Asheville, NC and New Orleans, LA.
- [Wedding Galleries](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/wedding-galleries-2/) - View the HeartLight wedding photo galleries. See all of our wedding ceremony photos form Asheville NC and New Orleans LA.
- [Checkout](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/products-page/checkout/) - [shoppingcart]
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- [We Make Your Dream Come True](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/slider_post/we-make-your-dream-come-true/)

## Services

- [Secular Weddings](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/service/secular-weddings/) - A ceremony as unique as your love — no religion required. Your wedding day should reflect exactly who you are. For many couples, that means a ceremony rooted in the beauty of human connection rather than religious tradition. A secular wedding is a fully legal, deeply meaningful celebration that places your love story at the
- [Handfasting Ceremonies & Rituals](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/service/handfasting-ceremonies/) - Handfasting Ceremonies: Where "Tying the Knot" Began The Celtic tradition of handfasting began centuries ago when a couple who wished to build a life together held hands before witnesses and spoke their intention to be husband and wife. Simple, powerful, and deeply human — this moment of binding was recognized as a sacred promise. Today,
- [Vow Renewals](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/service/wedding-vow-renewals/) - Celebrate How Far You've Come Staying together is worth celebrating! Whether you've been married for two weeks or twenty years, a wedding vow renewal is a beautiful way to honor your marriage and reaffirm your commitment to one another. Maybe you eloped and always dreamed of a ceremony surrounded by family and friends. Maybe life
- [LGBTQ Weddings](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/service/lgbtq-weddings/) - Love is Love — and Every Love Story Deserves a Beautiful Beginning At HeartLight Weddings, we believe that every couple deserves a ceremony filled with joy, intention, and dignity. We are proud and honored to officiate LGBTQ weddings throughout Asheville and the surrounding mountains of Western North Carolina — a region as welcoming and vibrant
- [Elopement & Intimate Weddings](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/service/elopement-weddings/) - Let us officiate your elopement wedding in beautiful Asheville, NC.
- [Spiritual Weddings](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/service/spiritial-weddings/) - The Spiritual Ceremony The spiritual wedding ceremony speaks of marriage as a sacred journey on a path of loving acceptance. The words in a spiritual ceremony expresses loving trust and the willingness of each partner to acknowledge and support the process of personal growth in their relationship. The words throughout the ceremony speak of openness,
- [Non-Denominational Weddings](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/service/non-denominational-weddings/) - Non-denominational Ceremony The non-denominational ceremony is focused on the exchange of meaningful vows spoken from the heart. Specific religious dogmas are not included in the ceremony. Readings from sacred texts may be included along with poems and other personal favorite readings. The ceremony may include blessings and unity rituals, personal expressions of love and your
- [Traditional Weddings](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/service/traditional-weddings/) - Traditional Ceremony Many couples dream of a big wedding, formal attire, beautiful venue, and all of their friends and family in attendance. Tom and I have performed ceremonies at many of the hundreds of venues in Western NC and we are happy to suggest a venue to suit your needs. Our focus is on your
- [Baby Naming Ceremonies](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/service/baby-naming-ceremonies/) - What is a Baby Naming Ceremony? A baby naming ceremony introduces your child to the larger community of family and friends within the context of sacred ceremony. As the guests gather round, the parents hold their child and make a statement of intention to hold their child in the light of all lights; unconditional love.
- [Wedding Officiants](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/service/wedding-officiants/) - Heartlight Weddings provides wedding ceremony officiants and interfaith ministers in Asheville and throughout Western North Carolina. Our wedding officiants are available seven days a week, throughout the year. We are happy to discuss your wedding plans with you to see how we can best assist you in creating your perfect wedding ceremony.

## Team members

- [Tom Johanson](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/teammember/tom-johanson/) - I’ve been a Heartlight Minister for the past ten years and I have enjoyed every minute. I believe that every couple deserves a beautiful and memorable wedding ceremony. I’ve been a student of both Eastern and Western religious traditions for much of my life and honor all beliefs that lead to one’s highest good and
- [Hannah Desmond](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/teammember/hannah-desmond/) - I’ve been performing ceremonies of all kinds for over twenty years. I offer contemporary and alterantive wedding rituals. Being a part of the happiest day of a couple's life brings me joy and fulfillment. I am dedicated to making sure every couple has a meaningful and memorable ceremony. Over the years I have honed my

## Portfolios

- [Wedding Locations](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/portfolio/wedding-locations/) - Lake Eden, a beautiful outdoor space for your wedding. Lake Eden is located between Asheville and Black Mnt. It is easy to find. A large parking area is available. Receptions can be held in a large tent on the property.
- [Handfasting Ceremonies](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/portfolio/handfasting-ceremonies/)
- [Previous Weddings](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/portfolio/previous-weddings/)
- [LGBT Weddings](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/portfolio/lgbt-weddings/)

## Testimonials

- [Ben & Sarah Loveless](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/testimonial/ben-sarah-loveless/) - “Rev. Hannah, Thank you so much for performing our wedding ceremony. The ceremony was absolutely perfect.”
- [Molly & Chris Fortna](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/testimonial/molly-chris-fortna/) - “The most amazing officiant ever! Thank you, Hannah for being such a wonderful part of our wedding day!!”
- [Josh & Heather Lacey](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/testimonial/jane-doe/) - “Open minded and spiritually aware, Hannah helped integrate our beliefs and philosophies of communion, providing a ceremony that truly reflected our hearts union. We are grateful for the love she showered on us and our lifelong journey.”
- [Rebecca & Salim Timsar](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/testimonial/testimonial-1/) - "We were absolutely delighted with Hannah as our celebrant. She was the perfect combination of spirituality, tolerance and flexibility for our multicultural, international wedding. She instilled confidence and warmth into our celebration. Thank you Hannah."

## Products

- [The Wedding Journey](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/products-page/product-category/the-wedding-journey-a-guide-to-your-ceremony-personal-vows-and-joyful-marriage/) - A Guide to Your Ceremony, Personal Vows and Joyful Marriage Rev. Hannah offers authentic, modern, wedding ceremonies for 21st Century couples, while honoring beloved wedding traditions. A selection of unity ceremonies are included to add deeper meaning and symbolize your bond of love and the joining of two families. You will find Ideas and advice
- [In the Flow of Well Being Relaxation CD](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/products-page/product-category/in-the-flow-of-well-being-a-relaxation-cd/) - The perfect gift, In The Flow of Well Being. This timeless meditation is a favorite of my clients. Those who have purchased it through the years tell me it is part of their daily spiritual practice. This guided meditation gently leads you into a state of deep relaxation, guides you to a sanctuary of peace
- [In the Flow of Well Being - A Relaxation Digital Download](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/products-page/product-category/in-the-flow-of-being-a-relaxation-digital-download/) - This guided relaxation brings you into a state of deep peace and leads you on a journey to a sanctuary where flowing water soothes your spirit. Messages to increase self awareness, self esteem and gratitude are part of this beautiful journey. The flow of well being is an excellent guided relaxation to listen to as
- [Relaxation CD for Bride & Groom plus The Wedding Journey COMBO](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/products-page/product-category/relaxation-cd-for-bride-groom-with-the-wedding-journey-combo/) - Purchase the relaxation CD and The Wedding Journey book in this combo pack and receive a discounted price.
- [Meditation for the Bride and Groom Download](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/products-page/product-category/digital-download-1/) - Meditation for the Bride and Groom allows you and your beloved to enter into a deep peace. As you are guided through the clearing of your energy, you experience an opening of the heart, bringing you to a profound deepening of your awareness and acceptance of the true essence of one another. The benefits of
- [Relaxation CD for the Bride & Groom](https://www.heartlightweddings.com/products-page/product-category/relaxation-cd-for-the-bride-groom/) - This CD was created to assist the bride as she plans her wedding. Anxiety and stress can arise during the planning of the wedding and this CD brings the bride into a state of calm relaxation. There are suggestions for releasing tension on her wedding day and ways to cope with the stressers which may

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