SATANIC WEDDING PROCESS
Before we dive into the wedding process, congratulations! We would love to host your ceremony at The Satanic Temple Salem. We are here to create something uniquely meaningful that reflects your union. There are no established Satanic wedding traditions, and every Satanic wedding ceremony is different.
The Satanic Temple Salem follows the Seven Tenets. This means that as per Tenet #5 (Beliefs should conform to one's best scientific understanding of the world), we exercise an abundance of caution to protect our immunocompromised guests and employees.
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Ready to get started planning your ceremony? Book your wedding consultation via Calendly. Our Director of Weddings, Ada King, is a full-service wedding planner and will enthusiastically facilitate all the large and small decisions that go into a satanic ceremony, from pairing you with a perfect Minister of Satan to tracking down the perfect vintage ritual chalice.
During this hour-long conversation, we’ll explore the details of the satanic wedding of your darkest dreams and answer all your questions. We will complete a worksheet covering every facet of your wedding and provide you every resource you need to have a wedding in Salem. This information will be yours to keep, even if your wedding venue changes. As such, there will be a $50 fee associated with this consultation.
Do you have a quick question before we get started planning your ceremony? After reviewing the FAQs, reach out here: CONTACT US
We request that couples reach out three weeks or more in advance of their ceremony, so that the details aren’t rushed. As of March 2022, we are booking ceremonies through 2024.
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Once you’ve had your consultation, the next step is to reserve your date. To do this, please pay for your ceremony and any rituals you’d like to have added. These may be paid via our website at the following link: WEDDING COLLECTION. We offer Pay in Installments through ShopPay, allowing the payment to be split over a few weeks. Learn more about ShopPay here: SHOP PAY APP.
Once the payment is sent during the consultation, we’ll get your ceremony date finalized on our calendar.
If circumstances change and you’re not able to keep your date, we can refund up to 50% of the amount paid to cover administrative costs associated with planning your ceremony.
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After your date is finalized, we’ll schedule a meeting with your Minister of Satan. During this conversation, we’ll learn more about who you and your partner are and explore how your ceremony or ritual can most beautifully represent you and your partner.
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After this conversation, your Minister will customize a ceremony and ritual script for you and your partner to approve. Feel free to revise to your heart's content-- we want every syllable to be perfect for your special day.
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If you’d like floral, photography, catering, performance artists, or any other additions, we’ll send you quotes and help facilitate the payment of deposits. The vendors we recommend are enthusiastic about making satanic weddings special, and all are exceptional at their craft. Some of our vendors choose to donate a portion of their proceeds from weddings at TST back to TST to support our mission.
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In the weeks before your ceremony, we’ll schedule a Zoom rehearsal. During this rehearsal we will read through the ceremony and ritual scripts. Couples practice their vows and ask any final questions before the ceremony. We will confirm that marriage licenses are in order and all final payments have been made for your additions.
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Once your date is confirmed, you’ll receive a wedding certificate from The Satanic Temple Ministry to commemorate the occasion. Many couples choose to frame it and incorporate it as part of their ceremonial wedding altar.
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2-3 weeks before your ceremony, be sure to file your Notification of Intention to Wed form with the City of Salem. Be sure to confirm that the form was received by calling their office at (978) 619-5611. The form can be filed online here: Notification of Intention to Wed
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Congratulations, your big day is finally here! For elopements, please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of your ceremony. For grand ceremonies, please arrive at least 1 hour before your ceremony.
Some couples prefer to have their marriage license signed before the ceremony, some after. Ministers will sign the license as the couple prefers.
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After the ceremony, we’d love to share your photos on our social media if you’d like us to! We will send you photo releases after your ceremony for social media, and we’ll be happy to credit any photographer or subject in the photos.
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