Reverend Shanandoah Sterling was born in the Virgin Islands and spent her school years growing up on the coast of New Hampshire. She fell in love with the West and relocated there in 1990.

Her diversity and background in the East and West allows her to blend into your style. She is part Cherokee, on her fathers' side and Iroquois on her mothers' side. As a young girl, she was trained in the ancient ways and still practices them today. She is called upon to perform Native American Weddings and other sacred ceremonies.

"I am honored to share the Native American Wedding Ceremony. Together we can create a memorable experience for you to always embrace."

-S. Sterling

Apache Wedding Blessing:

Now you will feel no rain,
for each of you will be shelter for the other.

Now you will feel no cold,
for each of you will be warmth to the other.

Now there will be no loneliness,
for each of you
will be companion to the other.

Now you are two persons,
but there is only one life before you.

May beauty surround you both in the
journey ahead and through all the years.

May happiness be your companion
and your days together be good and long upon the earth.

Native American Packages Include:

• Meeting Reverend Shanandoah Sterling
• Preparing your processional (The flow of your ceremony from start to finish)
• Assistance and ideas in the flow of your vows
• Additional meetings in person as needed
• Phone and email correspondence
• Rehearsal day practice 1hr
• Amplification on the day of your wedding
• Ceremonial Altar: Sage, drumming, ceremonial feathers, 4 direction layout
• Hand made medicine bundles for the Bride and Groom to take with you
• Wedding Day: 1/2 hr before the start of ceremony and 1 1/2 hrs after the start time of ceremony
• A beautiful wedding vow booklet as a keepsake

(Reverend Shanandoah Sterling will travel outside of Sedona: Additional travel fees apply)