Award-Winning Wedding Officiant
MICHELLE DRURY
serving the Aiken County, SC and the Augusta, GA Areas
Award-Winning Wedding Officiant
MICHELLE DRURY
serving the Aiken County, SC and the Augusta, GA Areas
5-STAR COUPLES' CHOICE AWARDS ON WEDDINGWIRE
MODERN ELOPEMENTS
The fact that an elopement can save thousands of dollars is a huge plus! The 2025 national average is $36K for a traditional wedding, but money is not the main reason couples choose to elope! Couples don't want the stress or spend most of their time greeting guests on their wedding day, barely seeing each other.
IT'S ALL ABOUT ROMANCE
If enjoying your day with the person you love the most is your dream day, then an elopement or micro-wedding may be for you. You can avoid the pressure, expectations and anxiety that can arise during the traditional wedding planning process.
FAQ:
Can I have guests?
Yes! Absolutely! There are no rules when it comes to modern elopements! It can be just the two of you or you can bring your parents, grandparents, kids, brothers, sisters, friends and even pets. This day is entirely up to you!
WHICH STYLE OF CEREMONY IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
CUSTOMIZED CEREMONY
SIMPLE ROMANTIC CEREMONY
SIMPLE ROMANTIC CEREMONY
CUSTOMIZED CEREMONY - $195
This ceremony is for couples who want a truly personal and unique ceremony to represent them as a couple and be more memorable for their guests. Michelle will collaborate with you to celebrate your beautiful love story.
Sand ceremonies, unity candle ceremonies, hand-fastening ceremonies & tree-planting ceremonies are available
Available 7 days a week, including holidays, in ANY Aiken location of your choice. (Ceremonies outside of Aiken require an additional travel fee based on the venue address)
SIMPLE ROMANTIC CEREMONY
SIMPLE ROMANTIC CEREMONY
SIMPLE ROMANTIC CEREMONY
SIMPLE ELOPEMENT CEREMONY - $95
This ceremony is for couples who want a simple, romantic ceremony without the customization option. It offers a mix of traditional and contemporary wedding & ring vows.
FAQ: Can I still write my own vows with this ceremony option?
Absolutely!
Available 7 days a week, including holidays, ONLY in Hopeland Gardens of Aiken (135 Dupree Place) or the Rain Park (109 Park Avenue) in Aiken
WEDDING OFFICIANT SERVICES
Michelle Drury is the creator of Simply Marry Us and is changing the definition of elopements! She collaborates with couples to create one-of-a-kind wedding ceremonies that celebrate their love story.
Michelle is professional wedding officiant, a SC Notary Public, and a ULC Ordained Minister who is legally registered to perform marriage ceremonies in South Carolina and Georgia. She has performed over 600 ceremonies and has 5-Star Reviews on WeddingWire and has won consecutive Couples' Choice Awards since 2019.
Available 7 days a week, including holidays
THE PERFECT ELOPEMENT VENUE IN AIKEN, SC
HOPELAND GARDENS
Located at 135 Dupree Place and close to downtown Aiken, Hopeland Gardens is a 14-acre garden with majestic 100-year-old oak trees, winding pathways, a koi pond & multiple fountains that provide the perfect backdrop for your romantic elopement! It's FREE to use for elopements and no reservations are needed.
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Natalia beautifully captures your special day with elopement packages starting at $95. Other photography and video packages available
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YES! SAVE MY DATE!
All Customized Weddings require a non-refundable $50 deposit to officially save your wedding date and time.
Text Michelle at 803-370-8407 for Zelle or Venmo payment links
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