Serving the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex
Your Love Story,
Beautifully Told
Ceremonies By Starlight crafts heartfelt, personalized wedding ceremonies for couples across Dallas / Fort Worth. From grand celebrations to intimate elopements, I help make your "I do" moment unforgettable.
Ceremony Services for Every Love Story
Whether you are planning a large wedding, a quiet elopement, or a vow renewal, I create ceremonies that feel authentic to you.
Standard Wedding Ceremony
A complete, personalized ceremony for your special day. Includes a pre-wedding consultation, custom script, and a warm, professional delivery.
Elopements & Micro Weddings
Intimate ceremonies for 2 to 10 guests. Perfect for courthouse steps, living rooms, backyards, or a quiet spot in the Metroplex.
Vow Renewals
Celebrate your love story all over again. Thoughtful, customized ceremonies that honor your journey and recommitment.
Custom Script Writing
Need help finding the right words? I'll craft a ceremony script that reflects your values, love story, and vision.
A Calm, Caring Presence for Your Biggest Moment
I'm Shontel McKinney, an ordained wedding officiant serving the Dallas / Fort Worth area. I believe every ceremony should feel like a celebration of the couple's unique love story — warm, personal, and free of stress.
From helping you choose readings and rituals to crafting a custom script, I guide you through every step so you can focus on what matters most: each other. I serve venues, homes, parks, and intimate elopement locations across the entire DFW Metroplex.
Personalized Scripts
No cookie-cutter ceremonies
DFW-Wide Travel
I come to your location
Flexible Scheduling
Weekdays, weekends & evenings
Any Venue
Indoor, outdoor, or virtual
Simple, Honest Ceremony Pricing
No hidden fees. Every package includes a consultation and a ceremony crafted just for you.
Courthouse / Civil Ceremony
Simple, elegant, and legally binding
$100
- Pre-ceremony consultation
- Legal declaration of marriage
- Filing guidance
Elopement / Micro Wedding
2–10 guests
$125
- Personalized 15–20 minute ceremony
- Custom vows or traditional script
- Travel within 25 miles of Allen
Standard Ceremony (Weekday)
Monday–Thursday
$150
- Full custom ceremony script
- In-person or video consultation
- Unlimited revisions
Standard Ceremony (Weekend)
Friday–Sunday
$200
- Full custom ceremony script
- In-person or video consultation
- Travel within 25 miles of Allen
Couples Share Their Experience
Shontel made our ceremony so personal and beautiful. She listened to every detail and made us feel completely at ease. Our guests are still talking about it!
Ashley & Marcus
Plano, TX
We wanted a short, intimate elopement, and Shontel delivered exactly what we envisioned. Kind, professional, and so easy to work with.
Rachel & Jordan
Dallas, TX
For our 25th vow renewal, Shontel wrote a ceremony that had us both in tears. She truly has a gift for celebrating love.
The Hendersons
Frisco, TX
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you officiate anywhere in DFW?
Yes! I travel throughout the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex. Standard pricing includes travel within 25 miles of Allen, TX. Extended destinations are available for an additional fee.
Can we write our own vows?
Absolutely. I encourage couples to include personal vows, readings, or rituals. I'm happy to help you craft or polish them if needed.
Are you legally ordained?
Yes. I am an ordained wedding officiant and can legally perform marriages in the state of Texas. I also provide guidance on obtaining and filing your marriage license.
How far in advance should we book?
I recommend booking as soon as you have your date and venue confirmed. Popular dates fill up quickly, but I do my best to accommodate short-notice requests when possible.
Let's Plan Your Perfect Ceremony
Ready to say "I do"? Tell me about your vision, date, and location, and I'll get back to you within one business day.
Phone
(877) 257-8275
contact@starlightsps.com
Service Area
Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex — Based in Allen, TX 75013
Request a Consultation
Share a few details and I'll follow up to discuss your ceremony.