Shiva Shares Her Satanic Wedding Ceremony
Introduction
As a ritual leader and Priestess, one of the most common questions I’m asked is if I can share a Satanic wedding ceremony. I’ve presided over a number of weddings over the years (and had my own Satanic wedding ceremony), and wanted to share a script that I’ve created to accompany your special day. Before I created this script, I searched far and wide for templates and examples within the Satanic community but couldn’t find much. I’m hoping that this script will fill that void and inspire you to make this ceremony your own.
This wedding ceremony can be used as is, or adapted to fit your needs. It is a simple ceremony, but my goal was for it to be accessible and adaptable. Our values as Satanists can diverge significantly from the traditions that typically surround us, so I created this ceremony to invoke a bit of the mythology and symbolism of our religion, and created the text to emphasize free will and respect, and show liberation through union. I wanted it to fit the needs of our diverse community and provide inspiration for those who wanted to create their own original work. I always say that the most important aspect of a ritual is that it resonates with your aesthetic, values, and vision. So please, feel free to share, remix, and customize so that it reflects you.
If you’re interested in delving deeper into ritual you can check out the resources from my site and check out my book The Devil’s Tome (winner of The Satanic Temple’s Anatole France Award for Contemporary Satanic Literature!). You can also find ceremonial supplies in my shop. In 2022 I will begin offering custom wedding ritual products, ceremony creation, and serve as a wedding officiant. You can learn more about these services here. You can also check out Satanic Ministry to find local ordained Ministers to work with.
As always, I hope my work can serve you,
Shiva
Satanic Wedding Ceremony Script
Roles:
Satanic Minister
A + B - those that will be wed (can be expanded to C, D, etc)
Flame Bearers - special designation for two people carrying lit candles to the altar
Wedding Party
Tools:
Your personal wedding altar
3 candles
Rings
Procession:
Satanic altar is at the front of the room. It contains a large candle at the center.
The wedding party proceeds to the altar. Two Flame Bearers each carry a lit candle. They move to either side of the altar.
The couple then joins the wedding party at the center of the altar, each with a Flame Bearer next to them.
Satanic Minister: We’ve gathered here today in this sacred space to join A and B in infernal matrimony. By your presence, you celebrate with them the love they have discovered in each other and you support their commitment to each other.
(Flame Bearer passes the candle to A and B)
Satanic Minister: Each of you were born with a light.
This light represents your vitality, your passion for life, journey to wisdom, and your commitment to justice. Tonight, your two flames become one.
Look into your partners’ eyes. Recall the joys and sorrows you have celebrated and endured together. Take note of the support you are feeling now. Know that this support will exist for you always.
Satanic Minister turns to A
A, do you pledge to honor B for who they are? A answers
Do you vow to support them through battles and beauty? A answers
Will you tend to their needs as well as your own? A answers
Will you hail your partner and yourself? A answers
Ringer bearer gives A the ring. A places ring on B’s finger.
Satanic Minister turns to B
Satanic Minister: B, do you pledge to honor A for who they are? B answers
Do you vow to support them through battles and beauty? B answers
Will you tend to their needs as well as your own? B answers
Will you hail your partner and yourself? B answers
Ringer bearer gives B the ring. B places ring on A’s finger.
Satanic Minister: As the flames entwine, so do your paths in life. May your love burn bright. May this light burn eternal
A and B like the large candle on the altar together and kiss.
Satanic Minister: Ave Satanas!
Crowd: Ave Satanas!