Benita Livingston is the heart behind Living Ceremonies, a Nashville-based wedding officiant service that crafts intentional and joy-filled ceremonies. As both a pastor and officiant, she blends her faith, storytelling, and love for people to help couples begin their marriage journey with meaning and purpose.
Benita Livingston
What do you do or create in Nashville? I am the owner of Living Ceremonies, a wedding officiant service that serves couples who want their ceremony to be meaningful, intentional and fun. I tell their love story in a way that they and their guests will enjoy. The ceremony is the beginning of a couples married life together, it sets the tone for the day. It is the most important part and I feel it is my responsibility to help couples realize that and to make it a meaningful and unforgettable experience.
Not only do I officiate weddings I am also the pastor of St. Paul AME Church, so between the two and my grandchildren, I stay busy.
What brought you to Nashville? I moved to Nashville in November 2021 after I retired as a Chaplain from the Memphis VA Medical Center. I came to be close to my children and grandchildren.
What inspires you? First and foremost is my relationship with God, without that, life wouldn’t have much meaning. Next, would to be the work/ministry that I do, serving others is inspirational to me. Spending time with my grandkids who always have something going on, and spending time on the beach not only inspires me but replenishes me.
Brunch, Lunch or Happy Hour? Brunch
Favorite Nashville artist/musician? Elisheba Israel Mrozik
