Monday, September 28, 2015

What's a Wedding Officiant?

Hey Lovebirds, if you're not already familiar with the term 'Wedding Officiant', you soon will be. Simply put, a Wedding Officiant is the person who leads your wedding ceremony.  They have to be legally recognized by the state in which your wedding takes place. Your Wedding Officiant will have a HUGE influence on the tone of your ceremony, so it is important to find someone who has a style and belief system similar to yours and your spouse-to-be.  Who will you choose to marry you on your special day?  Here are a few tips to consider when looking for an Officiant:

  1. Search for online reviews and testimonials to help establish their credibility or ask for references.  
  2. Ask how they will dress for your ceremony.  
  3. Ask if pre-marital counseling is mandatory or optional or if it's required at all.
  4. Ask for their fee structure and if a deposit will be required.
  5. Ask if you can review their contract terms before you make a payment.  
  6. Try to get a feel for their ceremony style and make sure you are comfortable with them.
  7. Be specific with your wants and requirements.  
As 'Your Favorite Wedding Officiant', I take my title and responsibilities very seriously because my company name is on the line.  I put my heart and soul into creating a personalized ceremony that you and your guests will enjoy.  I don't turn the ceremony into 'church' because I believe the ceremony, whether it's religious or non-religious, should be centered on the couple getting married.  I believe the ceremony should concentrate on the couple's love and commitment to each other.  While my couples' are interviewing me, I am interviewing them at the same time. This is important so that I can make sure I'm a good fit for them too.  I ask pointed questions so that I can get to know my couples.  How else can I personalize each ceremony?  If my couples need help with writing their vows, I have templates to get them started.  If my couples need me to attend and lead their wedding rehearsal, I will schedule it based on my availability.  If I am not available, I give them direction and suggestions by phone.    

The bottom line is your Officiant should be personable, flexible and willing to listen to your wants. After all, it's YOUR SPECIAL DAY, so your ceremony should be customized to fit YOU. 

If you live in the DMV and would like for me to officiate your wedding ceremony, email me at nicole@sweetheartweddingvows.com to check availability.  We are booking into 2016 so contact us as early as possible! Visit our website www.sweetheartweddingvows.com to see links to our 5-star customer reviews.  #behappy  

~Your Favorite Wedding Officiant~ 



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