Questions to Ask Your Officiant
Choosing an officiant for your wedding can be a tricky decision. So many couples want to ask a friend or family member to marry them. However, just because a friend or family member is beloved – and may seem to have good public speaking skills – does not mean they will be a good officiant for your wedding!
Therefore, many couples turn to a professional to do the job. If you fall into this category, here are a few questions to ask when searching for the right officiant for your wedding.
Questions to Ask Your Officiant
- What is your philosophy of the marriage ceremony?
- What emotion/message do you try to convey during the ceremony?
- Do you provide guidance for us to design their own ceremony or is it completely up to us?
- Will you personalize the ceremony to reflect us as a couple? If so, how?
- How do you feel about including (or not including) religious components in the ceremony. Do you feel it is a requirement or is it our decision?
- Will you attends the rehearsal for the ceremony the day before? (Note: Most professional officiants don’t attend the rehearsal).
- Do you recommend and pre-marital guidance. If so what program do you recommend?
Your officiant should be your guide to designing a ceremony that represents who you are as a couple. Be sure you and your officiant are in alignment with your overall philosophy on marriage – and you enjoy their company! If you can find common ground in your philosophies, you are well on your way to creating a memorable ceremony for you and your guests.
I hope this information is helpful!
All my best,
Casey
Casey Green Weddings, LLC
2051 S Village Drive, Cottonwood, AZ 86326 hello@caseygreenweddings.com
