How to Hire a Wedding Officiant
Finding a wedding officiant to marry is often a nerve-racking ordeal. You have to trust him to share one of your life's most intimate and sacred moments. It is a choice that is vital to any successful wedding. Be patient, hiring an officiant for your wedding may take some time.
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Visit your minister or religious leader. If you are a member of a church, synagogue or other religious community, ask your religious leader to perform the ceremony. If you are not involved in a religious community or if you and your fiancée are of two different faiths, you need to search for an officiant.
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Peruse local ads for wedding officiants. Many run ads in the wedding sections of newspapers. Another option is to visit the National Association of Wedding Ministers website to find an officiant in your area. The site lists ministers who are non-denominational in all 50 states. They also have pictures of the ministers as well as a list of their fees.
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Review potential officiants. Some wedding officiants work with other vendors such as photographers, DJs, wedding coordinators and florists. Ask them if they work with other vendors or if you need to use their vendors. Review your wedding ceremony needs with her. Remember that you are in charge and tell her exactly what you want in your wedding. If she is not willing to do what you ask, go with another one of your prospects.
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Talk to the officiant in person. Listen to their voice intently and imagine it carrying throughout your wedding venue. Ask the officiant how he handles unexpected or embarrassing moments during the wedding, if they were to happen. Ask if he has connections with other officiants in case he is sick the day of the wedding. Think of it as an emergency back-up plan.
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Review the contract. A professional wedding officiant has you sign a contract that explains exactly what they are responsible for, methods of payment and when you need to pay.
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