Finding the perfect wedding officiant is just as important as finding the perfect venue or the perfect dress. You want someone that you connect with, understands your vision, brings a sense of calmness to what can be a very stressful time, someone who is professional and experienced. We asked Benita Livingston of Living Ceremonies the most important questions to ask your officiant before your big day:
- What do you love about being a wedding officiant?
- What qualities do be bring to your work?
- Tell me about your favorite wedding?
- Tell me about a time when things didn’t go as planned and how you handled it?
- Do you offer premarital sessions? If so, how many? What is covered in the sessions?
- What type of weddings have you officiated?
- What is your ceremony style?
- How long have you been a wedding officiant and how many weddings have you done?
- Are you available to travel? If so, is that and extra fee?
- What are your fees?
- Are your available on our date?
- Can we write our own vows?
- Can you legally perform a marriage at our location?
- Will you be responsible for filing our marriage license?
- What time will you arrive?
- Can we include our culture, traditions and/or religion into the ceremony?
- Is the ceremony customed written for us?
- What happens if you are sick or there is an emergency?
- Will you be attending the wedding rehearsal and or reception?
- What will you be wearing?
These are just a few of the questions you might consider asking a wedding officiant. It is important to remember that connection is the key. Your wedding officiant should be someone you trust and makes you feel comfortable and at ease. If you are looking for an officiant for your wedding, Benita from Living Ceremonies is absolutely fabulous!
