On your wedding day, while everyone looks at you, you will be standing before and depending on your wedding officiant to ensure that all the formalities and legal requirements of your wedding days are observed.
But your officiant is not only responsible for making your marriage valid.
As your wedding officiant role is also to ensure that your wedding ceremony is exactly as you imagined and planned. And why it is so important that you and your officiant understand what it is you are expecting to create your ideal wedding ceremony.
And while each wedding is very different the role an officiant performs is pretty standard. A role that starts well before the wedding day and continues after.
Therefore, it is important when choosing a wedding officiant that you choose an officiant not only based on their credentials but the personality that would be best suited for the experience you want on your special day.
So what makes the perfect wedding officiant?
1. Before the Ceremony
Meets with you to discuss your needs and what you have in mind for your ceremony.
Offer guidance and assistance in the design and adaptation of the ceremony that is right for you.
Help you write your wedding vows, while considering formalities and traditions.
Ensure all legal requirements are met to make your marriage valid. Including assisting with any license that may be needed.
Presence at the rehearsal.
2. Day of the Ceremony
Coordinate and ensure the smooth running of your ceremony by meeting with all stakeholders prior to your wedding ceremony.
3. After the Ceremony
Ensure that all the documents needed to obtain your certified copy of the marriage certificate has been completed and delivered to the relevant agencies in a timely manner.
Now that you know what makes a perfect officiant you are ready to confidently choose the perfect wedding officiant for your wedding.