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Choosing a ceremony officiant for your big day can be a daunting task.  If you are getting married in your church or synagogue, the decision is simple.–you take what they give you, usually. But maybe you don’t belong to a church yet want a heartfelt ceremony that expresses your personal beliefs. If you are like many brides- and grooms-to-be, you are looking for creative alternatives to the traditional cookie-cutter ceremony.

You deserve to have your ceremony be like no other and to develop a warm and personal relationship with your officiant. With the popularity of out-of-church-weddings, many people are hanging out their shingles calling themselves “wedding officiants”. Beware, for you don’t want an amateur handling this aspect of your big day. If the florist or photographer doesn’t show, it is unfortunate, but the day can go on. If your officiant doesn’t show–you’ve got BIG trouble. Ask some of your recently married friends for recommendations. Or, type in the name of your state or city followed by wedding officiant (e.g. Colorado wedding officiant) into a search engine and you’ll get a bunch of hits. Look for someone with an established presence, who issues contracts and has a fairly sophisticated website. These are good clues that the person or business is stable and will be around for your big day. Then follow these guidelines when you meet with a prospective celebrant.

When you meet with him or her (or chat on the phone) do they exude a calming presence? Does their energy fit in with what you are seeking for your ceremony? Do they come across as being passionate about performing weddings? Are they interested in hearing your story?  If you find yourself smiling, or nodding in agreement as the officiant speaks to you, that’s a good indication that your wedding ceremony will be one that you will happily remember for many years.

Will he or she help you to craft a ceremony without restrictions–including all of your ideas?

Are they thorough and easy to understand in explaining the ceremony-writing process to you? Are you clear on how it all works, the booking procedure, how many meetings you will have together, timelines, etc? You will want an officiant who explains things easily and clearly so there will be no confusion on your wedding day.

Does the officiant view your wedding ceremony as the heart of your wedding day–a celebration as opposed to merely a prescribed ritual?

Does the officiant honor all spiritual beliefs (or lack thereof) and view their primary role as that of facilitator of your ceremony?

Is he or she adventurous of spirit and willing to try unconventional things? Ask them to recount an example or two of creative touches they have incorporated into ceremonies.

Is he or she a proficient writer and a dynamic speaker? Is their speaking voice pleasing to the ear and free from pauses, “ums” and irritating phrases such as “you know,” “like,” and “OK.”

Is the officiant a one-man/woman show or is he or she part of a group? If they are solo, do they have a backup in case of an emergency?

Do they offer more than one level of service in order to accommodate your needs and budget or is it “one size fits all?”

Do they have a wealth of written options for you to include in your ceremony?

What are their pre-marital counseling requirements, if any?

Is their fee in writing? What extra charges, if any, could possibly apply over and above the original fee? Are the payment terms reasonable to you?

Is there pressure to upgrade to a more expensive level of service (perhaps including things you don’t need)? Do they try to get you to book on the spot, telling you that they may not be available for your date unless you book immediately? Or do they give you the opportunity to go home, discuss it and get back to them?

Is he or she a professional wedding ceremony officiant, or is officiating ceremonies his or her sideline business? Are they ceremony experts or do they divert their attention to other wedding services? You don’t want your officiant also serving as your DJ or your bartender, do you?

How long have they been in business? Do they have a written contract? What are the contract terms?

Is he or she willing to give you the benefit of his or her experience of what has worked and not worked in the past, and then leave the final decision up to you?

Are they knowledgeable about their state’s marriage license procedures and do they advise you on the process of obtaining your license?

Most of all, what does your gut tell you when you talk with this person? If it feels right, then you’ve probably found the best fit for you.

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There is much to plan when you are planning a wedding.  Many couples today are engaging the assistance of a wedding planner to help them with coordinating everything that they need to do to make their wedding perfect.  Weddings are not difficult to plan as long as you stay on track and organised.

Here are some tips that you can use to plan your wedding on your own: 

1.  Book the church and reception venue first

This is the most important aspect of the wedding.  You will want to stay within the theme of the wedding by booking a church and venue that will maintain this theme.  There are plenty of venues that you can find that will not only give you a place to hold the reception, but will also hold the ceremony.  There are many venues that are licensed to offer you a civil ceremony if you want to go that route.  Setting the date and booking the venue for the ceremony and reception is first on your list. 

2.  Decide on the number of guests and budget

You should have already decided on a wedding budget.  Now you have to stay within that budget when you figure in the number of guests.  You can often change things around, such as offer a luncheon instead of a dinner, to accommodate more people and make the wedding less expensive.  Get ideas on how much each person will cost for service and then create your wedding guest list within that budget. 

3.  Book the music

If you are hiring a live band or a DJ, you will want to book them right away.  They are usually tied up months in advance, so the earlier you book them, the better.  They will often want a booking fee in advance.  After you have settled on the church, the reception venue and the music, the rest is a bit simpler and you have more of a time frame. 

4.  Choose flowers

A florist will work the day of the wedding and good florists are usually booked up a few months in advance.  Fortunately, there are plenty from which to choose.  After you have chosen the venue and the music, move to the florist.  You will want to book them in as soon as you are happy with what they have to offer for your wedding. 

5.  Book the photographer

Wedding photographers capture the entire event on film.  You want a professional taking the photos of your wedding, not a cousin who might as well be taking family snaps.  Book the photographer when you are set with the big day and shop around to make certain that you find one who is reliable and well respected in the field. 

Those are the five main aspects to planning your wedding.  Once you have gotten this far, you can shop for attire, invitations and accessories without much fuss.  Planning any type of wedding, whether formal or informal, is not difficult as long as you stay focused and organised.

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