Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Officiant
First of all, congratulations on entering one of the most important chapters of your life! Being engaged is a milestone that leads to the next chapter in life - the union of two souls. During the impending wedding planning process, one of the most important parts to contemplate is the wedding ceremony.
To bring your vision to life, you will need the right person to crown your love, and that brings us to the main subject: what are the questions you need to ask the officiant and what to expect at the first meeting!
Meeting the Officiant
The most important thing to you is having your story told and portrayed in its essence during the ceremony. What to expect upon meeting the officiant? They will want to know all about your tale of love as well as every charming part that built up to your wedding.
Because the wedding ceremony is a heartfelt act, it requires building a bond with the person you are hiring.
That is why you and your partner need to have these ten questions prepared when meeting:
Can you officiate our wedding on this date?
Where can we find examples of your work?
What is the number of weddings you have officiated so far?
How much do your services cost?
Are you licensed to officiate in this state?
Will you be willing to personalize our ceremony?
Do you offer pre-wedding counseling?
What kind of ceremonies do you officiate? Can we include certain rituals?
Will you be willing to help us with writing the vows?
Would you like to join us for the reception?
In the end, the final question will be intended for you: do YOU feel like that person is the perfect fit for you two as an engaged couple? If you have any more questions about the wedding ceremony or my officiant services, please reach out. I would be honored to get to know your love story!