Custom Written Ceremonies for:
Weddings ~ Baptisms ~ Baby Blessings

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What to ask when interviewing officiants:
What are your credentials?
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Ask where they were ordained and how many years of
formal ministerial education they received.

How much training have you had?
Training is very important. The officiant you choose for your wedding must know the marriage laws in the state where the ceremony will be performed. Your officiant should be able to explain the marriage license procedure to you and what their responsibility is regarding completing and filing the legal documents. A trained clergy will know how to structure the ceremony properly, create and perform the ceremony with confidence as well as follow through in a timely fashion on any questions or concerns you may have.

How much experience have you had performing
wedding ceremonies?
Every minister who decides to do weddings as part of their service to humanity has to do their first ceremony sometime. Officiants who have been educated and trained in the administration of the sacraments find it easy to convert their classroom training into "the real thing." Those who have years of experience under their belt will be able to give you their references. References may include the names of couples that they have served in the past or, more importantly, the names of other wedding industry professionals who have worked with the officiant time and time again, such as banquet facility managers, florists, musicians, DJ's, caterers, and the like.

Do we get something in writing that says
you will perform our ceremony?
Asking the officiant for some form of written agreement is a smart thing to do and it should not offend the officiants you interview. Professional ministers understand the importance of their role in your wedding and a written agreement is usually offered without asking. The agreement should simply state the responsibilities of the officiant, the fee for his/her services, how the fee will be paid and the requirements concerning the marriage license.

Who will perform our ceremony if something
happens to you?
The officiants you interview should be willing and able to assure you that if something beyond their control prevents them from performing your ceremony, they will do everything in their power to help you find someone who can.