9 Questions to ask your wedding officiant
Your wedding officiant is SUCH a special vendor. Without them, your marriage would not legally begin. It’s important to consider who you’d like to have this honor. Is there a special family member that would make your wedding that much more memorable? A pastor you look up to?
Whoever you choose, there are some important questions to ask, and consider prior to booking:
If they are a professional vendor, be sure to ask what their fees are. Do they charge extra for the rehearsal? For counseling?
Do they lead the rehearsal? As a wedding planner, of course I do this for my clients. If you’re not having a planner or coordinator, it’s important to plan ahead. You will want to make sure you have someone leading your bridal party through the motions at rehearsal.
What do they wear? Consider if this matters to you. Do you want them in your wedding colors?
Do they have a backup person, in the event of an illness or other emergency?
Do they offer counseling? Is this something that is important to you?
Are they able to work together to personalize the ceremony?
Are there prep meetings so he or she can get to know you as a couple?
Confirm the typical length of their ceremonies. Talk through your specific plans to get an estimate so you know for planning purposes.
Will they help obtain the marriage license? Be sure to ask if they hold onto this for you after rehearsal, AND if they submit this for you after the wedding. Typically, your license needs to be mailed in 5 days after your ceremony.
You got all that?! I know you will do an incredible job choosing each & every vendor to be part of your day.
Go out there and pick the good ones! Or let me help, as I know who you want to be workin with ;)