The Wedding Officiant
About
I am an ordained minister. I bring flexibility, humor, and beauty to your event. I only perform custom-written ceremonies. The beginning of your life together is a bright point in your lives; let's make it shine!
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Need help writing vows
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Officiant needed at rehearsal
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I listen. I ask questions to draw out what kind of ceremony you are looking for, and then work with your and your fiance to create that. I prefer to meet face to face at least once before the rehearsal. I understand the balance that needs to be maintained between a family's expectations of a traditional wedding and a couple's desire for a ceremony that reflects who they are and how they related to theie family, community and the world.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am an ordained minister and have been serving in wedding for more than ten years and officiating for one year. I have a flexible schedule and provide open and affirming consultations.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
My fee begins at $200 and increases with the number of meetings needed to create your ceremony.
How did you get started in this business?
I was approached my a friend from high school to perform her wedding, and after much research and consideration, I chose to become ordained (rather than become a JP) to perform her wedding. I understand the balance that needs to be maintained between a family's expectations of a traditional wedding and a couple's desire for a ceremony that reflects who they are and how they related to theie family, community and the world.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have worked with a couple who eloped, very small and intimate cermonies, as well as large weddings (275 attendees is the largest to date). I have also worked with different culture traditions.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I loved the elopement ceremony. It was all about the couple and their commitment to one another. They were married outside, in a public park, and as folks drove by they waved and shouted congratulations, which was an unexpected contribution and confirmation of their ceremony.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Find someone you are comfortable with. Be frank about what you want and don't want. Leave some mystery in your ceremony. Part of the traditional Christian ceremony is a short speech about the meaning of marriage; consider including this tradition in your ceremony.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
What do we want? What don't we want? Who will we include in our ceremony and how? How long do we want the ceremony to last? Who do we want to officiate and how do we want them to dress - a priest in full vestments? A priest in understated vestments? A person who will not stand out too much? What do our families expect? Are we willing to consider their expectations? What are we willing to say no to?