What To Expect From Your Officiant

Your wedding minister/officiant is your direct link to planning your wedding ceremony. He/She will have certain duties to perform that are required by law while other actions are performed to carryout your wishes.
The wedding officiant is the most under rated vendor, yet without the Officiant, your wedding is just a wonderful party.

Initial Interview
• Get to know you consultation – will talk to you about what you see as your dream ceremony. Will go over your do and don’t list.
• Wedding brochure – explaining wedding and rehearsal packages available
• Wedding workbook containing the following:
o Wedding Vows – examples of wedding vows if you choose not to write your own.
o Readings – examples of reading that you can include in your wedding ceremony
o Rituals – explanation of extra elements that can be added to the wedding ceremony. Example:Sand Ceremony, Unity Candle, etc.
• Information on how to get your marriage license

Once Hired
• A copy of any wedding agreement(s) for your files
• Email and phone contact at any time
• Wedding literature/workbook to assist with wedding ceremony (if offered)
• Assistance with wedding rehearsal – wedding ceremony portion only. Officiant may speak with wedding planner and musicians if at wedding rehearsal.

After Wedding
• Filing of the marriage license according to county/state law
• Any complimentary follow-up emails regarding your ceremony or getting a copy of your marriage license


Most officiants will perform the following rituals:

• Sand ceremony
• Unity candle
• Jumping the Broom
• Holy Communion
• Bread & Wine ceremony
• Rose Ceremony
• Family Vows
• Lasso Ceremony