How to Hire a Wedding Officiant
Are you planning on getting married? The entire process of getting married is not very simple and you will need to take care of quite a few things in advance. One of the most important things you will have to do is hire a wedding officiant. This is not as complicated as hiring a wedding planner. However, you will need to make sure that you are hiring the right person because the quality of clergy performance is undoubtedly pivotal at any wedding ceremony.
Instructions
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Be sure to contact an officiant well in advance. As a matter of fact, it would be best to inform your minister about your wedding plans as soon as you decide to get married. This is because most of the time, pastoral responsibilities are often planned a year or more in advance.
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You might not know which pastor or priest to contact. In such a situation, it is best to contact your married friends for advice. It is common for some pastors to be specific about performing the ceremony for members of a specific religious affiliation whereas others are more relaxed and will agree to perform any ceremony.
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Another place where you can find contact information for a minister who could perform your wedding ceremony would be a professional wedding planner. However, you will need to choose from a specific list of ministers if you are getting married in a non-denominational wedding chapel. To get a feel of how couples that were wed in the chapel before you felt about the clergy performance, ask for the names and contact information of the couples.
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It is obvious that you will be charged a nominal fee for the service. To avoid any inconvenience, be sure to inquire into this aspect of hiring a wedding officiant well beforehand.
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It is quite normal for a marriage ceremony to be stressful. You will definitely not want to feel uncomfortable in the presence of the wedding officiant. For this reason, it would be best to meet the officiant in person and make sure that you feel comfortable being around the minister you are planning to hire.
