Here’s How to Hire a Non-Religious Wedding Officiant
You’re in the midst of wedding planning and all of a sudden you realize, I need a wedding officiant! for the actual “I do” part.
But from what you know about officiants, it seems like they are typically pastors, priests, or have some kind of religious background. While you respect this for others’ weddings, it’s not what you’re looking for.
You also don’t want one of the most important parts of your wedding to come off as super preachy.
Do you need a wedding officiant then? How do you look for one who isn’t religious?
Here at The Marriage Movement, we’re not just wedding planners; we’re also wedding officiants! Here are a few things to keep in mind if you’re looking to hire an officiant to give your wedding a little extra flair:
Why You Need an Officiant
Officiants are the folks who actually “marry” a couple. During that big “I do” moment, the focus will be on you, your partner, your vows, and the person who is helping to move things along.
Deciding who will officiate your marriage is a huge decision, as this individual will usher you from single status to married in the eyes of the law.
For secular or nonreligious weddings, officiants don’t actually need to be pastors, priests, or even have any sort of religious affiliation.
In fact, many folks ask beloved friends or family members to get licensed and officiate their wedding.
What to Look for in a Non-Religious Officiant
Officiants must be licensed by the state in which you’re being married. Other than that, the choice is truly up to you as a couple.
Secular officiants will allow you more personalization and creativity in your ceremony, as you aren’t bound by tradition.
When it comes to narrowing down your search, first determine if you’ll hire a personal connection or a professional.
Look at how many weddings they’ve performed, how they write ceremony scripts, if limitations exist, and what their styles are.
It’s also important to determine if they’ll help with getting and filing your marriage license and how available they’ll be for the ceremony rehearsal.
Here at The Marriage Movement, we’d love to answer those questions for you with our officiant services.
Book a call to learn more.
________________________________
Dedicated to making your wedding and marriage successful, The Marriage Movement can plan AND officiate your wedding. Learn more about our officiant services here: [LINK]
.