Tying the knot can be stressful. While the thought of marrying the one person you love in the world, the one who makes you look forward to the future, is beautiful, planning the wedding itself can be nerve-wracking. From picking out the perfect wedding colors, reserving the venue or finding the best catering service, there are a lot of details you’ll need to work out. What’s even more daunting is that each and every one of them seem just as important as the next one. However, having the right person to officiate the wedding is one detail you shouldn’t miss, says Brides. Here are some helpful questions to help you decide on what you need.
1. What kind of wedding ceremony did you have in mind?
Decide if you want to go with a religious or civil wedding. A religious wedding is usually performed by a religious authority—a priest, rabbi or minister. The ceremony is recognized by both the state and the religion of the officiating minister. A civil ceremony, on the other hand, is done by an officiant who has the proper qualifications to perform the ceremony in absolute compliance with state laws. This can be a country clerk or justice of the peace. A mayor, too, is vested with the power to officiate weddings.
2. What kind of person are they?
It helps a lot if you know your wedding officiant. You’ll know if their personality fits the event, if they’ve got a good resonant voice, if they’re gracious to you and the other guests. That’s why it’s better if you meet up with the officiating minister first before you think about hiring someone. Also, the more the wedding officiant knows you, the more he can deliver a personal and wonderfully intimate wedding ceremony when the time comes.
3. What would be the best time to book their services?
The only right answer to this is: as soon as possible. Some of the best wedding officiants, like those at Texas Wedding Ministers, often book up fast. So if you want to make sure you get the wedding officiant of your dreams for your civil wedding, send over an invitation as soon as possible. Don’t leave it to the eleventh hour. If you do, you might find yourself making do with less than ideal options, and you only want the best on your wedding day. Help yourself make that happen by ensuring that you pick out the right officiant for the event.
