10 Easy Tips for a First Time Officiant

About a third of our couples ask a friend to officiate their wedding. This can be a lovely choice especially when the friend prepares themselves for the task. Here are 10 tips to help you officiate like a pro:
Tip 1: Dress the Part
Tip 2: Have a back up script
Tip 3: Rehearsal
Tip 4: Tell guests to be seated
Tip 5: Practice the timing
Tip 6: Don’t stand between the couple
Tip 7: Have a mic and participate in a mic check
Tip 8: Move out the way!
Tip 9: Have a plan for keeping track of the marriage license
Tip 10: Avoid talking about your own personal experience or friendship with the bride or groom
Another great resource is the book by Bradley Lau titled Officiate Your First Wedding. You can purchase it here: www.amazon.com/Officiate-Your...
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[@ameliepizza3987]

These tips are seriously the best advice you could give to someone officiating for the first time!

[@UncommonCamellia]

Thank you! This info is very frequently requested from our team, hopefully it will reach the couples who need it most!

[@ninjamaniac6919]

I'm going to be officiating my dad's wedding. This is so helpful

[@markogolem9537]

How curious... i sure do hope to become a marriage officiant one day, not professionally but just for my close ones

[@TrulyBlessed_1111]

Great video! Thank you for the tips. This was extremely helpful. Stay safe and healthy!

[@ColtCannon]

Thank you for making this. Going to follow all of these : )

[@lilpr82]

Extremely helpful! Thank you !!!

[@ameliabenfatti319]

These are great tips for all officiants to think about!

[@UncommonCamellia]

Great, glad you think so, hopefully it will be an easy reference for friend officiants trying to come prepared!

[@natalieatkinson2467]

Perfect!

[@rzproductions]

Tip #4 !!! Thank you

[@katerinameyvial6638]

That was super useful, thanks!

[@shalom777isOne]

Thank you!!!

[@kevaowens]

Thank you

[@CurlyGirlLife1]

Thanks for this! You mentioned mailing in the marriage license, would I mail it to the court building in my county?

[@ZecchaeusDaCheesiest]

Thank you. I am doing this for my friends that I meant a year ago an one 2 weeks ago an I have horrible timing as it is in 4 hours. Lol

[@UncommonCamellia]

You'll be great, remember to let the guests sit at some point!

[@jessicadguilloryojo5780]

Do you have a video on how to start a wedding business as an officiant?

[@Champagnerayza]

How do I get a marriage license or certificate? I’m the officiant for my sisters wedding and I have no clue

[@billionairestatus539]

Who stands in between the wedding couple

[@asexyhusky6180]

im officiating my brothers wedding, im so nervous

[@StuckUpAfDoe]

Do they have to be registered through the state?

[@UncommonCamellia]

After getting ordained which you can do here: www.ulc.org/ you may need to obtain documentation proving you are a licensed marriage officiant. These policies vary by state, and county or parish.

[@DianaMartinez-wh9jq]

What if an officiant forgets to mail the marriage certificate? Curious

[@GilliMarieMoody]

Please, please, PLEASE tell “officiants” to stop wearing those horrid, open-toed Birk*nstock sandals. Please, please, please.
Thanks🙂.

[@choosetoshine2610]

Great tips! New unsubscribe