Your officiant plays a key role within your wedding, and are often considered the master of ceremony. Joining two people together in marriage is no task to take lightly. Neither is choosing your own wedding officiant. This speaker will create your ceremony atmosphere, as well as speak those golden words that will make your fiancé your new spouse.
There are many options for your wedding officiant. However, how do you know which wedding officiant will be best for your big day?
Here at Mountain House on Sunday River, we understand how important the perfect ceremony is. That’s why we have put together a few top tips to help you choose the officiant for your own big day. If you are still looking for the right person to pronounce you and your partner as husband and wife, be sure to keep reading to learn more:
- Clergy member. If you and your partner have a special place within your life for religion, it’s only fitting that you two be joined by such a spiritual person, such as a rabbi, priest, or any other religious figure. Before you hire or donate funds for your clergy member to officiate your wedding, it’s important that you ensure your marriage will meet religious guidelines. For example, if your church or religion does not allow you to marry nonmembers, or requires premarital counseling, this will play a huge role in booking your officiant.
- Justice of the peace. If you and your partner are planning a courthouse wedding, or do not practice religious beliefs, a justice of the peace is a lovely option. They are licensed to marry partners and are not tied to a specific religion. You can still make the ceremony your own with a good story. Meeting with your Justice of the Peace before your big day allows you to personalize what you would like. It can also be fun to separately tell your favorite memories of each other so that your Justice of the Peace can relay both stories on your big day.
- Someone personal. Your ceremony is a greatly personal event. Sure, you will have your friends and family, but it can be uncomfortable to think of having a stranger officiate your marriage. If you have a friend or family member that you wish to play the role of officiant, you certainly can. If your friend or family member is not already licensed, it’s an easy task. As long as they are eighteen years of age or older, skilled with public speaking, and ready for such an important responsibility, they are good to go.
Booking your officiant is no easy task, as there is a lot to consider. With these tips, you can make finding the perfect officiant a breeze. Here at Mountain House on Sunday River, we want to help you have the perfect wedding. If you are in search of a stunning Maine wedding venue to host your big day, feel free to contact us today.
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