Things to Consider When Selecting an Officiant for your Ceremony
1. Celebrant’s Background
Do you like the Celebrant? Do you feel comfortable with the Celebrant? Do you like their speaking voice? Are you energized by their enthusiasm and commitment to your ceremony? Is the Celebrant open to your ideas and will they co-create the ceremony with you?
2. Religious/Spiritual Issues
Will the Celebrant represent couples who are from different religious, spiritual and/or cultural backgrounds (if this is a factor)?
3. Writing and Co-Creating the Ceremony
How will your ceremony be created and written? Are you confident in the skills of your chosen Celebrant to deliver your ceremony? Does the Celebrant have sample ceremonies/vows for your review?
4. Rehearsal
Will your Celebrant be available for a rehearsal? (if you wish)
5. Availability
Is the Celebrant available before your ceremony for questions and advice? How early will your Celebrant arrive at your ceremony and how long will they stay afterwards?
6. Travel
Will the Celebrant travel to your wedding ceremony site?
7. Fees/Paperwork
What will the Celebrant charge for the ceremony and exactly what does this include?