| Destin Wedding Officiant Tips
CHOOSING THE RIGHT WEDDING OFFICIANT Brides understandably spend a great deal of time and money on some or all of these, hoping to find just the right:
And on and on it goes. While securing the right vendor for each of these tasks is worthy of your attention, there are some who would rightly argue that all this attention focused on everything but the ceremony itself is almost like "majoring in the minor." The truth is: the ONE MAIN THING that you, as a couple, your wedding party, your parents and all your extended family, friends, & guests will remember MOST about your entire wedding day, is THE CEREMONY ITSELF! But far too often, securing the right officiant to perform the right ceremony is left as an afterthought. Unfortunately, far too many brides have found themselves standing at the altar, watching in disgust or in humiliation as an inexperienced, unprepared, justice-of-the-peace-type clerk stands there in front of you, with a book in hand, more nervous than you are, reading word-for-word a few trite sentences. And, boom, after a few short minutes, your "Vegas-courthouse quickie" ceremony is over and the deed is done. And there you are, dreading that you have to turn around, face the audience, and see the mortified look on the faces of your family and friends as you walk down the aisle after an extremely brief, abrupt ceremony that left everyone wishing for quite a bit more. Honestly, what bride, especially one who has paid such close attention to so many other important details, would ever want to take a chance on what will be said at her wedding? Clearly, the words that are spoken at your ceremony and the way they are delivered are extremely critical in determining how your overall wedding is perceived by the people you care about most. It cannot be overstated how important it is that you find the right officiant with the right experience who can perform the ceremony in just the right way. Did you know that even the simplest of ceremonies contains over a dozen different critical components? For example, depending upon whether your ceremony will be conducted inside or outside, even a basic ceremony should include some or all of the following: Processional Giving Away the Bride
Introductory Welcoming Remarks Exchange of Vows "I Do’s" & "I Will’s" Exchange of Rings "Repeat After Me’s" Scripture Verses Special Readings from Family &/or Friends Statements of Love & Respect Prayers Memorials &/or Remembrances for Deceased Loved Ones Love Poems Love Songs Unity Candles Sand Ceremonies Blessing Shells Blessing of the Hands Rose Presentations to Parents Family Medallions for Children Final Blessings Closing Remarks Pronouncement as Husband & Wife Invitation to Kiss the Bride Congratulatory Remarks Presentation of Bride & Groom to Audience Recessional Photo Instructions Reception Announcement Adjournment And what bride would want someone to officiate her ceremony that seems nervous, unprepared, or unable to project as a confident public speaker? Some things to consider: How many years experience does the officiant have in performing ceremonies? Is he a licensed minister or just a retired judge, justice of the peace, or internet-ordained minister? Is he rated as a top public speaker or will he be more nervous than you are? How many ceremonies has he performed—a few, a dozen, a hundred, or several thousand? Does he possess a nice smile & warm disposition so that the audience feels welcomed & invited to be a part of the ceremony? Does he make good eye contact with the couple & the audience or does he have to stare down at his book to read everything passage word-for-word? Does he provide a thorough consultation up front so that you feel confident about how your ceremony will flow & unfold on your wedding day? Does he dress sharply in a conservative, contemporary, tailored suit, or will he show up in a sport coat with unshined shoes & a loud tie? Will he just be on time or will he arrive early to set your mind at ease? Does he offer adequate voice projection so that he can be heard in the back rows of the audience without amplification? Does he really care about you as a couple? Does he truly enjoy officiating weddings? These are just some of the many things you should consider when conducting your search for the right wedding officiant. We’re confident that you will find all this and more at A Warner Wedding. Thousands of couples who have gone before you confess that we have exceeded their expectations in every area of ceremony preparation & presentation. Click on our banner below for more information. We look forward to exceeding your expectations. Devin Warner 
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