Choose Your Officiant
Choose An Officiant/Celebrant Wisely
Officiant Ric Latendresse
The rules for selecting an Officiant are not dramatically different than the rules for selecting any other wedding professional. You’ve already selected a coordinator, a photographer, a caterer, a venue, a bridal party and many other important people that will support you on your wedding day. Now you must choose the person who will stand with you at the most significant moment of your wedding day. Choose successfully with a little more information about how an Officiant thinks.
Start Planning
Your first discussion should include pricing and process. Ask us specific questions about our background. Ask us about our experience and the types of weddings we typically perform. If the question of religion comes up, be specific about your religious background and the degree to which you would like to include it in your ceremony.
After we understand your goals we will write and perform a ceremony that honors your tradition and beliefs. Remember: your Officiant is your partner in the same way as your coordinator, photographer and caterer. Your wedding professional wants to know and fulfill your expectations. Take the time to communicate your expectations and enjoy the end result
Set Ceremony Goals
Take control of your wedding expectations and plan your ceremony by setting goals. Start by envisioning the ceremony in your mind. Think specifically about wording, music, special ceremonies and traditions. Think about your family and friends and how they can participate. Decided how you want to use sound, colors and people to achieve your wedding ceremony goals.
Do some wedding ceremony research. Ask friends who’ve been married in the recent past and borrow ideas you really like. You will find a lot of wonderful ideas used by others and very naturally included into your ceremony. Don’t underestimate “old” ideas. Talk to your parents and grandparents about what happened in their weddings and include those traditions. Using ideas from the weddings of family and friends is an easy way to honor traditions.
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