What questions should a couple ask an officiant when interviewing them?

Most couples do not come to our consults with many questions in mind, and as a result, may settle for something they don’t want because they did not know what they did not know. 

Don't be most couples.  

Your officiant is one of the most VITAL roles in your wedding day because they are the one standing RIGHT THERE with you as you cross the threshold into married life.  Do not settle for someone you don't know, like, or trust. 

In order to find out if you know, like and trust them, you have to ask some questions and feel them out as they respond.

Here are just a few options for questions to bring to the conversation: 
 

1. Who are you as a professional and what sets you apart from other officiants?
2. How did you get started in this work?
3. What services do you offer? 
   • Do you have a standard ceremony you use for everyone, pick and choose style ceremonies, or do you write custom ceremonies?
   • Do you offer premarital coaching or counseling?
   • Do you offer any other special services I may not know about? 
4. Where is your service area? How far will you travel?
5. What are your favorite types of couples to work with?
6. How does the process of collaborating with you work?

Depending on the officiant, there may be a structure to your consultation or it may be free flow, either way, pay attention as you move through the conversation and don’t be afraid to ask what comes to mind. 

This is an important role in your day and it’s important for you to feel comfortable with this person.

Now, if you are reading this and you have yet to hire your wedding officiant - please do yourself a favor and download the How to Find & Hire Your Wedding Officiant cheatsheet right now, so you can be on your way to hiring the perfect officiant to hold space for you and your beloved as you cross the threshold into married life together. 

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