Officiating a wedding ceremony

Serving couples, officiants, and celebrants: Mark Allan Groleau's wedding officiating and training. For wedding ceremonies the unboring way.

While officiating a friend's ceremony is a special honor, it can also be overwhelming. Here are some tips to get you started. I regularly offer Ceremony Consultation for “friend or family officiants”. So, I can offer assistance whenever you may need it.

Choosing the perfect officiant attire allows you to set the right tone, showcase your professionalism, and honor the significance of the wedding ceremony. By understanding the wedding style, discussing preferences with the couple, and providing options, you'll wear an officiant outfit that respects their vision for the day.

Discover tips for officiating a friend's wedding with this insightful blog post! Learn how to create a personalized, memorable ceremony filled with love, humor, and wisdom. Make your friend's special day unforgettable with these expert suggestions.

Wedding readings are a beautiful way to personalize your ceremony and show guests a little bit about you two as a couple. And because the words shared before your vows are so special, choosing the right reading is key. Here, we're sharing the best wedding ceremony readings from literature, poetry, film, and more.

Planning your wedding ceremony with the help of an officiant or religious leader? To help guide you on what's required, we’re sharing eight sample wedding ceremony scripts (including modern, nonreligious, and traditional) for couples. Plus, we're sharing advice on how to customize your ceremony and write your own vows.

A sweet officiant script for when a couple asks a parent to officiate the wedding ceremony! Is an elder, beloved mentor, or parent officiating your wedding? Asking Mom or Dad to get ordained online to marry you? Use this sample script and outline as an example of what to say and do, then personalize with details from the couple's love story. Written by ordained AMM Minister and professional officiant Dan Henkel.

Just as we believe that couples should write their own wedding vows, we love when couples include wedding ceremony readings to further personalize their big day. If religious readings aren't for you, consider passages or quotes from unexpected sources, such as your favorite children's book, a quirky rom-com, or a classic novel. There are

This funny wedding ceremony script is short, sweet, and easy to personalize, with a ring exchange and simple unity ceremony that can be modified to suit your tastes. perfect for non traditional and creative couples, because marriage is a serious matter, but your wedding ceremony doesn’t have to be!

A sweet & simple wedding ceremony with two officiants! this original non-religious wedding script is perfect for couples who want two friends or relatives to share the honor of officiating their marriage. it includes a moment of remembrance and charge to the couple, and everything you'll need to make the ceremony legally binding. written by professional officiant and ordained amm minister dan henkel.