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Your wedding ceremony is a public declaration of your love for each other, and
your intent to live together in marriage. Its only natural that you want the day to
be special and perfect! The person you choose to perform your wedding
ceremony will share a very personal and spiritual moment in your life. You want
that person to mirror your wishes for your wedding ceremony.
Ask them these 10 questions to ensure a perfect ceremony.
TOP 10 QUESTIONS TO ASK WEDDING OFFICIANTS
1. Are you available on my ceremony date and time?
2. Are you available on my rehearsal date and time and is there an additional charge for attendance at rehearsal?
If so, how much?
3. Are you willing to travel to my wedding ceremony location?
4. Do you offer an initial meeting? If so, is it complimentary or is there an additional fee?
5. Do you charge a standard fee or is it based on the size of the wedding party or number of guests?
6. What's included in the fee? How long have you been performing wedding ceremonies?
7. Do you have a selection of ceremonies for me to choose from? Will you allow me to customize my ceremony
with my own vows, poem, songs, tradition, etc.?
8. How will you be dressed for my wedding ceremony?
9. Do you have testimonials?
10. And most importantly, are you dependable? Do you double book? Do you have an emergency backup?
On the next few pages are worksheets for you to keep track of the answers they give to these questions and
their contact information.