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Finding a wedding officiant for your big day is often overlooked until the last minute. As the master of your ceremony, your officiant can set the tone for the rest of the day. Choose wisely and choose early.
More and more weddings are taking place in non-religious or neutral venues, such as an outdoor wedding. This shouldn’t limit you in choosing to have your officiant be religion-based or not. If you decide that a religious ceremony is right for you, it is suggested to look within the group of people already in your lives. This could be a pastor or priest at your place of worship, or possibly someone you used to attend services with when you were younger. If you decide to have a non-religious wedding officiant, there are many who are not affiliated with a particular religion and can perform secular ceremonies.
A good wedding officiant MUST be a good public speaker! They should have confidence and speak clearly. More-so they should have the ability to change the tone from drama to levity, taking everyone on a journey with their words and voice. While your ceremony will indeed be about the love between you two, your officiant will be the one conveying it with their words.
When thinking about your ideal wedding officiant, remember that not only is he or she going to play a key role in your wedding, but the rest of your life. You will always remember the person who talked you through your ring exchange and vows. Your wedding officiant is also the first person to speak to your guests and they have the ability to set the tone for the rest of the day. For these reasons and many more, it’s a good idea to get to know this person. Discuss any questions, exceptions, or special requests you may have for the ceremony. And lastly, determine if your officiant is going to be a detriment to your ceremony or if they will make the often dreaded part of the wedding for guests, a good time.
And it just so happens that our wedding officiant is also the owner of Windmill Acres, Nancy Scordo. Best of all, if you book your rustic barn wedding with Windmill Acres, the officiant is included in the package. From the very first time you speak to Nancy you will quickly see just how amazing she will be officiating your ceremony. She is bubbly and personable with a contagious demeanor that will keep you and your guests engaged the entire time. You will also have the opportunity to “interview” her as an officiant the entire time you interact arranging your wedding.
For more information about our wedding officant or venue please browse our site or contact us. Nancy would love to chat with you. 🙂
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