Wedding Officiant for Your Ceremony

Often, when it comes to planning a ceremony, we get tied up in thinking traditionally. We would like for ceremony to reflect our personalities as a couple, but we think that the only people that can act as a wedding officiant are a pastor, priest or minister. More and more couples are beginning to think outside of the religious marital ceremony and are looking for alternatives.

Of course, many people realize that judges can officiate a marriage ceremony. Yet, this is an option that many people don't pursue. We want our ceremonies to have a spiritual or at least romantic feel and the perception is a judge cannot provide that. Although judges are a great option for couples in a bind, most people want a bit more.

There is also the option of asking a friend to officiate. This can be a satisfying alternative for many couples. Having a friend stand as witness to your marriage gives the individual and unique feel that most couples are looking for. However, asking a friend to be your officiant means that they have to become an ordained minister. This can be a complicated, pricey or lengthy process.

The best option that many people have found is to look for an ordained minister, perhaps unassociated with a particular faith or church that is willing to be your wedding officiant. There are many individuals that create a business out of officiating at weddings. These people are often an excellent choice for couples that still want a traditional ceremony feel without any heavy-handed religiosity.

You can expect to have an inspired experience from the start if you employ an individually ordained minister. Because these ministers are working to create a ceremony that suits your tastes, and have no preconceived notions about the direction your ceremony will take, your ceremony will be created from your specifications.

Not all couples are concerned with how religious their ceremonies are. There are many that merely have difficulty paying for a traditional church ceremony and have to seek alternatives due to budget. If this is descriptive of your situation, you may benefit from an individually practicing wedding officiant. They can guide you in the process of planning your ceremony in a money-saving manner.

Perhaps you are one of many same-sex couples that are making the choice to marry. This is an exciting time to marry your partner and you want that excitement reflected in your marital ceremony. This is another instance that a wedding officiant could help. An individually practicing ordained minister could help you create an unforgettable ceremony.

Whatever the reason is that is causing you to seek out alternatives for your ceremony, finding a wedding officiant that will suit you is important. Congratulations and enjoy your upcoming months of planning this very exciting day in your life as a married person.