Should your friend or relative officiate your wedding?

Asking a friend or relative to officiate your wedding has become a popular way to honor a special person and add a personal connection to the ceremony.

 

Before asking them to take on the work required for this important role, here are a few ways they can be involved without being responsible for the entire the ceremony.  

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​Ask them to deliver a reading:

A heartfelt poem, quote, or scripture can be a beautiful personal touch.

 

Invite them to join a ceremony ritual:

Include them in a ring blessing, hand-fasting, candle lighting, or other symbolic moment.

 

Let them tell your story:

A professional officiant can lead the ceremony while your loved one shares the love story portion — the best of both worlds.

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If you have your heart set on having your friend or relative officiate the entire ceremony, we can help them shine in that role.

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Partnering with my colleague, Shelley Armatino, we created a specialized training called Can’t Wait 2 Officiate. We offer a complete preparation guide full of tips, a customizable ceremony template, and a love story questionnaire to help them write a ceremony that feels personal and professional.

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They can also schedule a 1-on-1 coaching session with me or Shelley to get confident, polished, and ready for the big day.​

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We're happy to work with Guest Officiants or new professionals just starting their journey in this wonderful business.