Posted by Paul Oleskiewicz
January 30, 2013 -
#Affordable Weddings
#All Beliefs Accepted
##custom weddings
General duties as an Officiant.
1. Respond to initial inquiry by couple, If compatible, book date and provide contract for signing. Retain deposit.
2. Get acquainted with the venue if not already.
3. Meet with the couple
4. Verify the legality of the marriage via state issued license and personal ID.
5. File for any day licenses necessary eg ‘out of state clergy.
6. Take all the ideas provided by the couple and write a custom ceremony using custom and non-custom elements.
7. Perform any within ceremony rituals such as unity and blended family ceremonies. These include but are not limited to Unity Candles, Glass Breaking, Blessings, etc.
8. Attend rehearsal if needed. Oversee the flow of the ceremony and make any adjustments needed.
9. Arrive promptly at the venue on the day of the ceremony to help with any last minute crisis, nerves, be a calming influence for the nervous partner who is waiting at the altar.
10. Officiate ceremony.
11. Announce the legal joining of the couple.
12. Complete and file paperwork with vital records authorities, make copies of documentation, send one to couple for a keepsake, file one.
