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How to officiate a wedding

Wedding officiant fashion as seen on @offbeatbride

Wedding officiant fashion for on-point ceremony style

Officiants have a big ol’ job to do at your wedding. They have to preside, be all clever AND bring the tears, and most of all… they must.be.fashionable. Okay, maybe it’s more about the couple, but if you’re the officiant reading this, I’d wager you’re wondering what the hell to wear. With offbeat weddings, you never know what you’re going to get. Let’s go on a retrospective to all kinds of offbeat weddings where the officiant was totally on point.

Testimonial Picture from Liz Stein alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

So you’ve been asked to officiate your friend’s wedding…

So you’ve been asked to officiate your friends wedding, and now you’re not exactly sure what to do, how to start, and where to go for help. Don’t panic! Our sponsor Asked to Officiate is basically an “idiots guide” to preparing a wedding ceremony. And you can get it at a special discount, just for Offbeat Bride readers!

The Reverend D WON'T ask who's giving you away: tales from a feminist officiant

Tales from a feminist officiant: why I refuse to ask who’s giving you away

I am often asked about what I won’t do for a wedding. My response is usually that I have no pride and no shame, so it isn’t an issue, but once or twice I had to think it over. The first time, I was asked to wear nude lipstick. It doesn’t sound too horrifying until you read about it here. This begs the question: what won’t I do?

5 secrets to officiating your friends wedding

5 secrets to officiating your friend’s wedding

I recently officiated a wedding for two of my dearest friends. I had never officiated a wedding before. It was not easy, but I’m proud of the result. I thought that some other first-time officiant may like to hear about my writing process.

Tips for choosing a wedding officiant as seen on @offbeatbride

4 essential tips for choosing a wedding officiant (plus questions you need to ask!)

The officiant/celebrant of your ceremony has a pretty hefty job when you think about it: setting the tone, saying the right things, actually marrying you… it’s no small task. So we’re here to help you figure what types of officiants are out there, how to snag the right person for the job, and give you a few helpful tips for choosing a wedding officiant.

arm wrestling in front of the officient alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Tales from behind the altar: The many roles of a wedding officiant

I am an officiant in the state of Georgia. Recently a bride asked me, “What do you do when you arrive at the venue?” and I had a time explaining it. So, this piece is about what a minister/officiant does before, during and after a ceremony. I thought perhaps this might help couples understand how it works from my perspective.