Officiants: The Good, The Bad, and the Photobombs
Wedding ceremonies hinge on the officiant’s role, where they can either elevate the experience or derail it entirely. A captivating officiant crafts memorable moments, while a lackluster can mean guests awkwardly chuckling through the ceremony. Choosing between a pro or a loved one complicates the equation… but we’ve got answers!
This outdoor winter elopement will make you reconsider your summer wedding
We’ve all heard of couples eloping to a tropical island… but how about an outdoor winter elopement to a frozen lake? Chia Yen and Kuo-Chieh welcomed the adventure (proposed by our friends at Broadly Entertaining) – despite never having seen snow before! Let’s see this wintery wonderland through their eyes.
11 expert tips on how to perform and officiate your first wedding
Congratulations, you’ve been asked to officiate a wedding ceremony for a loved one! Preparing to officiate your first wedding can be daunting, but we’ve got expert tips covering “What do you say as a wedding officiant?” to “What do I even wear?” Let’s get your ready to perform and officiate your first wedding!
How to officiate a friend’s wedding with grace & humor
For many of us who are tapped to officiate a wedding for a couple of dear friends, it is our first experience designing a ritual, not to mention one so important. We take to the trusty Internet for answers, but find little. We can’t look to previous generations for wisdom, as most of them were either married by a religious figure by choice or obliged by their parents. To help fill in the gap, here are a few of the practices I’ve picked up along the way or created whole cloth.