04/17/2024
What do you ask when interviewing an Officiant for your precious day?
Here is a guide...
Experience: What do you do as an officiant?
❤️ I am legally ordained to marry a couple and will strive to meet the couples expectations for their ceremony.
How many weddings have you performed?
❤️ Est. 400+, in person, drive by, virtual, and by phone.
Personalization: Do you have a script or do you personalize each wedding?
❤️ I personalize each one, no two are alike just like the couple.
Time: How long are your ceremonies?
❤️ typically 25- 45 minutes depending on any special inclusions or unity ceremonies.
Communication: How will our pre-wedding communication look like?
❤️ 1st meet and greet consultation to interview, 2nd meeting dive in to hear your love story and expectations, 3rd meeting to confirm details and flow, 4th Rehearsal if selected, 5th showtime!
I am always available for communication in between meetings.
Vows: Can you help me write my vows?
❤️ yes
Marriage license: Will you help us obtain our marriage license?
❤️ I will share the links to obtain your marriage license. The most sought after license is out of Galveston County, JS 😃 it's pretty.
Location: Are you legally able to perform a marriage in our wedding location?
❤️ yes, I am legal anywhere in the US and can become legal to marry in various other countries.
Religion: Can you perform a wedding that incorporates our religions/cultures, or beit secular? ❤️ yes
Other: What are your fees?
❤️ $150 + depending on location, date, and inclusions desired
Do you have samples of ceremonies to show me?
❤️ it's my art, all original. Therefore I do not share my scripts but I can allow you to preview the script I prepare for you if I would be selected to officiate your wedding.
Will you be open to wear clothing or colors to match my theme?
❤️ yes
Are you open to take directions/suggestions from myself or my coordinator on how to orchestrate the ceremony?
❤️ of course, it's your day, I would be honored to be a part of it?
Is there any wedding you would deny to officiate? Please share details
❤️ yes, I would not officiate any wedding involving any demonic integration or suggestion in theme, music, clothing, etc.
If you have to cancel at the last minute, do you have a substitute to fill in?
❤️ yes, but in 17 years, I've never had to cancel.
Do you offer ceremonies in other languages?
❤️ yes, Spanish
Do you offer the option of a male or female officiant?
❤️ yes, my husband of 20+ years is also available. Pero el no habla Español 😆
Is rehearsal included?
❤️ No, this is an extra fee $50+ depending on location and time needed
Will you sign and mail the marriage license to the county for recording?
❤️ yes at no additional charge
How do you accept payment?
❤️ all major credit cards, cash, or zelle.
Do you have a contract to offer me?
❤️ Yes
Are you available for my date, time, and location?
❤️ Call me 😃 I can check right quick !!