Happy Feet Weddings

How to Choose your Wedding Clergy:

Choosing your Officiant early is important.   A good Officiant is a great resource and can help deal with many aspects of your wedding.

Once you meet with someone you really like, do not delay in reserving him or her for your wedding.  Remember most Officiants require a nonrefundable deposit to guarantee the date and time.

What is your first impression? Did you feel at ease?  Are they professional in appearance and demeanor?  Is their voice pleasant.

Will they explain their training, their experience and credentials?

Is this individual involved with any professional organization/associations?  If so, does the organization have a professional code?

Is this person ordained? Licensed? Where did the ordination come from? "Ordination" is now available for purchase off the Internet - this isn't a true ordination. Ordination is God's way of confirming your call to ministry; it is not the legal license that is needed to marry and bury people.

What services are included?

Do you get the feeling this Officiant is a truly caring person who is interested, mot only in a beautiful ceremony but also in the success of your marriage?

Will this Officiant honor your values and spiritual beliefs and help you to express them?  Are they able to meet your unique religious/spiritual needs and requirements?

Do they exhibit a real willingness to create a ceremony that expresses exactly what you want to say to each other?

Can you speak up for yourself, ask for what you want and voice any objections you may have?

Do they have creative ways that allow friends and family to participate in your ceremony?

Does this Officiant offer premarital counseling?  Is it optional or required?  What are their fees?

Will they be available for a rehearsal if necessary or give rehearsal instruction?

In the unlikely event of an emergency, do they have professional backup?

Finally, is this the Officiant you want to share this incredibly special day with?