My fiance and I want one of our close friends to officiate our wedding ceremony. We have a few friends in mind but have not asked anyone yet. I would love to hear from others who have had or plan to have a friend officiate their ceremony!
What are some things you consider when choosing a friend to officiate? The only thing we've considered so far is that they are well spoken and a really good friend of ours.
When should you ask? How much time would your friend need to prepare themselves for the ceremony?
Weddings can be stressful and I get that asking a friend to officiate might be a big ask. What do you do if your friend backs out after you have already made plans? What kind of backup plan should you have?
I'd also appreciate any other advice on this topic!