Officiant uh oh - nervous

I don't think this is something that should just happen if you've met your officiant --and they know the proper saying of your name. Mine made sure to know all names she needs and all correct pronunciations.

You're flipping out for no reason. A professional officiant isn't going to mess up your name. It is literally his or her job to get it right.

I would say get to know your officiant really well and ensure that they know your name. I went to a wedding where the officiant kept pronouncing the groom's name wrong (groom's name was pronounced "lih-nas" but the officiant kept saying "lee-nas".) It became a running joke for the rest of the weekend. That being said, the couple had only met with their officiant for about an hour the night before, so were not familiar with him. You are giving yourself plenty of time to research and find a good officiant, so I am sure it will go well.

My officiant said my DH name a hundred times, come the day of he made a goody comment she proceeded to call him acorn twice. It was funny and it makes me smile now.

This is so great lol my name is Kelsey and my FFIL's long time girlfriend STILL calls me Chelsea... My FH and I have been together for 6 years. Lol but in all seriousness I'm sure the officiant is a professional who will help make sure that your day goes smoothly.

I would have my name written HUGE on whatever he/she is holding during the ceremony!!!! LOL

I could totally believe this. I've been at my current department since August and girls that I would directly with daily still randomly call me Ashley. I think if you bring it up as a concern with officiants, they will make a point to not mess up.

I think no matter what, if you have a professional, it won't be an issue

If you meet with some one before booking, stress that and see if they get it right in conversation. Maybe call them with a follow up questions. My first wedding, the priest called me Patricia during the vows. I very pointedly answered back, I Tricia. New priest thag transferred in 1 week before and was old school, proper names only

Our officiant told the story of how we met, and DH's brother was in story as he was there. When she went to say DHs name she said BILs instead. He was a champ about it and got out of his chair to take his place. Everyone had a really good laugh about it and we in no way thought it ruined our day.

I'm the exact opposite! I'm Chelsea and get called Kelsey quite a bit hahaha. Fortunately my pastor is marrying us and I've known him since I was about 3yrs old and he knows my name lol

A girl my sisters and I grew up with is named Kelsey and she constantly gets called Chelsea.

Tell your officiant that it's a huge concern for you to be called the wrong name. They'll do everything possible to remember it once you e pointed it out

I would just sit down with him and have ask him to say yours names together a couple times to make you feel better. But doing so may make him nervous and more likely to say the wrong one. Lol. I would just trust in their professionalism and enjoy the day. If the wrong name is said then just laugh at it.

That's why you meet first

Meet with your officiant get to know them and it won't be a problem.

I'm a pastor I've officiated a bunch of weddings and the only name I ever screwed up was with the couple that had a bride who refused to meet with me. I met with the groom a lot. It was weird.

Luckily it just at rehearsal not the ceremony.

My best friend, her name is Lacey, and her officiant called her Kacey during her ceremony, but everyone had a big laugh about it.

My name is Katelynn, which is a very literal, yet very different spelling. I get called Cat-a-Lynn, Katie-lynn and Katherine all the time. This is only by people who don't know me. After you meet with your officiant you can let them know you'd be comfortable with them practicing your name and even having the phonetic breakdown handy just in case?

Kelsey, talk to your officiant about spelling your name phonetically (Kel-see) throughout their copy of your wedding script. That way there is no way they can screw it up.

I always clarify with my couples by which name they each want to be addressed during the ceremony. This goes for legal name versus shortened name and proper pronunciation. Best wishes!

My pastor is doing the ceremony and he has yet to say my uber long, Dutch last name right I might try giving him a paper with the phonetic pronunciation lol

I think a professional can read a name.