Wedding officiant script

Nicely said SophieMuffin...

I would just like to add, just because you say "No offense" or any variation of that phrase, does not make whatever follows any less offensive.

And finally, I AM OFFENDED that it was suggested that I care any less about my ceremony, or am too cheap, because I am chosing to have my grandparents (who have 50+ years of marriage under their belt) officiate my wedding. I care VERY MUCH about the ceremony, and my vows. Which is exactly why I do not want a stranger being the one to join FH and I in marriage. To each their own, but have some tact. She asked for websites, not a lecture.

On that note, I will be taking a peek at those websites as well.

If you go to google and put in vows, you'll find loads of resources. Lyssabeth's Wedding Officiants (you can google her too) also has a package that you can buy to write your own wedding. I believe it's 20 bucks.

Sorry if I offended anyone; that was not my intent. As always, it's to offer a different perspective.

I serve 2 counties on the west coast of Florida. Unless you're getting married here, having a friend/relative officiate is not stealing biz away from me. I just pointed out some of the pitfalls.

When I got started, I pored over books and websites, and I did a lot of the writing personally, too. I'm guessing that you've asked him to officiate because he is reflective and well-spoken, in which case he'll do great! Just reassure him, because those starting nerves are huge as he doesn't want to disappoint you!

I'm wanting to start up a website to help ministers like your friend, though, because there aren't that many strong websites to help someone from beginning to end. I'll keep this conversation posted on that!

Good for you guys on reaching out for information. My fiance and I are doing the same thing. I'm surprised by how many people are being a bit off-putting by looking down on the process. It's nice to have a close friend share in the moment by marrying two people he/she is close to. I've seen countless ceremonies with a very disjointed minister, and it didn't feel personal at all. Best of luck to the two getting married.

First of all, if your comment starts with "not to be mean," or "no offense," you can be assured that you are being just that.

Despite your assumptions, not every ordained minister receives training. I took a rigorous test that involved entering my name and today's date in order to become ordained. And it cost NOTHING!

So, I got what I paid for. The right and privilege to marry happy couples, and the need to do my own research. I needn't share any resources here. Just wanted to point out that if you find yourself starting a message with "No offense," you're not fooling anyone, and you are being mean.