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Brianna
Beginner August 2019

Who should officiate?

Brianna, on June 23, 2019 at 12:52 AM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 4
Both my dad and my FH’s dad are pastors. We thought of having them both do something like one officiate and one do a challenge during the ceremony. At first I wanted my dad to not have to do it and be able to watch from the pew with my mom and experience it that way, but whenever I mentioned that idea to him he seemed to be disappointed like he wanted to be apart of his daughter’s wedding and since he’s a pastor I think he was expecting to officiate it especially since he did for my sisters wedding. So then I thought about my dad just officiating it.. but he’s not able to make it to the rehearsal so idk how that’ll work. He said he’d be fine with it and can just FaceTime during the rehearsal and he’s done so many that it’d be ok. But I just feel like it wouldn’t be good because every weddings unique and I want it to be perfect... so I thought about just having his dad officiate just him.. but I don’t want my dad to feel left out or like I’m favoriting his dad over him... but I’m not I just... ugh idk what to do😕 i don’t want to upset anyone and I want everybody happy. I just need advice

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Latest activity by Jordan, on June 23, 2019 at 1:06 PM
  • Natalie
    Dedicated June 2019
    Natalie ·
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    I was actually in a similar situation but with my grandfather and my uncle (both pastors). I had my papa officiate, but my uncle came up and actually said a few words (like a 2 minute speech) during the ceremony. That way everyone was included. Hope that helps a little!!
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  • CDickman
    VIP September 2019
    CDickman ·
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    Can your dad maybe have input on the service ? Also he can do a reading maybe let him choose a bible verse that means a lot to him and his marriage. Also can he say a pray before dinner?
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    Have you asked your dad for his ideas on how he’d like to be involved? Choosing one of his ideas will make him happy.
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  • Jordan
    Expert September 2019
    Jordan ·
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    Is your dad walking you down the aisle? If so then he is already a big part of the ceremony. I’m addition to that, maybe he could lead the prayer before dinner.
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