What Questions Should I Ask a Wedding Officiant Before Hiring?
What Questions Should I Ask a Wedding Officiant Before Hiring? Choosing a wedding officiant can sometimes feel like one of the easier decisions you'll make when planning your wedding. After all, the officiant may only be involved for 20 or 30 minutes, right? Not necessarily. I've been performing weddings for
What Does a Wedding Officiant Do
What Does a Wedding Officiant Do on Your Wedding Day? When most couples think about their wedding officiant, they probably picture someone standing at the front of the ceremony, reading the vows, and saying, “I now pronounce you husband and wife.” But there is much more to
Wedding Officiant vs. Wedding Minister
Wedding Officiant vs. Wedding Minister: What’s the Difference? When planning a wedding, couples often come across two terms: wedding officiant and wedding minister. While these titles can sound very different, the actual difference may be smaller than you think. As a wedding officiant who performs religious, non-religious, interfaith, and fully
Laura and Greg
Laura and Greg live in Ohio and chose the beautiful Sandpearl Resort on Clearwater Beach as the Venue for their wedding ceremony and reception in late October 2025. Recognized as one of the best beaches in the U.S., the powdery white sands and relaxed culture of Clearwater Beach provides the perfect
Deshon and Becky
Deshon and Becky met while Deshon was working in the UK. He had a good group of friends, but was looking for something more and upon meeting Becky he knew he had found the one. Their friendship became love and the rest of history. Upon moving
Non-Religious Wedding Ceremony
How to Plan a Non-Religious Wedding Ceremony That Still Feels Meaningful Many couples love the idea of a wedding ceremony that focuses entirely on their relationship rather than religious traditions. Whether you're planning an elopement, a destination wedding, an interfaith marriage, or simply prefer a secular
April and Paul
April and Paul met while working out at a health club together, or at least that’s what they thought. A brief encounter years before sparked a fantastic connection and was ever so funny. The couple contacted Paradise Cove in Orlando, Florida to see about arranging an
Christina and Brent
Christina and Brent travel from Nassau in the Bahamas for elopement close to where he proposed. Earlier this year Brent swept Christina off her feet when he proposed in front of Cinderella’s castle in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Since it was out
How to Choose the Right Officiant
How to Choose the Right Officiant for Your Ceremony Style Choosing your wedding officiant is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your ceremony—yet it’s often one of the most overlooked. After 18 years as a wedding officiant, performing over 6,300 ceremonies throughout Central
Brenda and Mike
Brenda and Mike dreamed of a private, romantic elopement ceremony—something intimate, meaningful, and filled with love. Instead of a large, traditional wedding, they chose to celebrate their commitment in the most personal way possible: right at home. To bring their vision to life, they partnered