The Role of Maine Wedding Officiants

The Role of a Professional Officiant in Maine

Wedding officiants play an important role at weddings. Not only do they perform ceremonies that include vows, blessings, readings, and other rituals, but they set the stage for a flawless and memorable day. The best wedding officiants will be able to adapt because of their experience and knowledge. What may seem like a small detail in the grand scheme of things can actually be huge for the effectiveness of your wedding day. An experienced DJ will know where to put a microphone but when coupled with an experienced wedding officiant they can formulate the best way to get the best sounding audio for your guests to hear what is being said at the arbor. If it is windy your wedding officiant will know to get a little bit closer to you or turn toward you so their microphone can pick your voice up. If the front rows of your ceremony are looking a little bare while everyone sits up back – they will have the confidence to ask guests to come to the front and fill in so your pictures don’t look naked. Most importantly the planning process with an experienced officiant will ensure that you are not reading some generic script – but enjoying handwritten verbiage that is meaningful and powerful for you and your spouse to be. Here are some basic tips on what to do if you are looking to hire a wedding officiant in Maine.

Photo Credit: Erica Ferrone Photography: Massachusetts Wedding Photographer

Now – Ask them questions.

You should ask potential wedding officiants any questions you might have before hiring them. This will help ensure that you choose the right person for the job. We worked with Maria Northcott of A Sweet Start to put this guest blog together which will give you more information about her planning processes and approach to a wedding. She definitely answers a lot of the questions you should be asking your other potential officiants. (Hint: you should definitely check out Maria!)

Finally, you should contact them.

If you need more information about an officiant, contact them directly. They may not have listed their phone number on their website, so you’ll need to fill out a contact form and get the necessary information from there. As wedding DJs we like to work with the professional Maine Wedding Officiants as they help us make your ceremony sound perfect. The cues, the body language, the placement of a mic, and the experience makes our lives easier. While you’re here check out these badass ladies:

Maria Northcott – A Sweet Start – Maine Wedding Officiant 
Vivianna Adams – Gateway Celebrations – Maine Wedding Officiant