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.
4 Tips for Hiring a Wedding Officiant
First, Check their website.
You should check the websites of potential wedding officiants before hiring them. This includes looking at their portfolio, testimonials, and reviews. If possible, ask friends and family who have used them for recommendations. Often times the best wedding vendors come from the recommendations from people you know and trust. Reach out – ask around – and then check their website.
Second: Read reviews!
Reviews are an excellent resource when choosing a wedding officiant. They provide insight into how well the officiant performed during the ceremony. Look for reviews with ratings and comments from people who attended the wedding.
Photo Credit: Samantha Kensell Photography – Maine Wedding Photographer
Photo Credit: Samantha Kensell Photography – Maine Wedding Photographer
4 Tips for Hiring a Wedding Officiant
First, Check their website.
You should check the websites of potential wedding officiants before hiring them. This includes looking at their portfolio, testimonials, and reviews. If possible, ask friends and family who have used them for recommendations. Often times the best wedding vendors come from the recommendations from people you know and trust. Reach out – ask around – and then check their website.
Second: Read reviews!
Reviews are an excellent resource when choosing a wedding officiant. They provide insight into how well the officiant performed during the ceremony. Look for reviews with ratings and comments from people who attended the wedding.
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
