Selecting a Wedding Officiant


10 Top Things To Consider When Selecting a Celebrant
For Your Wedding or Vow Renewal Ceremony

  1. Celebrant's Background

    Do you like the Celebrant? Does their background and experience resonate with you? Do you like their speaking voice? Are you energized by their enthusiasm and commitment to your ceremony? Is the Celebrant open to your ideas and will they co-create the ceremony with you?

  2. Religious/Spiritual Issues

    Will the Celebrant represent couples who are from different religious, spiritual and/or cultural backgrounds (if this is a factor)?

  3. Writing and Co-Creating the Ceremony

    How will your ceremony be created and written? Are you confident in the skills of your chosen Celebrant to deliver your ceremony? Does the Celebrant have sample ceremonies/vows for your review?

  4. Rehearsal

    Will your Celebrant be available for a rehearsal? (if you wish)

  5. Availability Before Your Ceremony

    Is the Celebrant available before your ceremony for questions and advice?

  6. Will The Celebrant Have An Assistant On-Site?

    Does the Celebrant bring an Assistant to the Ceremony? Does the Celebrant have an alternative Celebrant available in case of unexpected/unforseen illness or emergency?

  7. Coming and Going

    How early will your Celebrant arrive at your ceremony and how long will they stay afterwards?

  8. Travel

    Will the Celebrant travel to your wedding ceremony site?

  9. Fees/Paperwork

    What will the Celebrant charge for the ceremony and exactly what does this include? Does the Celebrant offer a professional contract for services, insuring that your date and time are agreed to on paper?

  10. References

    For your peace of mind, request references from the prospective Celebrant.
Annemarie Juhlian, Seattle Wedding Officiant
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"You did a beautiful job. Glenn and I were talking about the ceremony on the way home and agreed that you were professional and delivered your services exactly as promised. Thank you again!"

Glenn Wooten & Kathleen Kaufman
Old Consulate Inn, 2004



"Our wedding was absolutely wonderful! Thank you so much, Annemarie! We can’t thank you enough and you were right...you are fun to work with!"

David & Kim Johannsen
2004



"One of the most repeated comments we heard at the reception was that the ceremony was so beautiful and meaningful. All of our guests were really moved by it. Melanie and I are truly pleased at how well everything went."

John & Melanie Norris
Daybreak Star Cultural Center, 2004