Here are some questions that Couples have asked me over the years.

 

Questions to Ask Your Officiant

 

Just as with all your other wedding vendors, the Officiant you choose should match your personal style and the type of wedding ceremony that you'd like to have.

 

For instance, you may not choose the same Officiant for an informal wedding in the park versus a formal religious ceremony in a church. I enjoy to do both.

 

Your Officiant may ask to meet with you several times before the wedding to discuss your feelings about love, marriage, commitment and sometimes religious beliefs. I do not, though I would love to hear your thoughts.

 

  

  • Will you marry us if we are of different faiths?
  • Will you marry us if one or both of us have been divorced?
  • Do you require pre-marital counseling before getting married?
  • Would you allow another Officiant to take part in the ceremony?
  • Are we permitted to write our own wedding vows?
  • Are there any restrictions on the types of readings that can be used?
  • Can we use contemporary readings or are we required to use religious or scripture readings?
  • Are there any restrictions on the type of music that can be played?
  • Can we use contemporary songs?
  • Can we bring our own musicians?
  • Are there any restrictions on photography?
  • Is the wedding date we've chosen available?
  • What time can we hold the ceremony?
  • How many guests will the chapel hold?
  • Is there another wedding scheduled on the same day?
  • Is there a room for the bride and her attendants to stay "out of sight" or "freshen up" before the ceremony begins?
  • What happens if it rains?
  • What about the timing and logistics of obtaining the marriage licence?
  • How much is the Officiants fee?
  • Will you marry us if we are of different faiths?

    Yes, I have performed many inter-faith marriages.

     

     


    Will you marry us if one or both of us have been divorced?

    Yes, I am divorced and now have found my own life mate.


    Do you require pre-marital counseling before getting married?

    No I don't, but I can discuss any issues you may have.


    Would you allow another Officiant to take part in the ceremony? Yes, whether that person is of a different religion or a relative,  it would be my pleasure.

     


    Are we permitted to write our own wedding vows?

    Yes, you can choose to write your own vows or use the traditional vows, I can direct you on this.

     


    Are there any restrictions on the types of readings that can be used?

    No


    Can we use contemporary readings or are we required to use religious or scripture readings?

    You can use both and again, I can help you on this.

     


    Are there any restrictions on the type of music that can be played?

    No


    Can we use contemporary songs?

    Yes


    Can we bring our own musicians?

    Yes

     


    Are there any restrictions on photography?

    No, it’s your day.

     


    Is the wedding date we've chosen available?

    Just call me.


    What time can we hold the ceremony?

    It's your choice.


    How many guests will the chapel hold?

    We allow up to 50 guests at our chapel.


    Is there another wedding scheduled on the same day?

    I may have another wedding before or after yours.


    Is there a room for the bride and her attendants to stay "out of sight" or "freshen up" before the ceremony begins?

    We have  special area at our Chapel.


    What happens if it rains?

    We have an indoor Chapel.


    What about the timing and logistics of obtaining the marriage licence?

    I can help you on with this.


    How much is the Officiants fee?

    I can send an e-mail of our costs in our information package along with your chosen ceremony. Click here to contact us.


     


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