Officiants

Selecting a Celebrant for your Secular or Religiously Neutral Wedding

David Greenspon

By David Greenspoon, Owner, I Do’s With David Couples seeking a secular or religiously neutral ceremony might find a specialist celebrant or officiant a perfect solution. A specialist celebrant with credentials is usually highly trained in crafting and celebrating ceremonies. A quick look at any potential celebrant’s website and social media accounts should make affiliations with professional association and credentials clear. When you meet with a potential celebrant, be ready to share the essentials of your ceremony like venue, time, date, etc. Also be ready to share a sense of your values and style and how you want the ceremony to reflect them. Have your questions and don’t be afraid to ask them. Some personal considerations might include a musically capable officiant, someone with skills in a particular language, or someone with experience with a particular cultural wedding practice. Sometimes …

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