Tips: Choosing a Wedding Minister
When a couple becomes engaged there are many decisions to be made: wedding date, location, how many attendants, who to invite, what type of flowers, what kind of food to serve, etc. But wait a minute…. The most important detail is missing.
First of all, this is one of the most important and romantic days of your life. You want to choose someone who is experienced in all aspects of the wedding ceremony, not someone who will just show up in time for the service, say a few words and leave before the pictures are taken.
An interfaith/non-denominational minister is someone who honors and respects your personal beliefs and will work closely with you to create a ceremony that best reflects your love and commitment. Your wedding minister should be agreeable to do whatever you want in your ceremony, unless it’s against church doctrine or her beliefs. Just another reason to have a beautiful outdoor wedding!
You as a couple must decide whether or not you will have any type of religious expression in your ceremony. Most couples consider themselves spiritual rather than religious and at the very least want to have some type of blessing or prayer during the ceremony. However, it is not necessary and personal ceremonies can be prepared that focus on love and commitment. If you meet with a minister who insists on some type of religious ritual or condemns your lifestyle (living together, being divorced or already having a child) this is not the person to marry you. This is your wedding and should reflect who you are and what you believe.
Typically couples forget to ask the minister’s view on photography during the ceremony. You do not want to choose a minister who sets rules, especially about photography. Some ministers will not allow any type of photography during the ceremony. This is ridiculous. Of course, you want the photographer to have the freedom to take beautiful candid photographs during the ceremony. Your wedding day is the day you have been waiting for, and your wedding photographs will be a most treasured possession.
Because of e-mail and the telephone, it is often not necessary to meet with your wedding minister before the ceremony. Even so, a close relationship will develop and you will form a special bond that will be evident during the ceremony.
Your wedding day is the day you have been dreaming of. Choose a wedding minister who will always honor your wishes and desires.
Lastly, once you've found a wedding minister you like, BOOK HIM/HER as soon as possible!!
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