Most people believe marriage is the start of two people sharing a home and building a life together. And what better way to start that than to make your wedding completely your own? Here are a few tips to help you and your sweetheart put your stamp on your special day:
Choose your officiant
If you and your spouse don’t belong to the same religion—he’s Catholic and you’re Jewish—looking for a non-denominational officiant might be the solution you both need.
Talk to them
Don’t engage the services of an officiant without talking to them first. Conduct thorough interviews. You’ll find out which one fits the mood and vibe you want for your wedding. In addition, spending time talking to your officiant will help give the officiant insight into the kind of people you are. That’s going to help him say the right things when your wedding day comes around. He’ll be able to invest just the right tone of sincerity and honesty into those words to make the ceremony even more special and meaningful.
Trust your gut
The right non-denominational officiant is someone who can put you, your spouse and the crowd at ease. Someone who can set the tone right will add to the solemnity of the event and generally make everyone in the crowd feel that love conquers all is perfect for your wedding. The last thing you want is someone depressing or a downer to tamp down on the merriment and happy vibes of the occasion. Trust your gut and choose the right one.
Tip: Pick a good venue
A secular wedding doesn’t automatically mean you’ll need to ditch those church venues. Some places of worship permit secular weddings, Bustle says, so it’s going to be up to you to do your homework and find out which options suit your needs and budget.
