We met with her at her house, and she was super outgoing, she smiled a ton, and she stressed how much she wants to make sure our ceremony is all about us. AND she is writing a book with different wedding ceremony ideas and readings and vows, etc., so we have tons of material to look at and choose from for the ceremony. (I am really into planning the ceremony too...I want it to be very "us"). She was also a minister at a Universalist church (which honestly I had never heard of), but apparently it encompasses many religions. I am very interested in attending church at a Universalist Church...it could be a cool place for kids to experience one day. (I don't know though, I'm still on the fence about it.)
Our officiant also seems to really care about our relationship, and she wants to weave "the story of our love" in to the ceremony. I love that! (We have final say over the script though.) And answering questions about our relationship has made me appreciate Adam even more.
Here are 5 things that I think you should look for in a wedding officiant (if you don't have a family minister or priest):
Someone you are both comfortable with
Someone that you both trust
Someone who's personality fits both of yours
Someone who is willing to work with you and do what you want
Someone who you feel confident will make the ceremony a celebration of your love
I have already found several things that I want to include in the ceremony, and I am having so much fun looking through all of the ideas. Planning the ceremony has been one of my favorite parts of the wedding process so far.
I think these are some great traditions:
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| Unity Candles |
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| Cake Cutting |
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Blessing of the Rings  |
Adam and I are having so much fun picking out the music that's going to be played during different traditions! There are so many ideas and endless suggestions...
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