The ULC, friends, and online searches can help you find a wedding officiant

When planning a wedding, one of the biggest decisions is choosing who will marry the couple. Many brides struggle to find the right officiant for the wedding, which can be very time consuming. However, with the right plan of action, brides will be able to find the perfect officiant for any time of wedding.

After the bride has chosen what type of wedding that she is interested in, she needs to start looking for the officiant of her choice. There are a few directions to take while searching for an officiant. First, there is the option of having a close friend or family member become ordained for the wedding. Potential officiants can become ordained for free through the Universal Life Church, and the process is fast and simple. Also, having a friend or family member go through the ordainment process is a great idea, because the officiant can practice the ceremony with the couple multiple times. If a bride wants to look for a professional who has a lot of experience with weddings, she can also ask religious leaders for suggestions.

A lot of wedding planning is now done online, so brides can do a lot of research and find the right officiant for the wedding easily. Brides can visit different wedding websites to get recommendations for officiants in the area. Brides will be able to get honest reviews of what officiants worked well and which ones should be avoided. Brides can also look in local newspapers, as officiants will often offer their services through the newspaper. If a bride has a destination wedding or specific theme in mind, she can use the location or theme as a way to search for an officiant who will make the day special. Most importantly, brides must make sure that the officiant is legally qualified to marry a couple and follows all of the correct procedures to make sure that the marriage is legal.

For couples deciding to go through a renewal of vows, there is no need to worry about laws, as the couple has already gone through the process. This way, the couple has a bit more flexibility in terms of who they want to pick for an officiant. Either way, they will still need to follow the same steps of either having a friend or family member become ordained or look through different advertisements for the right officiant.

While choosing an officiant seems like a challenging process, brides have plenty of resources available to ensure that they end up with someone who will make their day special. Paying attention to word of mouth is incredibly important, as a positive or negative review can say a lot about the officiant. For couples who are choosing to complete a renewal of vows, there is a bit more flexibility in choosing an officiant, but they will still need to pick an officiant who will produce the best vow renewal possible. Above all, brides should definitely put time and effort into picking the right officiant.