Questions to Ask your Officiant
One important question for every couple is “Who is going to perform our ceremony?”
Here are 6 things to ask your officiant before booking.
1) Are you licensed to perform weddings in our state? In Texas, marriage laws authorize leaders of organized religious groups, including rabbis, priests, ordained ministers and ministers holding a license, to officiate at weddings. The religious leaders must also have authorization from their organization to perform the weddings. Aside from religious leaders, judges are the only other people authorized to perform weddings in Texas.
2) Will you file the paperwork? Wedding officiants in Texas must review the marriage license to ensure the couple can be wed, that the license is valid and not expired, and the document is correctly completed. The officiant must file the signed marriage license with the county where it was issued within 30 days of the wedding ceremony.
3) What is the expected fee, honorarium or donation, and when is this paid?
4) Are there any travel charges or other costs? Many couple marry at non-traditional venues. These couples need to check with their officiant to clarify these details if there is travel involved for the officiant.
Is any pre-wedding counseling required? Some churches require couples to attend pre-wedding counseling in hopes of helping prepare the couples for a successful marriage.
5) Do you provide the ceremony/vows, or can we write our own?
6) Will you attend the rehearsal? If so, is there an extra charge for this time?
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