16 things to ask your Officiant

These 16 questions are some very important things to find out when choosing an Officiant.

Check out our answers.....

1.              Can you customize the ceremony?

We customize every ceremony to reflect each couples personal values and beliefs.

2.              Does the Officiant have sample wording/ceremonies/readings to show you?

We have a large selection of ceremony samples and ideas on our website.

3.              Do you require Counseling?

No! Counseling should be done by a licensed professional not an Officiant. If you really feel you need counseling see a licensed therapist. Some Clergy are trained to do this but the majority of Professional Officiants are not. If you want results stick to a professional.

4.              Is your Officiant known and respected in the Wedding industry.

We have won top awards from The Knot and Wedding Wire and have 100’s of reviews. We are on the Preferred Vendor List at many Venues. Very active in several wedding related professional organizations.

5.              Do you have back up in case you are sick.

We have 20 Officiants on our team so you will never have to worry.

6.             Will you marry us if we are of different faiths or if we have been divorced?

We honor all couples regardless of their faith or marital History.

7.             Would you allow another Officiant to take part in the ceremony?

We are honored by all who want to take part in the ceremony.

8.              Can we choose special readings or music?

It is Your Wedding. It can have whatever you want in it. We have tools to help you.

9.               Will you give a sermon during the ceremony?

NO! A wedding is no place for a sermon it is a place to celebrate love.

10.             Do you issue the Marriage License?

In LA County Yes. Otherwise we will guide you on how to get yours.

11.             Will you participate in the rehearsal?

Yes we will be happy to guide you thru the whole process.

12.             Would you like to come to the wedding reception with your spouse?

We thank you for the offer but we don’t usually come to the reception as we have other events scheduled.

13.             Are there any restrictions as to our attire, or our bridal party's attire?

There are no restrictions. Let us know the style and we can try to match

14.             Is flash photography allowed during the ceremony?

We encourage photos and video and work with them to get the best shots.

15.             Will you wear a mic if the videographer requires one to capture the ceremony?

We want to make the final product perfect and will do what it takes.

16.             Can we choose So Cal Officiant to perform Our Wedding?

YES!!! YES!!! YES!!!