To officiate a wedding ceremony for a couple you know and love is one of life’s great honors and delights.
When your couple invited you to conduct their ceremony, you felt flattered and excited. Then, a little later, chances are you began to wonder––what did I get myself into? How do I conduct a wedding ceremony?
HOW TO OFFICIATE A NON-DENOMINATIONAL WEDDING CEREMONY guides you through every step of the process for writing and delivering a personalized ceremony that is traditional enough in structure to make guests comfortable, yet contemporary in word and substance.
Topics include:
• How to personalize the various moments in a ceremony
• How to involve guests and the wedding party
• How to incorporate cultural traditions
• How to introduce and segue various segments
• How to organize for flow and energy
• How to speak with confidence
Bonus Sections include information on:
• Vows
• Rings
• Unity Rituals
• Blessings
• “Non-blessings”
• Readings and inspiration
• Essential prep and day-of checklists
More than ever before, couples seek the gift of a personalized ceremony that will be a touchstone for their life together. With this one-of-a-kind book, you’ll be able to offer such a gift to your special couple.
