What should my officiant say at my wedding?

Do you [Name], take this woman to be your lawfully wedded [husband/wife], to live together in matrimony, to love her, comfort her, honour and keep her, in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, to have and to hold, from this day forward, as long as you both shall live?

Who can officiate a wedding?

Most commonly, municipal and city judges or mayors will preside. Unless you have a specific person in mind, your local civil registrar will assign an officiant based on your requested wedding date and the officiant's availability.

How do you introduce yourself as an officiant?

When it comes to an impactful officiant speech, start with the specific and transition to the broad. The audience will want to know who you are and why you're up there. So, start by introducing yourself—briefly—and explain why you were chosen or how you know the couple.

What does a marriage officiant do?

The officiant is responsible for overseeing the wedding ceremony and implementing any suggestions made by the couple. They should also be present at the rehearsal dinner or reception. The officiant can rehearse saying the vows while the couple makes necessary revisions during the rehearsal.

How long should an officiant speak?

A speech that does not exceed 5 minutes is ideal. This may seem long when it comes to a speech, but do not forget that the person must stand up, put themselves in place, possibly present themselves, say their speech, and kiss the bride and groom.