You can spend hours or even days writing the perfect ceremony, but life is what happens when you’re busy making plans. I’ve had a groomsman faint three times and a bride throw up from nerves. Here’s what actually happened and what I learned handling it live.
What to Do When Someone Faints at a Wedding or Throws Up Read More »
Babies cry. Planes fly overhead. Motorcycles roar past. Phones ring. Here’s how I handle wedding ceremony distractions without making them a bigger deal than they need to be.
How to Handle Wedding Ceremony Distractions Read More »
Guest readers, candle lighters and family members are often surprised by their ceremony role. Here’s how I prepare wedding participants before the ceremony and calmly fix it when nobody told them.
How to Prepare Wedding Ceremony Readers and Participants Read More »
What makes a good wedding officiant? Guests notice your voice, eye contact, posture, presence and whether you make the ceremony feel natural. Here’s what actually matters.
What Makes a Great Wedding Officiant? What People Actually Notice Read More »
Wedding officiant tips from 1,000+ ceremonies: sound checks, vows, rings, vendors, delivery, clothing, distractions, and the small things that make the ceremony feel easy.
Wedding Officiant Tips While at the Ceremony Read More »
The photographer, DJ, coordinator and venue staff can make your job as an officiant much easier. Here’s how to work with wedding vendors without getting in their way.
How to Work With Wedding Vendors as the Officiant Read More »
Divorced parents, stepparents and old family tension can make a wedding rehearsal or ceremony uncomfortable. Here’s how I prepare for it, avoid surprises and keep the focus on the couple.
How to Handle Difficult Family Dynamics at a Wedding Read More »