As you begin to plan your very special day, there are many details to consider.  Once your date and venue is selected many people begin the process of finding a wedding officiant or celebrant.  Where to begin?  There are many options in Massachusetts...you can select a JP, Minister, Celebrant or a friend.  The distinctions between these types of officiants in services, customization and fees can vary dramatically (more to come on this in another blog) so my suggestion is that come prepared with a list of key questions you wish to ask.  Feel free to download my article: findinganofficiant.doc  as a place to begin. 

After many years of working as as Wedding Officiant creating meaningful and unique wedding ceremonies, I have learned that the personal connection couples had with me, the ability to have input, to see several choices that were written specifically for them, to be able to read the final ceremony and have the right to say yes or ask for revisions, their confidence in my professionalism and my ability to manage any "unknowns" that might occur was ultimately what was important to them and allowed them to breathe easily and relax on their wedding day.

Your wedding is an important day, and your choice of an officiant is as important as the venue or photographer. Have fun selecting and officiant and start early if you are looking for a top officiant who will work to customize and create a meaningful ceremony for you.