Hey there, soon-to-be newlyweds!

Planning your wedding ceremony and considering who will officiate is a big decision. While having a friend or family member officiate can add a personal touch, there are many benefits to hiring a professional officiant. Here’s why:

Experience & Professionalism: A professional officiant has the experience to deliver a seamless and heartfelt ceremony. They know how to handle unexpected situations and keep things running smoothly.
Ceremony Cues & Content: Professionals are well-versed in ceremony flow, cues, and crafting the perfect content that reflects your unique love story.
Peace of Mind: With a professional, you won’t have to worry about last-minute cancellations due to nerves or illness. They’re prepared and reliable.
Stress-Free: They handle all the details, so you can relax and enjoy your big day without any added stress.
If You Choose a Friend or Family Member
If you decide to have someone close to you officiate, here are a few things to consider:

Ceremony Cues: Make sure they know the ceremony flow and important cues.
Content: Ensure they can deliver a meaningful and engaging ceremony.
Professionalism: They’ll need to balance their personal connection with a professional demeanor.
Preparedness: They should be ready for any last-minute nerves or unforeseen circumstances.

We’re Here to Help!

At Personalized Ceremonies by Rev. Zaro, we offer various options to make your ceremony perfect:

Ceremony Writing: We can write the ceremony for your friend or family member to perform.

Coaching: We can coach your chosen Officiant through the process to ensure they deliver your ceremony beautifully.

Special Involvement: Have them participate in other meaningful ways, such as reading a poem, lyrics, a show quote, a biblical passage, a prayer, or even an original piece.

Full Ceremony Services: We work with you to create a custom, personalized ceremony with elements of romance, humor, tradition, spiritual elements (if desired, not required) and perform it on your wedding day. We check in with the two of you and all of your ceremony professionals to ensure a seamless experience. We keep in touch with you throughout the planning process with reminders, questions and info so that you don’t have to worry about remembering anything. We’ll also help you connect with other fabulous, reliable pros that you are looking for.

Your ceremony should be exactly as you envision it and a positively memorable part of your wedding day. We’re here to help make that happen, whether it’s through our professional officiating services or supporting your loved ones in their role.

Please reach out to us for more information or to discuss how we can assist in creating the perfect ceremony for your big day!

Warm wishes, 

Rev. Lisa & Rev. Joe Zaro 

Personalized Ceremonies by Rev. Zaro

Photo by Chris Carter Photography (Warwick, NY.)