Wedding Officiant Checklist - Wedding Planning Questions

Basic & Legal Details for the Officiant

• Full legal names: First, middle, and last names for the marriage license.

• Contact info: Phone numbers and email addresses for both partners.

• Wedding date & time: Exact start time and venue address.

Marriage license status:

• When and where the license is being obtained.

• Day-of contact: Name and phone number of the coordinator or planner.

Wedding Planning/Questions to Think About:

Ceremony Style & ToneVibe/Tone:

• Religious, secular, spiritual, humorous, or traditional.

• Length: Short and sweet versus long and detailed.

• Unplugged ceremony: Do you want an announcement asking guests to put phones away?

The Love Story & Personal Touches

• How you met: The first meeting and initial impressions.

• The proposal: How and when it happened.

• Why each other: What you love most and why you are getting married.

Structure & Special RitualsProcessional:

• Who walks down the aisle and in what order.

• Giving away: Will anyone be asked "Who presents this person?"

Vows:

• Are you writing your own or repeating traditional/officiant-led vows?

Ring exchange:

• Who holds and brings forward the rings?

Special elements:

• Sand ceremony, unity candle, handfasting, or cultural traditions.

Readings:

• Any poems, scripture, or guest speakers.