Officiate a wedding

So you're asked to be a wedding officiant (or you're officiating your own ceremony)... How do you write a ceremony that's both sincere and modern?

As professional officiants we know a whole bunch about how to officiate a wedding. We created this cheat sheet to pass along our best tips and tricks to give you everything you need to officiate an extraordinary wedding ceremony.

Want to write a creative wedding ceremony script, but aren’t sure what wording to use for the declaration of intent? Let these 6 alternatives inspire you, from funny to formal examples, gender neutral to Spanish / bilingual, and more. The best ways for you and your wedding officiant to say, “Do you?”... “I do!”

Choosing the perfect officiant attire allows you to set the right tone, showcase your professionalism, and honor the significance of the wedding ceremony. By understanding the wedding style, discussing preferences with the couple, and providing options, you'll wear an officiant outfit that respects their vision for the day.

Officiating a wedding is a huge honor, but also one you want to make sure you get right on the first time! Here are the steps you need to take to make sure every wedding you officiate is a success.

A woman lawyer was asked by friends to officiate their wedding, and wondered: what SHOULD she wear to officiate a wedding?

There IS a bit more to the wedding than just the ‘I Dos,’ so you’ll want to spend some time getting your ceremony in check.

Wedding readings are a beautiful way to personalize your ceremony and show guests a little bit about you two as a couple. And because the words shared before your vows are so special, choosing the right reading is key. Here, we're sharing the best wedding ceremony readings from literature, poetry, film, and more.

Struggling to write your wedding ceremony script? We've picked some of our favorite real wedding ceremony scripts to get you started

If you're not a professional officiant or clergy (or if you're a couple having a friend or family member officiate), odds are you could use some help on how to put together a wedding ceremony and where to even start. The Provenance team has been in your shoes, so we put together this comprehensive guide that includes a timeline, checklist, tips, and so much more for all of the unofficial officiants officiating a friend of family member's wedding (say that three times fast!).