Questions to Ask Your Prospective Officiant

• Are you available for our date and time?

• Is our ceremony venue within your travel area?

• Do you recommend a rehearsal to practice the wedding ceremony?

• May we personalize our wedding ceremony?

• How much experience do you have performing wedding ceremonies?

• Do you have any testimonials/recommendations from other brides and grooms?

• Can you refer us to other wedding vendors such as florists, videographers, photographers, cake bakers?

• Can you tell us how to get a marriage license in Florida?

• Do you have a demo tape/video featuring your services at an actual wedding?

• How much notice do we need to give you?

• What is your fee to perform as our Officiant?

• Does it include the Wedding Rehearsal?

• How much of a retainer do you require to hold the date(s)?

• When is the balance due?

• When can we sign the contract?

~Compliments of Nancy J. Taussig, Wedding Officiant, Barefoot Weddings

941/952-1440

with editing by videographer, Leslie Harris-Senac, Visions Unlimited Video Productions, Inc., of Sarasota 941/315-3456

An experienced clergy is key to your wedding ceremony success