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10/28/2026

Wedding officiants: closing remarks after the kiss can look a little strange when you see them written in the script.

But in the room?

This is where you can build an incredible finish.

The couple kisses.

Everyone erupts.

You step back.

Then the couple turns and faces the aisle — and suddenly every guest is looking right at them.

There’s this electric anticipation because everyone knows what’s coming next.

Use that moment.

Give your quick closing remarks.

Thank everyone for being there.

Tell them what they need to know.

Then start building the energy again:

“Are you ready to celebrate these two?”

Now the room is cheering.

And THEN you present them as married for the very first time and send them up the aisle.

That little pause isn’t killing the energy.

It’s building it for the biggest moment at the end of the ceremony.

Watch the full Episode 23 here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/rS2AUTLNoJA

10/27/2026

Wedding officiants: should you offer a microphone or sound package as an add-on?

You absolutely can.

Some officiants do.

And yes, it can be another revenue stream.

But the minute you charge for it, you’ve taken on another job.

Now you need to know the equipment.

Maintain it.

Set it up properly.

Make sure it’s reliable.

And deal with it if something goes wrong.

That’s the part I think about.

When I’m standing at the front, I want my full attention on the couple, the guests, the script, my delivery, and staying calm and confident.

I don’t want part of my brain wondering whether the mic is about to cut out and then it's my job to fix it.

Offering sound can be a great service.

Just make sure you’re also comfortable taking on everything that comes with it.

Watch the full Episode 23 here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/rS2AUTLNoJA

10/26/2026

Wedding officiants: let the ACTIONS in the love story create the humour.

If he forgot the ring back at the hotel?

Funny.

If she completely misunderstood what was happening on the first date?

Funny.

If one of them said or did something ridiculous in the moment?

Great story material.

But the goal is never to make the bride or groom feel bad about themselves in front of everyone they love.

They are the heroes of the story.

So instead of making a joke about someone being forgetful, messy, awkward, cheap, unhygienic, or anything else that could feel personal or embarrassing, let the actual event carry the laugh.

You can get a huge reaction from the room without turning either marryer into the punchline.

Make the story funny.

Make the couple feel great.

Watch the full Episode 23 here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/rS2AUTLNoJA

10/23/2026

Wedding officiants: funny is good.

Making somebody feel bad is not.

When I’m writing a love story, I’m perfectly happy to gently tease one of the marryers for something they DID.

Maybe they completely misunderstood the first date.

Maybe they said something ridiculous.

Maybe they made a hilariously bad decision that became part of the story.

That kind of humour comes from the action.

But I stay away from making the joke about who somebody IS — especially characteristics or traits that could be sensitive.

Their appearance.

Their hygiene.

An insecurity.

Something socially embarrassing.

The wedding ceremony should never start feeling like a roast.

You can get huge laughs while still making both people feel completely loved and celebrated.

Watch the full Episode 23 here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/rS2AUTLNoJA

10/22/2026

Wedding officiants: how your couple met — and what they first thought of each other — is often where some of the BEST love story material lives.

But what if their history is complicated or sensitive?

Maybe one of them was previously married.

Maybe they knew each other under unusual circumstances.

Maybe you look at the timeline and think, “I probably shouldn’t go there.”

Don’t assume.

Ask your couple.

“Is there anything sensitive about how you met, your first impressions, or that early part of the relationship that you’d prefer I leave out?”

You may be surprised. They may be completely comfortable telling that story.

And if they’re not?

That’s okay too.

You can keep that part brief, skip the sensitive details, and put more storytelling energy into something like the proposal.

The goal isn’t to force every couple into the exact same story structure.

It’s to find the parts of THEIR journey they’re excited to share — and turn those into a love story their guests will love hearing.

Watch the full Episode 23 here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/rS2AUTLNoJA

10/21/2026

Wedding officiants: your contract should make the working relationship crystal clear.

You may have already explained everything during the chem check.

But putting it in writing gives the couple a chance to actually see what you’re asking of them — and what they can expect from you.

Things like:

Showing up on time.

Completing their homework.

What’s included in the fee.

Whether travel is included.

Whether the rehearsal is included.

Who brings anything needed for a unity ritual.

The point isn’t to make the contract feel heavy or intimidating.

It’s to make the expectations clear.

You’ve explained the process.

Now they can see it in black and white and say, “Yes, we understand. We’re in.”

Watch the full Episode 23 here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/rS2AUTLNoJA

10/19/2026

Wedding officiants: if a couple is shocked that you use a contract, pay attention to that.

This came up in a live conversation about the vibe check.

One officiant said he knew the fit was probably wrong when the couple seemed surprised that there would be an agreement to sign.

And I think that tells you something.

A contract isn’t there because you’re expecting a fight later.

It’s there to make expectations clear before you ever start working together.

What do you need from the couple?

What are they responsible for?

What are you promising to do?

Where does your responsibility end and theirs begin?

That clarity protects the relationship.

And the chem check gives you a chance to find out whether the couple is comfortable with the process before you book them.

Watch the full Episode 23 here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/rS2AUTLNoJA

10/16/2026

Wedding officiants: what do you do when you arrive for the rehearsal on time… and the couple tells you everyone else is still an hour away?

Do you sit there indefinitely?

Do you leave?

Do you try to accommodate?

For me, this is where a clear boundary helps.

If your contract includes one hour for the rehearsal, you can still be flexible without giving away your entire evening.

Maybe you say:

“Okay, I can wait about half an hour. The rehearsal itself should only take about 30 minutes, so we’ll start then with whoever is here.”

That gives the couple some grace.

But it also keeps the rehearsal inside the time you actually agreed to.

Wedding officiants can be kind, flexible, and accommodating without making every delay open-ended.

Watch the full Episode 23 here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/rS2AUTLNoJA

10/15/2026

Wedding officiants: don’t book a couple completely blind just because the retainer would look good in your bank account.

Meet them first.

I call that first conversation the chem check or vibe check.

It’s where they’re figuring out whether they want you as their officiant — and you’re figuring out what it will be like to work with them.

Are they laid-back?

Highly detail-oriented?

Do they want someone who has every little thing locked down?

Is there an easy chemistry between you?

None of those answers are automatically good or bad.

The point is to understand who you’re working with before you commit to months of planning together.

Sometimes the fit is obvious.

Sometimes there’s just an intangible sense that this may not be the right match.

Better to discover that before the booking than halfway through the process.

Watch the full Episode 23 here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/rS2AUTLNoJA

10/14/2026

Wedding officiants: what makes guests say, “That was the best ceremony I’ve ever seen”?

It isn’t that you have to become some huge, gregarious personality at the front.

It’s YOU.

Your presence.

Your opening remarks.

Your personality — whether you’re warm and quiet, funny, energetic, thoughtful, or somewhere in between.

The key is always turning that attention back toward the couple.

And then there are the parts they haven’t already seen.

I share the ceremony script with my couple, but I leave out the love story and my own officiant speech.

So on the wedding day, they already have peace of mind about how the ceremony will work — but there are still beautiful surprises waiting for them.

That combination is where the magic happens.

They know the ceremony is theirs.

But they haven’t yet experienced what YOU are going to bring to it.

Watch the full Episode 22 here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv7x14KwAwM&t=172s

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