How To Officiate A Non-Denominational Wedding Ceremony: Revised and Expanded!

To officiate a wedding ceremony for a couple you know and love is one of lifes great honors and delights. When your couple invited you to conduct their ceremony, you felt flattered and excited. Then, a little later, chances are you began to wonder what did I get myself into? How do I conduct a wedding ceremony? HOW TO OFFICIATE A NON-DENOMINATIONAL WEDDING CEREMONY guides you through every step of the process for writing and delivering a personalized ceremony that is traditional enough in structure to make guests comfortable, yet contemporary in word and substance. Topics include: How to personalize the various moments in a ceremony How to involve guests and the wedding party How to incorporate cultural traditions How to introduce and segue various segments How to organize for flow and energy How to speak with confidence Bonus Sections include information on: Vows Rings Unity Rituals Blessings Non-blessings Readings and inspiration Essential prep and day-of checklists This Revised Edition includes: NEW Bonus Sections! New Bonus #1: Interviews with first-time officiants who share their perspectives on the experience. New Bonus #2: A before and after ceremony script from a first time officiant I coached. New Bonus #3: Tips on how to personalize a ceremony incorporating Family + Friends New Bonus #5: 20 Things you need to keep in mind as you prep for your ceremony New Bonus #6: How to answer The question couples most often ask Your couple invited you to officiate their ceremony because they want something that is uniquely theirs and not clichd drivel from some unknown officiant. The ceremony is your gift to the couple and in this book I going show you how to give them a gift that will be a touchstone for their life together!