08/06/2026
For all those couples who are looking for a Wedding Officiant❣️ Experience makes the difference ❣️
💍 Choosing Your Wedding Officiant May Be the Most Important Decision You Make
When couples begin planning their wedding, many start by comparing prices. That’s understandable—we all have budgets.
But your officiant is one place where choosing solely by price can be a costly mistake.
Think about it…
Long after the flowers have faded and the cake is gone, your ceremony is what everyone remembers. It’s the moment your marriage begins. It’s the laughter, the tears, the stories, and the promises that bring everyone together.
Ask yourself this:
Do you want an unforgettable ceremony that has your guests smiling, laughing, and wiping away happy tears… or one that feels like someone simply read a script and rushing to the kiss???
The difference is the officiant.
A seasoned officiant knows how to calm nervous couples, personalize every ceremony, engage your guests, and gracefully handle those unexpected moments that inevitably happen.
And here’s one piece of advice I give every engaged couple:
Google every officiant you’re considering.
Read their reviews. Visit their website. Browse their social media. See what past couples have to say. A professional who is passionate about what they do will ALWAYS have a strong online presence that reflects their experience, personality, and commitment to their couples.
And this isn’t just true for large weddings.
If you’re planning an intimate ceremony, an elopement, or simply exchanging vows with just the two of you, that moment deserves just as much care and attention.
In fact, with fewer distractions, your ceremony becomes the entire experience. You deserve an officiant who genuinely cares about your story, takes the time to get to know you, and makes those few precious minutes feel unforgettable—not someone who treats it as “just another quick signing.”
YOU KNOW I HAVE TO SHARE AT THIS POINT my personal observation… Every single time, with over 3000 Weddings having been performed… when we get to the ring part the exchange of the rings…there is an energy between the three of us that literally carries the moment. It is never just me doing my job. It’s literally an experience that the 3 of us tangibly feel.
Price should never be the deciding factor.
This is your wedding day. Whether you’re standing before 200 guests or just the love of your life, you only get one chance to create that first moment as a married couple.
Choose someone who will make your ceremony the highlight of the day—not just the shortest part of it.
After all, you’re not just hiring someone to sign a marriage license.
You’re choosing the person who tells the first chapter of your love story. ❤️
I specialize performing weddings in southeast Connecticut shoreline & nearby Watch Hill, Rhode Island❣️
If you want to whisk me away or any far off yonder, gorgeous destination, count me in❣️
I’ve performed weddings and mountain tops, on yachts, a hot air balloon. You name it I pretty much have done it and always happy to speak with anybody about the possibilities😉🙏🏻❣️
Check out my website; www.CTJPMarie.com
