What is a “Wedding Officiant”?
The term Wedding Officiant has been around for some time, but has become the primary term in Web Directories for listing people authorized to perform weddings. This term reflects the broader background of individuals officiating at weddings. In the minds of the owners of Website Directories, the terms “clergy and minister” denote people with more of a religious perspective in their approach to the wedding ceremony structure and the vows. “Wedding Officiant” as a defining phrase has a more secular sound to it. A wedding Officiant can describe those who are religious, who are secular, or who have spiritual in their approach. A professionally-trained Wedding Officiant is a person who is specifically trained in every aspect of the Wedding Day. A Wedding Officiant is not just an Ordained Minister who is trained in the creeds and dogmas of a specific religion.
Los Angeles Wedding Officiant, Chris Robinson, at a beach wedding. When people ask me what I do, I tell them I am a wedding officiant. I usually get that quizzical look and then the question: “Uh, what is a wedding efficient?” “No, no. A wedding oh-fish-ee-ant,” I say, enunciating. Almost everyone I have said that to doesn’t know that my profession exists. You can call me whatever you want – – wedding minister, wedding clergy, wedding official, wedding officiate, ceremony officiant, humanist officiant, celebrant, that guy who marries people, officiant dude- – anything. That’s okay. It’s more important that you know what I can do for you. I can help you get married, easily. In addition, I can issue you a marriage license. I save you time and hassle and can accomodate any type of wedding ceremony or wedding requests. I’m here to help. Below are some official definitions, or officiant definitions you might say: From A Glossary of Terms : Officiant This is the cleric or secular official th