Tampa Bay area, Florida
Your Special Day
Your Special Day is Also Special to Us
Questions to Ask Potential Officiants &
Questions They'll Ask You
by Catherine Jessee
Whether you want your ceremony to be led by a civil servant, a religious officiant or your best friend, here’s everything you need to know—and ask—before you seal the deal.
No matter where your wedding ceremony takes place, it’s important to make sure your officiant is someone who both you and your partner trust and mutually respect.
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