Comprehensive Wedding Officiant Training: Learn The Basics

First Time Officiant Orientation

• What is a Wedding Ceremony?
• What is the Role of the Officiant in a Wedding Ceremony?
• Is There a Legal Form to a Wedding Ceremony?
• What Happens in a Wedding Ceremony?

The Parts of a Wedding Ceremony

1. The Procession
2. The Invocation
3. The Declaration of Intent
4. The Vows Exchange
5. The Rings Exchange
6. The Pronouncement
7. The Recession

A Wedding Ceremony Template

The template wedding script below focuses on the names and functions of each part of the wedding ceremony. Speaking cues, and stage directions are included to clarify when the officiant is addressing the couple versus when he or she is talking to the wedding guests. The basic ceremony includes wedding formalities like procession, invocation, and declaration of intent.

Including Vows In The Wedding Ceremony

Vows are, without a doubt, the most moving part of any wedding ceremony. They are a truly special opportunity for your couple to express their love for one another before their family and friends. While most couples will want to write their own vows, the officiant should help them find their voice, and a way to express their feelings in a way that they feel comfortable. The wedding officiant training provided in this section will teach you about the most common ways you and the couple can incorporate meaningful vows into the ceremony.