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| Finding Mr. or Ms. Right to Perform Your Wedding.
‘Twas the spring of the year when knights in shining armor muster courage and propose to fair, young damsels. The arrangements are made, the festivities planned when Princess Genevieve suddenly exclaims to her dashing prince: “Come hither. We must decide which man of the cloth shall marry us, whether it be Friar Nippentuck from thine village or Father Guggenheim from mine’n.” And, thus, it has been down through the centuries—decisions, decisions, decisions. Whom shall we select to marry us? Alas, with the passing of time, these decisions have become vastly more “complicationalized,” so much so that the possibilities may seem limitless. Fiancée Bernadette and her fiancé decided to run downtown where they secured a justice of the peace to perform the nuptials in his office. Fiancée Francine, a churchgoing sort, simply asked her friend and pastor: “Will ye do the honors?” However, many churches have become so large that some parishioners simply do not know the pastoral staff well enough to ask any of them to officiate their wedding. Some couples feel uncomfortable with the idea of pastoral counseling. Still others do not meet the membership requirements. But, alas! What about all those multitudes of couples who careth not about a JP wedding and those without an ample supply of church connections? This is where good ol’ American ingenuity rideth in to saveth the day. Option #1: Brides can use the “friend network” where brides, who have traveled this road in by-gone days, offer their wisdom and suggestions. Option #2: Instead of using “other people’s money (OPM),” brides can use “other people’s networks (OPN).” This would include wedding vendors such as wedding coordinators, photographers, florists . . . dost thou get the picture? Brides can also search for ministers who are trying to find them. Option #3: Officiants can also be found in glossy magazines, like Wedding Wishes. Option #4: Struggling brides-to-be can also access the thriving industry of the freelance wedding minister via the Internet. Dozens, if not hundreds, of Web sites exist in metropolitan areas, each one seemingly offering an endless array of choices. The amazing thing about Web sites is that they reveal so much about the people they represent—personality and character, values and skills. Many include a picture. Within seconds, these sites provide a valuable first impression. Those first impressions may lead to checking out the pages that follow. Ultimately, brides want an officiant with whom they feel comfortable, who is dependable and trustworthy, and who knows how to deliver on their wedding day. After doing her homework, the modern-day Princess Genevieve will narrow the field to one, maybe two or three, options. From thence, it becomes a matter of: “Art thou available?” and setting up a time to meet. When everything is said and done, you will be happy for so many choices. You may find that it far surpasses choosing between Friar Nippentuck and Father Guggenheim. Craig Claybrook Wedding minister and freelance writer/editor. 214-342-3465 |
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