Congratulations on your engagement!  Choosing the right officiant for your wedding is an important part of the planning process.  I'm a Portland, OR based interfaith minister specializing in custom wedding ceremonies in Oregon and Washington.

 

What I do:
  • Welcome ceremonies submitted by the bride and groom
  • Travel to the location of your choice for meetings and the ceremony itself
  • Make myself available via email and phone during the entire process, especially if you live outside of the Portland area
  • File all of the official paperwork afterwards--usually on the first business day after the wedding
  • Provide a backup person if an emergency should prevent my attendance
  • Wear costumes for theme weddings
  • Provide a contract to clearly define expectations

What I don't do:

  • Require that you attend my church

  • Require counseling.  I'm available if you want to talk but I don't require it.

  • Force people to use the "and obey" line in the bride's vows

  • Pressure clients to choose from my ceremony selection or do what I want them to do

  • Discriminate against interfaith, interracial, non-faith, or same-sex couples.   I always try to treat all people as people.

  • Pick up the marriage license.

  • Demand an invitation to the rehearsal dinner or charge extra if I'm not invited