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Become a Wedding Officiant - A Complete Guide
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Become a Wedding Officiant - A Complete Guide

Start a business officiating weddings in the USA! Step by Step course includes sample ceremonies to get you started.
Created byLora C
Last updated 8/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • Obtain credentials, to legally perform weddings in the USA.
  • Take the necessary steps to get their business up and running.
  • Know how to obtain clients.
  • Know what to do at a client meeting.
  • Know how to correctly read a wedding ceremony.
  • Provide sample ceremonies and readings to their clients.
  • Provide a legal contract for their officiant services.
  • Be completely prepared to officiate weddings of many different styles.
  • Provide a printed keepsake marriage or commitment ceremony certificate to your clients.

Course content

10 sections25 lectures30m total length
  • Instructor Background and Course Overview2:09

Requirements

  • You should be comfortable speaking in front of groups of people.
  • A 3-ring binder with page protectors for printouts.

Description

Easily start a career as a Wedding Officiant with this step by step course!

I will share proven methods that I used to create my own successful officiant business in 2009. By following these guidelines, you will be prepared to book ceremonies and start making money in no time!

With many couples veering away from traditional church weddings, the market for wedding officiants is quickly growing! The freedom to choose when and where you work, and to adjust your own prices is a huge advantage over a typical 9-5 job. Apply this course for an occasional part time income, or book yourself solid for an even larger cash flow. It is all up to you! Some of you may want to perform weddings for the sheer pleasure of conducting a ceremony, and some may want to officiate weddings as a business.

*The information in this course is directed towards residents of the United States, as the laws in other countries vary greatly.


In this course you will learn how to:

  • Obtain your credentials, so you can legally perform weddings in the USA
  • Take the necessary steps to get your business up and running


You will also learn:

  • How to obtain clients
  • What to do at a client meeting
  • Key points to a successful rehearsal
  • How to correctly read a ceremony
  • Tips for the big day


Printable Information Included:

  • Samples of religious and non-religious wedding ceremonies
  • Readings to include in your ceremonies
  • Unity ceremonies that can be added for a special touch
  • Sample contract
  • Client questionnaire


BONUS CONTENT:

  • Printable Marriage and Commitment Certificates
  • Same Sex Marriage/Union Ceremony (added 2-27-15)


So what are you waiting for? Enroll now, and start "Marrying for Money!"

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for outgoing people looking for a new career in the wedding industry.
  • You should be comfortable speaking in front of groups of people.
  • If you are looking for a way to make extra part time income with a flexible schedule, this course is for you!
  • Ordination laws in countries outside of the USA vary greatly. People outside the USA can still benefit from this course, but should investigate the laws where they reside.