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Courtney
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Two officiants

Courtney , on December 29, 2017 at 1:52 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 7
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My wedding is still a year and a half away however FH and I have been talking about who we want to officiate. Neither of us are very religious so we prefer a nonominational, but are families are religious so having a pastor wouldn’t be a problem. We are stuck between two people. My grandparents are very close to a retired reverend, he actually helped my parents adopt their daughter so he has been included in many family events and I know he would love to be part of our wedding. On FH side his best friends Dad is an ordained minister and has done family friends weddings. This guy is like a second dad to FH and loves him dearly. Has anyone been to a wedding with two officiants and how did it work? I would love to be able to include both of these people in our special day.

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Latest activity by happeningmom, on December 29, 2017 at 6:11 PM
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    Super September 2019
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    I wouldn't do this. It would be hard to get it to flow correctly and much more work for you to figure out the script & combine what they are saying and their styles. I have been to a wedding where there were two officiants and thought it was unnecessary and confusing.


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  • Susan
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    We had e priests at our wedding. They just spoke with each other and figured out who wanted to do which part. Everything was fine and smooth the day of!
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  • Susan
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    Ah 3. i hate not being able to edit.
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  • rica
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    I would be hesitant here but I understand your desire to do this. I think multiple priests like @Susan suggested is different, because these people already had a working relationship. Perhaps ask both of these people their thoughts on it before you get too carried away. If it doesn't work to have them both, maybe one could provide a meaningful and longer reading.

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  • futureMrsC
    Devoted March 2021
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    One of my best friends is Catholic and her husband is Jewish so at their wedding they had a Christian minister and a Rabbi perform their ceremony. As long as your officiants plan out the ceremony and you have a rehearsal as a dry run, there shouldn't be any problem with having both for your special day. Since you know both of them personally, I am confident that they will both do whatever they can to help make your wedding the best it can be.
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    Just Said Yes June 2018
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    My father is a pastor, and so is my future father in law. My dad will walk me down the aisle and my future father in law will pray and ask who gives this woman and my dad will then finish the ceremony. Whatever you want, it’s your day! I think it’s very special to have more than one.
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    November 2018
    happeningmom ·
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    I don’t see an issue with this as both people have performed weddings before. I would recommend talking to each of them and explaining that there will be another officiant also so
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    oit the fine details between themselves. It sounds nice to me as you will have a family connection and it will be wonderful!
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