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Weird for groom’s mother to officiate wedding?

Cass, on September 13, 2023 at 7:57 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 5
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My fiancé and I are having a destination wedding. The important people in our lives are already in our lines and we want our officiant to be able to speak about us a couple. We thought having his mother officiate our wedding would be special since she knows us well and is great at public speaking. Is this weird?

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Latest activity by CM, on September 15, 2023 at 12:58 PM
  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    There’s nothing weird about it. Make sure it’s legal in your state because not all states recognize a friend or family member as being a legal officiant.
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  • Keri
    Keri ·
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    I literally went to a friend's wedding where the groom's mother was the officiant. It was very nice and touching.
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  • Caryn
    Devoted November 2023
    Caryn ·
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    My aunt officiated my cousin's wedding. It was lovely and not weird at all.

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  • Brenda
    Devoted October 2021
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    My mother-in-law was our officiant, lol. She's also a judge, so it worked out. We asked her, specifically, because of how well she knows us since the beginning of our relationship
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  • C
    CM ·
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    I’ve been to several weddings where a parent or close family member officiated. There’s nothing weird about it.
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