Wedding Officiants for Hire Near Me

On average, professional wedding officiants cost $200-$300. Of course, this price will vary depending on your location, the type of officiant you hire, and the specific services you want them to provide.

When you're ready to say “I do” there are a few different directions you can go with your officiant. There are religious officiants such as a pastor, priest, Imam, or rabbi. If you and your fiance are from different religions, you could also hire an interfaith officiant. And of course, there are secular officiants as well for those that want a non-religious ceremony.

First and foremost, determine the type of officiant you want to have (religious or secular). Then browse websites or online profiles of various officiants near you to see their experience and read reviews from past clients. Once you’ve narrowed down the search, meet with them to learn more about their services and see if you feel comfortable with them.

Hiring your officiant is similar to hiring for any job. Ask questions about their experience – how long have they been an officiant, how many weddings they’ve performed, etc. You can even ask to see videos of past ceremonies. You should also ask questions related to your specific wedding plans, such as if they’ve officiated at your venue before, if they are available for a rehearsal, and what their attire usually is.

As with all wedding bookings, you want to plan as far ahead as possible when securing your wedding officiant. You should start interviewing potential officiants at least 6 months before the wedding, but a year in advance if possible. Officiants book up fast, especially during wedding season, so keep that in mind when you start making your planning checklist.