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Raphaela
Frequent user June 2018 Alberta

Wedding officiant

Raphaela, on September 19, 2017 at 03:15 Posted in Plan a wedding 0 13
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Is it crazy for me to pick a wedding officiant over the phone without meeting the person first? There are only two wedding officiants in Innisfail Alberta and my wedding venue is a 45 min drive from there. I spoke to both over the phone and I just clicked with the one and it felt so easy to talk to her and it was like she knew what kind of ceremony I wanted after only telling her two things about the wedding.

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Latest activity by Vinod, on December 31, 2017 at 22:25
  • Vinod
    Top August 2017 Ontario
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    If you have enjoyed talking to her over the phone. Your meeting should go fine. Our officiant was nearby and was great yet funny.
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  • Kayla
    Devoted September 2017 Alberta
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    We chose ours online without ever meeting him until the week before the wedding.It all worked out great!
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  • Sonja
    VIP September 2017 Ontario
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    It's different these days. Years ago you'd get married at the church or place of worship you went to as a child. Today, it's "dial a minister/officiant". I wouldn't be surprised if in the future there were drive through weddings like in Las Vegas. LOL.

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  • Erin
    Master September 2017 Ontario
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    No problem. It seemed a good choice for us since our wedding is 3 hours from where we live and our officiant is local to where we are getting married.


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  • Raphaela
    Frequent user June 2018 Alberta
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    That's great! It's nice to hear it worked out for other people. I still have 9 months till the wedding so I just hope it turns out like I think it will!
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  • Rekramer
    Expert November 2018 Ontario
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    Not crazy at all. I met with my officiant Sunday morning and he seemed surprised that I had a cheque ready for him. If you click, and you feel confident they understand the vision of your wedding, then you're all set!

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  • Sonja
    VIP September 2017 Ontario
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    That's exactly what I did. I found her online and checked many of her testimonials first. Then I contacted her by email after which we had a half hour phone conversation when she got to know me and vice versa. She sent me two scripts for the ceremony and I chose one. It worked out well.

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  • Raphaela
    Frequent user June 2018 Alberta
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    Oh thats a good idea thank you!
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  • Raphaela
    Frequent user June 2018 Alberta
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    Thats awesome! I'm glad to hear your meeting went great Smiley smile I just hope my FH likes her as well.
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  • Erin
    Master September 2017 Ontario
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    If you had a good feeling and you connected I would book. You could also schedule a Skype chat or something. That's how we met our officiant.
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  • Ap2017
    Super September 2017 Ontario
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    I agree with Charlotte, if you had a good conversation, then it is fine to book.

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  • Charlotte
    Frequent user August 2018 Ontario
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    I don't think it's crazy. If you enjoyed your conversation with them over the phone then that should be enough
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  • Sasha
    Super October 2017 Ontario
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    I don't think it's crazy! I chose mine without meeting her first. I just read a short bio on a website of officiants and she gave me a good vibe just from her picture and bio. I say trust your Instict. I met her this past weekend for the first time and she's so sweet and a pleasure to work with. I say go for it Smiley smile
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