We’re 70 something days away from our wedding, normally I wouldn’t know that, but I’m somehow signed up for pesky reminder emails. So far everything is coming together, but we are still in need of an officiant. This is a little bit of a touchy subject as my extremely Catholic family is already not fond of the lack of church and priest.
I thought maybe an older gentleman would somehow ease the blow. Plus I have a soft spot for little old men. Finding said gentleman has proven to be quite difficult. Most officiants we come across tend to seem insincere and a little weird. On the other hand, we have a friend who is ordained (through one of those crazy named online churches). He is well spoken and I have known him for many years, he would do a wonderful job.
Would a young friend seem unofficial? Is it really worth the $300 to pay a stranger to talk for 15 minutes? I’m very torn. What are your experiences?