Here’s a new kind of introduction I’d like to use in 2022. Since it’s your wedding, I’d love to have your opinion! I’ve amended this introduction from the original author (see below) who is wonderfully humorous. Primarily this introduction lets people know your ceremony is NOT going to be canned, but unique.

When we have our planning meeting share with me if this is a go for you or not. Yes is a valid answer. No is a valid answer. Sound reasonable?

Officiant introduction 

Greetings everyone!

Congratulations on making the guest list!

My name is Rev. Crystal Yarlott and I love being here with you. I’m a wedding officiant and celebrant which means my job is to marry our couple to each other and to celebrate why they are getting married.

Today is an opportunity for all of you to connect with people you haven’t seen for a while or whom you’re meeting for the first time. You have a wonderful time ahead of you.

Welcome to Michigan, welcome to (the town your ceremony takes place in) ________________, welcome to (your venue or wedding site) _____________________ , and welcome to the wedding of (your names) _______________ and _______________.

Thank you for your enthusiasm. Our wedding party is ready to make their grand entrance.

It’s good to see you all here and thank you so much for the gifts of your presence here today.

My friends, I hereby declare the wedding planning to be officially over! Let the ceremony begin!

I’ve adapted this officiant introduction from Christopher Shelley’s wonderful book, Best. Ceremony. Ever. 

If you want to respond now, please email me. 

For more ideas for your ceremony, Check out my blog post Officiants Don’t Bite, They Unite