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On average, professional wedding officiants cost $200-$400. The exact price will vary depending on your location, the type of officiant you hire, and the specific services you want them to provide. Some officiants may provide professional consultations or premarital counseling for an additional charge.
When you’re ready to say “I do” there are a few different directions you can go for the officiating. You can choose a religious officiant such as a pastor, priest, Imam, or rabbi. Or, if you and your fiancé belong to different religions, you could hire an interfaith officiant to create a mixed-religion or non-denominational wedding ceremony.
There are also secular officiants for those that want a non-religious ceremony. These officiants often have years of experience creating customized wedding ceremonies for brides and grooms. And of course, if you’re planning a wedding on a budget, you can have a friend or a family member become a legally ordained minister online.
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 vendor 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 your wedding day, 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.
Yorkville, IL 
Emcee / Wedding Officiant
9 Verified Bookings Ashley L. said “Steve went above and beyond to ensure a perfect wedding ceremony for us. From getting to know us on a personal level to overall being such a kind person…”
Mundelein, IL
Wedding Officiant
1 Verified Booking Olutunu F. said “Our wedding was for 6am and he was right on time. Thanks, Rev. Michael”
Janesville, WI
Wedding Officiant
1 Verified Booking Michael B. said “From start to finish Kimberly went above and beyond. Very creative and is really in tune to what the event entails.”
Middleton, WI
Children’s Party Entertainment / Wedding Officiant
8 Verified Bookings Stephanie K. said “I've watched Mr. Jim at both children's concerts and for older residents at my mother's care facility. He is generous, uplifting and kind…”
Hiring a professional wedding officiant to handle your nuptials is the best way to ensure your special day goes off without a hitch. An experienced officiant will know all the right procedures so that your wedding is confirmed and legal. In addition to marrying couples, you can also hire an officiant to lead vow renewals and non-legal commitment ceremonies.
When booking a wedding officiant, take the time to browse profiles to see photos, watch videos, and learn more about their services. Be sure to check out reviews from past clients so you know what it will be like to work with them. Once you find an officiant you want to hire, get all the details in writing with a contract or booking agreement. When you book on GigSalad, your payments are handled securely through the site and are protected by our Worry-Free Guarantee.
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