Friday 28 August 2015

How To Become An Engaging Officiant

By Daphne Bowen


Many people are getting married these days. It can be because these couples feel the need to fortify their bond with each other. The said ceremony becomes the best proof for them to show that they really love their partner and that they are willing to spend the rest of their lives together. It should be a wonderful event to participate in.

You might be called on to officiate the ceremony. If one is asked to become the officiant Toronto, then better consider that as one of life's greatest honors and delights. Although it can be nerve-wracking at some point, you will find it worth your time since you can also share with the happiness of the couple getting married.

For you to be officiating this kind of event, then you better work on becoming engaging. If one is engaging, it will become a smoother event for couples. You can help them turn this into an event worth remembering. Here are the basic tips to take advantage of when the person is already set on becoming engaging with the role.

Eye contact. Making eye contact is important when standing in front, officiating this wedding. Looking into people's eyes means building a bond with couples. Maintaining eye contact with people is possible if you memorize your words, deliver them as you look at people, and letting them feel you are talking to them.

Smile. The venue is not a court where you will be judged. If you smile during the event, your smile can infect that couple who are standing in front of you and they will smile as well. That could help calm down their nerves when they are too nervous for their own ceremony too. By smiling, you give them the feeling that it is really a wedding and not a funeral.

Body orientation. There is also a need to consider what the body orientation to adopt for the said event too. Make sure to do the preparations for the things you could before the actual start of this event. For example, make adjustments on the microphone stand beforehand. Talk to the groom and bride regarding their body orientation as well.

Space. The couples should never be too far to one another when they are standing in front of you during the wedding. It is highly suggested that you have them holding hands. That way, they can have a space for themselves. It can create that intimate space due to them. You should give them that space.

Void and pacing. You should not talk as if everyone is in a hurry. You need proper pacing for what you are saying. Learn the right pauses so that you can emphasize the thoughts being shared. You should use an animated tone of voice. Avoid speaking in a monotonous manner because that can just bore the people listening to you.

Attire. You better ask couples what they want to have you wear during their wedding. The clothes can be very distracting if you wear something too diverse or of different motif than that of the entourage. Asking for the opinion of a couple should help you out a lot then.




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