So, you’ve been asked to officiate a wedding.
Or maybe you’ve always felt called to guide sacred unions, but weren’t sure where to begin.
Good news: as an ordained minister through ORDAIN Global, you are fully empowered to conduct legal or spiritual wedding ceremonies in many parts of the world.
But more importantly — you are now part of something deeper: the sacred art of union.
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Step 1: Confirm Your Legal Authority
Depending on the country or state, you may need:
Proof of ordination (your certificate)
Registration with the civil office (e.g., marriage registrar)
A ministerial ID or letter of good standing (provided by ORDAIN Global upon request)
In the USA, most states recognize ordinations from spiritual bodies like ORDAIN Global under First Amendment protections.
In Ireland or the UK, you can still perform spiritual ceremonies — and couples may legally register their marriage separately through a civil registrar.
> 📌 Always check local requirements — but spiritual ceremonies are almost always permitted.
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Step 2: Meet the Couple
Your role is to guide, bless, and witness — not just to recite.
Ask them how they met
Learn their spiritual or cultural preferences
Confirm whether it’s a legal wedding or symbolic/spiritual
Discuss any special elements they’d like to include (handfasting, vows, readings, etc.)
The more personal and present you are, the more meaningful the ceremony becomes.
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Step 3: Write the Ceremony Script
Here’s a simple structure many ministers follow:
1. Welcome & Opening Blessing
2. Reflection or Personal Story
3. Vow Exchange
4. Ring Exchange
5. Pronouncement of Marriage
6. Closing Blessing or Prayer
Include elements that reflect the couple’s unique path — poetry, prayer, ancestral references, or even moments of silence. You are the keeper of the atmosphere.
Need help writing? ORDAIN Global ministers get access to sample scripts and ceremonial templates with every license.
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Step 4: Conduct with Presence
On the day:
Dress appropriately for the setting
Speak clearly and calmly
Hold space — emotionally and energetically
Bless the union with confidence and grace
Sign any documentation (if legal)
You’re not just reciting — you are anchoring a moment of transformation.
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Step 5: Keep a Personal Record
We recommend all ministers:
Keep a copy of each wedding performed
Record the names, date, and location
Note whether it was legal or spiritual
Use our Ministerial Log Template (available to members)
This helps maintain your standing and credibility over time — especially if asked for proof.
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Final Thought:
To marry two souls is no small thing.
You are witnessing the weaving of lives — and sealing it with spoken word, sacred intent, and your own ministerial energy.
Whether in a forest clearing, a chapel, or a backyard garden — your presence matters.
So stand tall. Speak true. And bless well.
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→ Need a Wedding Officiant Certificate?
Browse our Ceremonial Certificates or Ministerial Supplies section.
→ Want to expand your offerings?
Explore our Interfaith & Sacred Union Training (Coming Soon).
Questions? Email: info@ordainglobal.com
