Thursday, August 27, 2015

Basic Tips To Becoming An Engaging Officiant

By Daphne Bowen


There are more and more people who are hosting a wedding nowadays. This is a life-changing event because this just means two people are tying themselves for life to each other. This is a ceremony that fully forges the connection between two people and their dedication to spend their lives by each other's side.

At some point, you might get asked to participate in this ceremony. You might get asked to become the officiant Toronto. Consider that as a big honor and be happy about it. Not only will you be the officiating person, you could share with the couple's happiness. There is happiness in seeing other people happy, after all.

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. It is imperative to make eye contact whenever you speak to people. By doing that, you actually build a bond with them. To maintain eye contact with other people, just memorize your opening words, deliver them while looking at the couple and guests, and let them feel that you are talking to them.

Smile. A smile is the greatest gift to shower the couples with. You must make sure to smile whenever officiating the wedding because that just goes to show that you are one with the couple with their happy event. As the one officiating this kind of ceremony, smiling will bring happiness and reduce the anxiety of the couple getting married.

Body orientation. The position you take up is essential for the best result of this wedding. The same with the couple. Even your microphone stand must be positioned correctly so that no problems arise in the middle of the ceremony. Think about how you will feel the most comfortable beforehand and adjust things accordingly.

Space. For couples getting married, they will usually not know what to do during the memorable event. If that is the case, then you have to guide them. Tell them that they should not be apart from each other. Suggest to them that they hold hands and create an intimate space. It should help with making the ceremony more memorable too.

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. It can help you a lot if you actually wear the right clothes during a wedding. That is why you are suggested to ask the bride what would be the right attire to wear for it. You do not want to wear something different from the motif of the couple, after all. Asking can help.




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