INITIATE AN OFFICIANT

There are many unexpected costs that can inflate your budget an officiant can be one of them. If thats the case for you, consider having your vows administered by a trusted relative or friend. Universal Life Church and Esoteric Interfaith Church (northern way.org) are two organizations that ordain laypeople so they can officiate weddings, which most of the 50 states will recognize. Laws in a few states, such as Virginia, are strict, requiring officiants to be active in their ministry. To be sure youre in the clear, check with the county clerk about the laws where youll be wed.