Bernard Paul

Bernard Paul is a writer and editor for You Can Officiate. He lives in Berlin and enjoys playing the bass and painting in his free time.

How To Budget Your Disney Wedding

If you’re planning to get married at Disney, first of all, congratulations! The charm of a wedding here is undeniable – a fairytale setting, fireworks, your favorite love stories – it all comes together in this magical setting. Before you dive into the enchantment, it’s important to understand the costs of a Disney wedding.

Glistening Disney Castle
Magic at a

How to Write a Memorable Best Man’s Speech

So, you’ve been chosen by your friend to be his best man. Congrats! That means someone thinks you’re funny, or at least bearable. Being the best man is like being the wedding officiant, but with half the planning stress. The one thing you have to do is get up there and deliver a memorable, heartwarming speech. We’re here to help

A La La Land Inspired Wedding Ceremony

For the fans of this Los Angeles Love Story we’ve created a ceremony script that you can take inspiration from for your big day. Even if you don’t want to base the whole wedding ceremony on the La La Land movie, you can use parts of it in your ceremony. Enjoy the view of the beautiful LA Skyline as you

A Cinderella Themed Wedding Ceremony

The story of Cinderella is a story of overcoming your fears and troubles to find love. If you feel your story is best expressed in this classic fairytale, we’ve got the perfect script for you right here.

If the wedding space and budget allow for props, consider creating a pumpkin looking carriage which the bride and groom can use to …

A Dirty Dancing Inspired Wedding Ceremony

If you and your fiancee are dancers, this might be the perfect wedding ceremony script for you. We combined a classic love story, dancing, and a wedding ceremony and came up with this. Hope you enjoy!

The ceremony should be outside…ideally on a beautiful lawn or patio. It should give summery vibes– lots of greenery, hanging white lights, and maybe …

A Beauty and The Beast Inspired Wedding Ceremony Script

Each love story is different, but the story of Beauty and the Beast is one that’s a little bit different from most love stories. It teaches the important lesson of looking beyond someone’s outward appearance and loving what’s underneath – the heart. We hope you draw some inspiration from this sample wedding ceremony script.

Setting The Stage 

A grand …

A Wedding Officiant’s Style Guide

Choosing what to wear as a wedding officiant is one of the challenges of the job. You want to look polished and professional, but you also want to express your personal style while keeping in mind the couple’s wishes. It can be a little tricky to find the right fit, but don’t worry! This guide will help you find the

An Officiant’s Guide to Ceremony Planning Drama

Ah, weddings! A time for love, laughter, and… let’s be honest, sometimes a little drama. But don’t worry! You’re not just there to give a beautiful speech and run away, you’re also there as a calm, guiding presence for the couple. Let’s be real though. Weddings can be a stressful time for the couple, so here’s how to get through

An Ocean Themed Wedding Ceremony

For you folks out there who just love the sea and all the romance that ocean life has to offer, we’ve created this watery themed wedding ceremony script to use as inspiration for your big day.

Introduction

The ceremony could be held really anywhere; in your backyard, or in a fancy wedding venue but we would suggest a sandy beach …

A Snow White and Seven Dwarves Themed Wedding Ceremony

If you want a magical fairytale wedding ceremony, here’s the perfect little Snow White and Seven Dwarves inspired script. Feel free to be creative and add or take out parts as you see fit. Enjoy!

Introduction

The ceremony space can be decorated with a fun forest theme. White, yellow, and blue flowers can be arranged around the ceremony space to …