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.

Eight Popular Mexican Wedding Traditions

If you are planning on attending a Mexican wedding or want to include some Mexican traditions in your own wedding, you’ve come to the right place. In this article we’ll explore eight of the most popular wedding traditions celebrated in Mexico. 

A Mexican Couple Pose for Wedding Photos

Mexico’s wedding culture is strongly influence by Catholicism, so many of the …

Wedding Photography Planning Tips

A big part of wedding planning is ironing out what you want for your wedding photos. What kind of wedding shots do I want? Is there a specific wedding photo that’s an absolute must-have? Should I hire a professional or should I have a friend be my wedding photographer? These are all valid questions that we will unpack in this …

Beatles Inspired Wedding Ceremony

There’s plenty of reasons to have a Beatles theme ceremony. Besides this British boy band being one of the most popular of all times, it’s undeniable that their lyrics have brought people together. There’s no doubt that hundreds of couples have fallen in love with the “Abbey Road” record spinning in the background. There’s no reason not to bring these

How to Read a Wedding Ceremony Script

Reading a wedding ceremony script can be both an honor and a scary task. Whether you’ve already officiated one hundred weddings or you’re just a nervous friend taking on the role, here are some tips to help you read a wedding ceremony script like a pro.

Officiant Makes Heavenward Glance During Wedding Ceremony
Prepare the Script

First things first, it’s …

A Quick Guide to Festival Weddings

So, you want to get married at a music festival? That’s awesome! If you and your fiance are both ravers, celebrating your love at a music festival is almost a no-brainer. Hey, it might even be where you guys met! This article will walk you through preparing for your festival wedding and give you a few suggestions of popular festivals

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 …