5 principals

<p>In this episode, Maria will discuss the five key elements that will help you perform your first wedding ceremony without a hitch. Someone asked you to complete a wedding ceremony. Maybe it's a family member, a friend, or a couple who needs you to perform their nuptials, and you're not sure what to do.</p> <p><strong>5 Key Elements of a Wedding Ceremony Preparation</strong></p> <p>[1:17]</p> <p>The first essential element is to double-check and learn about the licensing requirements. Next, you must determine what conditions must be met to perform a couple's wedding ceremony that can be recorded as a legal ceremony. Because cities, counties, and states vary from country to country. So the first thing you should do is research the licensing requirements. Then, make sure that the wedding ceremony is legal.</p> <p>[1:52]</p> <p>The second critical component is to sit down with a couple and determine what type of ceremony they prefer. There are three types of ceremonies. The first is a religious ceremony, in which a couple may want religion to be included, perhaps through a prayer or a Bible verse. The second one is a spiritual ceremony. That's where a couple might want a little bit of God, but not too much. The third is that there is no religion, no spirituality, only civility. So, sit down with the client and learn about the couple, whoever they are, and their needs.</p> <p>[2:40]</p> <p>The third element is rehearsing. Always get up and speak in front of people and have a script. This is a wedding ceremony for a couple. There are no second chances; you must be prepared. Make sure you're feeling confident and that you're delivering a fantastic, fantastic, legendary, memorable ceremony.</p> <p>[3:20]</p> <p>The fourth element is to ensure that all paperwork is properly completed. You must make sure that those documents are filed on time. If you do not file the documents within a certain amount of time, you may be fined, or legal counsel may not recognize the marriage.</p> <p>[4:14]</p> <p>If you're having a wedding