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How to Write an (AWESOME) Wedding Ceremony Script 

Jeff Maeck
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Disclaimer: if you're looking for a boring, I've-heard-this-ceremony-a-thousand-times wedding ceremony script, you won't find it here. I like to write personal, fun, engaging, memorable and meaningful wedding ceremonies. If that sounds like something you're into, stick around, I'll show you my full process and even walk you through an entire ceremony.
The couple will love you, the guests will think you must be best friends with the couple and you'll look like a pro.
The incredible people in this video are Becca + Mike, a wonderful couple who wanted to say "I do" in a stress-free wedding ceremony.
Filmed at the beautiful Elora Mill in Elora, Ontario in October 2019
The unedited footage is courtesy of Timothy Muza. You can find him on Instagram at @timothymuza
Throw us a follow on Insta for more officiating tips at @heyjeffmaeck
Lastly, best of luck as you officiate your ceremony! I promise it's going to be so. much. fun!

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@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
Looking for that Vibe Setting Announcement I mentioned? Head on over here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-V8ELfEjAQls.html
@DrakesRealEstateTV
@DrakesRealEstateTV 2 года назад
I'm shaking in my boots - my 1st ceremony (i regret accepting the responsibility) is April 1st.... NO JOKE!!! I"ll be studying this.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
haha No need to shake in your boots - you're going to be awesome!! Reach out on Instagram (@heyjeffmaeck) if there's anything I can do to help out, but I know you're going to crush this one!! Good luck!!
@maryw7894
@maryw7894 2 месяца назад
Well?! How did it go? 😊 Hope you loved it ans it made you want to do it again. My first (terrifying) is in June. Shaking boots and all. 💋
@this_is_MyHandleNow
@this_is_MyHandleNow 10 месяцев назад
I'm officiating my first/last weeding in about a week. I gotta say, you're a life saver. I will steal a line or 2 if you don't mind. For a moment, I was trying to scroll down to the bottom of the comments but I lost patience. Not surprising, you have lots and only positive comments. You deserve it. Thank you
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 10 месяцев назад
Oooh that's awesome! Steal away, I hope it's helpful! Let me know how it goes :)
@anthonyzamora6403
@anthonyzamora6403 8 месяцев назад
Hi Jeff, I just officiated my friends’ wedding and it was my first time doing that. Your video was extremely helpful in helping me prepare and practice. It was a slam dunk and so many people throughout the night were like have you done that before and OMG you were amazing. Many thanks to you!
@deanna314
@deanna314 8 месяцев назад
Would you be willing to share the script you used?
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 7 месяцев назад
Love this!
@davefisher7348
@davefisher7348 3 года назад
Great video, great structure, and great energy to set as an example. I just officiated my first wedding yesterday and this video (coupled with some others + a lot of time writing and prepping) helped a ton. I think the key takeaways for me was: 1) warming up the crowd beforehand by letting them know you're excited and you want them to feel excited as well and the structure set up here works great; 2) splitting up the officiant's speech into subsections; and 3) just having fun with the couple and the crowd. I'd also add that I found it great to huddle up with the wedding party just prior to the start to let them know that we're a team and that if anything goes wrong (and it will) that we have each other's backs. Jeff, you rock my man!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
Wowww! Dave what a great message! So happy this was helpful :) I have zeeeero doubts you crushed that ceremony and everyone loved you! I love that idea of the huddle with the wedding party and just the, "hey, we got this thing, and we've got each other's backs up there, ok?!" That's exactly the kind of thing that makes you stand out, nice work! What else did you find helpful in your search to write your ceremony? I won't pretend I have all the answers but I do really enjoy helping out in any way I can.
@conversationswithcristina
@conversationswithcristina 3 года назад
This is the best and most informative wedding officiant video I have seen 💯!! Thank you for all the details and breaking down each section of the actual ceremony. I am officiating my first wedding in March. This video has helped ease my nerves.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
Wow what a great message!! Thank you! If there’s anything else I can help out with just let me know :) Good luck in your first ceremony - you’ll be great and you’re going to absolutely love every second of it!!
@SuperSugar
@SuperSugar 2 года назад
Absolutely agree!!!!
@gordyalderson1266
@gordyalderson1266 Год назад
The details and format was awesome but the real gem here is the paradigm shift in mindset making it less formal but still exceptionally classy and fun. U let us all realize that it can be BOTH! Thx 4 takin the time!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
Ah I didn't even see your comment! Thanks for taking the time to leave one! So happy this was helpful, and you nailed it 10000%. You can dial down the formality but still keep it fun and classy! Couldn't have said it better myself!
@CalebandKeebs
@CalebandKeebs 13 дней назад
Jeff! Thank you so much for this video, brother! Super helpful and I really appreciate the time you took to put this video together. I also appreciate your vibes, the explanations behind your why for each step along the way and just the clarity you bring to each step. Thank you!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 11 дней назад
Ooooh man what a great message! Thanks for taking the time to leave this note, it means a lot!! If there's anything else I can do to be helpful, reach out any time, IG is usually the easiest place to catch me, @heyjeffmaeck
@CalebandKeebs
@CalebandKeebs 6 дней назад
@@heyjeffmaeck Will do! Thanks Jeff!
@Vaultadora
@Vaultadora День назад
I feel like a pro now ! I’m excited
@chieflover7341
@chieflover7341 2 года назад
Jeff I'm sending you the biggest most powerful transatlantic high five you've ever been sent, all the way from London, England. You're a natural, beautiful soul and thanks you SO MUCH for taking the time to put this together for folk like me who are doing this for their friends (in 2 short weeks). This has helped no end, I feel soooooo much more confident having these steps to work with and elaborate on. A thousand warm and splendid thank yous. You bloody rock!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
Hahahaha!!! I hurt my stomach laughing so hard at that high five description 😂 So happy it was helpful!! You’re going knock this thing outta the park, and I guarantee you’ll love it! Anything I can do to help out reach out on IG @heyjeffmaeck. Best of luck!! ✌🏼
@dfelici1
@dfelici1 2 года назад
Jeff, thanks so much for your suggestions! I had been stressing out for weeks trying to figure out how to plan and prepare. This video has helped me so much. I can't begin to express how much I appreciate the time and patience you took walk through the entire ceremony. I've overcome my writers block and have finally been writing my script and am now very much looking forward to the big day! Cheers!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
This makes me so happy to hear!! Thanks for the quick message, I appreciate it so much :)
@alexhance5491
@alexhance5491 2 года назад
This made a huge impact in helping me plan to officiate my first wedding! It gives you ideas for structuring your script into individual sections and makes the whole process seem less overwhelming. Jeff definitely seems like he knows his stuff and loves what he does. If you're prepping to officiate, definitely watch this and take notes!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
Ah what a great message! Thank you so much, I’m so happy it was helpful!! 🙌🏼 Is there anything else that I could have touched on to make it easier?
@alexhance5491
@alexhance5491 2 года назад
@@heyjeffmaeck I was a little confused by section 6 (signing the marriage license) because I haven't seen this take place and didn't see it in other wedding ceremony videos. I realized you (always?) officiate in Canada so I assumed that it was just a procedural difference between the US and Canada. That said, it might be nice to clarify if that is indeed a regional tradition. Always want to highlight your tip #11 (get out of the photo)! I felt like such a pro ducking out of frame just as the couple kissed and it certainly made for better photos. Certainly not something I would have automatically done in the moment if I wasn't prepared!
@danedinderman3839
@danedinderman3839 2 года назад
Hey Jeff, I “ borrowed” a couple ideas from your video, appreciate it! It was my daughters wedding, and I said at the end “ You may have kissed a “couple” times before, but….”
@davidad6460
@davidad6460 3 месяца назад
THANK YOU!! As an up and coming officiant I am preparing my first ceremony and you give a brilliant guide for structure. I'm a natural public speaker but my main concern has been keeping it smooth neat and tidy. My worries have been relieved!! Thanks again and God bless you brother!!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 месяца назад
Ahh you're SO welcome!! This comment made my day ,thank you! Anything else I can be helpful with, reach out anytime! You can catch me most easily at @heyjeffmaeck on Instagram!
@OnJonnyTv
@OnJonnyTv 2 года назад
Thanks so much for the inspiration Jeff! Well done for putting this together. 🙌
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
Thank you a million times over for this message!! Happy it was helpful :)
@mariam.palacios5050
@mariam.palacios5050 2 года назад
Thank you--thankyou--thank you! I was really so stressed about this but you made it so very clear in breaking it into segments! So informative--liked that you made the ceremony personal and real!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
Thanks for the kind message!! I try to my best keep it like a conversation between myself and the couple, looking at it that way has really helped me keep things extremely personal :)
@justabskid
@justabskid 2 года назад
Thank you so much for this video! It has been one of the best videos I’ve seen in all of my internet searching trying to figure out my script to officiate two of my best friends wedding! Now I just have to keep my cool and not let my stage fright get the best of me!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
You’re so welcome!! Happy it was helpful :) You’re a rockstar, you’ll be great up there! If you have any specific questions or how I prepare I’m happy to share that. Send me a message on Instagram @heyjeffmaeck and I’ll get back to you!
@roberti131
@roberti131 10 дней назад
Awesome. Thank you. I am doing my 1st wedding in just over a week. And I am using this video as a template. I switched a couple of things around but this has been extremely helpful. Thank you.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 6 дней назад
That's the best!! Good luck on that first one, I know you'll be great!! So happy this was helpful :) Let me know how it goes next week!!
@michaellaflamboy1631
@michaellaflamboy1631 Год назад
Thank you for the tips! You just made the wedding I'm officiating much better!
@matts3153
@matts3153 2 года назад
Wow, just what I needed as a first timer. Thank you!
@bbhassey
@bbhassey 2 года назад
Jeff, thank you so much for the detailed video. This really helped me prepare for my first officiating of my good friends' wedding! Appreciate you!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
Ohhh that's awesome!! Happy to hear it was helpful!
@timmyneeley3913
@timmyneeley3913 Год назад
I'm doing my fourth ceremony and haven't done one since 2019. I had lost my confidence. After hearing this video and getting some great ideas, my confidence is back and I can't wait to nail it. Thank you for the very simple instructions, you make it easy.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
Aah this note makes me so, so happy!! You’re a pro - best of luck in your upcoming weddings! Couples are so lucky to have you up there with them!
@TheMCFARTPANTS
@TheMCFARTPANTS 5 месяцев назад
Thank you so much for producing these videos. These are an absolute blessing to have. I will be officiating a wedding in September and I desperately needed some guidance and perspective.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 5 месяцев назад
Aaaah that makes me so happy! I'm glad it could help out, even if just a little bit! Feel free to reach out any time if I can be helpful or if you have any specific questions :) All the best in September, you're going to love it!
@tjs3928
@tjs3928 Год назад
Thank you Jeff! This helped so much. I officiated my 1st wedding last Wknd & it went over great! I’m hoping to get to do it again.
@joeythemoose
@joeythemoose 3 года назад
Such a great video!! My little sister just asked me to officiate her wedding and I’m so honored and so nervous. I love weddings, I love these ceremonies. I never knew how much I wanted to officiate, I’m hoping her wedding isn’t my last to officiate!!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
Ooooh man your little sister's wedding!! That's SO exciting! All I can say is embrace the fact that you might be a lot more emotional than you think, and that's a great thing. Enjoy every moment of it, and be sure to get some photos of you in action, you'll cherish those forever! Best of luck! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help out!
@thetwistedtexan2876
@thetwistedtexan2876 2 года назад
Thanks for this I am officiating my first wedding Saturday Not sure what all to say but have been working on it for a couple of weeks now This video actually saved me some steps that I don’t need to add to ceremony
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
How did it go?! I'm sure you nailed it!
@MayerlingGarcia
@MayerlingGarcia Год назад
This is a great video. I see a lot of first time Officiants. I've been officiating since 2010. One thing that people do need to make sure is the requirements of their state. For example, California requires a consent at the start, vows, by the power vested in me I pronounce you.... otherwise you can end up withan unmarried couple. It is a legal transaction and has requirements.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
For sure! You’re definitely right. I don’t outline any of the legal requirements since I’m in 🇨🇦 (Ontario, specifically) and I know there are viewers from around the world where the legal requirements are different :) Thanks for watching!
@SuperSugar
@SuperSugar 2 года назад
I’m Officiating my best friends wedding. This was IMMENSELY helpful. Thank you very much for this video.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
Oh you’re so welcome!! Happy it was helpful!! Goooood luck!!
@Ryan-sh7dp
@Ryan-sh7dp 2 года назад
This was awesome! I’ve never officiated a wedding before and ever since my sister asked me to perform hers I’ve been so stressed. This is the best advice I’ve gotten so far after doing tons of research!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
Ryan that's going to be amazing!! You didn't ask for it, but my thoughts: your sister asked you because you're obviously not only incredibly important to her, but because she knows you're the perfect person to handle it and that'll be great! You're going to awesome, don't stress at all! Enjoy every second of it, it's going to be a pretty emotional day for you guys I think! If there's anything I can do to help out, reach out on Instagram (@heyjeffmaeck) - happy to help however I can! Good luck!
@joshbecker8048
@joshbecker8048 5 месяцев назад
Im in the exact same boat, except it's my sister-in-law. My wife and I were there the night they met and have been around since. I am both honored, and stressed as hell to officiate! Lol
@ljm4242
@ljm4242 5 месяцев назад
​@@joshbecker8048 - haha wow, I'm in essentially the same situation with my SIL and have the same reaction... t-minus three weeks here. good luck to us!
@christopherennevorennevor7507
@christopherennevorennevor7507 2 месяца назад
Thank you very much. I was asking to officiate a wedding. Its my first to. This helps a lot. One love 🇯🇲.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 месяца назад
I love that!! Let me know how it goes, the first one is always a blast! Best of luck, you're going to be GREAT!!
@christopherennevorennevor7507
@christopherennevorennevor7507 2 месяца назад
@@heyjeffmaeck thank you for the motivation. I was a bit nervous but pulled it off nicely. Much blessings 🙏. Have a productive week. One love 🇯🇲.
@mercyjalpert4494
@mercyjalpert4494 Год назад
Jeff, I love your style as a wedding officiant. You look like a model as well with adds more to the couples' photos. Lots of great tips that I will jot down. Thanks again for sharing!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
Aaw that's so kind of you! Thanks for the message. In a previous life, I actually WAS a model in Southern Ontario haha I've made a few changes to my approach for 2023, but if there's anything I can help out with, reach out anytime!
@stagsyboo8449
@stagsyboo8449 6 месяцев назад
Iv been asked by 2 of my best friends to officiate. This is a great template to use. Thank you buddy!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 5 месяцев назад
That's awesome! Officiating a friend's wedding is SO MUCH FUN! You're seriously going to laugh (and like cry) the entire time haha enjoy every second of it!
@Speedbob2438
@Speedbob2438 2 года назад
I'm officiating a wedding between two of my best friends. I've been stressing out about doing it right this whole time, thank you for making this video. My only regret is not having found it sooner!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
Aaaaaw that's the BEST!! So happy it was helpful! If there's anything else I can do to help out reach out anytime!!
@lovexperfusion
@lovexperfusion 3 года назад
So helpful to see the framework and what makes a great ceremony as a future bride.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
That’s so great! I have a bit of a different approach (I’m a bit fan of having some laughs up there to keep the couple comfortable and the guests engaged :) but if you have any questions feel free to ask away! And ps you’re getting married - that’s AWESOME!! Woot!!
@sergiozdrums
@sergiozdrums 3 года назад
Great video! I've been asked to officiate my best friend wedding! .. the tips you share here are gold!! thanks!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
That’s AWESOME!! You’re so welcome!! Good luck :)
@huntershare8845
@huntershare8845 2 года назад
Thank you! I will be referencing this again and again as I figure this thing out! Awesome and informative.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
Oh wow that's such a great compliment! So happy it was helpful, if there's anything specific you're curious about go ahead and ask! Best of luck with the upcoming weddings! You'll be great!
@westonmckeever7618
@westonmckeever7618 3 года назад
Great video Jeff! I love how your broke down the 3 sections when writing your speech. I am officiating a couple's wedding that I have been friends with since the beginning of their relationship and I want to knock it out of the park. Would mind if I reached out by email to see what other questions you might ask the couple besides the 4 great questions you mentioned in the video? Great video, you should add more!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
Hey hey!! Thanks for the message and encouragement, more in the works for sure! Happy it was helpful :) And definitely, feel free to shoot me an email anytime, jeff@maeckweddings.com!
@yomarimu
@yomarimu Год назад
thank you so much for this jeff!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
Thanks for watching! You're so welcome :)
@carmenjenner8366
@carmenjenner8366 Год назад
Thank you so much! This video was so helpful. I’m a romance writer, so it’s my job to deliver Happily Ever Afters, but the one thing I struggle with in every book is the wedding scene. I despise writing them. Your tips have given me a lot to work with. 💗💗💗
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
Yay!! I’m so happy this was helpful :) What a cool job you have! Best of luck with your writing!!
@deangibson5930
@deangibson5930 3 года назад
Hey Jeff that was simple and awesome!! THANK YOU
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
Ah what a great message!! Thanks for the note :) So happy it was helpful!!
@katherineweaver9475
@katherineweaver9475 2 года назад
Thank you for the very helpful and informative video! it was nice to see pieces as explained in the steps in action! Now my question is the Vows templates you suggest?
@itsmarknanez
@itsmarknanez 3 года назад
Thanks Jeff! My best friend asked me to officiate her wedding and this helped out so much!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
Awesome!! What a great experience for you! Best of luck!
@melaniesoden
@melaniesoden 3 года назад
Really helpful. I've done my training and I'm ready to go It's great to have some tips and see it all in action . thanks so much.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
Melanie that's AWESOME!! Congrats on finishing your training - you'll be great! Happy it was helpful. If you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out! I can't promise I have the answer but I'll certainly try my best :)
@robgreen9070
@robgreen9070 2 года назад
Thank you Jeff!!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
Ah I’m late on this reply!! You’re so welcome :)
@nahidkeramati9000
@nahidkeramati9000 2 года назад
This is sooooo helpful, thank you very much Jeff!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
You're so welcome!!
@danielreynolds1737
@danielreynolds1737 3 года назад
Thank you for the advice, I'll be doing a wedding this weekend. And plan on using some of your style. Thanks again!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
How did it go?!
@danielreynolds1737
@danielreynolds1737 3 года назад
@@heyjeffmaeck great, the guest all wanted to know how many do I do every year, funny thing this was my first time, and they handed me a mic at last minute, was a little nervous holding mic and book to read from. But I followed your advice and had a script. They loved it. Would do again! Thanks for your help.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
So happy to hear it went that well! You’re a natural!
@laurenatkin1209
@laurenatkin1209 3 года назад
So helpful for this 1st timer!! Thanks!!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
Woohoo! Happy to hear that! Best of luck :)
@sxf093020
@sxf093020 8 месяцев назад
Thank you for your time and great tips, Jeff! Do you have a tip on what to say as the parents come up with the bride? I don’t want the parents standing up for too long, but feel like a few short words of welcome should be said. I don’t want to just go right into asking if they give the bride as soon as they walk up as that seems awkward (or is that the norm?). Doing a cousin’s wedding next week and keep rethinking this part.
@MikeFrazierMD
@MikeFrazierMD Год назад
THANK YOU. Very helpful. Officiating my first ceremony this weekend.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
Mike that's aaaaaawesome! Oh man, super exciting! You're going to crush it! Let me know how it went or shoot me a message on Instagram at @heyjeffmaeck, would love to hear all about it! Good luck!
@annem521
@annem521 3 года назад
A friend I know from work very randomly asked me to officiate her wedding and I’ve been quite nervous to sit down and write it. It will be an untraditional spiritual borderline pagan wedding and I wanted to know what things to move off of. This helped so much. Thank you so much.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
That’s exciting!! You’re so welcome!! Best of luck in the ceremony 🙌🏼
@pmotta77
@pmotta77 9 месяцев назад
Thank you for your time and for sharing with us this great video. Do you have any videos specifically aorund renewal of vows?
@KrisNew-us8vm
@KrisNew-us8vm 6 дней назад
Your videos are great Jeff, super helpful! I love how you break it down into easy steps, and am sure it isn't as easy as you make it seem. I feel very fortunate and grateful to have found you on internet, I will be starting to officiate weddings in the next few months and wanted to ask you what wireless mic and pa system you use and how loud in watts eg 20w? thanks in advance.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 5 дней назад
Hey Kris! Thanks for following along here!! I've been using a Bose S1 Pro for the past 6 years with a Sennheiser AVX-835 wireless mic + Sennheiser ME2 AVX belt pack (think Ted Talk style) for ceremonies. I always use the wireless mic outdoors and for vows, but a combo of the belt pack (for me) + the wireless mic (for vows) if it's indoors since the belt pack is a bit less powerful than the wireless mic, so not as awesome outdoors. Power wise, I'm not really sure I know the answer to that haha But if there's anything else I can help out with, reach out anytime (@heyjeffmaeck on Instagram!)
@KrisNew-us8vm
@KrisNew-us8vm День назад
@@heyjeffmaeck thanks for taking the time to reply, much appreciated :)
@nihilo4796
@nihilo4796 2 года назад
Absolutely loved this video! I'm officiating my friends wedding in a few weeks and I routinely revisit this video. The vibe setting seems tricky but absolutely phenomenal if it lands! Thanks a million
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
Wowwww what a great comment!! Thank you so much :) That's going to be so, so much fun!! You're going to love it and I knoooow you'll nail it!! Any questions at all shoot me an email or a DM on IG! Oh, and that vibe setting announcement gets asked about a lot, I think I'll do a quick video just on that part alone. Good luck at the wedding!!
@user-yd2vb1rc9f
@user-yd2vb1rc9f 4 месяца назад
Very helpful , thank so much Jeff :-)
@KBfromSA
@KBfromSA 2 года назад
Jeff you’re awesome! Thank you. I’m going to officiate my first this December and I am very nervous but you’re putting me at ease! All the way from SA 🇿🇦
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
Aaah this makes me so happy to hear! Have you already done it?! How did it go?
@KBfromSA
@KBfromSA 2 года назад
Hi @@heyjeffmaeck the ceremony will be at 15:00 CAT today: 17 December 2021. ❤️ I will come back to give feedback.
@cecelee3
@cecelee3 Год назад
Great video by the way!
@alexcormier1026
@alexcormier1026 Год назад
Such a good video and resource thank you!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
So happy to hear that! If there's anything else you think would be helpful, let me know! I've changed things a bit from here, but I tend to make small adjustments year to year to keep things fresh and fun!
@milagrosdejesus7813
@milagrosdejesus7813 Год назад
Very detailed and lots of ideas. Thank you.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
Awesome! You're so welcome :)
@stephaniegulmantovicz4719
@stephaniegulmantovicz4719 3 года назад
Hey Jeff, thank you for this! Very helpful with the blocking of the ceremony. I'll be officiating my first wedding next week and I'm so excited! A question for you though, did I miss where you did the Declaration of Intent (I Do's)?
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
Hey Stephanie!! Thanks for the message :) Unless the couple has a different picture of how that part will look, I normally have the Declaration of Intent, or the "I do" part, as they exchange rings. Basically, I would ask Partner 1 (in this video it's Mike): "Mike, do you take Becca to be your wife? Do you promise to....." and his answer is (hopefully!! haha) "I do," then he'd put the ring on her. Then I'd turn to the other partner and ask a similar question, and their response is "I do," then they put the ring on. Does that sort of answer that?
@stephaniegulmantovicz4719
@stephaniegulmantovicz4719 3 года назад
@@heyjeffmaeck that makes a lot of sense, thank you for the reply! After talking to the couple, they liked the flow of the "I Do's" after the ring exchange and it's there day so we are making it work without keeping it redundant after the vows and rings. Loved the video, very helpful!!!
@briananderson-payne664
@briananderson-payne664 2 года назад
Very helpful, Jeff. Thanks.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
Awesome Brian! Glad it was helpful :)
@judahroyal9879
@judahroyal9879 2 года назад
Great tips, thank you, I’ll definitely adopt the one about getting out of the kiss photo. Working on my 3rd wedding script. Can you share more details about what you actually said to help break the ice in your vibe announcement other than the suggestion to put the phone away?
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
Hey sorry for the late response here. I think I'll make a video about this announcement, but for the part of the phones I normally say something along the lines of, "and hey, if you have a phone or iPad, go ahead and launch that thing immediately. They've hired an incredibly talented photo (or photo and video) team who are going to capture everything, and I promise, their photos are going to be....WAY better than your cell phone shots. Seriously, go ahead and put them away."
@jayrainstone4764
@jayrainstone4764 3 года назад
I hope you make more videos. Great energy here!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
Thanks Jay!! Appreciate the message!! I do have a few more in mind...I’m curious though, is there anything in particular that might be helpful for you or that you’d want to see?
@jenniferwalker3083
@jenniferwalker3083 2 года назад
@@heyjeffmaeck I was going to ask the same thing. I would like to see videos that include unity ceremonies if possible. Love this video.
@thelovepanel
@thelovepanel 7 месяцев назад
Hey Jeff - you have a great personality so all this will work with you.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 7 месяцев назад
☺☺☺
@emeverett03
@emeverett03 Год назад
Very helpful, thank you. Next time, check the volume of the video you’re explaining- it’s super blown out and deafeningly loud.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
Hey hey! Thanks for checking out the video! You're right, the audio is terrible haha although truthfully I made this for a handful of people and I didn't expect it to get the reach it did. I should do a properly updated version for sure!
@MatthewKuchar
@MatthewKuchar 2 года назад
Thank you so much. This was super helpful.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
You’re so welcome!! Good luck with your weddings!!
@michaeldolan5159
@michaeldolan5159 Год назад
Jeff, Thank you so much for your video. I relate to your energy, vibe, and positive excitement. I have been asked to officiate my son's wedding ceremony and wonder if you have any tips for a father who dearly loves his son and future daughter-in-law. I am so humbled by this opportunity and wish to be everything they want. With much respect.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
Hmmm this is likely a bit more of a conversation than a note I can leave here. If you have Instagram, feel free to send me a message there and I'll send you a video back (@heyjeffmaeck) or an email jeff@maeckweddings.com. Super excited for you to have this opportunity, I just know you're going to love every second of it (and I know you're going to be great :)
@JakeFilarski
@JakeFilarski 3 года назад
This is exactly the video I was looking For! I will be officiating my first wedding and will definitely use this to help me! Thanks!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
So happy it was helpful! Best of luck in your first wedding - I know you're going to love it (and rock it!).
@duhitsbautista
@duhitsbautista 8 месяцев назад
ok ima post the “OG twitter” version of my comment which is: THANK U SO MUCH 4 THIS ‘cuz I fully believe if it wasn’t for this specific video, my 1st-ever officiant speech wouldn’t have been nearly as successful as it would have been w/out me watching this video!!!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 8 месяцев назад
Come onnnnn man! That's the BEST! So happy you crushed it! Thanks for this comment too, means a lot!
@claudiaharvey2730
@claudiaharvey2730 2 года назад
Thank you Jeff
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
You’re so welcome Claudia :)
@wissamharb5684
@wissamharb5684 5 месяцев назад
Jeff thank you for making this video it is so helpful and inspiring! I just have a question regarding the declaration of intent. Did I miss it or it wasn't included in there . Basically the part where they say I do. I'm trying to advise my couple on the best order between the Vows, ring exchange and declaration of intent. Thanks!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 5 месяцев назад
Great question! I know a lot of people like to talk about the significance of the ring, but instead I ask them the Declaration of Intent/"I do" question at that point (instead of saying something like, "the rings are a circle, and like a circle..."). In the example above, Mike has Becca's ring, and I'd look at Mike and ask, "Mike, do you take Becca to be your wife? Do you promise to..." and looking at her, he would answer, "I do" and then place the ring on her finger. Turning to Becca, who has Mike's ring, I'd ask her a similar question, before she placed the ring on Mike's finger. Sorry that wasn't clear above, hope that helps :)
@wissamharb5684
@wissamharb5684 5 месяцев назад
@@heyjeffmaeck got it thanks so much Jeff!
@pisees738
@pisees738 2 года назад
This video was very useful indeed, thank you for sharing. I am officiating for the first time in a few days and have found your information very helpful. If I do half as well as you that'll be a win. Thank you Jeff.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
In a few days?! Oh wow!! That’s going to be a blast!! Best of luck, you’ve got this!! ✌🏼
@pisees738
@pisees738 2 года назад
@@heyjeffmaeck Thanks Jeff, I have been preparing for some time and have visited your video again and again for inspiration. I must admit that I have "borrowed" a few of your best bits and tailored to suit. Invaluable. You are very good at what you do and your smile is quite infectious. Thank you again. Stay awesome x
@dougg3658
@dougg3658 2 года назад
Great info!
@Lydia-kr2lv
@Lydia-kr2lv 2 года назад
Great video! Thanks for sharing. Is there any way you would share the whole video with the actual sound though? Or the script? Or a sample script? I'm not an officiant, but getting married soon and i'd love to actually watch a full ceremony and get inspiration for what i want to include in mine and hear the stories and see how it's done. Thanks x
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
Hey Lydia! Congrats on getting married - that's the BEST!! I don't actually post any of my full ceremonies. From a creative standpoint, I love writing them but I don't give them out. I know you can track down some general ones online, that might be a good place to start, then you could find creative ways to personalize it!
@kirbismith8160
@kirbismith8160 2 года назад
This was very helpful. I feel a lot better and confident to officiate my cousins wedding. Thank you so much.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
Aaaaawesome!! So happy it helped :) Best of luck!!
@kirbismith8160
@kirbismith8160 2 года назад
@@heyjeffmaeck Any tips for transitioning between segments. Instead of "next we will do the vows" or "now we will do the unity candle"
@davemanago7678
@davemanago7678 Год назад
super helpful!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
Happy it was helpful, Dave!
@parkerstancato2411
@parkerstancato2411 3 года назад
Jeff- thank you for this awesome information- I’m officiating for the first time next month! I’m so curious: what was the audience participation question during the vibe setting?
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
Hey Parker! Thanks for the message!! Man first one coming up?! That's the best! I've adapted a version of a question that another great officiant down under taught me. Basically, I ask the guests: "what do you do when something good happens?" and I actually ask them to shout out some answers. Most say "clap" or "cheer" or "drink!" - all good answers. And I remind them that this is also good, so I want them to feel free to do the same here. Clap, cheer, get excited, cry - it's all good. I just want them to be real. It's led to some really cool processionals where guests are clapping and cheering like crazy when the groom comes in, or they clap and cheer after the vows. It's always reading the room and reading the couple. When it lands, it's awesome. If you try to get a mostly quiet crowd to be excited, it's a bit trickier (I've learned the hard way haha!). Hope that helps!!
@parkerstancato2411
@parkerstancato2411 3 года назад
@@heyjeffmaeck Thanks for taking the time to respond! I’m definitely getting hyped as the ideas flow and time draws near. Currently working my hardest to flesh out the “love story” piece. I’m absolutely using that question in some form; it’s gold. I hope you get to make more content soon. Love your vibe!
@tristanpersaud6735
@tristanpersaud6735 11 месяцев назад
Really apprecaited this video as I prepare for my first wedding next week. Quick question, what was the question you asked at the beginning to get the crowd warmed up? Just curious what sort of "good crowd banter questions" one could use and what you like to do.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 11 месяцев назад
No way! That's awesome!! I actually pinned the announcement but I'll post the link here as well (I was getting asked about it a lot haha) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-V8ELfEjAQls.html I kind of modify this and wing it most times, but the goal is the same each time - remind people they were invited to witness something awesome, and that their role is to celebrate! Good luck with the upcoming wedding - you're going to crush it! If I can be helpful in any way, just let me know!
@tristanpersaud6735
@tristanpersaud6735 11 месяцев назад
@@heyjeffmaeck 🤦‍♂my bad, I appreciate you posting it for me again anyhow - and thanks for the support!
@Mas6Travel
@Mas6Travel Год назад
Jeff, great job! If you were going to add a unity event such as a sand or tree ceremony , where would you put that in? After the love story?
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
Thanks!! And great question! If a couple was doing that, I'd typically add it immediately after the signing. It's a natural break in the ceremony (we're already not standing at the front), and it doesn't disrupt the flow of the ceremony by having us leave the front a second time. Before we sign the marriage licence, I'd tell everyone what we're going to do though. Just a, "hey, we're going to get to the best part in just a second, I promise, but before we do we're going to sign the marriage licence. While we're signing the licence, we're also going to _____. This was important to _____ and _____ because....." Something along those lines. Hope that helps!
@hiscopaheyhey
@hiscopaheyhey 2 года назад
Jeff, this is an awesome video great advice here! Do you have any tips for officiating a friends wedding when its a second marriage blending a family? Thank you!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
Thanks Anthony! Hmm great question. I always try to focus on the couple's journey up to this point. It's no secret they were married and divorced, so I don't avoid it but I more allude to the fact that sometimes life takes on detours before we end up exactly where we should be - marrying our best friend like they are. I like to talk about their family as well, like a "and hey, this isn't just about the two of you, it's about your families coming together." I like to talk about what that means to them and why it's important, and include stories about the kids (depending on their age, it can really help the kids feel included in the ceremony and day). Again, depending on age of the kids, I always recommend couples make some vows also to their partners kids, and look at them when they share them. It just lets them know they're loved and accepted. Hope that helps a bit Anthony!
@hiscopaheyhey
@hiscopaheyhey 2 года назад
@@heyjeffmaeck yes! I love the bit about including vows to the kids. Thank you for taking the time to respond!
@AmitPandey-dg8ke
@AmitPandey-dg8ke 2 года назад
Awesome video, thank you! Do you feel a declaration of intent ("I do") is necessary or not if the couple is reading their vows? Thanks!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
Hey hey!! Thank you so much! I would just make sure to follow whatever the legal requirements are in your province or state. It's weird that it differs place to place, right? Even though personalized vows really do confirm intent, I still ask the couple a variation of a declaration of intent that is answered with "I do." Hope that helps!
@maryjoroberts7908
@maryjoroberts7908 3 года назад
Awesome video thank you SO much!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
You’re so welcome!! If there’s anything specific you’re wondering about by all means just ask :) Happy to help any way I can!
@racine2659
@racine2659 Год назад
This was informative, lighthearted and fun to watch. I think I’m all set to officiate my niece’s wedding now. Thanks! 😀
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
You’ve got this!! Good luck!!
@donquinn4224
@donquinn4224 2 дня назад
Thank you
@robconnell7159
@robconnell7159 Год назад
Tremendous. Thank you
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
Rob you're awesome, thanks for watching!
@tessieherrasti
@tessieherrasti Год назад
What this is LITERALLY THE BEST VIDEO I've seen to set an officiant for success in a wedding ceremony! I'm deeply grateful to you for this amazing video! Best! Tessie
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
Oh my goodness, sorry I'm just seeing this comment now. Thank you so, so much for the kind words! Sheeeesh :) I hope things are going great and your calendar is full of weddings to celebrate!!!
@benhurayra3535
@benhurayra3535 Год назад
Hey Jeff! Thank you very much for this video! I'm going to officiate the wedding of my best friend in California in two weeks and there's going to be two readings - how do you introduce the readers or don't you say anything at all? Any suggestions how to do that nice and clean, without spending much time on it?
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
Aaaah I'm too late on replying to this, I'm sorry!! If I'm not, shoot me a message on Instagram @heyjeffmaeck and I'll send you a quick video on how I introduce these and where I place them in the ceremony!
@alstaubin3699
@alstaubin3699 2 года назад
Really great video, Thank you. I have been officiating for 4 years and really trying to write more personal love story ceremonies.
@jostott1730
@jostott1730 2 года назад
this is unreal!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
You're the best! Thanks so much!!
@FritzDorge
@FritzDorge 2 месяца назад
I'm officiating my first for my stepdaughter and i too am extremely nervous about messing it up 😂
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 месяца назад
Don't be nervous, you're going to be awesome :) Happy to help out however I can, even if it's just a message reminding you how much fun you're going to have up there!
@kornkeezie
@kornkeezie 8 месяцев назад
You mentioned bringing up pet peeves the couple may have about each other in a joking way. I love this and was wondering, do you get that information by interviewing them separately or together?
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 8 месяцев назад
Great question! I always ask them questions separately then keep their answers/ceremony script a surprise. I find couples are far more willing to tell me hilarious stories when they’re on their own vs together haha
@jodybrassfield5194
@jodybrassfield5194 8 месяцев назад
That was a wonderful lesson thank you. How long do you think you’re job last 1015 minutes?
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 8 месяцев назад
Hey hey! Glad it was helpful! My ceremonies are generally 22-25 minutes :) I think there’s a sweet spot that isn’t too short (which leaves guests feeling like it was rushed) and too long (where they’re ready for the next thing). Hope that helps!
@MrFinneganshawn
@MrFinneganshawn 9 месяцев назад
I’m preparing for my daughters wedding right now. Struggling with the script. Do you have a script for sale?
@Sixela999
@Sixela999 3 года назад
Jeff, thanks for the video. It really made me feel called to action to take up the path of becoming a minister.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
Aaah that’s amazing!! You should definitely do it, I know you’ll love it :) Let me know how it’s going or how I can help encourage you in your journey!! Good luck!!
@ekissinger4775
@ekissinger4775 2 года назад
Hey. Thanks for the tips. I have my first [friend’s] wedding coming up in October. I would love to know some more of the questions you ask the couple to help write their story. :)
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 2 года назад
Hey!! Thanks for the message and congrats on the first ceremony!! Woohoo!! So fun :) I have a bit of a process that I've refined over the past few years that seems to work pretty well. The gist of it is that I like to ask them questions individually, it's amazing (and hilarious!) what people are willing to tell me separately vs together haha I like to grab questions about how they met, what was going on in their life at that time, first impressions, first dates, funny/memorable dates, one or two annoying habits and even an embarrassing thing about their partner (only like a 4 or 5/10 on the embarrassing scale, it's their wedding date, not a time to roast them haha). I have maybe 10 or 12 questions, but I try to let them take the lead and tell me anything they want. Once I have all that info from each of them, I find the story almost writes itself, the pieces fall together and a good storyline trajectory is set. I hope that helps, even a bit! Let me know how it's coming along!
@ekissinger4775
@ekissinger4775 2 года назад
@@heyjeffmaeck thank you so much. I forgot I left this question and I sent you an email, too! Feel free to disregard. And thank you so much for the awesome feedback/suggestions. I’ll keep you posted! ☺️☺️
@viddyd3342
@viddyd3342 Год назад
Pro-tip: Get personal stories of the couple from the wedding party (or family) too, that way when you tell them it'll surprise them and their reactions will be more natural (better experience and photo ops).
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
That's a great idea (and I've pulled it off a few times with some pretty good success). Have you tried it? One way I keep their reactions natural and candid is by not sharing the ceremony script with them, so the first time they hear it is the day of their wedding. Check out @heyjeffmaeck on Instagram for some photos of what that looks like :) It makes for an entirely candid ceremony full of laughs.
@viddyd3342
@viddyd3342 Год назад
@@heyjeffmaeck Yeah, I was able to get a few stories from the wedding party and it worked pretty well. Traded stories with the best man too so he can use some in his speech. Great experience. And I agree that keeping the script from the couple is good idea.
@marylouhetman6132
@marylouhetman6132 2 года назад
Good afternoon, your video is great! I I was asked to officiate a wedding for my step granddaughter. It’s going to be a large wedding with over 100 guests. I have performed a few ceremonies for family with only a few guests. So do I introduce myself before I start? Any other suggestions as I will be so nervous.
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
Hey hey! That's awesome!! You're going to LOVE it!! I like to start every ceremony with a solo announcement before the processional, it's a fun announcement to get everyone excited. That's when I introduce myself. "Hello everyone and welcome, my name is Jeff and I have the great honour of helping _____ and _____ get married today..."
@psalm1dan
@psalm1dan 4 месяца назад
I'm officiating a deaf ceremony for my niece.Im studying ASL at the moment.Any tips ? Most of the guests will be deaf
@davidkemp8651
@davidkemp8651 9 месяцев назад
Hey Jeff, what is the reason for the rings that you use? Thanks!
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 9 месяцев назад
Hey David, sorry, "the rings that I use?" Happy to explain, just let me know what part you mean :)
@davissaul775
@davissaul775 Год назад
What was the question you asked in the vibe setting announcement?
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck Год назад
Hey bro! Thanks for the message! I pinned a video of a variation of that Vibe Setting Announcement in the comments :) Hopefully, it helps!
@caseymcnally9480
@caseymcnally9480 3 года назад
Great video - how do you segway in and out of any readers?
@heyjeffmaeck
@heyjeffmaeck 3 года назад
Thanks for the comment - great question! I keep this part pretty quick, the intro to a reading isn’t some big moment, I more try to to say something nice about the person doing the reading so they feel encouraged going up, like I’m cheering them on, because most people are super nervous to share a reading. So I’ll say something like this, “before we keep going, I’d like to invite the groom’s uncle Carl/Aunt Susie to the front to share a reading they’ve chosen. Uncle Carl has always been such a big part of their relationship and they’re so excited to have him share this with you now. Uncle Carl, come on up here.” Depending on how formal or informal things are, I might even try to have guests clap to get him up there and feeling calm and welcomed. Hope that helps!!
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