Choosing the right wedding officiant should be an enjoyable process as you're planning your Austin, Texas marriage ceremony. Do you want an officiant who shares your sense of "Keep Austin Weird," or are you looking for the most dignified wedding officiants? Remember that your wedding is a reflection of your personality as a couple, so if you choose someone whom you both trust and enjoy, you can't go wrong.

It's important to find wedding officiants who share your beliefs. If you have your heart set on a Zilker Botanical Garden wedding, for example, you'll have to rule out wedding officiants who will only perform wedding ceremonies inside their house of worship. Likewise, some Austin wedding officiants are unable to perform weddings for same-gender unions or for couples outside of their religion, so be sure to discuss everything thoroughly to avoid disappointment.

Do you just want a quick, secular wedding? Instead of looking for regular wedding officiants, you may be more comfortable with a Texas Justice of the Peace who can make your union legal. But whether you choose from secular Austin officiants, or religious wedding officiants like an minister, priest, or rabbi, it's best to choose someone with whom you've already established a rapport.

What type of marriage ceremony do you want? Different Austin wedding officiants specialize in different types of ceremonies. It's important to find a good match not only for yourself and your fiancé, but also for your families and guests; you do want everyone present to feel comfortable with the length, content, and amount of levity in the ceremony. Don't be embarrassed to ask about your officiant's credentials. You can ask to see their license or certification from their organization.