Unit 3 Glossary

Unit 3 Glossary 

authenticity

To act and behave as your true self, both personally and professionally. As an officiant, you’ll maintain your professionalism while adhering to your own personal sense of purpose and values.

attentiveness

Actively listening, and signifying your awareness of others’ needs and feelings.

body language

The way you communicate with your body’s movements, facial expressions, or gestures.

candor

To be candid with others, or to speak frankly.

consultation

Your first meeting with a couple, which can be as formal or informal as you’d like. This is the meeting that will not only determine whether or not you’re a good fit as their officiant, but it will produce the initial ceremony outline.

contingency plan 

An emergency or backup plan that you establish with the couple in the event that you can’t make it to the ceremony.

co-officiant, co-officiating

When another person shares the officiating role with you during the ceremony. This is usually a friend or relative that the couple would like to include in their wedding day celebration.

professionalism

Exhibiting professional behavior by following a set of expectations and standards – like dressing appropriately, arriving on time, and acting warm and friendly. Professionals are also knowledgeable, organized, reliable, transparent about policies, and inclusive in speech and practices. 

questionnaire

A list of thoughtful and important questions to ask couples about their ideal ceremony, and to ask each partner questions about their future spouse.