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The Reverend Laurie Sue Brockway
New York City
212-631-3520
weddinggoddess.com

Rabbi Bernard M. Cohen
Los Angeles
310-475-5451
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Alma Daniel, interfaith minister
New York City
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Gary D. Fine, justice of the peace and nondenominational minister
Pembroke, Massachusetts
866-346-3933
finewed.com

Thomas G. Witham, humanist celebrant
Chicago
800-523-5957
dayofdreams.com

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The Perfect Ceremony Length

When you meet with your officiant to map out the ceremony, try to shoot for a 20 to 35 minute-long ceremony, which will allow you to complete your vows, readings, and a short sermon, if desired. While there’s no magic number, 70 percent of engaged couples planned on a 30-minute ceremony, 20 percent aimed for an hour, and 10 percent weren’t sure, according to a poll by WeddingSolutions.com, a wedding-planning website. See the top 7 questions to ask your officiant.

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If your officiant has extensive wedding experience, he should be able to suggest readings that other couples have used. Learn more questions to ask your officiant.

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