July 2012 Weddings

Officiant cancelled

We are 19 days from the wedding and just finished our final RSVP count. Tonight our officiant called to say he has family coming to town and will not be available on the day of our wedding.

I'm sure we'll find someone, but it's just one more (very important) thing to do when I'm checking things off my list. We were planning to have the local justice officiate and he agreed when we contacted him back in February. I've also spoken with him about specifics since then, so it's a little frustrating that he waited until three weeks before the wedding to change his mind and say he can't do it...
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Re: Officiant cancelled

  • I'm really sorry this is happening to you.  I would definitely ask for any deposits back and ask if he knows of any other available officiants.  Do you have a ceremony venue that you could ask for names?

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  • klwpazklwpaz member
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    Sorry, mostly just venting. He did not require a deposit, so at least that's one less thing to worry about. I did ask him for others, and he gave me the name of another local justice but doesn't know if he is available that day. I will try calling in the morning.
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  • I cannot believe the officiant waited until NOW to cancel!! He made a committment!! Family or not, I'm sure he could have at least stolen away from them for an hour to do your wedding then go back to his family
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  • That really sucks! I hope you find a new officiant quickly. Good luck.
  • klwpazklwpaz member
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    Spent my lunch break on the phone and found a new officiant. This time we have the justice from the town where we live, so hopefully he'll think about being reelected and not cancel on us. :)
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