A+ Living: Life Coaching & Ministry

A+ Living: Life Coaching and Ministry is a wedding officiant service run by Reverend Raul Hernandez in Hialeah, Florida. He spent many years as a minister in the Catholic Church and has more than 15 years as a coach, speaker and minister. The business has a 5.0 rating from 41 reviews.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

A+ Living is LGBTQ+-owned. Reverend Raul officiates same-sex marriages and has said that love is love regardless of gender. If you want an officiant with a background in ministry who welcomes you without reservation, that is a strong fit.

Ceremonies offered

• Christian and nondenominational weddings
• Interfaith and non-religious ceremonies
• Civil unions
• Rehearsals
• Custom vows

Planning the ceremony

Tell the officiant what role faith will play. Some couples want prayers, blessings or readings, while others want none. Share your ideas early so the ceremony can be written around them. If your families hold different beliefs, ask how those can be reflected without turning the ceremony into a debate.

Ask whether the officiant can include a rehearsal and who will lead it. Make sure you understand the Florida license requirements and who will return the signed paperwork to the county.

Choosing an officiant

Meet before you book. Notice how the officiant listens, how he speaks and whether the tone matches your own. Ask for a sample script, and confirm timing, microphone needs and travel.

Where he works

The business is based in Hialeah, Florida. Confirm coverage for other parts of South Florida.

Booking details

Ask how far ahead to book and whether weekday or morning ceremonies are available. Discuss whether you want the ceremony at a venue, a beach or a home, and confirm that the officiant can work in that setting with amplification if needed.