Ceremonies By Crystal

Ceremonies By Crystal is a wedding officiant service in Tempe, Arizona, that served couples across Phoenix and the surrounding area. Its owner, a nondenominational minister, has retired from performing weddings, so confirm current availability before you plan around this listing.

How the ceremonies were shaped

The service worked with couples to bring the words and traditions that mattered most into the ceremony, from a traditional format to a Celtic handfasting. Public speaking and stage experience informed how the ceremonies were delivered.

For LGBTQ+ couples

The business is LGBTQ+-owned. If you are looking for an officiant in the Phoenix area, the same standard applies to anyone you hire: a good officiant should use your names and chosen words without hesitation, and should be comfortable with a same-sex ceremony.

Choosing an officiant

• Ask to read or hear a sample ceremony script.
• Confirm they are legally able to sign your marriage license in Arizona.
• Ask how much of the script you can write yourselves.
• Check whether a rehearsal is included.
• Agree who files the license and by when.

Planning the ceremony

A ceremony of ten to twenty minutes suits most couples. Decide early whether you want readings, a ritual such as a handfasting or a unity candle, and personal vows. Send your officiant the pronunciation of names, the order of the processional and any family members to acknowledge.

Arizona licensing

Arizona couples apply for a marriage license through the county clerk and return it after the ceremony. Ask your officiant to explain the steps, and keep the license somewhere safe on the wedding day. Check that the date on the license matches your ceremony.