PreacherComforts

PreacherComforts is the ministry of the Reverend Dr. Daniel Rodriguez Schlorff, based in Middletown, Connecticut. He officiates wedding ceremonies and describes more than 22 years of ministerial experience.

Why LGBTQ+ couples choose them

PreacherComforts is LGBTQ+-owned. The officiant holds standing with Baptist groups that welcome and affirm LGBTQ+ people, which makes the service a natural option if you want a ceremony with spiritual meaning and a minister who is comfortable with it.

Credentials in plain terms

Daniel is a denominationally ordained minister and is described as authorized to perform wedding ceremonies in all 50 states and U.S. territories. That helps if you plan a destination ceremony, though you should still confirm local marriage license rules for the place where you marry.

How to choose an officiant

• Ask whether the ceremony can be religious, secular or a mix
• Ask how much you can write yourselves, including vows and readings
• Request a sample script before you commit
• Confirm who files the marriage license and by when

Planning your ceremony

A good officiant helps you decide the order of the ceremony, the tone and the length. Most ceremonies run from fifteen to thirty minutes. Think about processional music, who will speak, and any rituals you want to include. Meet or speak before the day so the words feel like yours. Allow time for a rehearsal if your party is large.

Areas served

The business is based in Middletown, on the Connecticut River, and can be contacted about ceremonies across Connecticut and farther afield.