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Jeff Maeck
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Registrace 6. 07. 2017
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What I say before EVERY ceremony (well...some variation of this)
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This is by far the MOST requested topic I've had officiants ask me about! Well, here it is - the announcement I make before EVERY ceremony. My VIBE SETTING ANNOUNCEMENT! I was put onto this by another officiant in Australia (he's a legend) then I added my own spin on it to match my personality and what I felt was relevant. I do this announcement solo at the beginning of every ceremony because i...
3 Things Ep. 3 - Some thoughts on: Setting a Price, Message Consistency, Follow Up
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Hey hey! It's me again! I've been creating these videos to be conversation starters about 3 separate things you might be facing in your Wedding Officiating business. More often than not, the three things are completely unrelated, partly because that's how my brain works, but mostly because I don't know where you're at in your business - just started or already a pro. There's something for every...
3 Things Ep. 2 - Some thoughts on: Website, Reviews, and Customer Journey
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These videos are designed to be conversation starters about 3 separate things you might be facing in your Wedding Officiating business. Often these are completely unrelated, partly because that's how my brain works, but mostly because I don't know where you're at in your business - just started or already a pro. There's something for everyone in these videos (I hope!) so stick around and join t...
3 Things Ep. 1 - Some thoughts on: Landing Your First Wedding, Wedding Shows, and What to Wear
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These videos are designed to be conversation starters about 3 separate things you might be facing in your Wedding Officiating business. Often these are completely unrelated, partly because that's how my brain works, but party because I don't know where you're at in your business - just started or already a pro. There's something for everyone in these videos (I hope!) so stick around and join th...
How to Write an (AWESOME) Wedding Ceremony Script
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*Disclaimer: if you're looking for a boring, I've-heard-this-ceremony-a-thousand-times wedding ceremony script, you won't find it here.* I like to write personal, fun, engaging, memorable and meaningful wedding ceremonies. If that sounds like something you're into, stick around, I'll show you my full process and even walk you through an entire ceremony. The couple will love you, the guests will...
How To Prepare For EVERY Wedding
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Come behind the scenes with me as I show what I like to do before every wedding ceremony. *Spoiler Alert:* if you're not having this much fun, you're doing it wrong. This was filmed by Rob Wiens Media at the Elora Mill in, you guessed it, Elora, Ontario. You can check out more of Rob's work at www.robwiensmedia.com
I feel like a pro now ! I’m excited
Thank you
Your videos are great Jeff, super helpful! I love how you break it down into easy steps, and am sure it isn't as easy as you make it seem. I feel very fortunate and grateful to have found you on internet, I will be starting to officiate weddings in the next few months and wanted to ask you what wireless mic and pa system you use and how loud in watts eg 20w? thanks in advance.
Hey Kris! Thanks for following along here!! I've been using a Bose S1 Pro for the past 6 years with a Sennheiser AVX-835 wireless mic + Sennheiser ME2 AVX belt pack (think Ted Talk style) for ceremonies. I always use the wireless mic outdoors and for vows, but a combo of the belt pack (for me) + the wireless mic (for vows) if it's indoors since the belt pack is a bit less powerful than the wireless mic, so not as awesome outdoors. Power wise, I'm not really sure I know the answer to that haha But if there's anything else I can help out with, reach out anytime (@heyjeffmaeck on Instagram!)
@@heyjeffmaeck thanks for taking the time to reply, much appreciated :)
Awesome. Thank you. I am doing my 1st wedding in just over a week. And I am using this video as a template. I switched a couple of things around but this has been extremely helpful. Thank you.
That's the best!! Good luck on that first one, I know you'll be great!! So happy this was helpful :) Let me know how it goes next week!!
Jeff! Thank you so much for this video, brother! Super helpful and I really appreciate the time you took to put this video together. I also appreciate your vibes, the explanations behind your why for each step along the way and just the clarity you bring to each step. Thank you!
Ooooh man what a great message! Thanks for taking the time to leave this note, it means a lot!! If there's anything else I can do to be helpful, reach out any time, IG is usually the easiest place to catch me, @heyjeffmaeck
@@heyjeffmaeck Will do! Thanks Jeff!
Hey, are you Canadian?
I sure am!
I'm officiating my first for my stepdaughter and i too am extremely nervous about messing it up 😂
Don't be nervous, you're going to be awesome :) Happy to help out however I can, even if it's just a message reminding you how much fun you're going to have up there!
Thank you very much. I was asking to officiate a wedding. Its my first to. This helps a lot. One love 🇯🇲.
I love that!! Let me know how it goes, the first one is always a blast! Best of luck, you're going to be GREAT!!
@@heyjeffmaeck thank you for the motivation. I was a bit nervous but pulled it off nicely. Much blessings 🙏. Have a productive week. One love 🇯🇲.
can you speak slowly please , i didn't catch what he say
THANK YOU!! As an up and coming officiant I am preparing my first ceremony and you give a brilliant guide for structure. I'm a natural public speaker but my main concern has been keeping it smooth neat and tidy. My worries have been relieved!! Thanks again and God bless you brother!!
Ahh you're SO welcome!! This comment made my day ,thank you! Anything else I can be helpful with, reach out anytime! You can catch me most easily at @heyjeffmaeck on Instagram!
I'm officiating a deaf ceremony for my niece.Im studying ASL at the moment.Any tips ? Most of the guests will be deaf
Very helpful , thank so much Jeff :-)
Thank you! You're a natural bro! I'm trying to decide on the attire and I'd love your opinion. What do you think of the double breasted black tuxedo from Spier & Mackay? It's a black tie wedding and I'm officiating😊 Thanks!
Dude I'm so happy these are helpful! Very funny timing about the double breasted jacket. I actually just went to get fitted for a double breasted suit at my local place after meeting a slick Montreal DJ who killllled it in one. Here's what my suit guy said: he said "because I like to walk around while I perform a ceremony and am a bit more dynamic with movements, it wouldn't be an awesome choice (for me) because you have to keep it buttoned up the entire time (my jackets are almost always unbuttoned, and they're not designed to be unbuttoned.)" So, take that for what's worth haha the look is a 10/10, a double breasted tux like the one you mentioned would be a bit too formal for the majority of the weddings in my area (I was looking at a double breasted suit), so just keep in mind the type of weddings you're performing. You'll look like a hero in it guaranteed, but if everyone else is wearing suits, you'll stand out quite a bit. If all your weddings are black tie/ultra formal, then do it up for sure because it's such a cool look!
@@heyjeffmaeck that's hilarious man! I'm glad we have the same taste. You will easily rock that suit for sure! Thanks for the insights man. Super helpful! It's definitely a black tie wedding. I hope the guests will stick to the attire. At this point I should just consult with the bride and groom and see what their opinion is. Cheers dude!
I wanted to here what you said 😢
Jeff thank you for making this video it is so helpful and inspiring! I just have a question regarding the declaration of intent. Did I miss it or it wasn't included in there . Basically the part where they say I do. I'm trying to advise my couple on the best order between the Vows, ring exchange and declaration of intent. Thanks!
Great question! I know a lot of people like to talk about the significance of the ring, but instead I ask them the Declaration of Intent/"I do" question at that point (instead of saying something like, "the rings are a circle, and like a circle..."). In the example above, Mike has Becca's ring, and I'd look at Mike and ask, "Mike, do you take Becca to be your wife? Do you promise to..." and looking at her, he would answer, "I do" and then place the ring on her finger. Turning to Becca, who has Mike's ring, I'd ask her a similar question, before she placed the ring on Mike's finger. Sorry that wasn't clear above, hope that helps :)
@@heyjeffmaeck got it thanks so much Jeff!
Thank you so much for producing these videos. These are an absolute blessing to have. I will be officiating a wedding in September and I desperately needed some guidance and perspective.
Aaaah that makes me so happy! I'm glad it could help out, even if just a little bit! Feel free to reach out any time if I can be helpful or if you have any specific questions :) All the best in September, you're going to love it!
Iv been asked by 2 of my best friends to officiate. This is a great template to use. Thank you buddy!
That's awesome! Officiating a friend's wedding is SO MUCH FUN! You're seriously going to laugh (and like cry) the entire time haha enjoy every second of it!
I know its been a long time since you posted some videos. I had 2 questions. 1. Do you do coaching or have a training site? 2. Do you have videos of the process? Like what you do durinf your first meeting? But actually show it step by step? Even if its staged? Thank You
Hey!! Ya I don’t post much on here, I mostly continue the conversation in the comments section or over on Instagram. Feel free to shoot me a message there (@heyjeffmaeck), would love to chat more!
Jeff, can they kiss before signing or it is not allowed
Hi hi! They can definitely kiss before the signing :) My preference, from a flow standpoint, is to keep all the excitement for the very end. In the guest's eyes, the kiss is always the climax, and for me, it felt weird ramping up all that energy only to tell guests to chill out while we signed the Marriage Licence, then trying to ramp up the energy again for the end. I like the flow of them signing, being declared married, kissing (followed by lots of applause!) and then me presenting them to their guests, straight into the recessional. It works really well for how I structure ceremonies, but I'd say go with what feels right :)
Hey Jeff - you have a great personality so all this will work with you.
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You mentioned bringing up pet peeves the couple may have about each other in a joking way. I love this and was wondering, do you get that information by interviewing them separately or together?
Great question! I always ask them questions separately then keep their answers/ceremony script a surprise. I find couples are far more willing to tell me hilarious stories when they’re on their own vs together haha
Hi Jeff. I'm a brand new celebrant. I haven't had any weddings as yet. Can you give me some tips as to where I can start?
Hey hey! That's awesome news! Let me know what part of "getting started" you mean haha do you mean ceremony scripts specifically or the business end of things? Feel free to message me on Instagram if you'd like, @heyjeffmaeck
ok ima post the “OG twitter” version of my comment which is: THANK U SO MUCH 4 THIS ‘cuz I fully believe if it wasn’t for this specific video, my 1st-ever officiant speech wouldn’t have been nearly as successful as it would have been w/out me watching this video!!!
Come onnnnn man! That's the BEST! So happy you crushed it! Thanks for this comment too, means a lot!
Hi Jeff, I just officiated my friends’ wedding and it was my first time doing that. Your video was extremely helpful in helping me prepare and practice. It was a slam dunk and so many people throughout the night were like have you done that before and OMG you were amazing. Many thanks to you!
Would you be willing to share the script you used?
Love this!
That was a wonderful lesson thank you. How long do you think you’re job last 1015 minutes?
Hey hey! Glad it was helpful! My ceremonies are generally 22-25 minutes :) I think there’s a sweet spot that isn’t too short (which leaves guests feeling like it was rushed) and too long (where they’re ready for the next thing). Hope that helps!
Thank you for your time and great tips, Jeff! Do you have a tip on what to say as the parents come up with the bride? I don’t want the parents standing up for too long, but feel like a few short words of welcome should be said. I don’t want to just go right into asking if they give the bride as soon as they walk up as that seems awkward (or is that the norm?). Doing a cousin’s wedding next week and keep rethinking this part.
Hey Jeff, what is the reason for the rings that you use? Thanks!
Hey David, sorry, "the rings that I use?" Happy to explain, just let me know what part you mean :)
I wish you have had played the sound.
I’m preparing for my daughters wedding right now. Struggling with the script. Do you have a script for sale?
I am nervous Jeff I have mine tomorrow officiating
How did it go, I'm nervous too I need to give an introductory speech and just have a list of people from my family to introduce, I don't know what to say
How did it go?
@@PlanetSaige mine was great was wondering about the other person that messaged me
@@guero8820 good to hear! Have you done more since? Or was that a one and done?
@@PlanetSaige I have done two since translating English to Spanish that is why I was so nervous 6 months ago do you have to do one?
Jeff I am a nervous wreck I am officiating tomorrow
Thank you for your time and for sharing with us this great video. Do you have any videos specifically aorund renewal of vows?
Man Jeff I am so nervous I am officiating this Saturday
Do you have Instagram? Let me send you a message!
No I don’t. I have to translate in English and Spanish
Wow you are awesome you responding quick
@@guero8820 don’t stress, you’ve got this (promise!). You’re going to be great, and the couple knows it too (that’s why they asked you to officiate!). Just go up there and be you, and remember to have some fun up there! It’s a celebration, the couple and their guests are excited, so have some laughs and enjoy every second :) I can’t wait to hear all about it!
4 o’clock crunch time
What questions do you ask to get them to share stories about themselves?
How long should the officiant speech be? Officiating a wedding in October this year! This is great information! Thanks Jeff
Awesome question! I aim for the tried and true Ted Talk number, 18 minutes. Once you add in a processional, vows, signing the licence, and recessional it normally works out to about 25 minutes from start to finish (but only 18ish minutes of me actually talking). Sometimes it's longer, but I find that number works well.
Awesome, thanks! This video was great and definitely relieved some stress!@@heyjeffmaeck
@@user-zg8oo2nt6f Love hearing that! Anything else I can help out with let me know! Good luck in October, you're going to be awesome up there!
this was fun to watch ha! well done
I'm officiating my first/last weeding in about a week. I gotta say, you're a life saver. I will steal a line or 2 if you don't mind. For a moment, I was trying to scroll down to the bottom of the comments but I lost patience. Not surprising, you have lots and only positive comments. You deserve it. Thank you
Oooh that's awesome! Steal away, I hope it's helpful! Let me know how it goes :)
An extra shot of expresso will skyrocket my blood pressure ill take a decaf LOL!
hahahha! I find that extra shot gets me riiiiight in the zone (or at least that's what I tell myself hahaha)
Really apprecaited this video as I prepare for my first wedding next week. Quick question, what was the question you asked at the beginning to get the crowd warmed up? Just curious what sort of "good crowd banter questions" one could use and what you like to do.
No way! That's awesome!! I actually pinned the announcement but I'll post the link here as well (I was getting asked about it a lot haha) czcams.com/video/V8ELfEjAQls/video.html I kind of modify this and wing it most times, but the goal is the same each time - remind people they were invited to witness something awesome, and that their role is to celebrate! Good luck with the upcoming wedding - you're going to crush it! If I can be helpful in any way, just let me know!
@@heyjeffmaeck 🤦♂my bad, I appreciate you posting it for me again anyhow - and thanks for the support!
Thank you
You're so welcome!
Very detailed and lots of ideas. Thank you.
Awesome! You're so welcome :)
super helpful!
Happy it was helpful, Dave!
Very helpful, thank you. Next time, check the volume of the video you’re explaining- it’s super blown out and deafeningly loud.
Hey hey! Thanks for checking out the video! You're right, the audio is terrible haha although truthfully I made this for a handful of people and I didn't expect it to get the reach it did. I should do a properly updated version for sure!
This is great advice, I went back and checked my ceremonies all written and waiting for day. Pretty much nailed it for all except for 1 paragraph in of the Love story, should be the opening para not the closing. So using this format to ensure it flows. Thank you @marryonstewart-celebrant
Question for JEff
Such a good video and resource thank you!
So happy to hear that! If there's anything else you think would be helpful, let me know! I've changed things a bit from here, but I tend to make small adjustments year to year to keep things fresh and fun!
thank you so much for this jeff!
Thanks for watching! You're so welcome :)
What was the question you asked in the vibe setting announcement?
Hey bro! Thanks for the message! I pinned a video of a variation of that Vibe Setting Announcement in the comments :) Hopefully, it helps!
THANK YOU. Very helpful. Officiating my first ceremony this weekend.
Mike that's aaaaaawesome! Oh man, super exciting! You're going to crush it! Let me know how it went or shoot me a message on Instagram at @heyjeffmaeck, would love to hear all about it! Good luck!
Jeff, great job! If you were going to add a unity event such as a sand or tree ceremony , where would you put that in? After the love story?
Thanks!! And great question! If a couple was doing that, I'd typically add it immediately after the signing. It's a natural break in the ceremony (we're already not standing at the front), and it doesn't disrupt the flow of the ceremony by having us leave the front a second time. Before we sign the marriage licence, I'd tell everyone what we're going to do though. Just a, "hey, we're going to get to the best part in just a second, I promise, but before we do we're going to sign the marriage licence. While we're signing the licence, we're also going to _____. This was important to _____ and _____ because....." Something along those lines. Hope that helps!