Thankful

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day here in the USA.  It is a time that most people get together with family and friends, eat some turkey and pie and for lots of folks - watch some football.  It is also a time that most stop to count their blessings and remind themselves what they are thankful for.

What am I thankful for? 

I am thankful that I have the job of wedding officiant.  I get to meet some wonderful people and am part of one of the most special days in their lives.  It is not a job that I take lightly as I realize how important that ceremony is in people's lives.  It is an emotional time when you are committing to share your life with another person. I am thankful that people love each other enough to want to make that commitment.

I am thankful that some of the people that I have met have become friends and a lot of folks keep in touch, usually on Facebook.  Speaking of Facebook, I am thankful for Facebook.  Facebook allows me to share the joy of the weddings with people.   It also allows me to get to know couples before I actually get to meet them.  They get to see what I do and hear what other couples have said and I get a little glimpse into their lives as well.  It is an amazing technology.

Personally, I am thankful that for my family, my friends and that I get to live in such a beautiful area and get to do what I love!  My wish is that everyone have a safe holiday and have much to be thankful for.

Who can be an officiant in Florida?

First, what is an officiant? 
An officiant is a person who has the authority by the State to perform a marriage ceremony and sign the marriage license.
Who can be an officiant in Florida? 
In the State of Florida, any ordained or licensed clergymen, notary publics, and justices of the peace can perform a marriage ceremony and sign the marriage license.

In my case, I am a notary public, which gives me the authority to perform marriage ceremonies.