I WROTE A BOOK!
- Courtney Genereaux
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
If you’ve ever been to one of my ceremonies, you’ve likely heard a love story, some heartfelt
laughs, a few tears, and the phrase: “That was the best ceremony I’ve ever seen.”
Well, here’s a new chapter in my own story: I wrote a book.
That’s right. In between ceremonies, storytelling, and coffee refills, I’ve been quietly crafting
something special behind the scenes—a guidebook for anyone who’s ever been asked to
officiate a wedding and thought, “Wait, how do I actually do this?”
Why This Book?
Over the years, I’ve heard it all:
“My best friend is officiating, and they’re totally panicking.”
“We want someone close to us to marry us—but we don’t want it to sound awkward
or scripted.”
It turns out that love is easy—officiating a wedding? Not so much.
So I decided to pour everything I know into a book that helps friends and family members
officiate weddings with confidence, clarity, and heart.
Introducing...
How to Officiate a Wedding (Without Freaking Out)
A One-Time-Only Guide for First-Time Wedding Officiants
This isn’t your grandma’s “wedding script” PDF.
It’s a modern, no-fluff, real-talk guide that walks readers through:
● What to say (and how to say it like a human)
● How to write a ceremony that doesn’t sound like Google wrote it
● Vows, ring exchange wording, and pacing tips
● What to avoid so you don’t blank out or butcher the names
● The secret to making it feel authentic, emotional, and fun
It’s short. It’s simple. And it’s written by someone (hi, me!) who’s officiated hundreds of
ceremonies.
Who It’s For
This book is for:
● First-time officiants who want to nail it without the panic
● Couples who want a friend to officiate, but still want it to be professional and
unforgettable
● Last-minute backups who just got asked to step in and need help—fast
● Anyone thinking: “What do I actually say up there?”
️ When Can You Get It?
I’m aiming for a launch date of August 1st, 2025.
It will be available on Amazon (print & Kindle) and maybe even at local PEC shops (stay
tuned!).
You’ll see updates here on the site and over on my Instagram and TikTok:
@craigloganofficiating
Why I Wrote It
At the heart of every ceremony is a simple goal: make it meaningful.
This book is my way of helping more people do exactly that—even if they’ve never held a
microphone before.
It’s heartfelt, helpful, and written in the same relaxed, professional, story-forward style that I
bring to every wedding I officiate.
Whether you’re officiating your sister’s backyard wedding or standing on a mountaintop with
your best friend, this book will help you make the moment unforgettable—for all the right
reasons.
If you’ve ever been asked to officiate, or if you know someone who has—this is the book
they’ll wish they had.
Thanks for all the support during this new adventure. I can’t wait to share it with you.
Stay tuned for the official release August 1st!

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