Hire a Professional Officiant because they can make or break your wedding

Some couples opt to have a friend officiate which can give it a personal touch because of personally knowing them. HOWEVER, if they are not good at speaking in front of a group of people and don't have experience as a speaker they can ruin your day that you have labored hours over just because you didn't hire a professional. Being able to talk with a smooth flow and knowing when and how to perform a ceremony is what makes me a professional.