Is this for you?
It’s for you if…
- A friend or family member asked you to officiate, and you’ve never done it.
- The couple wants a non-religious ceremony that’s warm, plain-spoken, and a little funny.
- You’d rather adapt a finished script than start from a blank page.
- You have at least a couple of weeks before the date (there’s a two-week fast track).
It’s not for you if…
- You need a religious ceremony or a specific tradition’s required wording.
- You want someone to write a personalized ceremony for you. You fill in the story and details yourself.
- You need legal advice, or a promise that the ceremony will be legally valid. Nobody selling a script can promise that.
- You need a language other than English, or a printed physical product.
Exactly what’s included
- The ceremony script, large-print reading copyPDF, 13 pages
A complete non-religious ceremony in 13 parts plus the license signing: welcome, their story, a reading, a short address on marriage, the question, vows (their own or repeat-after-me), rings, pronouncement, and the exit. Stage directions are set apart from the words you say: in the left margin beside the line they belong to, or in a tinted cue strip where there's no line to sit beside. The spoken words are in large type. Planned length about 16:00 without optional parts, about 19:45 with all of them.
- The ceremony script, editableDOCX
The same script as a Word-format file, with every blank highlighted so you can find and replace it. Upload it to Google Drive and open it with Google Docs, or open it in Word.
- Run-of-showPDF, 1 page
Every segment in order with start times, who's on, and the cue to watch for. A copy for you, the coordinator, and the music person.
- Fill-in promptsPDF, 5 pages, plus editable DOCX
A couple questionnaire, a four-beat story builder, a vow-writing page for the couple, two original readings you're free to use, and ritual ideas.
- Rehearsal checklistPDF, 2 pages
The week before, the rehearsal itself, the day-of kit, and the day.
- Confirm with the license officePDF, 2 pages
The questions to ask the office that issued the license: whether you can officiate, what must be said, witnesses, signing, and returning it. With a call log.
- Start herePDF, 4 pages
A step-by-step path from “I said yes” to the day itself, with a two-week fast track and what to do when the nerves hit.
- Worked examplePDF, 8 pages
A complete filled-in ceremony for a fictional couple, so you can see what a finished script looks like. Clearly labeled as an example.
- Everything in one bundlePDF, 37 pages
All seven PDFs above in one file, with a contents page.
A look inside
How it works
- Download the PDFs and editable files right after checkout.
- Call the license office with the question sheet, before you write a word.
- Interview the couple, then fill in the script’s highlighted blanks.
- Rehearse with the checklist, print the large-print copy, and lead the ceremony.
The legal part, plainly
This kit is not legal advice, and it can’t make a marriage legally valid. Marriage rules vary by state, county, and country, and they change: who may officiate, whether you must register first, what must be said, witnesses, and how the license is returned. In some places a friend cannot perform the legal part at all, and the couple completes it separately. The kit tells you to confirm everything with the office that issued the license, and gives you the questions to ask. It never tells you what the rules are where you live.
Honest limitations
- One script, one voice. Warm, plain, lightly funny. If that isn’t the couple’s style, you’ll be rewriting more than filling in.
- You still write the personal parts. The couple’s story (about 250 to 350 words) and any custom vows are yours to write. The prompts make that easier; they don’t do it for you.
- Timings are estimates for a calm reading pace, not measurements. Time your own draft out loud.
- US wording. Terms like “license” and “county clerk” are American, with notes for places where the legal step happens separately.
- Fonts in the editable file may look different in Word or Google Docs if you don’t have them installed. The words and layout are all there; only the typeface changes.
- It’s new. There are no customer reviews yet, so we don’t show any.
Try the free edition first
The one-page run-of-show, the rehearsal checklist, and three sample pages of the script (from the worked example) are free. In return, we ask for honest answers to five short questions by October 18, 2026: what you want more of, less of, what was confusing, what was missing, and whether the script sounds like something you’d actually say. No review or testimonial required.
The free edition includes sample script pages, not the full fill-in script or the editable files.
Questions
Will this make the wedding legal?
No product can promise that. Whether a ceremony is legally valid depends on local rules and on following them. The kit tells you to confirm with the office that issued the license and lists what to ask.
Is it religious?
No. The script is non-religious. You can add a religious or cultural element yourself in the editable version.
Can I edit it in Google Docs?
Yes, the editable script is a Word-format (.docx) file. Upload it to Google Drive and open it with Google Docs. You can edit it as-is or save a Google Docs copy.
How long is the ceremony?
Planned at about 16:00 without the optional parts and about 19:45 with all of them, at a calm pace. Your version will vary with the length of their story and vows.
Can I use it for more than one wedding?
Yes, for weddings you officiate yourself. Please don’t resell or share the files.
What if it isn’t right for me?
14-day refunds. If the files don’t match the description, won’t open, or you bought by mistake, email us within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. If the kit just isn’t right for you, tell us why within 14 days and we’ll usually refund a first request. Questions before buying? Email sidequestfieldlab@gmail.com.