Reverend Tim??

[tmli]

I am having Reverend Tim perform our ceremony and I am starting to get nervous. Especially after reading some reports here that he did NOTHING the couple requested. I know he performs a nice service....he did my sisters a couple of years back. But there are some things that I would like to have included that he has agreed to.

Any experiences to share? Advice on how to handle him to ensure I get what we want? Will he come to see me before the service starting??? Will we have a mini walk thru just before? It is an intimate so no rehearsal.

 

[princessdisneybelle]

I just had Rev Tim. We requested a rehearsal. His wife came. I can say I wasn't impressed at all. She didn't bring the huge email we send about what we wanted. I emailed him often. All he basically said is "i have done this for years, don't worry". Chris talked to him before the ceremony and he said "don't worry". Then the ceremony. It was NOTHING, we talked about. We wanted certain vows, not alot of religious things (due to different religions). He started with a prayer! The ceremony was nice. But he also didn't do the Rose ceremony we wanted. I didn't like the wording he used. But at that point I was marrying my Prince. I have a hard time recommending him if you want things done a certain way. If it doesn't matter he is a very nice man.

 

[tmli]

My problem is I am a month out! He has my deposit and its a done deal!! I've emailed him as well all of what we want, but after reading your TR I am pretty certain that was a waste of time. There are a couple of things we MUST have....especially the unity candles and presenting my ds with a gift right after we exchange rings. Any suggestions on how I can get him to follow my wishes?

 

[Pomlover2586]

Wow! I'm not getting married in DLR or WDW but I gotta say if I was there is no way i'd book Rev. Tim after reading both of these posts.............

 

[princessdisneybelle]

What I would do it print out the email detailing what you want. Have your DF give it to him when he arrives for the ceremony. Tell him to MAKE sure and let him know these things are important to you.

 

[tmli]

Thats a good suggestion....I know df will be nervous and he is so easy going he wouldn't say anything to him otherwise! There are some things I am more than fine with giving him control over...as long as the elements I want are included!

 

[princessdisneybelle]

If DF will be too nervous give it to your BM or one of your parents? I'm not trying to scare you. I just wanted to be honest about what we encountered.

 

[tmli]

Its not the first time I have heard this about him--no worries I'm not scared, LOL! Just want to be prepared!!!