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Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers.
Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers.
Published Tuesday, Oct. 17th, 2023
Hey wedding officiants, let’s talk business… business cards, that is!
Professional wedding officiants can certainly benefit from carrying business cards or contact cards. These sleek pieces of paper contain all of the important information clients and other wedding vendors need to know to contact you, and their unique design gives people insight into your personality and personal style.
For a detailed look at what information and design elements to include on your officiant business card, start here:
Then, check out the sample wedding officiant business cards below to decide which design platform and template is best for you.
We used two of the most popular online design platforms to create the examples below – Canva and Adobe Express. Both of these platforms have free business card templates as well as premium content for subscribers. Templates are a great starting point if you don’t have much design experience!
Example One (above) uses playful fonts, bright floral elements, and gender-neutral colors for an appealing and welcoming design.
Example Two (above left) includes an eye-catching whimsical illustration and uncluttered design to appeal to clients.
Example Three (above right) includes a headshot of the officiant for easy recognition, and a QR code to quickly take clients to a list of wedding services and rates (or other important vendor information).
(top: front / bottom: back)
Example Four (above) uses an elegant double-sided design, showcasing the business name on the front, and the wedding officiant's contact information on the back.
Example Five (above) uses a sweet illustration of clasped hands and a monochromatic gender-neutral color design to create an informative and appealing contact card. (Note: This card includes watermarked elements that are only offered as Premium content.)
Example Six (above) takes a minimalist design approach, with delicate black lettering on a classic white card for a design that's timeless and elegant.
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Like what you see? Feeling inspired? Want to get creative with your own unique design?
Canva and Adobe Express are both great options for creating custom business cards for wedding officiants and wedding ministers. Simple templates are also available from Microsoft (editable in Microsoft Word), Staples, MOO, Vistaprint, and many other businesses, at a variety of price points.
Learn more:
For detailed information about what to include on your business card, including what title to use for yourself on your card, check out:
Let's talk business (cards): Learn what wedding officiants should include on a contact card, how to design the best card for your officiant business, and how to keep things spiritually centered. Everything you need to know about wedding officiant business cards!
Illustration by Jessica Levey
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