Wedding Officiant Gets Police Escort to Ceremony After Surviving a Car Crash!

 

Can you imagine stepping on stage to officiate a wedding ceremony only moments after surviving a three-car collision? 

 

Over the weekend, a wedding officiant in Fairfax County, Virginia, did just that -- after he found himself in the middle of a three-car accident on his way to perform a marriage ceremony. 

 

Talk about staying calm under pressure! 

 

According to local sources, police on the scene told the officiant that his car was no longer drivable…

 

…And gave him a lift to the venue so that he could officiate the ceremony on time! 

 

 

Photo: Copyright  WJLA – Washington D.C. (Fairfax County Police)

Fairfax County Police Department

 

 

We’re so relieved to hear that this officiant made it through the ordeal safely, and was able to serve others on their wedding day. He sounds like an absolute rockstar! 

 

What would you have done in this situation? 

 

Get the full scoop in this article by 7News Staff by WJLA 7News

 

 

Wedding officiant gets police escort to ceremony following 3-car crash in Fairfax. https://t.co/CgAOFpXjdQ

— ELLIOT IN THE MORNING (@EITMonline) October 23, 2023

 

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Preparing for the wedding day: Advice for Wedding Officiants

 

The example above is the perfect reminder that unexpected things can (and do) happen in the hours leading up to a wedding ceremony. That's why it's so important for wedding officiants to plan ahead and prepare for the unexpected. 

 

Below are a few of our most popular articles to help you avoid day-of disasters, stay calm under pressure, arrive to the venue on time, and perform an unforgettable ceremony. 

 

 

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• Handling a Ceremony Mistake in the Moment
   
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• Right Before You Step on Stage: A Wedding Officiant’s (Very) Last Minute Checklist

 

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