How to choose a celebrant?
Choosing a celebrant is a very personal choice!“ I make connections with people through life experiences and by listening to their stories and encapsulate them in the ceremony. I spend hours on each wedding and my fees are reasonable for the personalized services I offer. Every couples requirements is different. I suggest 4 songs of your choice. If you're after something different I have done several ceremonies as Elvis in Character, costume and wig and song to resounding success! If that is what you want I will make it happen without a flight to Vegas!.
What to ask when you choose a singer for celebration?
When should I book a celebrant?
I have bookings 2 years away, so the earlier the better especially for the busy wedding season, October to April.
How many ceremonies do they conduct per year?
It varies every year but I am busy so call me sooner than later is better!
Are they full time or part time?
I also teach in schools and at home
Do they meet you at your place or only theirs?
Your place or mine or at a mutual meeting place, days/evenings and weekends
Do you do a rehearsal?
I like to do a rehearsal for all involved from the ring bearer to the bridesmaides!
Do you supply a PA system?
Yes, wireless mics included and no power required so parks, gardens and beach weddings are a speciality.
Do you allow meetings after the initial meeting or just emails and phone calls?
Yes, and with technology we can skype or zoom a meeting too! we can meet, always at no extra cost, also face to face meetings help us both to get to know each other.
Do you show me templates of a ceremony for me to choose or do you build them individually?
Ceremonies are always built individually for each couple, at the introductory meeting or before hand I will send you a sample ceremony to give you an idea of what can be included in a meaningful ceremony without waffle!
Do you supply tables and chairs if required for the signing?
Yes, I have a table and chairs, beautifully covered that look wonderful in your photos.
Are you friendly, easy going and are there to help us?
ABSOULTELY!!! I love being a celebrant and my passion for the role ensures that my goal is to make you happy and see the bride with that tear in her eye as she walks up the aisle on her special day.
Legal requirements
Yes there is legal details to deal with but you don't have to worry I can guide you through what you need to supply to sign the NOIM form and I do all the certificates by hand in calligraphy for you to view at the rehearsal before the ceremony.
I have successfully helped all my couples who I have married navigate the legal requirements for Marriage under Australian Law. Any questions? send me an email! .
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How long should the ceremony go for?
Generally ceremonies go for 25-30 minutes, depending on your wishes. In total, from my early arrival to pack up, I will be at the venue for around 2 hours. You need to bear in mind if it is an outdoor location, the time of year, for summer, heat or winter; rains will have a major bearing on your planning.
Witnesses Fiancé Visa
If your fiancé is based overseas, you require the “Letter for Immigration
Permits
For conducting a wedding in a park a religious component be included in the ceremony, even if the ceremony is not held in a church.