Choosing a Celebrant
Finding the right marriage celebrant is essential for creating a ceremony that reflects your unique love story. Taking the time to meet with potential celebrants, discuss your vision, and ensure their style and personality align with your expectations is important.
The right celebrant will be attentive, flexible, and invested in making your ceremony meaningful and memorable.
Here are some tips to help you find the perfect celebrant
Meet with potential celebrants in person or online to see if their style and personality aligns with what you envision for your ceremony.
Check their experience and read reviews or testimonials from previous couples online.
Pay attention to how well they communicate.They should be attentive, responsive, and eager to understand your vision.
Ensure the celebrant is progressional, reliable, and organised.
Be clear on what you want and make sure they are receptive and flexible with your ideas. A good celebrant will customise the ceremony to suit your needs.
Look through their contract and cancellation policy.
Some good questions to ask are
Are you available on our wedding date?
What is your fee and what does it include? If it is more than you expected, ask if their free is negotiable, or if they have any different options.
Do you require a deposit to secure the date?
When is full payment required?
What experience and qualifications do you have?
How would you personalise our ceremony to reflect our relationship?
How will you include any special cultural or religious traditions we want?
What is your backup plan if something goes wrong or you get sick?
Do you use a microphone or project your voice?
Do you have a sound system?
What do you wear to weddings?
How many weddings do you do in one day?
How do you feel about our wedding ideas?
Do you have any wedding reading ideas or resources?
Will you attend the rehearsal?
Can you help with coordination on our wedding day?
After meeting your potential celebrant, trust your gut feeling. Did you connect with them? Did they listen to your vision? Are you confident they will accommodate your needs?
Taking time to find a celebrant who truly resonates with you as a couple will help create an unforgettable and personal ceremony.
