FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do we know if you’re the right celebrant for us?
Finding your celebrant is not a decision that should be taken lightly. My best advice is to consider the 3 V’s:
Values
Vibes
Value of service
Okay, 1 and 3 are the same word. BUT what I mean is, find a celebrant,
a) with whom your personal values and morals align,
b) you connect and vibe with easily, and
c) the value of service they describe appears very sound and worthwhile, backed up with evidence and testimony.
If you value a personalised experience, inclusivity, recognition of Traditional Owners of land, with a healthy dose of giddy goat balanced with organised professionalism, there’s a GOOD chance I could be the right celebrant for you.
When will you arrive at the ceremony?
I always arrive at least an hour before the ceremony start time. This gives me plenty of time to get my PA set up and sound check, greet and connect with your other vendors, say hi to the both of you and then buzz around greeting guests, saying hi to your mums and cutting laps between you both until we’re ready to go.
How long will you stay after the ceremony?
Depending on the circumstances of the wedding, I will often stay to snap a few pics and cheers a glass of bubbles with you guys and your guests if I can! I also tend to run around, help to move furniture, pick up glasses or find jobs that need doing cos I really can’t help it. I’ve also had a number of couples invite me to stay for their reception, which I absolutely love and is always such an honour! Though of course not an expectation.
What’s your celebrant style?
My exact style changes for each and every ceremony depending on what my couples are looking for - and I make a point of digging deep into what exactly that is.
That said, I would describe my style and presence as: warm, welcoming, calming, confident, sentimental, witty and a lil bit cheeky.
How long will the ceremony take?
Again, this one depends on you and what kind of ceremony you’d like, whether it be cutting straight to the chase, or dressed up with all the frills. The shortest ceremony I’ve done was 5mins, whilst the longest was about 30 mins. Generally speaking, the average ceremony is about 20-25mins.
What paperwork will we need to provide to get married?
To get your marriage documents signed I’ll need to see your:
Passport OR
Drivers licence + Birth Certificate
If you’ve been married before, I’ll also need to see your divorce certificate or death certificate of your previous spouse.
Is there an additional cost for travel?
For weddings in inner Sydney + Northern Beaches, travel is included in my flat package fee. For weddings outside this (north of Avalon, west of Parramatta, south of Cronulla), I ask for $1/km + tolls to cover my time, fuel and travel expenses. I also may ask for an additional fee to cover accomodation if needed, depending on the time of your ceremony and particularly if I’m staying as your professional MC.
For interstate / international weddings, please enquire! I love to travel and would love to marry you in any exotic location of your choosing!
What happens if you’re sick on the day?
In the extremely unlikely and unfortunate event I’d be unable to show up on the day (it’s never happened!), I would reach out to my celebrant network and make all efforts to find a suitable replacement. This is stipulated in my contract and rest assured, I will do everything in my power to ensure you and your betrothed would be married on your date as planned!