Selecting A Celebrant

So . . . you need a Celebrant ?

Now that you’ve decided that you need a Celebrant, how should you go about selecting the person most likely to give you the perfect ceremony?

The first thing to do is to think about the sort of person/couple you are, and then work out the sort of ceremony you would like. It is generally best to work through the celebrant selection process together, if one person makes all the decisions, the other partner may be disappointed or even worse, bored, throughout the ceremony.

Before you get started, spend some time talking about your likes and dislikes.

Are you a formal or informal couple? Will you break down in peals of laughter if the Celebrant mentions the ‘marriage is a circle’ stuff? Would you like religion to play a part in your ceremony?

Do you want it over and done with quickly or would you prefer the ceremony allowed you
maximum time in the spotlight?

Think about the kind of ceremony you want and make a few notes for future reference.

Which of these formats makes you more comfortable?

Traditional, 17 bridesmaids, chapel, trumpets • ts and cupids with bows; or

Laid back, bikini, sarong, white sand, no shoes, surfboard as a signing table; or

Somewhere in between?

Once you’ve decided on the overall style of the ceremony, it will be much easier to choose a Celebrant to meet your needs....
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