Saturday, August 25, 2012

Selecting a Wedding Celebrant

By Jane Clements


A wedding celebration takes a lot of preparation. There are so very many things to decide on--venues, receptions, menus, attire,, bridesmaids, rings, invitations and the list grows. At the height of it all, however, is the marriage rite, where you and your soon-to-be-spouse legally become husband and wife. It happens to be one of the most significant, though short-lived, hours of your entire wedding day. As a couple, you've got to share it with another important participant--the celebrant.

Selecting the best celebrant services Perth is crucial. You aren't working with shoes or bouquets or menus here. You are working with someone who will play the very important role of officiating your marriage ceremony. So don't wait until the last minute (i.e. two weeks before the wedding day) before deciding on a wedding celebrant. The best ones are virtually always completely booked when the date of your wedding comes round the corner.

Finding Celebrant Services

Personal recommendation is the preferred mode of advertising in this industry, so ask around and see whether your friends and family can endorse somebody they know personally. Other professionals in the marriage industry, e.g. photographers, marriage planners and bridal shop owners, are fantastic sources of info also. If you don't have any referrals, visit the Attorney-General's website and check out the Register of Marriage Celebrants. All celebrants listed are legally authorized under the Wedding Act 1961.

Meeting a Potential Wedding Celebrant

Contact the celebrant by telephone and ask a few questions before setting a face to face meeting with them. Important issues like legal necessities and celebrant service charges should be discussed first before delving into the small print of your wedding rite. If you notice that you and the celebrant are on the same wavelength, schedule a meeting with him to further talk about what you need for your ceremony.

Treat this meeting like an employment interview, where you and your other half are the hiring managers and the celebrant is making an application for your opening. A vital thing to bear in mind is that a celebrant should be able to lead you to feel at ease and comfortable. He should additionally be able to understand your requirements for a wedding rite and provide them. Adaptability in conducting rites is also something to keep an eye open for, especially for couples who are looking for something more unique. Some of the more established celebrants can be some of the more normal.

If you are meeting a couple of other "applicants," don't be shy to tell this one, so long as you give him an exact date when to expect your response. There is business to look after somewhere else and it's an act of courtesy to keep him informed of your decision.

Paying for Celebrant Services

The cost of celebrant services Perth relies on your requirements and the experience of the celebrant. As an example, a celebrant may charge extra costs for conducting in an out-of-town venue or for attending extra rehearsals than at first agreed on. Length of stay in the business may also add to your expenditures. Generally, however, decent celebrant services are tagged somewhere of approximately $200 to $600.




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