Sydney Marriage Celebrant - Choosing the right wedding celebrant for you
Sydney Marriage Celebrant - Choosing the right wedding celebrant for you
Sydney Marriage Celebrant
Choosing the right celebrant for your wedding is one of the most important decisions you will make as you plan your wedding. The celebrant that you choose will set the stage for your wedding ceremony. There are certain things you should consider when choosing the right celebrant for your wedding.
If you are planning a religious ceremony, then your choices for wedding celebrant may be limited. Ask the leader of the church who may perform your wedding ceremony and ask to meet with each individual. Some religious establishments will only have one person to officiate your wedding ceremony. If you do not feel comfortable with that person then you may need to choose a different wedding ceremony site.
Some religions will allow their celebrants to officiate a ceremony that is not held in the religious establishment and some are stricter about keeping their celebrants within the church. If you want to hold your wedding outside of the religious establishment but want a specific religious celebrant then you will need to ask for special permission from the leader of the religious establishment.
If you are planning a civil ceremony, then you have more options for your wedding celebrant. It is important that you do your due diligence and ask for references from all potential wedding celebrants that you are considering. There are specific questions to ask these references.
1. Was the wedding celebrant courteous?
2. Was the wedding celebrant available for a rehearsal before the wedding?
3. Were you happy with the day of services provided by the celebrant?
4. Was the wedding celebrant willing to work with you?
5. Would you change anything about your wedding ceremony?
Make sure to interview several different wedding celebrants so that you can compare their different styles and personalities. When you have chosen which wedding celebrants you would like to speak with about officiating your wedding, there are questions that you will need to ask before making your decision.
1. Will there be a sermon performed during the wedding ceremony?
2. Will you allow special readings or songs?
3. Will you perform the marriage if we are different faiths?
4. Can you perform the marriage outside of your religious establishment?
5. Do you require premarital counseling or religious classes?
6. Can we write our own wedding vows?
7. Will you be attending the wedding reception and would you be willing to give a blessing?
8. Will there be a rehearsal?
9. What is your celebrant fee? Is there a donation to the church required?
When you have chosen the wedding celebrant that you want to officiate your ceremony, you need to handle such items as cost and a contract. A civil officiant will require a fee. A religious establishment may require a specific donation to the church. Get everything in writing that you feel is important. Do not sign a contract until you are completely happy with all of the details.