FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
There is no such thing as a silly question…. Well, there are. But these ones aren’t.*
*Okay, there is one dumb question below.
FAQs
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As soon as you've got a date and a venue sorted, your next mission: lock in a celebrant! We can usually only rock one ceremony a day (sometimes two, but only if Venus aligns with Mars, traffic is a breeze, and someone sacrifices a perfectly good sleep-in).
Popular wedding dates—those fabulous Fridays and Saturdays between September and April—disappear faster than the last canapé at cocktail hour. So if you want a celebrant who brings fun and heart to your big day, hit me up early!
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Like almost any industry there can be everything from home brand up to Louis V. For a marriage celebrant the different price points align to:
☀️ Atmosphere
Celebrants will have different skills at public speaking and crowd involvement. Choose a celebrant that you gets you, gets your vision and can have a hoot with. Then your guests will too.
🧠 Effort in the lead up
This includes the hours that they put in to making it just right for YOU. From asking you the right Q's, translating your A's, and writing your script and time spent doing this. It could be how many meetings they offer, the level of contact, rehearsals etc.
⚡️ Ceremony Day
Will they run the music (if there is no musicians), make sure Nan gets a good seat, tell Aunty Elaine to put her Samsung away and make sure she does, be able to adapt and improvise the script if something goes sideways, help you nail your vows and make sure you both have a blast.
🪃 OFFERING
This is the extra stuff. From how fancy the PA System is, what they wear, having their hair and nails on point…to making sure bra strap is hidden..a price point will reflect the quality of our unique service that your celebrant brings to make sure everything is tied together for your day.
At the end of the day it's community > competition in Celebrant Land. Work out what you’re after and there will be a price point that reflects that. Everyone is fabulous - it’s just working out who is fabulous for you!
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Changing your name? Totally your call! If you do decide to swap your last name, I can point you in the right direction, but legally, that’s a little outside my celebrant powers (I’d love to be able to magically make it happen though).
I’ve gone through the whole name-change circus myself and can offer some tips to help make it slightly less of a bureaucratic nightmare. Consider me your name-change survival guide—bring snacks! 🍿
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2 parts water and 1 part rice.
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Yep, I’m all about it! I’ve been lucky enough to marry couples all across Australia, so if your wedding is outside of Canberra, I’m totally up for the journey.
Travel within 60km of Canberra is included in my price, but if your venue is a bit further, just give me a heads-up when you reach out, and I’ll send you a travel quote. This covers travel time, petrol, and accommodation if it's more than 2 hours away. Whether it’s a country escape or a beachside celebration, I’m ready to pack my bags and head your way!
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Oh, 100%! I’m here to make sure your vows sound as awesome as your love story. I’ll give you examples, help you figure out what makes them you, proofread the whole thing, and even print them out for you. No chance you’ll sound like a total flog—just heartfelt, personal vows that’ll make everyone say, “Wow, they nailed it!” 🙌
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On your day vendors work as a team to create the vision in your head and turn that into a reality. The following vendors are a list of legends who I have had the joy of working with. You can’t go wrong but these are the people that I trust and recommend because they all share a similar vision and vibe to me.
Make Up:
Music:
Hair:
Photographer:
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A student asked me this once and I’ve always wondered.