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In the Media

Press Release
March 2010

Choosing the right celebrant for you

Congratulations, you are soon to be married and will be sharing vows with the one you love. Your wedding ceremony is the heart of your special day and allows you the opportunity to declare your love for one another in front of those who are most important to you. The person you choose to lead the ceremony is a critical element in ensuring your day is both memorable and seamless. Selecting the right celebrant for you is a significant step in planning your special day. Listed below are some handy tips that can help you make this important decision.

Chemistry and communication: Do you click with them on a personal level? The first thing to consider is whether you feel comfortable with the celebrant who will be meeting with you to discuss your wedding ceremony, and can you both communicate easily with him/her. Do they understand your needs and concerns.

Competent and professional: Consider their professionalism - your celebrant has many responsibilities to help ensure your wedding ceremony is a success. It is important that you feel confident that the celebrant is competent and can assure you that they will take control and help you relax. It is highly probable that you may not be fully aware of everything that is happening around you, and the most important thing for you to do is to be able to focus on the wonderful man/woman you are about to marry!

Experienced and qualified: Find out what training and qualifications they have achieved. Enquire about the celebrant's experience and why they choose to work as a celebrant.  Check that they have completed their Celebrancy training

Creative and innovative: Your celebrant should be able to offer you some creative ideas and craft your ceremony to suit your individual needs as a couple - not just cutting and pasting the same words over and over again. Look for a celebrant who will personalise your ceremony and make it all about the people who mean the most to you. Ensure that you are able to choose your own words from a selection of ideas, and that the celebrant listens to you and tunes in to you as a couple.

Well presented and reliable: Consider a celebrant who you feel confident on the day will dress to match the formality and style of the occasion, but not compete with the mother of the bride or the groom's mother! The celebrant has an official role and needs to be dressed appropriately.

Organiser and event manager: Consideration needs to be taken on whether the celebrant has a powerful enough voice to be heard across the crowd of guests. You will also need a celebrant who will stage manage everything, such as: the chairs are too far back, a water feature is making too much noise and needs to be turned off, the groom's party are waiting and ready for the bride etc. The celebrant needs to co-ordinate with your MC to discuss crowd control. Guests like to know what is expected of them too.

Consider if the celebrant is going to give you good service, follow through with what they say they will do and know how to help you avoid stress on the day. It is your wedding and it must be your way, however the celebrant should be able to offer you sound advice, while being flexible.

Passionate and compassionate: Look for a celebrant that you feel will offer a professional and personal service, and approaches your wedding as if it is the only one that matters, one who feels passionate about their role, and who will ensure your wedding day will remain in your memories as one of the very most magical days of your life.

Best wishes for your special day, and enjoy yourself. For more information please contact Jan at ‘Ceremonies with Style’ on 02 9999 1404/ 0425 284 330 email: jan@ceremonieswithstyle.com.au  or visit www.ceremonieswithstyle.com.au


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