These days it is “how long is a piece of string” as to what Celebrants ask for by way of fees and charges. From one end of the spectrum, you can pay as little as $350 but is it worth taking the chance. Then you can pay as high as $1200…….. same scenario. So the best way to decide on which Celebrant is the “perfect fit” for you is to have a chat. You and the Celebrant can usually tell by that first conversation if you are in sync and on the same page. If you consider what it would cost for a designer pair of shoes to be hidden by your wedding dress or even the Wedding Dress the fee for your Celebrant, who is let’s face it, the person that will make or break you Marriage Ceremony, is definitely not worth skimping on. Remember the Ceremony starts off the festivities for you and your guests for the Wedding Day and should be looked at as importantly as the Reception and Ceremony Venues, Wedding Dress, Caterers, Flowers or photographer.
With regard to your Wedding photographer, they love a Celebrant who considers them. Ensuring that most of the Ceremony doesn’t have the Celebrant photo bombing every shot. It is possible for the officient to spend most of the Ceremony out of shot and only coming in close at necessary times during the Ceremony. So if you have a Celebrant who is considerate of you, your guests and your suppliers you are almost there. Then make sure that you can rely on and communicate freely with the person that will make your Marriage Ceremony and Wedding Day “PERFECT” and remembered by all. Gail Evans
