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We wish you all the best with your Celebrant research.
Authors Jamie + Cara – Brisbane City Celebrants
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When choosing your very own dream team of wedding vendors you want to be sure that you connect with them so you relax and be assured that they are on the same page as you for their role in your big day.
This is particularly important when it comes to choosing a Celebrant.
In the same way the DJ or band creates the atmosphere of your reception, the Celebrant is pivotal in creating the atmosphere for your ceremony and setting the tone for the rest of the day.
Your Celebrant can make or break your ceremony so some thought and research goes a long way in ensuring you have found the perfect Celebrant for your special day.
The good news is there is a Celebrant to suit every personality/ style/ theme so to help you find the right Celebrant for you we’ve put together out top 3 questions to ask when choosing your wedding Celebrant to help mitigate the risk of any unwanted surprises and help you rest assured that you’re in great hands with your chosen Celebrant.
1. Will I get to proof my ceremony wording before the wedding day, and if so when?
It’s so important for couples to see and proof their ceremony before the special day for a number of reasons:
You know exactly what to expect on the day. You know how the ceremony flows, allowing you to relax and connect with each other.
You have the opportunity to make any changes and edits so the ceremony really reflects you as a couple.
There will be no unwanted or awkward ‘surprises’ on the day;
You can confirm or edit any pre or post wedding announcements that you need the Celebrant to make.
You know your ceremony has been thoughtfully written just for you (both) and isn’t the same standard spiel they use for every client.
Last but certainly not least you can be assured that the Celebrant hasn’t got you mixed up with another couple and gets all the details of your ceremony correct, from your love story to your names!
TIP – Ask your Celebrant to email a draft of your ceremony for your review and ask them when you can expect to receive this.
If possible, try and avoid having a Celebrant send you through your ceremony to review too close to your wedding date. During the weeks and days leading up to your wedding, you will be flat out, getting all the little details finalised. So the earlier in to the planning phase you can work on and finalise your ceremony the better.
2. Tell me about your PA System? Is it cordless? Can I use it to play my ceremony music?
One of the most common pet peeves that you hear from people that have attended a wedding is that they couldn’t hear the ceremony or the couples vows, which is why a good quality PA System is a must!
There is so much to be said for a quality PA System, a cordless or wireless system eliminates any potential trip hazard and we personally find this also makes the ceremony more seamless.
Without going into brands, a good indication is the size. If it’s the speaker size and weight of a small handbag it’s probably not going to project sound very far, particularly if you are planning an having an outdoor ceremony on a potentially windy day, whereas a good size professional system on a stand will be a lot more effective.
Some Celebrants (ourselves included) may offer you the use of their PA System for your ceremony music, which can save you money on hiring AV equipment and can also save you the cost of engaging a ceremony musician if that’s your preference.
If you opt to utilize the Celebrants PA system for your ceremony music, check who will be responsible for taking care of the music on the day and what format you need to provide your chosen tracks on, e.g. smartphone, iPod, MP3 or CD.
3. Do you have any videos of you performing ceremonies that I can see?
Be sure to check your potential Celebrants website and video media links like YouTube, Vimeo etc. to view video clips of them performing ceremonies.
This is a great way to not only see how they present themselves for a ceremony, but if they have the couple perfectly centered to the ceremony backdrop, without their backs to the guests, if they appear to coordinate a smooth and seamless ceremony and if the tone that they present the ceremony is appropriate and reflective of the exciting and happy celebration of love that a wedding is and that the couple look like they are enjoying the ceremony (and not frozen with fear) as it’s so important your Celebrant has an ability to put you at ease during your ceremony so you can really enjoy it.
Finally, check if the Celebrant steps to the side and out of camera shot for the all-important ‘first kiss as a married couple’ shot. Surprisingly often this shot is compromised by a ‘photo bombing’ Celebrant, a little research or politely checking with them will ensure that special moment is captured perfectly.
We wish you all the best with your Celebrant research.
Authors Jamie + Cara – Brisbane City Celebrants
Photos The Latest