Making the Right Choice: Key Questions for Your Marriage Celebrant
You say yes twice before getting married. Yes, that’s right! Once to your partner and once to your marriage celebrant.
So you are all set to get married and now your wedding planning is at its peak.
If you are struggling to find the perfect celebrant for your wedding day or let’s say you have booked your first meeting with a celebrant and wondering what to ask, then here is a little help from our side.
Here are our top ten curated questions for you to ask your marriage celebrant before you say yes to the one.
1. Are You Available On My Date and time?
The first and most important question to ask is this one. If the celebrant you choosing to work with has prior commitments on that day then there is no point in having further discussions. So when booking a first meeting, make sure you have already asked this question so you don’t waste your time any further.
At the Marriage Office Mandurah we provide the Celebrant and the Venue, or there is an option to choose your own Celebrant if you wish. Either way when enquiring with us, we can tell you straight away if we have the date and time of your preferred choice.
2. What Are The Fees and Cost?
Every celebrant operates individually and has their own fees and charges for the services they offer and are usually flexible to accommodate your needs. It’s a good idea to do some research on different celebrants and what they offer and charge as the range of fees can differ greatly.
Remember that a marriage celebrant offers only a very limited set of services, most of them only conduct the marriage ceremonies. You may need to consider the costs involved of venue hire, or furniture and décor hire too. Having your wedding at the Marriage Office Mandurah its already factored in to the fee, already set up for you, so much less stress and easier on your budget too.
3. Do You Provide Suppliers Contacts?
To arrange a wedding no matter how big or small you will need wedding suppliers. If your wedding celebrant can provide some supplier’s contacts that will be really helpful. A professional celebrant should have contacts that they have met through their experience of networking in the industry. The Marriage Office Mandurah has a wedding directory listed on their website for their marrying couples which provides a starting point to a stress free wedding day.
4. How Many People Can You Accommodate?
Another big question to ask is how many guests they will be able to accommodate. Some celebrants charge extra if you have more guests attending, so make sure you are clear with your understanding. At the Marriage Office Mandurah we take up to around 30 guests. Keeping it small, intimate and comfortable.
5. Are You Available For Destination Weddings In Our Preferred Location?
You may have a location preference for your special day. If you have decided on a destination style wedding then ask your marriage celebrant if they can conduct your marriage ceremony at your preferred destination. Ask for their terms and conditions too. Your celebrant will need to consider access, safety and travel time, so make sure you provide accurate details of your chosen location.
6. Do You Have A Nice Set Up For A Small Wedding?
This one is for couples who want a small number of guests at their weddings and a beautiful-looking location. Some celebrants offer such services at their home.
However, if this is your preferred option then Marriage Office Mandurah can be a great place to start. Our venue is intimate, accessible, has many hospitality establishments down the road to continue to celebrate, many beautiful photo spots; inside and outside on the marina and the local beach and parks are all within walking distance. We also have a parking bay for the wedding car.
7. I Want An Intimate Wedding, Can You Do That?
Not everyone is fond of a big wedding bash. For those of you who love just a few very close people on your wedding day ask for a small intimate ceremony.
If this is what you’re dreaming we are a great place to start with. Whether you have a few friends, family or it’s just the two of you, we are the experts at it.
8. How Many Weddings Have You Done So Far?
This one is a very important question to understand the experience of the celebrant. You may ask to see the portfolio for their work and also read some reviews from their socials, website or online. They may have won awards or are members of professional associations which all adds to their credibility.
9. Do You Do Prior Rehearsals?
Some couples like everything to be picture perfect, and some like to go with the flow. Whichever you are you must ask if your wedding celebrant does prior rehearsals. If you want to practice your vows and anything then rehearsals are a great option. If not, then you simply ask them to remove this. Some celebrants may charge extra for a rehearsal. At the Marriage Office Mandurah this is included in our fees.
10. We Want To Renew Our Wedding Vows, Can You Help?
Yes, of course! We love seeing people in love celebrate milestones. Whether it is your 20 or 30th wedding anniversary and you are celebrating this huge milestone with a wedding vow renewal, we at Marriage Office Mandurah love to do it.
Conclusion
Weddings are big celebrations; they create some of your core life memories. To make this day even more beautiful, seek a marriage celebrant with plenty of expereince so you have peace of mind that you are looked after. Then all you need to do is get ready, look beautiful, get married to your partner and make some great memories with your loved ones to cherish forever.
Marriage Office Mandurah is here to make your big day the best day of your lives. From big social weddings to small registry style weddings, we help you get married. Plus you get the contacts of some wedding service providers from our wedding directory.
Looking for a wedding celebrant for your wedding day? Let’s have a chat. Marriage Office Mandurah is a great place to start with.
