How long would I require a celebrant for?

The booking of the celebrant is not just for the ceremony Lucy. It includes all the paperwork, preparation of the ceremony, signing of documents, travel and yes the ceremony. I always get to the venue at least 40 minutes before the ceremony starts and always stay behind, get included in the whole group photo and then discreetly remove my gear once the guests have wandered off. talk with your celebrant. cheers Lee

Hi Lucy. Celebrants are not paid by the hour they charge a set fee no matter how long their services take. Pre wedding meetings, rehearsals, the actual wedding, post wedding celebrant paperwork are all included in the stated fee at your initial meeting.

Hello Lucy,

I imagine you are referring to the actual Wedding Day ? Usually, a wedding service takes about (varies) 30 mins. Then of course, there is the actually legal paper work to be signed - another half an hour with photographers etc.

However, a celebrants service is from when you book them to after the ceremony. There is so much preparation. Therefore, you would be quoted for their services not just the time factor at the wedding. I hope this helps and happy days to you and your fiancée. Regards, Jan

Hi Lucy As a Celebrant it is our role to help ensure your wedding ceremony is exactly what you want and meets all legal requirements. In my role, I will spend as much time as is needed to ensure this happens and not charge extra if this involves several meetings. Often we need to help guide a couple as they don't know what needs to be done. This is usually discussed an initial hour to an hour and half meeting. Once you meet and are happy with your celebrant the amount of time needed will become clear. Best wishes for your upcoming Wedding. Kind regards Michael Janz Authorised Celebrant

Hi Lucy. Celebrants are paid an all inclusive fee for their service not an hourly rate. The service includes a meeting to complete the required paperwork, email, phone support and face to face meetings if required to devise the ceremony.The celebrant is available for a rehearsal with the wedding party and on the big day the celebrant will arrive at the venue a minimum of 30 minutes before the ceremony. The ceremony can take about 30 - 40 minutes depending on the couples' requirements amd then the celebrant can require 30 minutes to pack up.

Kim O'Sullivan

Hello Lucy,

ON the day of your wedding you could expect your celebrant ti be at the venue for about an hour depending upon the length of the ceremony.

From my experience making preparations for the ceremony including a rehearsal could take between three and seven occasions.

Cheers

Lynton Round

Wedding Excellence

It depends on the style of ceremony you are after. The average ceremony would take approx. 20 minutes, but it depends on how many readings or other ceremony activities you include.

Greetings Lucy - Thank you for your question. Firstly a Notice of Intended Marriage form (when applying to the celebrant to be married) cannot be signed before 18 months prior to your wedding day and the latest one month before. A celebrant can be invited to be your celebrant for your special day before the Notice of Intended Marriage form is signed and a deposit paid in order for the celebrant to reserve your date. I arrive one hour prior to your ceremony. The ceremony usually takes around 1/2 hour. After I have congratulated you both I then gather my belongings, dismantle my sound system and respectfully say good-bye to you and your guests as I wish you all a continuing joyous celebration. The approximate time from my arrival to my departure would be around 2 hours. I send my warmest wishes to you both at this exciting time of planning your joyous day - Sandra Hill

When you book a celebrant it is a booking for the whole process. That means the meetings, the legal requirement's, the rehearsal and the wedding on the day. On the day a Celebrant would arrive early ( usually around one hour before start time) then preform the ceremony and after that leave. So on the day, say one hour before,35 mins for the ceremony and 25 mins after to pack up. Two hours minimum is best.

Hi Lucy,

One of the first things most of my couples say is that they don't want a long & boring ceremony - and of course it shouldn't be that way! Having your guests staring at the ceiling during your service isn't exactly a great start to your wedding day. You can have a personalised & intimate yet fun & engaging ceremony without the blah blah blah if you've chosen a celebrant with personality & experience.

You're booking your celebrant from the time you say yes to them, to the time you say yes to your one true love. Look for a celebrant who will give you unlimited access to them during the lead-up to your wedding. If you haven't done this wedding thing before, you're bound to have a few questions. On the day, I arrive about 45 minutes prior to your ceremony and stay until everything is done - usually around 1/2 hour after you've tied the knot.

Every couple (& every celebrant) is different. If you find the right celebrant for you, your ceremony will be as long as you want. If you had just the legal bits, your ceremony could be done & dusted in 5 minutes, but to make it personal, engaging, romantic, fun, memorable & all the good stuff, you would be looking at around 1/2 an hour.

I'm a Sydney celebrant Lucy but always happy have a good reason to visit Melbourne. Let me know if you'd like to chat! 0402 466699

Rach