OVERVIEW
Being a registered Civil Celebrant combines my passion and experiences with a personal belief in the importance of highlighting life's milestones with ritual.
Choosing a celebrant who will provide the opportunity for you to discover your style and express your wishes, resulting in a memorable wedding day, is a giant leap towards your dreams being realised.
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About
I have been a Marriage Celebrant for 30 years, during those years I have followed through many families for example now marrying the daughter or son of a couple that I officiated for many years ago. I offer personal services to all, making it clear that apart from the legal requirement I am receptive to their ideas. I taught the celebrant program for many years and remain a mentor for many celebrants new and old.
Ruth Pope
Business Owner
FAQ
Yes, I do have a microphone. Depending on distance and type of road travel I would negotiate a fee for travel however a good road and only 1 hour away travel will not be charged. It may mean a trip to Gunnedah NSW for interview, this is when the legal paper work is submitted and a time I can hear what ideas you have. I often say you can make your service as hard or easy as you like. There are other ways of attending to this but it is always helpful for us to meet, have a chat and for you to feel comfortable with your celebrant.
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Ruth Pope Marriage Celebrant
Maybe if they have microphone, are they clear on cost of travel, if they have backup celebrant in case of floods or sickness. (Do they have appropriate clothing)
Do they cut prices or a standard fee?
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Ruth Pope Marriage Celebrant
As a Celebrant of near 30 years I have helped many couples and believe the main issue relates to over complication, over thinking. In my experience if you help a couple separatly to get started they can usually complete what they want to say to each other.
I often suggest clear and not too long. Some humour can make the vows more interesting and bring a smile to the guests.
I have about 10 samples about how they could start, their vows, I share those and suggest I would be happy if they need support or help. that is usually all they need. I also suggest they could have something lke a scroll and NOT read from their phone (looks so much better)
I believe they also need to say similiar lengths of vows. eg,I have witnessed one saying 30 words and the other may 6 words. To avoid this I ask the couple if they would like to share with me how many words they have written. Most understand and are receptive.
Ruth Pope