Is it ok to use the same Celebrant that our friends used?

Hi Kate,

Is is absolutely fine to use the same celebrant your friend has used, if you would like to.

The important thing to consider when choosing a celebrant is to choose someone that you get along with. In order to write a truly unique and personal ceremony a celebrant needs to get to know the bride and groom and in many ways almost become a friend during the ceremony creation process. It is also important to consider what type of ceremony you would like and if you would like any special rituals or religious aspects as part of your ceremony.

It is best to meet with a few celebrants and discuss this as all celebrants will offer something completely different. Some celebrants will be open to religious aspects and rituals and some will not. Some celebrants also use set ceremonies and some write each ceremony from scratch. Celebrants also have different packages to suit different couples needs.

It's your weddings, do it your way! Good Luck and Best Wishes

Kind Regards

Katie Wescott

Happily Ever After Celebrant Services

Yes if you espeically was attending your friends wedding & was happy with the ceremony for them Why not use a familar face to create your perfect ceremony

Hi Kate

It is definitely OK - as long as you are happy with the Celebrant your friend used and like the Ceremony. Everyone is different and you have to feel comfortable that the Celebrant you choose is right for you and your partner. The beauty of using a Celebrant is that you can work with her to create the ceremony that is right for you two.

HI , And congratulations.

Go ahead and use the same celebrant, just make the ceremony differant, have a hand fasting, or a sand ceremony there are many different rituals you can use to make it different to your friends.

Have faith speak to the celebrant

Good luck

Susan Harmon of Susan Celebrations

Of course! We LOVE to see past couples at their friends weddings! And a good celebrant will ensure that your ceremony is personalised to reflect your relationship and sense of style, so it won't be anything like the wedding your friends had! Apart from the legal requirements of course :-)

Yes Kate is absolutely OK to use the same celebrant as your friends had. This is often how couples choose a celebrant as they see the celebrant 'in action' at their friends' wedding and if they like them that is the best recommendation that a celebrant can have.

Perfectly fine to use the same celebrant. I am often recommended by family and friends who have seen me conduct a ceremony. If you feel comfortable and confident with the celebrant, you will know your ceremony will be beautiful.

Absolutely yes. Many couples do as they have seen their friends celebrant doing their service so know what to expect

Hope you find this useful. Kind regards, Jan

Hi Kate

Using a Celebrant your friends have used is often an easy starting point. Experienced Celebrants gain a lot of work through such referrals.

As every couple and wedding is different, it's probably a great idea to talk to a couple of celebrants on the phone to see if there is initial rapport. I'm happy to meet a couple in a no-obligation face-to-face meeting to ensure you and the Celebrant 'click'.

All the very best for your upcoming Wedding.

Michael Janz

Authorised Celebrant

Hi Kate. It is fine to do so. Usually couples pass on their experiences with the celebrant and information pertaining to wedding preparation to their friends. However, it is important that you and your future husband feel comfortable with the celebrant and are able to work with the celebrant to design a personal and unique ceremony which makes your day very momentous. This relationship with the celebrant is very important. Sometimes the celebrant your friend used may not be the one for you.

Hello Kate, You have the same name as our daughter! It is most certainly suitable to use the same celebrant but in the end you have to be comfortable that this person best suits what you are looking for because your wedding is your wedding not your friends. I have conducted many weddings in the manner and am very honoured to be chosen because others have seen me "at work" and felt very comfortable with what they have seen/heard. Best regards Lynton Round Wedding Excellence