What tasks does a celebrant perform?

the celebrant will do all the paperwork for you and will also register your marriage with DBM. they will also pay and the BDM fee is included within their package but make sure to ask. My fees include the BDM fee for me to register somone. they will also if you need help to recommend places for your reception and they also do MCing at the reception. With my packages I I have different prices for each pacakges In my big package you will receive the celebrant MC photgraher and videographer plus the BDM fee included and thats my big packages. My other packages are include the BDM fee and the celebrant and either a photgrapher or videographer depending on what you require and for how long you will need tem for

That depends entirely upon the individual Celebrant but for my part, I offer a range of assistance to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible which includes of course helping with and accepting lodgement of the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) as well as a few extra bits & pieces such as:

a checklist wedding planner

• meeting in person or via zoom
• a draft ceremony script with tips and ideas on how to make it unique
• web links to a range of vendors and venues
• a photography checklist
• hundreds of readings to choose from
• hundreds of wedding questions answered on my webpage or in person 
• hundreds of wedding ideas
• a guide to writing vows 
• a free wedding ceremony video
• the option to have me as your MC at your reception
• a shared online file for all things wedding

As a Celebrant, I see my role as being 'everything' for your ceremony, then beyond if YOU wish.  With a laid-back, yet organised and easy to work with style, I provide you with a comprehensive 'Welcome Pack' at our first meeting, and as we go through it, we get to know each other so that I may create your perfect bespoke ceremony and you will have confidence in me.  I give you confidence that I will create 'that' perfect ceremony, that I will include your input and will support you both, from our first meeting by giving you sufficient information and advice about the process and confirm that I am available to you, to access any time.  I will seemlessly work in any special requests that you may have or require, help or advise you to write your personal vows and answer any questions that you may have.  It's my role to overcome any difficulties that may crop up before (or even during) the ceremony and even give you idea's on how to include someone extra in your ceremony.  I will offer other advice and optional extra's such as; being MC for your Reception, applying your your official BDM Marriage Certificate on your behalf and even hiring props such as a decorated arbor, to further enhance your day or to take away other stresses you may have about your upcoming ceremony.

For your ceremony, a rehearsal is included, plus I supply my P.A. and microphones, my covered signing table & chairs, all the legal paperwork submission and a pen, even a paperweight for outdoor ceremonies if the wind is blowing.  I play all your ceremonial music, unless you have a singer / band / DJ to do so.  I also deliver your ceremony as inconspicuously as possible, so I am not in all the photos of your special day and where appropriate banter with your guests if you wish a fun and laid back ceremony.

After reading your question carefully, I understand that you want to know what services you can expect from a celebrant that goes above & beyond the legal requirements. It is defintely up to each celebrant what extras they are willing to provide. Here are some things that I feel should be available to all couples. Your celebrant should provide guidance in writing your vows, optional ceremony inclusions ideas, a microphone & PA system, signing table, constant contact before the ceremony and follow up after. Facilitation to bring the whole ceremony together co-ordinating with photographer. Support  the Groom or Bride that is there first at the ceremony. Guidance to the bridal tribe, guidance to family & friends as to what happens next or where to go for group photos. But I think one of the most important actions for you to rely on from your Celebrant, is to keep everyone relaxed, calm and ready to participate. Helping everthing to flow smoothly.

Let me know if I can help you in any way, a no obligation chat to get to know a bit more.  Sincerely, Deb

Some of the things th Celebant offers in support

• Provides a ceremony in the place of choice provided it is safe and Council approved
• Provides whatever quality time is needed to assist the couple to develop a ceremony that meets their needs and values. The time is provided in face to face, zoom or mobile settings.
• provides resources to enrich couple desired ceremony content.
• Provides high quality ceremony leadership in presentation and public speaking
• Enables couples to meet all legal requirements and assists them to resolve foreseen wedding challenges
• Ensures all legal documents are submitted to the Registry of Marriage; assists couples to acquire legal certificate of marriage

Your celebrant is your go-to for pretty much everything, including moral support leading up to and during the ceremony.  You should build a great connection with your celebrant as they are telling your "Love Story" they pretty much know you like a friend. 

If it rains I  run around and wipe the seats for your guests, play your music, checked your guests are ok, and informed your parents where they are sitting.  Kept your partner whos waiting for you calm, and supplied the tissues as you cry happy tears. 

I liaise with all your other vendors so we are all working together as a team, stepping aside while your very expensive photographer gets those beautiful shots of you both.

As your celebrant, I check your signing table and all the small details you told me you wanted are in place so when you walk down the aisle it's just how you imagined. 

I check all your documents and do all the Legal paperwork so you receive your marriage certificate in good time after your ceremony. 

It's your dream day and I will my best to ensure your day is awesome, as would any celebrant.

MC - I am an MC, on request, and for an additional fee I am able to offer you peace of mind that your day will run smoothly.

Celebrant legally marry couples in Australia. They officiate at ceremonies, provide a certificate and lodge your paperwork to the Department of Births, Deaths and Marriages.  Bit that's the tip of the iceberg. They can arrange rituals and special effects such as doves and butterflies but most importantly they ensure your wedding goes smoothly with compassion, humour and love

1. All legal documentation and it's submittance to the BDM

2. Personalised Ceremony 

3. Rehearsal 

4. Music on the Day if required (I have Spotify Premium)

5. Any style of ceremony you want. Simple, traditional etc

At the end of the day it's all about you being completely happy so we can do any type of ceremony you like.

I do the rehearsal a week to a couple of days before the wedding so everything looks amazing on the day.

If that sounds amazing we can meet for a coffee/drink and chat and go from there

Kind Regards

Lou

A celebrant will and should look after all your Legal Paperwork. Lodge your marriage with Birth Deaths and Marriages in the State that the couple are married.  A celebrant will or can create your story, of how you met and your journed to get to your wedding day.

Your celebrant will work closely with you to ensure that your wedding day is everything you want and have dreamed about.

Your Celebrant will be able to suggest possible verses/poems/readings that you may wish to include in your ceremony. Your Celebrant will be able to assist you with any rituals that you may also like to include such as a sand ritual, which by layering sands together represents bringing the couples families together.

Your Celebrant should be available to talk to you as you need to. Your Celebrant can advise or suggest parts of your ceremony that you may want to include other family members etc.  As Your Celebrant I will always work closely with you, ensuring your day is perfect and I will arrange for your Official Marriage Certificate be delivered to you once I have registered your marriage.