We recently caught up with charismatic Melbourne-based celebrant Rosalie Humbert (aka Celebrations by Rosalie) to chat about all things wedding ceremony related. As an experienced marriage celebrant, Rosalie was kind enough to share her top tips for crafting the perfect ceremony.
With a background in human resources, Rosalie Humbert from Celebrations by Rosalie relies on her impeccable people skills to get to know her couples before crafting memorable, personalised wedding ceremonies with flair. Each ceremony Rosalie creates is wonderfully unique and packed full of humour and sentiment.
Easy Weddings: Hi Rosalie! How would you describe your celebrancy style?
My style is professional, elegant, organised, and very caring. I’m a very relaxed celebrant and always emphasise to my couples that their wedding is all about the two of them, so I’ll create a ceremony that reflects their style and wishes. I am never pushy or overbearing.
What should couples consider when searching for their celebrant?
I feel couples are looking for a warm, friendly, and knowledgeable celebrant. When searching for a marriage celebrant, the key is to choose someone you can relate to and feel comfortable while you’re around them.
What do you think are the key ingredients for a memorable ceremony?
A memorable ceremony should have fabulous music, beautiful flowers and decorations, and a celebrant that is warm, friendly and realises the event is NOT about them. It’s also important that everyone can hear and see the ceremony properly.
The key to achieving this is to choose a celebrant who can manage the ceremony flow, foresee any issues or problems, and solve them on the spot to avoid any unwanted dramas.
How do you find inspiration for your ceremonies? Do you like to include any specific readings?
My inspiration comes from my couples, their personalities, their stories, and their venues. I include readings and poems only if my couples wish to include them.
What does a wedding day look like for you?
My wedding day involves dressing fabulously, arriving at least an hour early, and setting up all my equipment. I’ll then meet and chat with other vendors, including the venue manager, photographers and videographers, florists, and musicians. I also like to speak to the groom and other guests and will usually see the bride for the first time when she enters the ceremony.
Do you have any advice on dealing with wedding day nerves?
Wedding nerves are great, and couples experience lots of emotions. Some advice I give is to breathe, smile, speak slowly and clearly, react to the situation calmly, but let your emotions be real. I will work hard to make sure my couples stay calm throughout the ceremony while ensuring they really enjoy the fabulous moment.
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