When it comes to getting married, a celebrant, priest or minister is they one thing you ACTUALLY need to have. Well, aside from a person to marry.
Some people see the ceremony as the most important part of the day and I agree with them about 60%. The ceremony is important but not just because it’s the part where you legally get married. A great ceremony sets the tone for the entire rest of the day. It’s the point where the party starts for EVERYONE (Not just the bridal party who have been sipping on champagne all day!). From the moment your guests arrive they begin to form an idea of what is in store and a great celebrant can set that tone.
You might want a celebrant because:
- You want to choose where the ceremony is held. Some ministers, priests or organisations do not allow ceremonies to occur outdoors or in unconsecrated areas.
- You want to set the time of the ceremony. Most celebrants can be available at any time during the day, whereas ministers may define set ceremony times.
- You don’t want “God” to attend. Civil Celebrants don’t have religious affiliations or will (most likely) declare them if they do. God in any way shape or form should be optional or just not included by a celebrant.
- You want more say in what gets said. Religious ceremonies often have a set structure as to how they will go. A celebrant, while bound by a few legalities, has a lot more flexibility in what they say and how it is said.
Another factor that may entice you to have a celebrant over other options is that professionals celebrants are bound not only by a code of conduct from the Attorney General but also (if they are running as a small business) other laws and requirements of small business (as defined by the ACCC.)
Passionate and committed celebrants go above and beyond for their clients to ensure the couple is having the day they want, the way they want.
Picking a good celebrant is in itself a bit of an art form but the time and energy spent doing your own research and finding the person that is right for you will definitely pay off on your wedding day.
