Our Ceremonies.
The list of ceremonies which we can conduct for you are endless. Here are just a few of our mainstream ceremonies:
* Marriage * Name-Givings * Commitments * Partnership * Renewal of Vows * Engagements * Milestone Celebrations * Transition and Life Cycle Celebrations * Justice of the Peace witnessing services (a free community service).
Please call or email us if the ceremony or service you seek is not listed here.
* Marriage Ceremonies Information.
* Name-Giving Ceremonies Information.
* Funerals and Memorial Services Information. Funeral, Memorial and Pet Funeral Ceremony information are not yet included on this website due to their sensitive and variable nature. This information will be added but in the meantime. Please contact us.
* Renewal of Vows * Commitment/Partnership * Engagements * Milestone Celebrations * Transition and Life Cycle Celebrations; Birthdays, House Warmings, Mother's day, Father's Day and other unlisted ceremonies, please read below.
* Justice of the Peace (NSW) witnessing services; are provided to the public at no charge but a pre-arranged appointment is a must before our Celebrant/JP is able to carry out your request.
Our Fee Structure located on our "Our Fees & Charges" page, advises the fees for ceremonies primarily conducted on Saturdays and Sundays, 9.00am to 5.00pm at conventional locations.
Generally, what you will receive from us.
All items listed are inclusive of our fee.
* On initial contact we will arrange a meeting appointment with you. If that is not possible due to distance, further
communications can be carried out via email and phone/fax;
* Initial meeting/ interview at your home, my home or a mutually convenient venue;
* Interviews and unlimited telephone and email contact with you up to the date of your ceremony;
* The sighting of all relevant legal documentation as required;
* Personal assistance with ceremony planning including themes and the involvement of others for readings and poetry etc;
* All meetings conducted up to the date of the ceremony;
* Draft copies of your ceremony for you to check, usually via email;
* Travel costs to a maximum of 30 kilometres are included as part of the standard fee.
* A rehearsal of the ceremony using the final draft; hopefully at the venue, with as many of the participants to the ceremony as
possible (if possible; may incur additional travel costs);
* Our celebrant shall arrive at the venue at least half an hour before the due start time of your ceremony and setup to ensure that all is in readiness for your ceremony;
* Your ceremony completed as required on the agreed date, time and place;
* Supply a desk set and two pens for the signing of documentation as required;
* Presentation of the required laser printed certificates if required;
* Recommendations to other local businesses associated with the celebrancy the industry if requested.
Items incurring an additional charge to all ceremonial fees are:
* The supply of a table, table cloth and one chair for the signing of documentation, if requested;
* The supply a professional 100 watt PA system, wireless microphones and microphone stands if requested (usually for more than twenty people);
* The supply a portable CD/MP3 player, remote control and cable interface which connects to our PA to play your music, either from your CD, memory card or your USB flash drive (if requested).
* The supply a lectern for readings (if requested).
* The supply of a second/additional 100 watt PA network system is available for larger gatherings of more than 150 people (if requested).
* The supply of wired microphones and microphone stands, if requested.
* Additional travel in excess of 30 kilometres shall be charged to you at $0.80/kilometre (by prior arrangement);
* The cost of reasonable celebrant accommodation where client requests celebrant to conduct a ceremony away from the
local area and due to distance or time constraints, celebrant is not able to travel home (by prior arrangement);
* The supply of a light-weight 0.6m x 5m length of red carpet if desired – may be used safely on firm, flat surfaces only;
* For hire and supplied on request, miscellaneous candle lanterns and candle snuffer for use during your candle ceremony.
Note: We no longer supply ceremonial candles, coloured sand or hand-fasting ropes or ribbons due to insurance issues. If you wish to incorporate a beautiful Unity Candle, stunning Coloured Sand or wonderful Hand-fasting Ceremony within your service, please supply your own equipment and consumables. Our celebrant apologises for this obvious inconvenience but looks forward to assisting you with your symbolic ritual during your chosen ceremony. Candles....checkout the 'Candles Online' link on our 'Useful Links' page.
The desk set and pens, as shown on table in photograph above, are available for use in all ceremonies at no additional charge.
The use of the 100 watt portable PA system and stand, as shown, is included in the ceremony base fee for 'Short & Sweet' and 'Full' Garden Weddings.
If the Register Table, Table Cloths, Rose Decorations and Chair/s is/are requested, additonal fees will also apply.
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Last updated: 2nd February 2012