Congratulations on your forthcoming marriage!

 

Other than for the wide range of options available to you (eg venue, reception, wedding party, style and size of wedding, wedding dress, vows, celebrant) marriage in Australia should  be simple and straightforward for most. Whilst celebrants   cannot resolve all of the above issues, a good civil celebrant can greatly assist make your special day happy and stress free.

 

Price is important to all of us. Celebrant fees can range between $400 and $1000+. My fees and ceremonies range from $275* for a basic legal ceremony (similar to the Registry Office). My typical standard ceremony is usually around $400*-$450*. *Subject to T&Cs)

 

However, don’t just focus on price! Many of today’s authorised marriage celebrants have been well trained prior to authorisation, and undertake a further mandatory annual Ongoing Professional Development. The better ones will usually be active members of at least one professional association.  Doing more than just the minimum OPD is essential to remaining fresh and up-to-date. Your chosen celebrant should be able to guide you with ceremony options, incorporating those you want in an individually crafted custom ceremony, accurately reflecting your wishes.

 

In addition to your celebrant’s expertise and fees, it is  important that you feel comfort with the person, able to relate and trust him/her to meet her/his promises.

 

Length of appointment or number of marriages performed should only be two of the factors to consider. Try to gauge that the celebrant hasn’t become stale or blasé. (Some perform 150+ ceremonies per year, with multiple weddings per day. I welcome enquiries regarding my services, and am pleased to offer a totally obligation free meeting for you to meet and interview me prior to making any commitment.

To contact me:

 

 

 

Peter G P Hooper AMC CPC

Certified Practicing Celebrant

 

Phone:  03 9772 2326

Mobile:   0419 315 933

Email:  peterh@affordablecelebrant.com.au

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