10 top things when choosing a celebrant.
1. You need to feel a connection with them.
It’s just like how you select your friends. Your wedding celebrant needs to have similar values to you, understand what you want from your wedding, be able to motivate and encourage you and be there to celebrate the journey to your special milestone.
2. They’re fun
A great wedding celebrant will behave ethically but will also know how to combine the seriousness of getting married with the fun side of having a wedding.
3. They’re creative
Having a creative wedding celebrant can help inspire you in new and exciting ways. They will not be constrained by the traditional but inspired by ways that are new and different. They will always be on the lookout for inspirational ideas, possibilities, and won’t see anything as impossible.
4. They know how important your wedding day is.
A great wedding celebrant won’t let you down. They will be there for you every step of the way to help make sure your ceremony is the way you envision it to be.
5. They are professional
A great celebrant will be organised with excellent time management skills; they will be able to manage any challenge that may arise. They should also be able to instill confidence that they will complete all the required marriage documents.
6. They will take the time to get to know you.
A great celebrant is one who will get to know you so that they can create a unique and special ceremony about you.
7. Ideas and Inspiration
A great wedding celebrant will provide you with lots of ideas and information on how to create a ceremony. They will provide help with writing your marriage vows, offer suggestions for askings, ring exchanges, rituals, wedding music, and readings. If you want to involve family or friends in your ceremony they will be able to suggest ways to include them. They should also be able to offer ways to add your traditions or cultural beliefs to the ceremony.
8. Lead Up To Your Ceremony
Wedding planning can be a very stressful time. A great wedding celebrant should be there to help you to enjoy the lead-up to your ceremony and to feel at ease knowing you’re in great hands. They will be there to offer experience in dealing with logistics and family dynamics.
9. They’re awesome presenters
A great wedding celebrant hosts your wedding ceremony and is able to create an awesome atmosphere. They should be a storyteller able to take everyone on a special journey. They should be fun and engaging and their confidence should be visible. They don’t rush. They know what they’re doing and they help connect the guests with the ceremony.
10. They have a great PA system
“You’re only as good as the tools you use”. This is so true. Your wedding celebrant needs to have an awesome PA system. It’s so important that ALL your guests are able to hear and enjoy your marriage ceremony.
