Finding the celebrant that is right for you and your partner on the big day is so important. Here are a few simple tips and tricks on how to find the person to marry you.
Who is available here in NZ?
Locating a celebrant in NZ is easy! We have a website that lists all qualified celebrants in the country. What that means is that you can search by name, location, and organisation. Head here to search for who you need.
Make sure they are qualified.
When getting married, your celebrant needs to be qualified to perform the ceremony. Make sure they have the qualification to do so.
Personality is key.
We all have different personalities which are normal, so you want a celebrant who you get on with, in the first instance, and who you will feel at ease with, from planning, right through to the big day. Are they the type of person who listens to what you want? Are they happy to listen to your requests and give you tips on what will work? Does their personality fit with yours, your partner, and the celebration you are looking to hold? Ask them heaps of questions to find out if you mesh well. Having that rapport with someone on such a big day is so important.
Get your brief right.
Knowing what you are looking for right from the offset is important. It might be a bit of planning at the beginning but will absolutely save time in the long run. Are you wanting something a bit more bespoke, a traditional wedding, something that involves more planning? Talking through these things with a potential celebrant to make sure they are the right person for the job is a must.
Reviews and recommendations.
Ask your friends and loved ones, if they know anyone who is a celebrant. Your people know you best and if they know someone who would be the right fit, they will be more than happy to recommend someone they know or have used, or witnessed as a guest at a wedding. Check out Google reviews too if they have been performing ceremonies for a while then reviews are the best.
A personalised approach.
Are you looking to have a more personalised ceremony? Maybe a beach wedding that is informal? More of a religious component? Perhaps you want to incorporate something special or need some assistance with writing your vows. Talk to your celebrant about your requirements to see how they can assist
Book early.
Celebrants do get booked up quickly so when you find the right one, make sure you book them in when you have all your dates sorted.
Questions to ask.
Here are a few things to ask, when searching for your ideal celebrant.
- Availability is obviously important – are they available on the dates you are looking at?
- Costs – What are their costs – do they fit with your budget? Do they travel out of the area and do they have travel costs in addition to their normal fee? Do you need them for rehearsal dinners and other briefings? Ask your potential celebrant about any other costs that you may need to consider.
- Do they require a deposit?
- When is the final payment due?
Want to know more about me?
I’m here for a chat about your requirements and a chat about if I’m the right person for your ceremony. Call me today on 0277 518 125 or email me at [email protected].