At ICPC, it is crucial to us that only the best celebrants are available on the market for you to select from. After all, you only have one shot at your wedding day, and it’s important that it is memorable, special and treasured forever.
If you are planning a wedding, you will want to ensure you choose the very best professional celebrant to oversee your big day, and so we wish to give you all the information you need in order to make this decision.
Understanding the Role of a Wedding Celebrant
A wedding celebrant is a person who writes and delivers your wedding ceremony. Unlike religious officiants, celebrants offer flexibility in ceremony design, allowing you to tailor vows and rituals to reflect your beliefs, values, and personalities. More and more people are selecting celebrants for their weddings, and as such, more and more celebrants are becoming available. Therefore, to ensure you get the best celebrant for you, there are steps you can take to ensure you receive a great service.
Steps to Choosing the Best Wedding Celebrant
Research Potential Celebrants
To find a celebrant, you can use a variety of methods.
• Online Searches: You can use directories (such as the one offered by ICPC), social media platforms, and search engines to find celebrants in your area.
• Recommendations: Ask friends, family, or your wedding venue for recommendations. Or speak to local venues and wedding suppliers for their personal recommendations.
• Reviews and Testimonials: You can use review websites to check the experience and legitimacy of celebrants in your area.
2. Review Portfolios and Websites
Celebrants normally have some sort of online presence, whether it be a LinkedIn profile, website, social media presence or review website. Make sure you assess the following:
• Style and Approach: Look for celebrants whose style aligns with your vision. Ensure their messaging and ethos is on target with yours, and that they ‘fit in’ with what you imagine your big day to be.
• Experience: Consider how long they have been working and their familiarity with different types of ceremonies. You can check their testimonials and online reviews, and look at samples of past weddings they have overseen.
3. Check Availability
You will want to ensure that your selected celebrant is available and within a reasonable distance from your wedding. Make your enquiries as early as possible to avoid disappointment, as celebrant diaries can fill up fast.
4. Qualifications
It’s important to remember that celebrants do not need formal qualifications to work, but qualifications do exist and can dramatically improve the quality of a celebrant’s offerings. This means that you could hire a celebrant who does not have the same level of knowledge as a qualified celebrant. Ask your celebrant where they trained and what credentials they have.
5. Evaluate Their Communication Style
It’s important that you and your celebrant can communicate fluently to ensure you get the best quality service. Check for the following:
• Responsiveness: Note how quickly they respond to your inquiries and their availability for meetings.
• Clarity: Ensure they communicate clearly about their services, fees, and what is included in their officiating package.
6. Discuss Fees and Contract Details
Finally, ensure that all the small print is understood. A good celebrant will be transparent and clear. Make sure that you understand:
• Fees: Understand their pricing structure, including any additional costs for travel or extra services.
• Contract: Review and sign a contract outlining their services, fees, payment schedule, and cancellation policy.
We want to ensure that you find the best quality celebrant for your big day. In our directory, you can view your favourite celebrants, check their brand and specialties, ask questions and decide if they are going to be the right fit for you.
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