How much does a Celebrant cost?
Starting from $999+gst
Option 1 - The Mid-weeker Ceremony Only (Mon - Thurs)
Option 2 - The Premium Ceremony Only (Fri - Sun)
Includes:
• Notice of Intended Marriage & Declaration forms completed and submitted
• Presentation Certificate on the day
• Application forms for the Registry Marriage Certificate
• Rehearsal on site for Sydney Metro ceremonies
• Travel to and from for rehearsal and your ceremony location
• Delivery of the ceremony
• All Meetings and any necessary phone or email contact
• Signing Table and Chairs - if required, I have a rustic, standard and a tall table
• Bose Outdoor PA system, which is USB, I-Pod and CD compatible
• Lots of tips and tricks along the way
What's not included:
• Cost of the actual marriage certificate from the BDM's. Not everyone needs or wants one, so this is a small charge of $56 standard or $81 for urgent, which is paid directly to the Births Deaths and Marriages. I help you apply and submit it with my paperwork for a speedy processing.
• Travel for regional areas - this is charged at 85c/km
• Accommodation charges maybe required depending on the location
Option 3 - The Mid-weeker Ceremony and MC (Mon - Thurs)
Option 4 - The Premium Ceremony and MC (Fri - Sun)
Includes:
• Notice of Intended Marriage & Declaration forms completed and submitted*
• Presentation Certificate on the day
• Application forms for the Registry Marriage Certificate*
• Rehearsal on site for Sydney Metro ceremonies
• Travel to and from for rehearsal and your ceremony location
• Delivery of the ceremony
• All Meetings and any necessary phone or email contact
• Signing Table and Chairs - if required, I have a rustic, standard and a tall table
• Bose Outdoor PA system, which is USB, I-Pod and CD compatible
• Lots of tips and tricks along the way
Plus I will be your Master of Ceremony, which includes:
Master of Ceremony duties from start till finish:
• Meet before your event to go through the details
• Arrive 1 hour before reception begins to ensure everything is set up as per plan
• Welcome all guests and speakers
• Ensure all guests are seated and help usher them to their seats
• Ensure the correct food and wine is served throughout the night
• Ensure the bride and groom are always attended to
• Ensure the bridal party are all taken care of all night
• Ensure the parents, grandparents of the bride and groom are looked after
• Ensure the bridal suit is always ready to go to
• Ensure the meals are served on time in line with the chef
• Ensure the drinks are always being served
• Ensure that the speakers are all prepared and well informed
• Ensures that the DJ/Musicians are all taken care of
• Ensures the bride and groom don't have to go chasing a waiter or staff member
• Ensures all elements of the night are actioned and executed
• Ensure the group is ready for the farewell circle, guard of honour and sparkles
• Ensure your get away bag is packed and in the car ready to go
• Close the door to the get away car to bid farewell and congratulations!
What's not included:
• Cost of the actual marriage certificate from the BDM's. Not everyone needs or wants one, so this is a small charge of $56 standard or $81 for urgent, which is paid directly to the Births Deaths and Marriages. I help you apply and submit it with my paperwork for a speedy processing.
• Travel for regional areas - this is charged at 85c/km
• Accommodation charges maybe required depending on the location
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What can affect the prices?
Like people, each ceremony is different, so therefore each quote may be different depending on your needs. Please remember not to base your decision on price, rather on the celebrant you choose is critical to setting the tone for the rest of the celebrations. Some celebrants compete on price, other compete on being a professional!
I always recommend meeting the clients first before committing to anything. My office based in Surry Hills and we can meet there and then go through the paperwork stuff. We do this at my office as there is no distractions, no visitors, no TV. We have tea/coffee or beer/wine to go through the details of the ceremony. There is plenty of street parking and it is a central location! You get to ask all the questions you want, as I am here to help your ceremony run smoothly!
Then we do a rehearsal* on site if possible the week leading up to it, with the bridal party, the person giving you away, and anyone else involved in the ceremony. This is to make sure that everyone know where everyone is suppose to stand, roles and we know where the sun is, traffic, parking, tourist and animals will be.
Then on the day, I turn up about an hour before hand, to make sure everything is where everything should be, and if not, I can make the changes. I have time to kick people out of the park, pick up dog poo (if in a park), pick up rubbish, help set the chairs up, do a sound check, and basically welcome all the guest as they arrive!
Things that can vary the price:
- Harbour cruises - as we need to be on board where the boat normally is docked 1-2hours prior. Additional $199 +gst
- Regional locations - as we need to drive there, and allow more time, just in case of traffic, and this means we cannot do any other ceremonies on the same day, and sometimes 2 days if it is inter-state. Additional cost of $299 +gst
- PA System - whilst my system can cater for up to 200+ people outdoors, some locations need bigger ones or additional speakers, as wind, musicians, open space and location can vary.
- The Theme - you may require me to wear a superman outfit, a white suit or something to match the theme of the wedding, this will be charged accordingly. Additional $POA
