10 Top Things To Consider When Selecting a Celebrant For Your Wedding or Vow Renewal Ceremony

1. Celebrant's Background

Do you like the Celebrant? Does their background and experience resonate with you? Do you like their speaking voice? Are you energized by their enthusiasm and commitment to your ceremony? Is the Celebrant open to your ideas and will they co-create the ceremony with you?

2. Religious/Spiritual Issues

Will the Celebrant represent couples who are from different religious, spiritual and/or cultural backgrounds (if this is a factor)?

3. Writing and Co-Creating the Ceremony

How will your ceremony be created and written? Are you confident in the skills of your chosen Celebrant to deliver your ceremony? Does the Celebrant have sample ceremonies/vows for your review?

4. Rehearsal

Will your Celebrant be available for a rehearsal? (if you wish)

5. Availability Before Your Ceremony

Is the Celebrant available before your ceremony for questions and advice?

6. Will The Celebrant Have An Assistant On-Site?

Does the Celebrant bring an Assistant to the Ceremony? Does the Celebrant have an alternative Celebrant available in case of unexpected/unforseen illness or emergency?

7. Coming and Going

How early will your Celebrant arrive at your ceremony and how long will they stay afterwards?

8. Travel

Will the Celebrant travel to your wedding ceremony site?

9. Fees/Paperwork

What will the Celebrant charge for the ceremony and exactly what does this include? Does the Celebrant offer a professional contract for services, insuring that your date and time are agreed to on paper?

10. References

For your peace of mind, request references from the prospective Celebrant.