Rach Michael Boutique Celebrant

Rach Michael Boutique Celebrant

It's a good idea to ask people for a couple of reasons:

 They can prepare something (remember the #1 fear people have is public speaking - though a few bevvies often loosens peoples couragae!) or they can decline if they would be too nervous.  

You can ask people you know won't go on forever...

You can ask people who won't do something silly & embarass you (I've seen it happen & it's not great for the rest of your wedding...)

Lastly if you open up the floor for anyone to make a toast at your reception , you could be there for a LONG time.  

Hope this helps!

Rachel

Rach Michael Boutique Celebrant

Yes it can freak people out - most couples have never done this before! Firstly, start taking notes now. Start a note in your phone, and when something pops into your head, jot it down. So you'll have things like: loves animal/generous/family important/gorgeous smile/adventurous spirit....

Then I tell my couples to look back to what attracted them in the first place - first time you saw each other/how you courted/how you got to know each other

Then move to what made you decide you wanted to marry & be together forever. The qualities, quirks, personality, attributes you love.

Lastly think about where you want to go together in your relationship, what you look forward to in your future together.

Breaking it down into these 4 simple frames makes my couples take a sigh of relief knowing they just have to put these things together. Beautiful!

Rach Michael Boutique Celebrant

Hi Lucy,

One of the first things most of my couples say is that they don't want a long & boring ceremony - and of course it shouldn't be that way! Having your guests staring at the ceiling during your service isn't exactly a great start to your wedding day. You can have a personalised & intimate yet fun & engaging ceremony without the blah blah blah if you've chosen a celebrant with personality & experience.

You're booking your celebrant from the time you say yes to them, to the time you say yes to your one true love. Look for a celebrant who will give you unlimited access to them during the lead-up to your wedding. If you haven't done this wedding thing before, you're bound to have a few questions. On the day, I arrive about 45 minutes prior to your ceremony and stay until everything is done - usually around 1/2 hour after you've tied the knot.

Every couple (& every celebrant) is different. If you find the right celebrant for you, your ceremony will be as long as you want. If you had just the legal bits, your ceremony could be done & dusted in 5 minutes, but to make it personal, engaging, romantic, fun, memorable & all the good stuff, you would be looking at around 1/2 an hour.

I'm a Sydney celebrant Lucy but always happy have a good reason to visit Melbourne. Let me know if you'd like to chat! 0402 466699

Rach