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Karen Wilmot Civil Celebrant

Wedding Ceremony

My Aim Is To Make This Day A Special One For All Invovled

As soon as you decide that you would like me to conduct your ceremony, you should make a booking, as I accept bookings up to 12-18 months ahead, especially for the months from October to April.

Once a booking has been made with me, an appointment will be made. At this interview, we will discuss what is needed for the legal requirements.
We will also discuss your ceremony, what you do and don’t want. There are many options for every part of the ceremony to choose from.

We will discuss the use of rituals, symbolic acts (such as ring warming, hand fasting, candle lighting, etc) and having family or friends involved, or anything else that you may wish to incorporate into your ceremony.

I will provide you with samples to take home. The second interview is when the legal requirements should be finalized. You will now let me know what wording you would like used, what readings and any symbolic acts that you wish to include. The more that is written by you or chosen by you, the more unique your ceremony will be. After this interview, I will be able to create a ceremony that reflects your individual choices. A draft copy of this ceremony will be sent to you for approval or any changes.

The final meeting before the big day is usually about 1-2 weeks before the event, if possible a rehearsal at the location of the wedding. At this time, we will look at positioning the bridal party, rehearse any rituals chosen and discuss final preparations, including any late changes to the ceremony. Also sign the declaration that you are free to marry at this time – provided and witnessed by me. Full payment, is required at this meeting. On the day, I will arrive at the wedding location at least ½ an hour prior to the ceremony.

During this time I will check all of the necessary arrangements, set up a table for the signing of your marriage certificate, chat with the groom & members of the bridal party and liaise with the venue operators if necessary. At the conclusion of the ceremony, I will present you with your marriage certificate.

Email Karen@karenwilmot.com.au