I believe it is the ceremony itself, far more than the decorative details of the event, that expresses the substance of your union; it’s the ceremony that will last in the minds of your guests, and it’s something that no-one should skimp on. Every ceremony I create is individually written, crafted and designed. I promise to give you my full attention at every stage, and draw from my wealth of experience.

We will meet to plan, discuss and create the wedding ceremony that you envisage. Unlimited consultation time is available via telephone or email.

Please find below an indicative scale of fees that represents the time it takes to custom-design your ceremony. Depending on your requirements, it can be time-consuming to plan, liaise, write and co-ordinate the logistics that will ensure a well run and original event.

When weighing up the value of a customised event, bear in mind that a Registry Office wedding, which is a standardised, inflexible ceremony with provision for only limited guests, costs between $380 and $480.

What’s included in the fee (applies to all ceremonies):

• Bad weather option/planning
• Quality PA system if required
• Table, chairs, cloth for signing of paperwork
• All legal paperwork (registration of marriage, marriage certificate, a bound version of your ceremony, cue cards if required)

Fees*

Weddings
Sydney wedding (weekdays until 3.30pm Friday) $600
Sydney wedding (weekends including Friday after 3.30pm) $700
Central Coast/Hunter Valley (weekday until 3.30pm Friday)  $650
Central Coast/Hunter Valley (weekend including Friday after 3.30pm) $750
Regional or interstate weddings
(depending on travel, accommodation and time spent away) POA

Indicative breakdown of time spent – weddings (excludes travel time)
Initial consultation 2–2.5 hours
Second planning meeting 1.5 hours
Site visit 1.5 hours
Correspondence, Legal paperwork, administration, writing, preparation of materials 5–7 hours
Day of ceremony including preparation, bump-in, sound check, meet and greet, ceremony, post-ceremony duties, bump-out 2 hours
Completion of paperwork and evaluation
TOTAL Up to 15.5 hours

Other ceremonies
Commitment Ceremonies
From $550

Reaffirmation of Marriage Vows
From $550

Name giving days
$350

Individual ceremony requests
$70/hr

*For all ceremonies, any travel above 100 kilometers per round trip on the ceremony day is charged at $1 per kilometer. For longer road trips, travel is charged at $50 per hour after the first hour.

Please contact me on 0419 226654

Feel free to refer to the International College of Celebrancy website for advice on fees and what you should expect as part of your service. Or please ask me for some referrals from past clients.

Jessie