How a Celebrant Can Customise Your Wedding Ceremony in Melbourne

There’s a new wave sweeping the wedding industry. Many of the traditions and rituals associated with weddings have taken a backseat and stereotypes are getting ditched. Couples are constantly looking for ways to make their wedding stand out and be different from any they’ve attended – particularly, different from weddings of family members and friends.

Customising your wedding brings with it the freedom to begin your married life how you want to, rather than be constrained by the expectations of others. It also lets you get rid of add-ons so that you just don’t need or want. And, by doing so, you can put your money into things you and your guests will really enjoy, such as fabulous food and wine.

When it comes to the marriage ceremony, remember that apart from the aspects of the ceremony that are legally required, everything is up for grabs. And your marriage celebrant will be able to fill you in on what the legal requirements are.

A customised ceremony allows you to not only tell your love story but also involve people in your love story or other parts of your ceremony, ensuring your guests will remember your wedding long after it’s finished, because it made them laugh, cry and feel your love for each other.

There’s a new wave sweeping the wedding industry. Many of the traditions and rituals associated with weddings have taken a backseat and stereotypes are getting ditched. Couples are constantly looking for ways to make their wedding stand out and be different from any they’ve attended – particularly, different from weddings of family members and friends.

Customising your wedding brings with it the freedom to begin your married life how you want to, rather than be constrained by the expectations of others. It also lets you get rid of add-ons so that you just don’t need or want. And, by doing so, you can put your money into things you and your guests will really enjoy, such as fabulous food and wine.

When it comes to the marriage ceremony, remember that apart from the aspects of the ceremony that are legally required, everything is up for grabs. And your marriage celebrant will be able to fill you in on what the legal requirements are.

A customized ceremony allows you to not only tell your love story but also involve people in your love story or other parts of your ceremony, ensuring your guests will remember your wedding long after it’s finished, because it made them laugh, cry and feel your love for each other.

Having said that, most of the weddings I’ve conducted have been customised. Lots of couples want to write their own vows and many weddings have their own style or theme. The theme, the decor, the food and the music are all custom-made to fit in with the personalities and the values of the couple.

Photo booths have replaced the customary guestbook; there is often a ‘Best Dog’ in place of a ‘Best Man’. At the after-party, cake pops have taken the place of a tiered wedding cake.

Marriage Celebrants are one of the first wedding suppliers you will talk to – and, if you’re after a customised wedding ceremony, then you should  certainly be asking them how they’d go about ensuring your ceremony is tailor-made to meet your needs. Check them out – are they flexible? enthusiastic? non-judgmental? Those are three boxes I’d want to tick off about any celebrant I chose.

Identifying the style of your wedding:

No two couples looking to get married are the same. And the style that works for one couple simply won’t work for the next couple. What sort of wedding are you after? Do you want your wedding to be traditional or classy, quirky or simple, rustic or vintage? Or are you after a particular theme for your wedding? Your Celebrant will help you identify the style of wedding that you’re looking for.

Agreeing to any time and venue you choose:

Couples are no more relying on the religious dates and they want the venue to be of their choice too. Most marriage celebrants are pretty flexible – many of us are prepared to conduct weddings anywhere and anytime. Whether it’s a Sunday morning or a Thursday evening, celebrants are generally available. If it’s in your backyard, on your favourite beach or in the countryside, they will be there.

Writing personal vows that reflect you:

In case you choose a commitment ceremony, Celebrants are the people who’d write down your vows. These vows can be customised as much as you wish. Some couples have told me that writing their personal vows was the single most difficult thing they ever did for their wedding. So, if those words just aren’t coming into your head, and you need some help, your Celebrant will be able to give you some samples and help you draft them.

Drafting a plan around your wedding wishes:

Marriage Celebrants understand that each couple has different ideas for their wedding. Some dream of it as a massive day, with a fabulous party after the ceremony. Others prefer it to be simple and private. Every couple’s wedding wishes are distinct. As a couple, you may have lots of ideas but you don’t know how to get started. Your Celebrant is that one person who can advise and help you here! They’ll be able to draft a rough plan based on your wedding wishes – and perhaps suggest things you hadn’t thought of.

Celebrants plan weddings based on the personality, the wishes and the needs of the couple. Their experience and their research skills make them pretty key in helping you narrow down the best ideas into a wedding that’s tailor-made for you.

Taking care of every tiny requirement:

Your Celebrant is your go-to person for anything related to your wedding. They may not only take care of the music and the setting (or ceremony space) but also can help you fulfil the tiniest of your wishes. For instance, if you are hoping to involve your pets, your celebrant can help introduce your pet as a ring bearer, and may be able to put you in contact with professional animal handlers .

Conducting rehearsals, if required, for the perfect day:

Marriage Celebrants are keen to ensure your wedding is memorable – for all the right reasons! One way of helping achieve that is by them offering for you to have a run-through, or rehearsal, of your ceremony. It helps everyone involved understand any movement that might occur during the ceremony, and can also reduce the level of nerves on the day, because you already know what’s coming up. There are no surpises that you need to be anxious about! A rehearsal also lets you go through and practise your vows and the ring exchange, both trigger points to nervousness on the day.

Looking into the legal paper works:

Marriage Celebrants are trained by a Registered Training Organisation and then are authorised by the Australian Attorney-General’s Department to solemnize and conduct your wedding! They take care of all the legal requirements, from the documentation before the wedding to the registration of your marriage after it has taken place on your special day. In fact, it’s their job to make sure you are legally bound! And they’ll make it as simple as possible, whilst ensuring all the legal requirements are met.

Supporting you all throughout:

Any couple wanting to customize their perfect wedding day needs a lot of support to pull it off successfully. Celebrants are a constant support system right from the time you meet them till the wedding ceremony ends. Over time, you and the celebrant gradually become a team and plan the perfect wedding.

They can advise you and help you stick to your budget while still finding alternatives that suit you. Once the plan is made, you can be confident your celebrant can take care of the rest of the aspects of the ceremony.

It’s your big day after all, and you can choose to celebrate your wedding in your own unique way. We all know how stressful weddings can get. There’s absolutely nothing wrong in taking some help from an experienced celebrant to make it better. Enjoy your wedding, while leaving the necessary tasks to the celebrant.