Most people definitely want to meet their celebrant, but some do not. They just want to book in someone and shop around online for the cheapest quote. In this article we explore why this isn’t the best idea.
As I write this, just yesterday I saw a post on a Facebook group from a couple asking how to go about reporting their celebrant to the Attorney General’s office as they were completely dissatisfied with the performance of their celebrant. Claiming they were not at all matched to their vibe or style that they wanted.
Upon a little further investigation, it turns out that they never bothered to meet with their chosen celebrant!
Now, I don’t know if the celebrant did a good job or not, but the main point is that without taking the time to meet their chosen celebrant, is it any wonder that there was always the possibility that they were not a good match?
I encourage all my couples to meet me first to ensure that we are a good match. I don’t get every couple that I meet book me, and that’s fine. In fact that’s a good thing! If I’m not a good match, I don’t want to be a part they regret on their day as happened to this celebrant mentioned above.
The celebrant is the first person you and your guests see and hear. They set the tone for the rest of the day. If the very start to the couple mentioned above of their day was something that made them disappointed, this casts a shadow on the rest of their day. Not only their day, but for the rest of their lives! They will always look back on the moment of their marriage as one of being disappointment. This is not a great way to start a married life together!
If they simply took the time to meet with the celebrant, they would have probably got a good idea that the celebrant was not a good match for them.
Don’t shop on price alone and don’t assume all celebrants are the same. We are definitely NOT!
Some celebrants provide very romantic ceremonies, some upbeat and filled with energy, some inject a lot of humour whilst others are very serious. No matter what they say on their website, and even what others say about them on reviews, this is a very personal choice so you really need to meet them to make sure you are making the right choice.
I offer completely obligation free meetings with couples. We simply catch up for a coffee and a chat at a place of your choice and then I leave without asking you what your thoughts are. That is a private conversation to be had by the couple without me there adding any pressure. Some couples I am perfect for, some I’m not and that is perfectly fine.
I welcome you to enquire about my celebrant service for your day so I can check my availability and then arrange a catch up chat. (Yes, I can do Zoom meetings if you are not local).
Warmly,
Nik Reeds CMC
