Selecting a Wedding Celebrant in Perth
Weddings are a serious business. It’s not just about planning the style of your wedding there are also the legal documents to look after and the most important part, the “I do.”
A good wedding celebrant will make your life a whole lot easier by organising the legal admin that goes on behind the scenes of your event while providing you with assistance to make your celebration as smooth as possible.
Perth wedding celebrants are abundant so selecting the right one for you entails meeting and chatting with a few and looking at the personality traits and skills that align with your needs.
How to choose a wedding celebrant and what to look for?
1. Great presentation and people skills
It is a wedding after all!
All your guests will be well presented in formal attire so it is important your celebrant also dresses for the occasion. Your family and friends will be excited to be sharing this special event with you so you’ll need a celebrant to match the tone.
Seek someone fun who is interested in understanding the relationship you share with your partner, your interests, quirks, and stories, will all help create a genuine tone of the couple’s distinctive characteristics.
2. Creative approach
When making your shortlist of celebrants look for the people you feel you can build a natural rapport with, this will make you feel more comfortable on your wedding day. A celebrant who can listen to your needs and be open to ideas and then express this creatively is a winner.
A good celebrant will also share with you a copy of the written ceremony so you can review this together. They can assist you with wedding vows offer suggestions for readings or even wedding music for the ceremony.
3. Organised with good time management skills
Look for someone who will create a personalised and heartfelt experience throughout your interaction. A great communicator who can create an atmosphere that will enhance the happiest day of your life.
Consistent communication and follow ups are reassuring as well, obviously they have a job to do with some formalities that need to take place so communicating this on the day or prior is key.
Whether you have a preference to male or female, someone new to the industry or more experienced, we asked a handful of Perth’s finest marriage celebrants a few questions about what they do and what makes them stand out from the rest. You can read their answers below.
Meet Perth’s Wedding Celebrants
Q.What is the most important personality trait you can bring to someones ceremony?
A. I am friendly and easy going and good at making people feel relaxed and comfortable. I have a good sense of fun but know when to be serious.
Q. What was the most memorable experience you have had working as a celebrant?
A. I have had so many wonderful wedding memories, the transition point of a couples love story. Each one is unique and teeming with every emotion of life; love, humour, excitement, tears and laughter. I love it and walk away from every wedding feeling pumped.
Q. Why do couples choose you for their ceremonies?
A. My couples choose me because I am warm and enthusiastic for their ceremony and offer lots of ideas and resources that help them have the ceremony of their dreams. I am also very accessible and happy to do what ever I can to make sure that their ceremony goes well.
Liz is a natural people person with a background in nursing (working as a midwife) she is brilliant at getting to know couples and their stories, offering genuine support and advice. Her values include equality, honesty, respect and professionalism. Visit Liz’s website for more details.
Q. What is the most important personality trait you can bring to someone’s ceremony?
A. ENERGY! And lots of it! A wedding ceremony should be a very uplifting, positive and inspiring experience. It is integral to exude lots of these feelings and emotions for both the couple and all their guests.
Q. What was the most memorable experience you have had working as a celebrant?
A. It is impossible to pinpoint just one! There are so many! However, recently performing a ceremony for two male friends of mine who have been waiting for so long for the opportunity to finally get married was a very special and heartfelt experience for me. The love that was within that space was overwhelming.
Q. Why do couples choose you for their ceremonies?
A. Most of my feedback generally highlights a few similar reasons why couples choose me. Firstly, the experience. I try my hardest to keep it very simple, easy-going and non-stressful. I want my couples to enjoy the experience as much as possible. Secondly, the support and reassurance that I offer both leading up to the wedding day and on the day itself. And lastly, because I just want to have lots and lots of fun!!!
Fun and stress-free are a few words that come to mind when you hear the name Kirk Goodsell. Kirk has performed hundreds of ceremonies here in WA and is more than willing to travel visit his website for more details.
What is the most important personality trait you can bring to someone’s ceremony?
A. Friendly, easy going, fun and caring.
Q. What was the most memorable experience you have had working as a celebrant?
A. A recent surprise wedding where the only ones who knew it wasn’t really going to be an engagement party were the bride and groom … and me! The entire room of guests were all in (happy) hysterics and the energy was so joyful and so exciting!
Q. Why do couples choose you for their ceremonies?
A. I have a relaxed approach and a good feel for what couples really want for their unique wedding ceremony. I am organised, experienced and reliable and put a lot of thought and meaning into each wedding.
Kate’s mum was a marriage celebrant for over 40 years and the very first female marriage celebrant in WA so she grew up with weddings. You can view Kate Fenton website for more information.
Q. What is the most important personality trait you can bring to someone’s ceremony?
A. I bring a positive, relaxed and calm vibe to all of my ceremonies. It is not only my role to facilitate an engaging ceremony and to handle all of the legal requirements on their behalf but it is super important to me that my couple’s do not have to think about a thing on the day! They know that I have everything covered so the only thing that they have to worry about is making sure they are in the moment!
Q.What was the most memorable experience you have had working as a celebrant?
A.Oh it’s too hard to name! Everything about being a celebrant has been a highlight.. from meeting beautiful people, sharing their journey, getting a glimpse into their personal lives and meeting their nearest and dearest. I have especially loved ceremonies where couple’s are not afraid to get creative with me and embrace the personalisation aspect. How lucky am I?!
Q.Why do couples choose you for their ceremonies?
A. Couple’s choose me for my ability to guide them through the process with ease, adapt my communication to suit their needs and create their dream day. Every couple is special, unique and incredible in their own way so I make sure every ceremony has them written all over it. It is my mission to create my couple’s vision
Alicia is a fun and vibrant celebrant who will bring a little pizazz to your ceremony. Alicia was previously a celebrant in the UK, Italy and France and is over the moon about Australia, she is a Perth gal who loves to travel. Visit her Facebook page for more details.
