In Australia, around 80% of marriages are performed by a celebrant, and choosing the right celebrant for your wedding day is one of the most important decisions you will make. Without a great celebrant it’s just an expensive gathering, with everyone wishing it was over to get to the party.

Every marriage celebrant can legally make you married. But a great celebrant listens to you, and what your hopes are for your special day. They don’t try and force you into a ‘cookie cutter’ ceremony or tell you how your ceremony must be. Instead, they are a resource to help you create a moment in time that will be unforgettable and unique to you.

The right celebrant will be able to work closely with you, understand exactly what you want and help you achieve your storytelling. They will have knowledge when it comes to certain traditions and beliefs and be able to offer suggestions, and help you decide on what should be included in the ceremony and what should be left out.

Make sure you take the time to invest in the right celebrant; picking just anyone to officiate your wedding will get noticed by you and your guests. The right celebrant will facilitate an experience for everyone present, they generate the energy and vibe for your whole wedding celebration, they will make the ‘getting married bit’, the highlight of your wedding day.

So, with this in mind, make your choice of celebrant your first choice in the planning of your special day. Consider more than just the price they charge, instead consider how they make you feel. Consider whether they are someone you would like to get to know.

Consider on your wedding day, when you are standing across from your best friend in the whole world, and about to make your vows to each other, whether this celebrant is the person you want to be making this memory with.