I craft ceremonies that are
Truely Unique & Totally You
I can’t speak for anyone else, but my goal as your celebrant is to create a ceremony for you that is a unique, heartfelt and truly memorable experience. A ceremony that is designed to express exactly what you want to say, exactly the way you want to say it… to each other, to your family, and to your friends.
The Seven Steps to Your Perfect Ceremony
I do not subscribe to a one-price-fits-all approach. I believe in crafting ceremonies that are as unique as the couples they are for. However, although each of my ceremonies is unique, they are all created following my 7-step process.
Getting To Know Each Other
The first thing to do is get in touch with me to let me know the date and time you have planned for your ceremony. We will also arrange an informal meeting where we can have a friendly chat about your vision for your ceremony, and to see if we are a good fit to work together. If an in-person meeting is impractical for any reason, I am happy to chat with you via Zoom, FaceTime or by phone.
Confirming Your Booking
Once you have decided on the level of service you wish to have, simply complete the booking confirmation form and pay the nonrefundable booking fee to secure your required ceremony date and time in my diary.
If you are booking a wedding ceremony you will also need to complete a Notice of Intended Marriage. You can find more information on that here
Researching Your Ceremony
Research is a prerequisite for planning for your ceremony and it begins with our initial conversation. However, we really get busy approximately 2 months before the ceremony date. I find this is the ideal time because, at this point, most other arrangements have been finalised giving you time to focus fully on your ceremony.
I'll meet with you and, using my celebrant's 'bag of tricks,' I'll help you tease out a host of information about the kind of ceremony you want; your ideas, your wishes, your needs and your vision for the day.
Preparing a Provisional Plan for Your Ceremony
With the information you provide and my experience and expertise, we will be well placed to lay the foundation for a magical, meaningful and memorable ceremony. About a month before your scheduled date I will send you a provisional plan of your ceremony for your consideration and comment.
Refining the Plans for Your Ceremony
Together, we will rework and refine the plan for your ceremony and finalise decisions on how your ceremony will be choreographed; who will be participating in the ceremony, when they will participate, how they will participate and for how long.
Based on these discussions, I will edit the plan of your ceremony to ensure that everything will flow smoothly and run efficiently. At least 2 weeks before your scheduled date we will sign off on the final plan for your ceremony.
Rehearsing Your Ceremony
Some of my Ceremony Packages include a full rehearsal of your ceremony. If you have opted for one of these packages we will hold a rehearsal a few days before the ceremony, preferably at the ceremony venue.
We will rehearse the choreography of the ceremony, making sure that all the participants are clear and confident in their role and how and when it fits within the ceremony.
We will also establish the best position for the signing-table and you will sign the Declarations on the back of the copy of the Marriage Certificate that will be submitted to the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Having planned ahead and made the important decisions beforehand, you can expect the rehearsal to flow smoothly leaving few, if any, last-minute decisions to be made.
On The Day Of Your Ceremony
I will arrive on location no later than 30 minutes before the scheduled time for the ceremony. I will hold a last-minute verbal run through of the main points of the ceremony with all the main participants and consult with the photographer, musicians, and any others as needed.
All that is left for you to do is smile and enjoy the experience.
After Your Ceremony
At the conclusion of your ceremony I will present you with the Presentation Certificate as a keepsake of your wedding ceremony. Should you wish to include me in any photographs, I will be happy to stay on for a short while.
On the next business day, I will submit your Marriage papers to the Registry Office - without fail.
Book a Chat
why not
Come & Share a Cuppa With Me
I'd love to have a friendly chat over tea or coffee to talk about your ceremony and to see if we are a good fit for each other.
They Say
My promise to you is a magical, meaningful and memorable experience for both you and your guests, whatever the occasion. But don’t just take my word for it; please read what my past clients have to say about me and how I live up to my promise.
Hannah Campbell
29th May, 2020
"You gave us the perfect balance between personable / professional. Thank you Joyce, you were fab!"
Lucy Lyons
5th Jun, 2020
"Our ceremony was personal, funny, and caring. Thank you Joyce, you made our day so special!"