Questions a Celebrant May Ask
Part of a service that a Marriage Celebrant provides is writing a personalised ceremony. So what could they ask…
Ceremony Details
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Wedding Date
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Location
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Time
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Mother of the Bride
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Father of the Bride
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Mother of the Groom
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Father of the Groom
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Children
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Witness 1 (must be over 18)
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Witness 2 (must be over 18)
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What equipment would you like to hire? ie signing table and chairs, PA system, Macrame Arch
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What is your wet weather plan?
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Would you like the celebrant to play your music for the ceremony? If so please note songs. (one for walk down isle and a few for signing of the register)
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Would either party like to be given away as a part of the ceremony? If so by whom?
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Do you have any traditions / rituals or other that you want to incorporate as a part of your ceremony?
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Do you wish to acknowledge or mention anyone special to you (ie children, people not present for ceremony?
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Do you have any children, would you like to include them in your ceremony?
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Are you exchanging rings?
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Would you like to write your own vows?
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Is there any special readings, poems or song verses that you would like read? Did you want a guest to read it?
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What type of ceremony do you want ? What is your dream wedding ?
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Is there a theme for the wedding?
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Have you seen something in another ceremony that you have loved and would like to incorporate during your ceremony?
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Are you aware of the current covid-19 and social distancing rules and how they will be applied to a wedding? Are you aware of the requirement to keep a register of guests that attend the gathering.
About you….
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How did you meet?
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What was your first impression of each other?
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How long have you known each other?
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What are some of your most memorable times together?
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Please tell me about the proposal?
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What do you love about each other?
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What drives you crazy about each other?
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If you had a few words, how would you describe each other ?
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Do you have any quirky stories about each other?
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What are your interests / hobbies?
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How would you describe your partner in one word?