The Single Celebrant
Terms and Conditions
Booking and Payment
• A non refundable booking fee is required to secure your date
• The remaining balance is due no later than 30 days prior to your wedding date.
• Payment can be made via cash, EFTPOS, credit card, bank transfer, Afterpay and Klarna
• If the remaining balance is not received by the due date, I reserve the right to suspend services and cancel the booking at my discretion.
Scope of Services
• Services provided are limited to those outlined in your signed agreement.
• Any additional services must be agreed to in writing and may incur additional fees.
Pricing
• All prices are quoted in Australian dollars and quotes are valid for 14 days, however date availability may change.
• A booking is confirmed once the non-refundable booking fee has been received and all parties have signed a contract
• Once confirmed, the total fee stated in the booking confirmation is fixed and will not vary unless additional services are requested in writing
•The confirmed cost will not change regardless of any subsequent changes to advertised rates, increases in operating costs, or promotional offers made available to other clients
Rescheduling and Cancellations
• If you need to reschedule, I will do my best to accommodate your new date.
• If a new date is agreed upon, all payments already made will be transferred to the new date.
• If I am unavailable for the new date, your booking fee remains non refundable.
• If you cancel altogether, the booking fee will not be refunded.
• Any additional costs already incurred (such as travel or accommodation) are still payable.
Travel and Coverage Area
• I am based on the NSW Central Coast and regularly service Sydney.
• I happily travel beyond these areas. Travel fees and accommodation costs may apply for destination weddings and will be quoted in advance.
Ceremony Equipment
• As a standard, I use a professional Bose S1 Pro+ PA system and Sennheiser wireless microphone.
• This setup is suitable for ceremonies of up to approximately 100 guests. For larger weddings, additional sound equipment may be required at additional cost.
• If a custom audio setup is desired, professional audio hire or a sound engineer can be arranged at additional cost.
• In the event of adverse weather, In unsafe weather conditions, amplification may be removed or adjusted at my discretion.
Vow and Paperwork Requirements
• I will guide you through the legal paperwork process.
• You must provide valid ID and, if previously married, evidence of divorce or death.
• If you cannot supply the required documentation, your marriage cannot legally proceed.
• You must provide two witnesses aged 18 or over on the day.
Photo and Media Release
• Unless you opt out in writing before your ceremony, you grant permission for me to use photos or video taken by me or provided by your photographer for promotional purposes (such as social media, website, advertising).
• I may request access to images taken by your photographer or videographer.
• To opt out, simply send me an email before your ceremony.
Mailing List and Contact
• By enquiring or booking, you consent to receiving occasional updates such as planning tips or follow ups.
• You can unsubscribe at any time.
Vendor Recommendations and Bookings
•I may provide recommendations from my personal list of trusted vendors. You are under no obligation to engage these providers. I am not responsible for the services, performance or billing of any third party supplier.
Ceremony Timing and Delays
• Significant delays may reduce the scope of services provided, particularly where subsequent bookings are scheduled.
• I will always try to make it work, but unlimited flexibility cannot be guaranteed.
Ethical Alignment
• I reserve the right to decline or withdraw from any ceremony that conflicts with my personal ethics or values, in line with the Attorney General’s Celebrant Code of Practice.
Wet Weather Plan
• If you are planning an outdoor ceremony, you must organise a suitable wet weather backup location.
• I will always do my best to adapt, but I cannot be held responsible for disruptions caused by venue changes, weather delays or unsafe conditions.
• If adverse weather affects the location or equipment safety, I may adjust the setup, proceed without amplification, or collaborate with the venue to move the ceremony.
Legal Eligibility to Wed
• By proceeding with the booking, you confirm both parties are legally able to marry under Australian law and meet the requirements of the Marriage Act 1961.
Intoxication Clause
• I reserve the right to delay or cancel the ceremony if either party appears intoxicated or incapable of giving legal consent on the day.
Insurance Coverage
• I am fully insured with public liability, professional indemnity and equipment insurance specific to celebrancy work.
• Certificates of Currency are available upon request.
Force Majeure
• If I am unable to officiate due to serious illness, injury or unforeseen emergency, I will make reasonable efforts to source a qualified replacement celebrant. If a replacement is not possible, you will receive a full refund of all fees paid, including the booking fee.
• If your wedding cannot proceed as planned due to circumstances beyond either of our control (such as natural disaster, extreme weather, transport disruption or government restrictions), I will work with you to reschedule to a new date. All payments already made will be transferred to the new booking.
• While I will always do everything possible to ensure your ceremony goes ahead as planned, I cannot be held responsible for events that are truly outside my control.
Privacy and Data Protection
• The Single Celebrant™ collects personal information to respond to enquiries, provide celebrancy services and complete legal marriage paperwork, including names, contact details, dates of birth, event details and copies of identity documents.
• Information is collected through enquiry forms, booking forms, contracts, email, phone, social media and in person meetings.
• Information is used to respond to enquiries, manage bookings, verify identity, prepare and lodge legal documents, communicate with clients and meet legal requirements.
• Payments are processed securely by third party providers. The Single Celebrant™ does not store card details.
• Personal information may be shared only where legally required or with trusted service providers involved in delivering the service.
• Reasonable steps are taken to protect personal information. Information is kept only as long as required by law.
• Clients may request access to or correction of their personal information.
• Social media interactions are also subject to the privacy policies of those platforms.