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It is important for your children to be at the rehearsal, especially if they are involved in the ceremony. Children are often junior bridesmaids (or groomsmen), flower girls, ring bearers, or page boys.

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	Should I bring my children to the rehearsal?

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Bring any ideas reeating to your ceremony, or questions (legal or ceremonial).

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	What do we bring to our initial meeting?

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My Fast and Simple ceremony includes a meeting, but no rehearsal.

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	Does your Fast Simple package include a rehearsal or meeting?

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Yes, there is a range of popular rituals that include children, such as the 'Warming of the Rings' or 'Balloon Release'.

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	Can we include Children in our ceremony?

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Yes, you may want to bring a wind shade (to reduce any onshore winds), parasols or beach umbrellas (in case of excessively warm weather), sunscreen lotion, a signing table, aisle runner, and chairs for the guests.

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	Is there any extra items we should bring to our Beach Ceremony?

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Yes, you may want to bring a wind shade (to reduce any high winds), parasols or beach umbrellas (in case of excessively warm weather), sunscreen lotion, a signing table, aisle runner, and chairs for the guests.

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	Are there any extra items we need to bring to our Park Ceremony?

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Your childrens names are legally the name that is printed on their birth certificates, however they can use your married name through association or usage.

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	When can my children begin using my new married name?

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I recommend a ritual where your partner gives each of your children a gift (or personalised jewellery item). During the 'giving', your partner may want to say a few words.

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	Can you recommend a ritual for my partner to accept my children?

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Yes, my mid-week and weekend packages both include a full rehearsal (generally around 45 minutes in duration).

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	Do you offer a Rehearsal?

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Yes, it is important that as many people who are involved in your wedding attend the rehearsal, including bride, groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls and page boys.

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	Can my bridal party be involved in the Rehearsal?

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I conduct your rehearsal on location if possible (at the venue where you will be getting married).

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	Where do you conduct the Rehearsal?

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Members of a bridal party are often unable to attend, usually due to work commitments or that they simply live too far away. This is not an issue, because (after you have been to the rehearsal) you can explain the format and procedure to them prior to the wedding day.

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	What happens if members of my bridal party cannot make the Rehearsal?

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it is important for them to be there (only) if they are involved in the ceremony, Traditionally the father of the bride has a role (walking the bride down the aisle), and sometimes the mother of the bride. The parents of the groom often have no role, unless they are partaking in a reading or ritual.

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	Should my parents come to the rehearsal?

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3, once at our initial meeting, once at the rehearsal, and once again at your actual ceremony.

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	How many times do you meet us during the marriage process?

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The NOIM is stored with me (the Celebrant) securely in a filing cabinet, until the day of your rehearsal or wedding.

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	After we submit the NOIM where is it stored?

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When we do your rehearsal, you will be able to decide where and in what formation you want your bridal party to stand. Generally, the bridal party will stand on either side of the couple, slightly turned-in (about 45 degrees) towards the couple.

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	How do I know where my bridal party will stand?

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Yes, I see brides and grooms cry regular. In fact many guests including mums, dads, grandparents, and even children cry at weddings. It's perfectly normal..

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	Is it normal for a bride or groom to cry during their ceremony?

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As a professional public speaker and Master of Ceremonies, I bring to your ceremony a wealth of expertise and ceremonial knowledge, including a deep understanding of public events. I am also relaxed, accommodating and friendly.

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	Why should we book your Service?

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Yes. When I meet with you, I will bring my standard ceremony outline, that you can alter to suit your special day. I also have this in an electronic format (which you may edit as you see fit).

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	Do you provide a copy of the Ceremony?

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I meet you 3 times in total. Once for an initial meeting (about 1.5 hours), once for a rehearsal (about 1 hour), and at your actual ceremony.

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	How many times do we meet you before our wedding?

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The Statutory Declaration (also known as the Declaration of No Impediment to Marriage), is completed as close to the wedding day as possible. The rehearsal is often the best time to do this.

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	When is the Statutory Declaration actually completed?

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My fee varies, depending on your requirement, location, and time of year. All my packages include: a general meeting (I come to you), conveyancing of your marriage application, a rehearsal, the creation of your ceremony, the provision of a Government Marriage Certificate, and the delivery of your ceremony (on the biggest day of your life).

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	Fees
	How much do you charge for a standard ceremony?

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Due to popular demand, my current price (for Friday, Saturday, Sunday) is marginally higher, depending on your specific wedding requirements. Factors that affect my price include; time of year (popular dates attract a higher fee), day of the week (weekend dates are more popular than weekdays), and rituals and themes. My fee also includes a meeting, a rehearsal, your actual wedding day, and a governement marriage certificate.

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	What is your price range for a wedding ceremony on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday?

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I marry about 120 wedding couples each year. It is difficult to marry more than this, since there are 365 days in each year, with each wedding couple requiring a meeting, a rehearsal, and the actual ceremony.

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	How many wedding couples do you marry each year?