Our first "get to know each other" meeting is free.  
Because your wedding day is your special day, a "once only event in your life", .... and to make it as perfect and as memorable as possible, you really need the most flexible and  professional celebrant available.  Unfortunately we live in a world of instant demand, and please excuse the expression ..... "You only get what you pay for". 
If you want a "cheap" and impersonal service then go to the Registry Office in the City, find a parking place, and pay the $330 for a weekend wedding.
For a few dollars more, I can offer you many variations to a wedding  ceremony, from a small private and personal ceremony held in the beautiful rural gardens of my home, to beach weddings, public parks and gardens, country / rural locations, halls, private homes, reception venues, hotels etc..  THERE IS NO STANDARD  FEE THAT COVERS ALL, as you can see there are many variables..... formal and informal. 

My fees reflect your expectation of my professionalism, and my ability to produce the goods.
If your venue is in the central City of Melbourne, then additional costs may be incurred for long term parking, and in some circumstances Public Liability Insurance.

I will negotiate a fee with you to fit in with your expectations, and the overall work required. Please call or email me for a firm and competitive quote which includes GST *.    

My minimum base fee as noted on the COSTS page, includes the preparation of all documentation incl. Notice Of Intended Marriage (NOIM), the preparation, signing and witnessing of Statutory Declarations, the Marriage Certificate (Govt Forms 14, 15 and 16), officiating at the service and performing all statutory and legal requirements, AND formal lodgement of the official documents with the Registrar of Births Deaths and Marriages (BDM).

It allows for FULL CUSTOMISATION and PERSONALISATION OF YOUR CEREMONY, additional personal discussions if necessary, and at your choice, full rehearsals (usually one but more if required), and unlimited communication by telephone and / or email. 

This is YOUR day and I will work in with you, and assist you with the overall layout and format of the service you desire.
This can include a semi religious service, with Scripture Readings, Hymns and Prayers, or a totally Secular (Non Religious) service.  The choice is entirely yours, and I have many resources available to assist you.    After acceptance, I will give you a folder with ceremony suggestions and resources.

Selected musical items at the start and completion of the ceremony as per your personal preference.
         (Note - Please be careful that you do not  infringe copyright for any musical items played
                      at the service).

Also available is the supply of a portable PA system with remote wireless microphones with CD and MP3 Player, Small table and chair for signatures, and (if required) a Portable Rostrum.

We normally conduct our interviews and complete the paper work at my home.
All of our discussions are treated in the strictest of confidence.
Required are, one or two brief interviews, office work, completion and overseeing of legalities as mentioned above, lodgement of the statutory forms with the Registrar of Births Deaths and Marriages (BDM), telephone calls and email communications.

Special arrangements for interviews may be made in exceptional circumstances only, such as illness, work commitments, vehicle breakdown - additional charges may apply depending on the circumstances.
 
Location and travel:
The first 100 km (return) to the wedding venue is free and is included in the base price I will quote you, after that travel is determined by time involvement and distance. This allows coverage for the Melbourne Metropolitan area and Mornington Peninsula.

I will be pleased to conduct your service anywhere in Australia, no matter how remote, and negotiate an overall fee which includes car and / or air travel, overnight accommodation, vehicle hire if required, and a daily rate to cover time away from my home..

Remote Locations:
I have fully self-contained camping gear and a vehicle suitable for conducting services anywhere in the bush and mountains, subject to my availability.

Payment Terms:
Our first "get to know each other" meeting is free, and if you then decide to book my services, a non-refundable deposit of $200 is payable. This enables me to lock-in your wedding date, allocate the necessary time to commence basic procedures, prepare the NOIM, and Statutory Declarations, then arrange for your signatures. After acceptance, I will give you a folder with ceremony suggestions and various resources. Payment in full of the balance of the fee is payable 21 days prior to the date of your wedding ceremony. 

Refund Policy:
In the unlikely event the service is cancelled, a partial refund is payable taking into account time spent on documentation and interviews. However, if the time slot is not able to be re-allocated, then no refund is payable. 
Should I personally suffer an event that prevents me from physically fulfilling my obligations or completing the service, then a partial refund will be made to enable you to continue the service with a substitute Authorised Marriage Celebrant. This partial refund will be made taking into account the preparatory work and documentation previously made on your behalf.

* My fees are GST exclusive, as I am now not required to be registered for GST, I never-the-less have the ABN for those that require it. As a registered business and "Service Provider", I claim GST exemption under the section for "Hobby" activities.

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