How much does a marriage celebrant cost? In
Australia Marriage celebrants authorised by the Australian Government are
entitled to charge for any services that they provide. Each celebrant sets
their own fees so you will need to discuss this with your celebrant.
Ensure you reach an agreement on the fees before asking the celebrant to hold
the date. Most will require a booking fee to hold your date and time of wedding
in their diary. Professional celebrants will have a formal schedule of fees
which will list their services and also a booking agreement.
Monday to Friday $350.00 – $450.00 (8:00am to 4:30pm)
Friday evening $450.00 - $550 – (6:00pm to 8:00pm)
Saturday & Sunday $450.00 – $650 (9:00am to 5:00pm)
Lodge Notice of Intended Marriage only - $150.00
Keep in mind these fees when you are speaking with celebrants about their
services and fees. Celebrants have to pay for their own office equipment,
stationery, wages, compulsory celebrant training and other sundry expenses. I
am amazed when I hear people say, what 'easy money' it is being a celebrant. There is
so much that goes on behind the scenes - financially, emotionally and
physically to ensure you, the couple, get the 'perfect day'. There are many
hours of work completed for each ceremony. I encourage you to choose a
celebrant based upon quality of service rather than price. When you think of
the importance of the role of the celebrant and the impact they can have upon
your celebration - this calls for a high standard of work. The
celebrant will cost you more than the cake but usually less than the flowers.
More than the limousine but less than the photographer ... the memory of
a good ...or bad celebrant will stay with you forever. |
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