How Much Does a Marriage Celebrant Cost?

11/30/2010 12:32:00

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.

Here is a guide

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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How Much Does a Marriage Celebrant Cost?