FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
These are some of the questions I most commonly get asked.
Let me know if what you're burning to know isn't listed here!
How long does a ceremony normally go for?
20-30min for a full ceremony. 25min is the sweet spot IMO. You want it to feel long enough to feel like something spesh, but not too long that people start daydreaming about what's for dinner.
Elopements are a bit shorter - 10ish minutes. Short and sweet for less guests but still loads of feels.
Can you help with vows?
Yesss! I'll give you some examples of vows to look over together so you can agree on a vibe/length, and then once you've written your vows, I can look over them and give you advice and suggestions if you need. I also make sure they work nicely together.
I LOVE receiving vows in my inbox.
PS. If writing vows sounds like the worst thing in the world to you, traditional 'repeat after me' vows work so beautifully too!
Do you provide your own speaker?
I sure do! I have an awesome, battery operated speaker that has worked beautifully on noisy windy beaches and in front of guests of more than 200.
Your ceremony music can also be played via my speaker. Whiz bang!
Not a question but HELP, we don't even know where to start!
You are not alone! Most people approach the ceremony with a bit of trepidation. After all, it's daunting standing in front of a bunch of people while a stranger talks about you and your partner.
First of all, I promise I won't feel like a stranger when the day comes. I'm a very warm, curious and non-judgemental person and I genuinely love hearing people's stories.
My main aim with the ceremony is to make it feel as YOU as humanly possible. I want you to feel comfortable and at ease as you stand up there, and for your guests to feel that way too. I also want to make sure the planning process feels fun and stress free. It's super easy, I promise!
How can we include our special people?
I love this question because I love incorporating your favourite people into your ceremony.
We can acknowledge your families with a clap and a thanks, shoutout to your wedding party or warmly mention those loved ones no longer with you - there are so many ways to make sure everyone feels warm and fuzzy and connected.
I believe the people who surround you are a big part of why you're there and it's lovely to make them feel special too.
Does the price include all the paperwork?
Yep, do all the legal stuff to ensure you're actually like, married! I strangely love doing admin!
On the day I'll give you the official commemorative certificate (known in the biz as the party certificate) and will let you know how to apply for your official certificate when you're ready to.
*Note: you don't need the marriage certificate to be married. Once I lodge the paperwork after the wedding, you are MARRIEDDD!
"The ceremony was the part of the day Jake and I were most nervous about but after Wendy worked her magic, we wanted to do it over and over again!
Tash and Jake - Tash wrote paragraphs about her love for Jake; Jake wrote dot points. And it was PERFECT!
