A Day in the Life of a Wedding Celebrant

A Day in the Life of a Wedding Celebrant: Meeting You for the First Time

Picture this: you’ve booked your wedding celebrant (woohoo, great choice!), and now it’s time for us to meet. This isn’t some formal, awkward affair where I interrogate you about your life while scribbling notes and not looking at you. Nope. It’s a relaxed, fun chat about your love story, your big day, and how we can make your ceremony unforgettable—in the best way possible.

Here’s a peek at what happens when we meet for the first time.

The Morning: Getting Ready to Meet You

I start my day like most people do—with coffee and a bit of prep. I skim through the notes you’ve already shared, like how you met or the date of your wedding. (Don’t worry, if you haven’t told me much yet, I’ll ask all the fun questions when we meet!)

Next, I pack my celebrant essentials:

• A notebook for capturing your ideas and inspiration.
• A bunch of fun extras like vow templates, ideas for rituals etc.
• My best “let’s make this easy and fun” attitude.

Then I head to our meeting spot. This could be your home, a café, or even your venue if you’re up for some location scouting. Wherever we meet, it’s going to be relaxed, casual, and full of good energy.

The Meeting: Your Love Story in Your Words

Here’s the fun bit! Our chat starts with some light-hearted small talk, and before long, we’re diving into your love story. I’ll ask questions like:

• How did you meet? (Give me the juicy details!)
• What was your first impression of each other?
• When did you know they were “the one”?
• What’s something they do that makes you laugh—or drives you up the wall?

This is where we laugh, reminisce, and get to the heart of what makes your relationship so special. These stories will help me weave a ceremony that feels personal, authentic, and completely you.

Your Ceremony Style

Do you want your ceremony to be all mushy and romantic? Fun and light-hearted? A mix of both? We’ll chat about what kind of tone you’re going for and how to make it happen.

We’ll also brainstorm any creative ideas you have, like:

• Writing your own vows (don’t panic, I’ve got templates and tips!).
• Adding quirky touches like inside jokes or fun anecdotes.
• Including traditions or symbolic rituals (don’t worry, I’ll explain these in plain English—no need to Google “what is a handfasting”).

If you don’t have a clear idea yet, that’s fine! That’s why I’m here.

Involving Your Favourite People

Let’s talk about how to include the VIPs in your life. Whether it’s your best mate reading something meaningful or your niece walking down the aisle throwing petals like she’s in a parade, we’ll figure out how to make everyone feel involved without turning it into a variety show.

And if there are any tricky family dynamics (hello, divorced parents), just let me know. I’ll help keep things smooth and stress-free.

Wrapping It All Up

After an hour or so of chatting, laughing, and maybe even shedding a happy tear or two, we’ll wrap things up. By now, we’ll have:

• A solid idea of your ceremony’s feel.
• Some unique touches to make it yours.
• A plan for what happens next.

I’ll follow up with an email summarising everything we discussed, along with a timeline for the ceremony draft (yes, you get to review it and tweak it until it’s perfect). And don’t worry—this is all about making you feel confident and excited, not overwhelmed.

Why This Meeting Is the Best Part

This first meeting is all about getting to know you, your story, and what makes your relationship unique. It’s where we kick off the fun part of wedding planning (no spreadsheets, I promise) and start turning your love story into something that’ll have everyone at your ceremony saying, “Wow, that was so them.”

Plus, you get to relax, laugh, and maybe even sneak in some cake if we’re meeting at a café. What’s not to love?

Ready to Meet?

If you’re up for a fun, relaxed chat about your wedding day, let’s do it! Whether you’re brimming with ideas or you’re not quite sure where to start, we’ll figure it out together—and have a good time doing it.

Let’s make magic happen!