Category Archives: Charis’ Blog

  I have been a celebrant for eight years. I decided to go back to school when my son was 6 months old. You see, when I got married, I loved the whole process and I wanted to get into the wedding industry. At the time there was a cap on the amount of celebrants […]

  As a celebrant, my fee includes a battery powered PA system. I am happy for you to play music through my PA during the ceremony as well. At the rehearsal we will practise how to talk into a mic and where the mic will be placed during your ceremony. I like to do rehearsals, […]

  I am often emailed this question. A lot of people do not like the idea of a registry office, yet they still want to get married quickly and cheaply. Of course this type of ceremony is definitely an option. The only difference is, we do not have a rehearsal and the ceremony is the […]

  There is nothing wrong with a DIY wedding. Saving money here and there on your wedding is an amazing idea. Just do not cut back on the major elements such as having a friend take i-phone photos. Or getting a friend of a friend who has done the odd wedding here and there to […]

  Weddings cost a lot because they are a special day with suppliers who have trained in their area of expertise. An experienced photographer has gone to school for years to learn how to take the perfect picture. An experienced celebrant holds a Certificate 4 in Celebrancy and is appointed by the Attorney Generals department. […]

  With a more experienced supplier you are paying for their knowledge, as well as their connections. It is invaluable if your celebrant has a connection with your videographer or photographer. That way those people already know how the celebrant works, where they place the bride and groom during the ceremony and how they conduct a ceremony. […]

  The risks involved with a cheaper supplier are normally a lack of experience. I know we all had to learn in order to get to where we are and I am still learning even after 8 years. However, your wedding day is not a day to take risks. Meet your suppliers, look at their […]

  Cheaper suppliers normally mean that they are newer and inexperienced. They are building up a brand and are starting at a base price until they feel they have the expertise to charge more. A quality priced vendor usually means a quality service.  As a client you want eloquence and expertise for your Wedding ceremony. […]

  Having your wedding in a park is an amazing location for a wedding. Of course, every park and location has different rules and regulations. The Fitzroy gardens, Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh gardens, Carlton Gardens and the gardens in the Melbourne City council all require you to have a permit. They also require you to have a permit for you […]

  Of course you can have your wedding ceremony any way you would like it. However, sometimes I get asked wether I think seats for guests are important? My answer is always a resounding “YES.” If budget allows and you are tossing up the idea of having seats, do it! Having chairs allows you to designate a […]