My Personal Characteristics: Friendly, Professional, Ethical, Good Listener, Good Communicator, Respectful, Warm, Sense of Humour, Creative,.

My fee for weddings consists of two parts*

ONE) A Non-refundable fee of $150  for booking fee and initial administrative costs and documentation required by The Attorney General. This includes:
Sighting of Original Birth Certificates, Divorce Papers or Death Certificate, foreignPassports.
Completing and entering the NOIM on-line, for immediate registration after the solemnisation of the marriage.
Transferring details to The Marriage Register, Marriage Certificate and Presentation Certificate.
Helping with the preparation of and witnessing Statutory Declaration Forms if required. Preparing and witnessing No Legal Impediment to Marriage forms.
Referral to relationship education. Advice or referral on legal matters. Discussing your needs, advice on venue, flowers, photographer etc. Providing examples of ceremonies and readings.

TWO) A separate fee is charged for my ceremonial services.

This is usually $300**. This includes;

Unlimited emails and phone calls. Meetings arranged at my home office, your home or workplace etc.Answering any questions you have about legal issues.
Discussion of style of ceremony design and providing samples of ceremonies and readings.
Writing a ceremony that suits your needs. Inclusions of other special ceremonies to reflect your culture or relationship.

Help with venue, music, photographer if required.
Meeting with you about a week before your ceremony for you to sign declarations, approve your ceremony, and conduct a rehearsal.
Conducting the ceremony and making sure that all your guests can hear your ceremony.
A presentation copy of your ceremony as a mememto.
Liaising with musicians and photographers for a smooth event.
I encourage feedback by couples and guests in the interest of best professional practice.

 

* So your total inclusive fee is usually $450.

**Ceremonies on board boats, or at unusual venues which require a longer travel time, incur an extra charge to cover the time involved. A simple ceremony with just a few guests can cost less.

I also provide at no extra expense:                                               
My own travelling expenses to and from the wedding event in Sydney and environs.
A portable P.A. System approved under the regulations of the E. P.A.
A table, tablecloth and chairs for signing.   

Fees for other ceremonies

Baby Naming Ceremony             $200
Funeral  or memorial service        $250
Renewal of Vows                        $300
Civil Commitment,  Civil Union    $300



Authorised Marriage Celebrant, No. A7523
Elaine Searle B.A. Dip. Ed. J.P. C.M.C.
ABN No 20520267099
5 Streamdale Grove,Warriewood   2102
Mobile: 0402810062
Home:02 9979 2315                                                                                            elainesearlecelebrant@yahoo.com.au