Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a Celebrant?

A Celebrant is a new type of Officiant trained in the rites of passage and the art of ceremony. A Celebrant knows how to put together a ceremony that will be meaningful, heartfelt, intelligent and up-to-date. A Celebrant gives new life to our traditions and with reverence brings them into the new millennium.

What happens next?
Contact Kimber by phone 541-292-4985 or email to enquire about my availability for your date and time.
You may also include a little about the venue, size of your wedding party and number of guests expected. I will provide you with a price range during this initial contact.

What is a Complimentary Interview?
This is where the 3 of us can meet. Talk over your ideas and brainstorm together. See if we are in harmony. I will give you a firm, all inclusive quote. Then you and your fiancé can go home, think it over with cool heads and hearts, call me back with a ‘Yes’ or a ‘No’.

How do I hold firm our Date and Time?
I will also provide you with an information pack to take home and look over, this will include the contract.
Once your decision to go ahead is made forward the signed contract with your deposit to hold firm your date and time.

Can we write our own Vows?
You certainly can!
Inside the information pack will be some guidelines to help you express your relationship, your life together, your loves and your values.
Within the next month I urge you to look into this and forward your information to me via email along with any readings and your own personalized vows.

How can we Personalize our Ceremony?
As we begin to organize your ceremony structure, adding your own touches and symbols, you will notice below that it can be divided into a number of sections, all of which are flexible and none of which are essential. Thus the ceremony has the possibility of being everything you have ever imagined and perhaps even more! So be creative! Express yourselves! Enjoy your moment in the Limelight!

Some Elements to Explore:
Prelude Music
Welcome to Guests
Groomsmen Processional
Entrance of the Groom
Bridal Processional
Entrance of the Bride
Introduction
Thoughts on marriage
Poem or Reading
The Asking
Your Wedding Vows
The Ring Ceremony
Poem or Reading or Solo
Signing of the Marriage Certificate
Pronouncing and Kiss!
Blessing
Recessional
Recessional Music

How do I know the actual words of the ceremony?
Once all is in place I’ll email you the DRAFT.

Can we change the ceremony?
Yes!
I would like both of you to read over the DRAFT, discuss it, correct it, change it, add to or subtract from it, make it your perfect ceremony!
Email your corrected ceremony back to me.
When you are happy with the completed ceremony you then forward the balance of payment.

Do we need a Rehearsal?
It depends on you and your fiancé.

Rehearsal Suggested:
Are you a perfectionist or are you having 4 or more bridesmaids – would you like your day to go along in a defined flow, with everyone knowing what they are needed to do and when they need to do it. Would you like everyone to practice what they say, learn how to talk into the microphone? Then a rehearsal is for you!

Rehearsal Notes Suggested:
Are you happy to conduct the rehearsal yourself, have some relaxed fun with the Wedding Party prior to your day?
Do you have 3 or less bridesmaids?
Then my rehearsal notes and tuition will work wonders for you and save you the full cost of a rehearsal.

No Rehearsal:
Are you someone who loves the organic unfolding of life?
Do you have 1 Bridesmaid?
If so this is the most wonderful choice for you. It will delight you with the spontaneous unfolding of your day and it will save you money!

Do you arrive on time on our Wedding Day?
I will arrive 30 mins prior to your scheduled start time.
I’ll coordinate with your wedding planner, talk with musicians, check the sound, remind your readers of their queues and talk with the entire wedding party.
I will gather you all for a moment of silence prior to your entrance to allow you to be present during this wonderful time!
This is your moment and I want you to be able to relish it and remember it for all time!

What happens during the Ceremony?
I will impart your ceremony with deep heartfelt affection; I will look at you and pay utmost attention to both of you. I will keep you present so that you remember this wonderful time of giving yourselves to each other to create your new family together.
I will ensure the ceremony runs smoothly and I will be available for photos for 20 mins after the ceremony ends.

Do I invite my Celebrant to the reception?
In days past the custom was to marry in our family church, the minister had known us all our lives and as he was almost a part of the family, naturally we invited him to the reception.
Today things have changed. I am honored to preside over your Wedding Ceremony and pronouncing you Husband and Wife and this is where it seems right for me to step aside. I do sincerely thank you for the thought.

Enjoy Your Day!