Costs

Costs

Lodgement Fee

Lodgement fee of $300 is non-refundable and includes the following:

  • First interview and ceremony plan.
  • Lodgement of the Notice of Intended Marriage, Form 13.
  • Discussion of Wedding and Questionnaire; includes calls, faxes and emails.
  • Confirmation of your booking in my calendar.
  • Use of my collection of resources; readings, poems and ceremonies.
  • If couple and I are sure of the requirements, first draft of the ceremony.

Ceremony Fee

The ceremony fee must be paid 4 weeks prior to the wedding day and includes items listed below. Fees will vary according to your needs and is dependant on your specific requirements. See other factors affecting price.

  • A professional legal ceremony on The Wedding Day
  • Personally written ceremony
  • Extra special elements – see Rituals and Romance
  • Unlimited calls, faxes and emails
  • Copy of your ceremony
  • All legal paperwork
  • Use of excellent PA with built-in CD player for your ceremony music
  • Table and satin-and-lace custom-made cloth
  • Two white chairs
  • Gold Parker pen
  • Small table for rituals such as candle-lighting or sand ceremony
  • Shells as table decorations for beach ceremonies

Other factors affecting price

  • Time allocated is more than usual
  • Distance to venue
  • Parking fees and tolls
  • Hire of any equipment
  • Travel costs
  • Assistant
  • Special music requirements
  • Unity candles (if you would like me to supply them)
  • Overnight accommodation if distance is considerable

Methods of payment

Cash
or
Direct Bank Deposit

Sydney Hills Regional Coordinator for the Professional Association AMC, Australian Marriage Celebrants.