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A colleague of mine at work had applied to become a marriage celebrant and was refused his appointment. I was a bit put back by this and had a look at the duties and pathways to become a marriage celebrant. I thought to myself this look like a great retirement career after life at the Education department.
Had look on the net, found a range of providers and enrolled in the marriage celebrant course. I passed the course, applied to become a celebrant and waited 12 months or more to get my registration.
Well, that was the beginning and I needed to set up the small business. Anyway I got my website up, produced a set of wedding resources.
I will never forget my 1st wedding with a couple from the UK who came here to get married. I think I put in about 50 hours preparation and numerous practices in the mirror. The ceremony was perfect and I think we all had a tear or two at the ceremony as it was so special.
With a job that started out as a “look and see job” I absolutely enjoy being a marriage celebrant.
I dedicate enormous hours for each wedding to make it individual and special for the bride, groom, parents and guests. I enjoy the meetings where we all discuss the elements of the wedding and the content and variations to the ceremony. It gives me great pleasure, when someone at the ceremony comes up to me and thanks me for making the day so memorable. I think this is the primary reason for me to maintain my role as a celebrant
In 5 years time, I hope to still be enjoying marrying people, performing baby namings, vow renewals and other ceremonies as a Marriage Celebrant but also helping others from my experience.
Wayne Smith, CMC, JP., B.Ed, B.Soc.Sc
Civil Marriage Celebrant
Maida-Vale Foothills – Western Australia
More about Wayne: www.celebrationdownunder.com
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