V7 Tips for new celebrants
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| Jane Ashmore Gray Central Coast NSW shares her tips for new celebrants .... |
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Greetings to a new celebrant:
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Be proud that you are well trained, commenced a new career path and faced some personal challenges in the process—all character building. |
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Do not expect financial rewards, because much of what you earn will disappear in overheads, ie ongoing training, computer, stationery, car, clothes, make-up, public address system, attaché cases, advertising.
Make sure that you have enough income to support your advertising, and also ensure that you have the energy to accept all the ceremonies that come your way if your financial investment is large.
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Treat your clients with the utmost respect and warmth, especially when they do not belong to your educational or social class, and anticipate their needs. |
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Decide how many ceremonies you can do on one day; everyone has different energy levels, and the best ceremonies are those when the celebrant is energetically involved in the emotion and meaning of the day. |
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But also, be prepared to forgive and forget easily when they are late for interviews, thoughtless in their co-operation with planning, or inattentive to their financial obligations to you, which need to be dealt with firmly and without rancour. |
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Find services to add to your repertoire which your colleagues are not utilizing, such as original wording or special ceremonies, publication of a souvenir booklet of the ceremony with colour co-ordinated ribbons or art work, willingness to use your own home for small ceremonies and so on. |
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At the obligation-free interview, consistently use the words ‘should you select me’ rather than making them feel obligated. Upon departure, ask them to return any unused paperwork such as the NOIM should they not select you, while at the same time, and with a warm handshake, assure them that you would love to be selected. |
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Enjoy! |
| Our thanks to Jane |
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