V9 Tips for new celebrants

We are expected to and certainly should look the part, the need to present ourselves professionally is very important.

From the first meeting with the client to the face to face communication with audiences we must make sure that we present ourselves in a manner befitting the occasion. We must keep in mind that first impressions are very important, good grooming; a friendly professional manner and a good quality vocal voice will go a long way in those first few moments.

We now must carry this and more to our ceremony, the whole picture would be:

Look professional, sound professional, project an accurate impression, our clients see through their eyes and ears.

Making sure all legal requirements are met should be the first priority as the service could not proceed without this.

Listening Skills

This is most important to provide the client with the service that they require not what we think they need. Think and evaluatevwhat is actually being said to us; developing a good listening skill must lead to a better understanding with the client It is important to listen and create a ceremony that symbolizes exactly what the couple want.

Body Language

Taking note of the facial and body expressions of the couple during the interview makes sense. I found it was wise to take care, make sure the quieter of the clients whether bride, groom or mother, felt happy about the arrangements, any little differences were usually overcome at the initial meeting.

Poetry and Music

These to me is such an important and meaningful part of any ceremony; Poetry gives purpose to a ceremony and we must learn the effective use of how to present this, we must transmit, so our audience can comprehend experience and picture what we are relating to them. I believe a celebrant can’t know too much about poetry, ceremonies could only benefit more by a celebrant who knows more.

Choreography

Movement the visual part of any ceremony and could say so much even without music of course music could only but enhance the occasion.
The celebrant’s beliefs should not be taken into consideration, a celebrant is there to provide a service, the beliefs of the clients should in no way colour how you perform their service.

Believe in yourself and enjoy this wonderful new journey you have taken you it is truly a wonderful and rewarding profession.

Jane Ashmore Gray
Celebrating all Life’s Transitions

Newcastle Civil Marriage Celebrant

www.commitmentofloveandlife.com.au

Graduate of the International College of Celebrancy
Dip. Marriage Celebrancy
Dip. Funeral Celebrancy
Dip. General Celebrancy

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