Lets be honest, T&C’s are the least sexy thing about weddings. Unfortunately it is something that needs to be agreed upon from the start, so every one is on the same page.
Booking is confirmed when the Notice Of Intent to Marry (NOIM) and/or the Client Service Agreement is signed between the client and the celebrant. The Client Service Agreement is a simple document that ensures transparency and accountability for the celebrant and couple.
- Fees Payable: A booking fee (50% of total ceremony fee) is payable at the time of booking to secure the date and time of ceremony. This fee will come out of the overall ceremony fee that is payable in full, 14 days prior to the actual ceremony. Fees will cover the cost of all administration, legals, interviews, ceremony crafting, travel to the ceremony (if in the Central Goldfields Shire) and delivery. Preferred payment method is direct bank deposit.
- Travel: Travel to in-person meetings, rehearsals and the ceremony is included in the cost, if it’s within the Central Goldfields Shire. Travel outside of the shire will incur a cent/km rate from the shire boundary, as determined by the ATO. For F27 this is .91c/km (plus GST).
- Cooling off period: There is a 3-day ‘cooling off’ period after the time of booking. If cancelled, 60% of the booking fee is refunded, 40% is retained for administration. After the 3 days have lapsed, the booking fee becomes non-refundable.
- Cancellation policy: In the event of a cancellation after the 3 day cooling off period, the booking fee is non-refundable. If the ceremony is cancelled after the cooling off period, but more than 14 days out from the ceremony, no further payment is required. If cancelled less than 14 days out from the ceremony, payment is due in full and there will be no refund. Note: a) A refund may be offered, at the celebrants’ discretion, in unforeseen circumstances. b) if the celebrant feels that at any time the clients do not understand/comprehend what they are entering into, the celebrant may cancel the service.
- Ceremony arrival times: All parties are expected to arrive half an hour before the ceremony start time. If the celebrant has another ceremony booked and all parties are not present, the celebrant will depart and return at the completion of the job. Additional fees will apply. The celebrant will arrive no later than 45 minutes prior to the ceremony commencement time to set up and do sound checks. In unforeseen circumstances where the celebrant is unable to carry out the role as planned, an alternative authorised celebrant will be made available.
- Drugs & Alcohol: If the couple or witnesses arrive at the wedding ceremony under the influence of illicit drugs or alcohol, the wedding will not take place. Instead, the ceremony will become a Commitment Ceremony. There will be no refund of the fee.
- OH&S: The couple acknowledges that the celebrant has final say for the ceremony to commence. The celebrant will not carry out a ceremony in unsafe conditions, therefore the ceremony can be cancelled at any time if a guest, professional or bridal party member is at risk of being harmed or injured. If an outdoor location is deemed unsafe, due to inclement weather, the ceremony will either need to move to an alternative venue or be cancelled and rescheduled. Note: If planning an outside ceremony and it rains, the PA system and/or Official Certificate will not be able to be used, as it will cause damage to both. It is strongly recommended to secure an indoor (dry) back-up venue in case of wet weather, when planning your wedding.
- Qualifications, licences & insurance: Liesbeth has a Cert IV in Celebrancy, a Copyright Agency Licence, Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance. A ‘Certificate of Currency’ can be supplied, upon request.
