Wedding Celebrant
A creative person who writes unique and unforgettable texts for you.
We will compile the text of the ceremony together. Nothing is compulsory, your imagination is the limit. I have some little tricks that can make the ceremony more personal and really make the text unique.
In the case of wedding celebrant, the content of the text is talked through and the structure of the ceremony is built up. Witnesses are also required during the ceremony (they don't have to be the same as before the registrar), and both they and you can sign a certificate, which I will give you as a gift in a velvet-covered holder afterwards.
It is very important to note that in the case of a wedding celebrant, the ceremony is a "theatre", so there is no legal marriage ceremony.
The style of the ceremony text should be decided together, and many questions about the content should be answered together and separately to help you have a truly unique ceremony. The three of us usually come up with the common parts together, but there are also parts that we discuss separately, so that thoughts that you have not previously heard from each other can be shared during the ceremony. This is one of my favourite things about working together.
Registrar or wedding celebrant?
Dear Couples who are interested in conducting a ceremony often start by asking, "Patrick, can you legally marry us?". The answer is that it depends. Not legally, but I can marry you again in a quasi-remarriage ceremony to reconfirm the vows you have previously made.
In order to better understand the differences between the two providers, let's look at the most important common elements and organise them in a table.
Registrar
Structure of the ceremony
It depends on the College. Some people don't like to change the way things are done and have a set structure and others are more flexible. It is worth discussing and agreeing on this.
Venue of the ceremony
It can be done at the office, or the registrar can go to the venue you specify.
The participants of the ceremony
Two witnesses, the couple to be married and the registrar.
The ceremony ribbon
National colour shoulder ribbon with the embroidered coat of arms of Hungary.
Accessories for the ceremony
If the ceremony is outdoors (i.e. not in the office), there are many possibilities, I think the Colleagues are flexible. However, if the marriage is taking place in the office, the options are limited (mainly due to time limitations).
Duration of the ceremony
It depends a lot on the Colleague, but in most cases the next couple is already waiting in the office with their guests, so there is a slight pressure on everyone to finish on time. If the Colleague can come out to the venue and you can arrange it, you can be flexible with the time.
What do you sign?
Signing the marriage register.
Will you receive the text of the ceremony?
It's a colleague's choice, but I think it can be discussed.
How do you prepare the text of the ceremony?
It depends on the colleague how involved you are. To a greater extent, there is a template text, with maybe 1 or 2 thoughts from you, about you, inserted.
Does it legally qualify as a marriage?
YES.
Which one should happen first?
In any case, the civil ceremony conducted by the registrar must take place first, but it doesn't have to be on the same day, so the registrar can marry you weeks before the wedding.
Can it be applied for again?
I really, really hope that you will not need it anymore and that you will live happily together.
Wedding Celebrant
Structure of the ceremony
The starting point is the structure of the classical ceremony, but this can be modified 100%. For example, I keep the formal parts (yes, signatures), but the content of the text is fully adapted to you. In fact, there are even thoughts that you only hear from the other person there.
Venue of the ceremony
A vow-confirmation ceremony at the location you specify.
The participants of the ceremony
Two witnesses, couple to be married and the wedding celebrant. The witnesses here can be other persons than those before the registrar.
The ceremony ribbon
National colour shoulder ribbon basically, but I've hardly worn it in recent years. Most LaVie Couples ask me not to wear it because it makes the ceremony seem less formal, but of course we'll discuss it.
Accessories for the ceremony
Practically any additional ceremony is possible.
Duration of the ceremony
I jokingly say that it can be a 5-minute ceremony or a 60-minute ceremony, because I don't do more than that on this day, but the reality is that 15-25 minutes is the healthiest. Especially in the summer, when the hot sun makes guests realise that it wasn't the best idea to even wear a vest under their suit.
What do you sign?
Sign the commemorative sheet.
Will you receive the text of the ceremony?
You'll receive the full text of the ceremony in a velvet-covered folder, printed on hardback, as a gift, plus a blank commemorative sheet if you'd like a more beautiful signature or framing.
How do you prepare the text of the ceremony?
You can answer some ideas based on the questions given, and I will turn them into a coherent text, so you don't have to be a copywriter. You will get the full text of the ritual, EXCEPT what I will discuss with you separately. This way we can avoid that the ritual is too monotonous for you and that you will be surprised.
Does it legally qualify as a marriage?
NO.
Which one should happen first?
In any case, the civil ceremony conducted by the registrar must take place first.
Can it be applied for again?
Yes. In recent years it has become fashionable for couples celebrating their wedding anniversary to request a confirmation ceremony.
There are of course other elements that we could look at, but the table above may be enough to help you decide between the two providers, or more precisely, to decide which ceremony to have on your wedding day, since a ceremony in front of a registrar is inevitable. Using both is obviously more costly, but during the viral situation we found that, as weddings were not possible, couples did not want to build on the uncertainty of the date due to restrictions, so they married in a small group before a registrar, and when the restrictions ended, they asked for the help of a celebrant so that their guests could share in the joy.
In my opinion, it is an excellent service and a well composed ceremony text with a professional celebrant and a professional delivery can create very beautiful moments and memories.
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