QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR CELEBRANT IN 2022
Whether you’re now looking or you have one booked, there are some questions that you should put to your celebrant to ensure your 2022 wedding runs as smoothly as possible.
What is your cancellation/ postponement policy due to Covid restrictions?
If 2021 has taught us anything, it’s that things can change at a moment’s notice. Make sure you have re-read your booking contract with your celebrant, and if it doesn’t specifically have a Force Majeure or covid policy, you should put a request, in writing, to your celebrant and keep their response in your records.
Every celebrant has a different policy for their cancellations. You should have a complete understanding of the celebrant’s contract, and if anything further is discussed or amendments made, have it all in writing. Don’t assume that you’ll need to get nasty, but you may need to refer to contracts or emails if you need to postpone or cancel.
Sassy Kez
What happens if you get sick or test +ve for Corona Virus?
Generally speaking, your celebrant should have a plan in place if they become ill. With the added pressures of a global pandemic, it’s reasonable to expect your celebrant would have a stand-in at a moment’s notice so that your wedding can go ahead, even if they can’t perform the ceremony.
Are you vaccinated?
It’s a hot topic for some, and others don’t require this information. If your wedding guests are vulnerable or immunocompromised, you may prefer to know that the wedding vendors you have booked meet the minimum vaccination recommendations.
Are you able to work with us online?
Whether it be lock-downs, self-isolation, or just being more aware of time spent in crowds, you may prefer to do a lot of the heaving lifting for your ceremony via zoom or skype.
Can we marry now, party later?
If restrictions or border closures are in place, couples can elect to still marry with their celebrant and two witnesses, or a select number of guests, and then have their wedding (big party) at a later time when everyone can be present.
Sassy Jo gave these types of weddings the name Mullet weddings.
Business at the front, party at the back, are my specialty. This is perfect for couples who want the legalities taken care of as soon as possible, but still want their moment with friends and family. They are happy to wait until everything is just right, and all the people they want to be there, can be there. It’s more common than you would think, I’ve been doing this for so long, I registered the trademark Get JUST Married®.
Sassy Jo
