Packages
A ceremony involves extensive research, writing, paperwork and preparation that takes place to prepare service. Celebrate with Serendipity's fees and packages are inclusive of the accumulative time spent on the ceremony or event. Quality over quantity is key, consequently I provide additional time for meetings, emails and phone calls, preparation meetings and travel to and from the event.
The below packages and fees are non-negotiable, and reflect a fair remuneration based on experience and quality of service. Fees for additional services or time extensions are decided on a case-by-case basis.
A non-refundable deposit of $100 is payable to secure a date.
With Standard Inclusions
All legal formalities including
Notice of Intended Marriage (legally one calendar months notice
Declaration of No Legal Impediment (signed close or on the wedding day)
Formal paperwork, lodgment and printing (where applicable)
Certificates x 3 (where applicable)
Preparation meetings (in-person or video call)
Comprehensive contract via phone or email
Booking confirmation
Date security and contingency plan
Celebrant travel to/from the event
Options for celebrant event attire
Use of the celebrant's Portable PA Speaker
Use of the celebrant's Registry Signing Table and 2x Chairs
NOTE: Additional costs may be involved for travel and accommodation to weddings and events outside of Hervey Bay, for costumes or specific attire requests, as well as attendance at rehearsal events. An extra travel fees for K’gari location as per the current barge/Fraser Island taxi fare.
With a Modest Ceremony $400
Weekdays Only (20% surcharge for weekends)
Location within Hervey Bay
Limited to 15 guests (excluding witnesses)
Intimate Garden locations, day or evening or full moons, by special arrangement
Other locations by special arrangement and additional costs
Ceremonies last approximately 15 mins
NOTE: Upon booking and payment of the deposit, one pre-wedding planning meeting will take place to confirm your legal details. This will be required in person (location TBA by the Celebrant). Ongoing communication will be limited with this package type. All other standard inclusions apply.
Special Wedding $650
Weekdays only
(20% surcharge for weekends)
Upon booking and your deposit paid 2 x pre-wedding meeting/rehearsal plus unlimited email and phone communication from the clients to the celebrant
Completion of all legal documents -pre and post the ceremony
Preparation of your marriage certificates
A registry signing table & two chairs are provided.
Registration of your marriage
A Commonwealth of Australia Certificate of Marriage
Registration of your Marriage
2 rituals or customs added to the ceremony
Keepsake copy of the vows
PA system if required
Option to use props Bears in chairs, Chalice, love paperweight
A Commonwealth of Australia Certificate of Marriage
Intimate Garden location by special arrangement
This ceremony usually takes around 20 mins
Available at location in Hervey Bay (other Fraser Coast locations by arrangement – travel costs may apply) Eg: An extra travel fees for K’gari location as per the current barge/Fraser Island taxi fare.
Themed Wedding Average $85o
Any day
Earthy
Steampunk
Handfasting
Preparation of scripts, certificates and relevant declarations
Upon booking and your deposit paid, 3 x pre-wedding planning meeting
Unlimited email and phone communication from the clients to the celebrant
The conducting/solemnisation of the marriage ceremony at the agreed time, date and place
Provide celebrant services to the parties in accordance with the Code of Practice for Marriage Celebrants
Completion of all legal documents pre and post ceremony.
Preparation of your marriage certificates plus A Commemorative Commonwealth of Australia Certificate of Marriage.
Personalised bespoke ceremony, which everyone will remember which could include readings, rituals or aspects from different traditions, cultures and beliefs.
Special Costume or make-up requirement will be at an additional fee.
I provide a PA system, to ensure all is heard at any venue
Registry signing table & two chairs are provided, optional coloured sashes to match the colour theme
Keepsake copy of the vows and whole ceremony
Optional Props: Use of Sacred Chalice and Alter Cloth, Love paperweight and Seated Bears in Chairs
This ceremony usually takes about 30 mins
Available at your organised location in Hervey Bay (other Fraser Coast locations by arrangement includes travel up to 100 kms Eg: An extra travel fees for K’gari location as per the current barge/Fraser Island taxi fare. (See T&C for travel and accommodation)
Medieval Venue coming in 2024
