The Ceremony Process-The Initial Conversation

Here begins a blog series about the process I take from start to finish with my clients!

The process usually begins when a potential client contacts me through WeddingWire, The Knot, or through my website. An e-mail comes to me with the information of the couple and I always respond. Depending on my availability for the day of the wedding, I plan to meet up with the couple! If I am not available, I always offer other Celebrants as suggestions.

Sometimes, especially if you live in the same area as I do, our meeting will take place at a coffee shop, normally a Starbucks (it's a great, relaxing place to chat). Other times, if a client lives out of town or out of the state, I will have to meet with them over Skype or FaceTime. 

No matter where we meet up, the initial conversation is usually the same. I spend some time hearing about you and what you are looking for in an officiant. Then, I explain how a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant is different than your ordinary officiant and explain how I can be of service to you. At that point, when you choose me as your Celebrant, we sign the contract, collect the first half of the payment (check, cash, or card), share e-mail addresses and phone numbers (if we haven't already) and I make plans to send you a few items to move the process along!

The initial conversation usually takes between 20 and 30 minutes but by the end of our meeting you will have a great idea of who I am as a person, what I do as a Celebrant, and how I can help you make your ceremony dreams come true!



Next week-The questionnaires and planning form

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