What Makes a Marriage Celebrant Great?

 Whether it’s formal or informal, traditional or modern, general or themed, a marriage celebrant can make or break any ceremony. They are the ones who officiate the wedding, take care of all the legal documents, and help in creating a wonderful ceremony, so obviously, they are playing a huge part. Celebrants come from a variety of backgrounds, but each celebrant has one thing in common, they want to make your wedding ceremony unforgettable. But what makes a marriage celebrant great? There is a big difference between a good celebrant and a great celebrant that fits perfectly for the event you desire. So, here are a few qualities that make a marriage celebrant great:

• Be Calm:

The ability to remain calm in all types of situations is crucial for all marriage celebrants. The couple getting married could start panicking, wedding services such as catering or music are not on time, guest issues, and many more things that can go wrong at a wedding. It can really help if someone offers a steady hand and says” I’ve got this”. As a marriage celebrant, it is your responsibility to keep everything in place and make sure it goes hassle-free.

• Don’t Judge:

Being non-judgmental is a vital characteristic to have if you are going to be a marriage celebrant. People come from different backgrounds and lead a different life than yours. So, it is important that you don’t show any sort of judgment upon the people around you. Families can be complicated and different people might have different opinions, so just accept them as they are and do your job without casting judgment.

• Be Flexible:

Flexibility is a key characteristic of the role of a marriage celebrant. This quality can manifest in many ways, but the two main ones are being flexible to cater to the wishes of the couple in terms of how they want their ceremony to be, and the flexibility to work outside normal working hours and place. Many clients may ask for destination weddings, themed weddings where you might have to wear a costume, late-night weddings, etc. If you want to be a great marriage celebrant, you have to be flexible according to your client’s wishes.

• Be a Good Fit:

Lastly, if you want to be a great celebrant, you simply have to be a “good fit” for the couple or family in question. Often, when choosing a celebrant, couples have an interview or general conversation, to see whether they share the same ideology and understand their requirement. But, the ultimate decision is made based on the fact of who did they feel most comfortable with, who matches their vibes, who did they feel having the most in common with, etc. These aren’t things that can be learned or taught. You just have to be your genuine self and the ideal couple will choose you as their marriage celebrant.