How much does it cost for a marrige celebrant?

[DaintreeDream]

I am currently looking for a marriage celebrant. They all offer such different 'packages', we want something basic. I do not have any idea where to start. We will be having a garden wedding. Any ideas on how much a celebrant should cost, for a ceremony only, no books, music etc.

Thankyou for any assistance.

Deanne.

[stillhoping]

I think ours was around $450 and that was 4 years ago. Good luck

[sassy123]

ours was 350 and 100 for a rehersal

[widdly]

Ours was about $300 and that included a rehearsal. We just had a very simple wedding like what you want, no books, no music. Hope you can find a cheapie

[feeb]

I think ours was about $450 cant fully remember but they were great

[MissWingBat]

Ours was $350, beach wedding, our vows, table, with rehearsal as well. She came to our house 4 times as well. Excellent.
BUT HOWEVER I was quoted over $750 for some that I called, others wouldn't even fit me in (and it was 1 year away!)

[Pandora]

ours was about $250. we went to his house, and if we'd been getting married further than 15km from his house would have had to pay more.
No rehearsals, but then we didnt want one.

[DaintreeDream]

We have decided to have a simple small wedding with just immediate family. 12 guests and 4 kids (inc Matilda). In a lovely garden under a gazebo on a lake. Wedding dress, flowers for me. Rings of course. Our own song for walking down the aisle on a little CD player. The photos are also part of the venue price.

Thats about all I think! So that is why I want something simple.

[Karina]

Ours was $260. He rocked up to our venue, did the "celebranting" and the left. We also had a few opportunities to meeet up with him and talk about our ceremony. He provided us with a booklet full of vows and readings so we could pick and choose the ones we liked. We got married in NSW, and it was just over 3 years ago.

[Maruschke]

We got married by a Salvation Army Minister. We gave him $300 in an envelope on the day. Later he freaked out and drove back to the wedding to give us $200 back! He thought it was way too much. We convinced him to keep the money and give it to one of the charities they support. We were worried that $300 might not be enough! We met with him twice to discuss the wedding, as well as a rehearsal and the actual day.