CEREMONY TIMELINE
This is a typical wedding ceremony timeline if you book to work with me.
Photo – Lyndsey Goddard Photography
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Initial Consultation 6+ months before
This is our first meeting and we can meet in person, via a video call or over the phone. We will discuss your plans, the venue, my price and ask each other questions.
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Booking 6+ months before
If we are a good fit and you'd like to book me, you'll fill out the order form and pay a 50% deposit.
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Discovery 4+ months before
I'll send over a questionnaire for you both to answer separately (it's a big help to get two different perspectives and makes for a more interesting ceremony!). Once you've completed them we will have another meeting to go through everything. Don't worry – if you'd rather not fill out a questionnaire, we can just meet and talk instead.
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Script Writing 3+ months before
I'll spend time creating something unique and incredibly special for you. I will let you know when to expect it and I'll either send it over or we can meet to go through it. It's at this point that your final balance will be due.
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Final sign off 1+ months before
You're happy with the script and you will have sent over any readings you'd like to be included. We can discuss your vows and if you need any help from me.
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Rehearsal (optional) the day before
Some couples like a rehearsal of the day. This could be in the venue or somewhere closer to home.
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The Big Day
I will arrive at the venue an hour before the ceremony so that I can check everything is in order and ready for your special day!
Typical Fees
Fees will vary depending on what type of ceremony you want and where you want it. Once we have had our initial consultation, I will provide a full proposal. However, my fees are typically:
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Weddings + Renewal of Vows – from £900
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Optional Rehearsal – £150
What's included
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Initial consultation
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Full discovery, including the couple's questionnaire
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Advice on readings
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Advice on symbolic ceremony props (such as hand-fasting ribbons, candles etc.)
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Your hand-crafted wedding script, including drafting and revisions
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Access to me via WhatsApp throughout the process
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Advice on perfecting the choreography of the ceremony
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Liaising with other suppliers to make sure everything runs like clockwork
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Officiating your ceremony
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A presentation copy of your ceremony script
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Travel for discovery consultation and the ceremony within 20 miles of Deal, Kent (additional miles are charged at 45p per mile)
Terms
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A booking fee of 50% of the total fee is payable to confirm your booking. The remaining balance is due 12 weeks prior to your ceremony or on production of the final script (whichever is sooner).
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Ceremonies booked within 12 weeks of delivery require full payment at the time of booking.
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All fees are non-refundable.
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Further details are included in the terms and conditions attached to the order form to be signed on booking.