Question 1

Are you an insured business and do you guarantee your work?

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YES.  I have Insurance for Public Liability and Personal Indemnity.

Question 2

How did you decide to get into your line of work?

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My upbringing only involved Church Weddings, however, my life experiences introduced me to knowledge of  such a career as a Civil Celebrant. I learned that in this day and age, many couples are Divorced and no longer meet the requirements to re-marry within the Church.  Civil Celebrants there fore meet these requirements for couples. I investigated the training requirements and followed through. I love this Profession!

Question 3

Do you have a favourite customer story you would like to share?

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I can remember lots of stories shared with my couples but under confidentiality it is best that I do not extend online about these.  In think in life, we all have a story or two to tell!

Question 4

What do you like most about your job?

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My work as a Celebrant is so gratifying!  Assisting my couples to plan such a very special day in their lives, being part of their dreams!  A groom once said to me "meeting with you is not like meeting the Celebrant, it is more like dropping to visit Mum and sharing a coffee"!

Question 5

What questions should a customer ask to hire the right service professional?

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Customers should meet with a Celebrant, learn their personality and be sure that they are confident that the Celebrant meets their requirement. Be sure their car is trustworthy, that their grooming will meet their expectations. Most importantly "are they available at chosen time and date"?   "How many ceremonies do you perform in one day"?

Question 6

What questions do customers commonly ask and how would you answer them?

Accepted Answer

Do you have Amplifier with microphones?   Yes, My amplifier is of 60 watt output, it contains 2 wireless receivers i.e. a cordless cone mike for the Bride & Groom and/or Guest Readers plus Claire has her flesh colored headset mike so that she is hands free. Recent Digital changes have greatly affected our equipment, should a tower be present in the location of a Venue, channels may have to be amended, Claire also has a back up third mike on a lead.

Question 7

What makes you the most reliable and trustworthy person for the job?

Accepted Answer

my many years of experience in the workplace provide me with a very good standing in the Community, having officiated at more than 140 Weddings and countless numbers of Baby Namings. So many clients to offer testimonials.

Question 8

What are the typical things that you need to know before you can provide a quote to a customer?

Accepted Answer

Please provide DATE & TIME of the ceremony, plus the VENUE LOCATION to your Celebrant when requesting a quote.  This enables you to receive a FIRM QUOTE in the first instance.  All Celebrants provide free travel within a certain radius, extra travel may incur a small extra fee to be agreed upon at interview.  Travel fees are set by the Australian TAX Office according to the model of car driven by the Celebrant.

Question 9

How can a customer save money before you start the work? Please give 3 tips

Accepted Answer

Claire has links to many providers in the Wedding Industry.  Many of these providers will offer discounts to their clients.

Question 10

Are there any special offers you would like to offer to Oneflare customers?

Accepted Answer

Great!  You have found Claire's profile!  Meet with Claire, agree to here services, sign your Notice of Intended Marriage, pay the Booking Fee, Contract signed within 14-21 days and receive a generous discount.  All details discussed at obligation free interview.

Question 11

What makes your pricing competitive?

Accepted Answer

My professionalism surpasses all other, I am positive in my approach, my attire commendable, thorough, and treat all information and documentation with utmost security.

Question 12

How do you normally charge for your service?

Accepted Answer

Cash or Internet Banking. Bank Details will be provided at interview, once Notice of Intended Marriage and contract signed.  Cheques by negotiation, 14 days in advance

Question 13

Is there a particular aspect of your trade or industry that you specialise in?

Accepted Answer

Claire loves her work as a Celebrant!  The best thing she has done in her life!  She specializes in Weddings, Commitment Ceremonies, Baby Naming, Renewal of Marriage Vows, Funerals & Memorials.  Gay Marriage is not yet legal in Australia, so do not hesitate to contact Claire, she would be only too willing to officiate a Commitment Ceremony for you.

Question 14

What experience, skills, qualifications or training do you have to make you the right person for the job?

Accepted Answer

Following 17 years experience in the Hospitality Industry Claire qualified with Statement of Attainment CHCMCEL402A to Plan, Conduct and Review a Marriage Ceremony, this course being recognized in the Australian Qualifications Framework. Claire also comes with over 20 years in Medical, Real Estate and Retail Industries. Such an abundance of experience dealing with the public.

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