Celebrant Service Agreement & Payment Terms

 
    • A non-refundable booking fee of (50% of the total fee) is required to secure your wedding date and confirm my services.

    • Your booking is not confirmed until the booking fee has been received.

    • The booking fee will be applied toward the total balance.

    • The remaining balance is due no later than 7 days before the wedding date.

    • For bookings made within 30 days of the ceremony, full payment is required at the time of booking.

    • One date change is permitted free of charge if requested at least 8 weeks before the original date, subject to my availability.

    • Additional date changes, or changes requested less than 4 weeks before the ceremony, may incur a rescheduling fee.

    • If I am unavailable on the new date, the cancellation policy (see Section 4) will apply.

    • Cancellations more than 8 weeks before the wedding: refund of all monies paid, minus the non-refundable booking fee.

    • Cancellations within 8 weeks of the wedding: 50% refund of the total fee, minus the non-refundable booking fee.

    • Cancellations within 14 days of the wedding: no refund available.

    • Bookings made within 30 days of the wedding ceremony will incur a last-minute booking fee.

    • Full payment is required at the time of booking for last-minute ceremonies.

    • Travel fees will be charged according to the distance and time required to reach the wedding venue from my base location.

    • Any special travel requirements, such as ferries, remote access, or overnight accommodation, will be discussed and agreed upon with the couple in advance.

    • Travel costs will be confirmed at the time of booking once the venue location is known.

    • If I am unable to officiate due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. illness), I will:

      • Provide as much notice as possible.

      • Make reasonable efforts to help you find a replacement celebrant.

      • Provide a full refund of all monies paid if a replacement cannot be arranged.

    • The Couple is responsible for ensuring all legal marriage documentation is completed and provided within the required timeframes.

    • If the ceremony cannot proceed due to incomplete or incorrect legal documentation, the standard cancellation policy will apply.


Kayla Blakley | civil unions | elopements | marriage

Celebrating love in the Ruapehu District | King Country | Taumarunui | Central North Island |New Zealand

Member of Celebrants’ Association NZ (CANZ)

Kayla Blakley Celebrant Service Agreement & Payment Terms