Celebrant Service Agreement & Payment Terms
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)