{"id":235,"date":"2025-09-22T16:49:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T16:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wiesoftware.com\/drw\/?page_id=235"},"modified":"2025-12-01T05:20:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T05:20:38","slug":"information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wiesoftware.com\/drw\/information\/","title":{"rendered":"Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Information & FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t
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Everything you need to know about planning your ceremony \u2014 weddings, funerals and bespoke services by Drew Celebrant.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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You\u2019re looking for a Celebrant, so why choose me? report<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t
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I really enjoy my work<\/p>\n

I am a real \"people person\" and enjoy finding out about the stories behind your celebration. I will then write the all-important personalised words and deliver the ceremony of your dreams on the day.<\/p>\n

Of course, when arranging your ceremony, it is important to find the right person to work with. You need someone who can listen to you, understand your story, and then guide you through the process.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What can you expect from me? report<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t
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It is important to me that I get to know who I am representing, in love or in their life.<\/p>\n

I will meet and discuss expectations, wishes, dreams and\/or representation and offer help and guidance<\/p>\n

Draft a copy of your ceremony, service or celebration for review<\/p>\n

Once approved, I will finalise the script and see if there is anything else you might need along the way.<\/p>\n

I will keep in touch with you and be there for further information or questions making sure you are fully supported.<\/p>\n

Be contactable throughout the entire process<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Let me try and provide you with a few facts that might help you through the whole process. Better to be fully informed and ask loads of questions.<\/h2>
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WEDDING FAQ\u2019s<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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What is the difference between a Celebrant and a Registrar? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Registrars are granted by law to officiate a Wedding via civil ceremony, meaning the ceremony is purely secular with no religious tones whatsoever. The Registrar is in charge of processing and approving the couple\u2019s marriage licence, with the wedding ceremony acting as a formality after the legalities are taken care of.<\/p>

Celebrants can support and guide couples in completing the necessary requirements for the marriage licence, but don\u2019t have the authority to approve it. However, they can officiate a far more bespoke ceremony. To find out more, click here.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Is my Celebrant Wedding Ceremony legally binding? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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No. You will need to arrange for a Civil Partnership Registration in the Registrar\u2019s office with two adult witnesses to legally register your marriage. This is the administrational part of the process, so does not need to be treated as a formal ceremony.<\/p>

Once you have selected me as your Celebrant, The answer is YES!<\/p>

I will discuss your wishes with you and do whatever is possible to make it happen.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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How do I start to plan what my Ceremony will look like? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Think back in your dreams to what you thought your big day would look like\u2026 Then, lets try and make it just like that!<\/p>

When I officiate ceremonies in Spain it is normally for a couple that travel to a destination with their loved ones invited to share in their love. Although everyone has travelled there, I would suggest that most are expecting traditional elements in the actual ceremony.<\/p>

I provide a timeline of elements (see below) that might help couples to start to piece what their ceremony would look like.<\/p>

My Job is not to tell you, but to help you along the way using my years of experience on what works and doesn\u2019t. But, you will never hear \u2018No\u2019 from me\u2026<\/p>

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FUNERAL FAQ\u2019s<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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What is the process? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Most Funeral Directors have a list of male and female Celebrants there are familiar with and have vetted. However, you can also inform the Funeral Director that you would like to use a specific Celebrant.<\/p>

In my experience, I make contact with the family of the deceased and offer my condolences. I will then ask that we meet with as many members of the family wish to be involved so I can get to know the life story of the deceased.<\/p>

I will go through an in-depth process I have developed to learn as much as possible, then write a script for the service that includes elements that the family would like to include (see below).<\/p>

I will also assist in anyway I can with the grief process and any family member or friend that might want to be a part of the service.<\/p>

One the day of the service, you can count on me to be there on your arrival and present a service they way you wanted.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Compassion & Empathy\u00a0 A calm, reassuring presence that helps grieving families feel understood and supported. The ability to \u00a0 listen deeply and hold space for people\u2019s emotions without judgment.<\/p>

Personalization\u00a0 I will craft a ceremony that reflect the unique life, values, and personality of the deceased by weaving \u00a0 stories, memories, and cultural\/spiritual elements into a meaningful narrative.<\/p>

Professionalism\u00a0 Punctuality, organization, and clear communication with both families and funeral directors. A smooth \u00a0 ceremony experience with attention to detail, from structure to timing.<\/p>

Confidence & Delivery\u00a0 A strong, warm speaking presence that comforts and engages attendees. Sensitivity in tone\u2014balancing \u00a0 solemnity with celebration of life.<\/p>

Inclusivity & Adaptability\u00a0 Respect for diverse beliefs, traditions, and family dynamics. Flexibility to design secular, spiritual, or \u00a0 blended services as needed<\/p>

Guidance & Support\u00a0 Helping families make decisions about readings, music, rituals, or symbolic acts. Providing reassurance \u00a0 and clarity during a stressful and emotional process.<\/p>

In short: as a highly rated funeral celebrant, people can expect a ceremony that is dignified, heartfelt, and deeply personal, led by someone they can fully trust to honour their loved one\u2019s memory.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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In short: as a highly rated funeral celebrant, people can expect a ceremony that is dignified, heartfelt, and deeply personal, led by someone they can fully trust to honour their loved one\u2019s memory. <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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Here are some kind words from couples and families I have had the honour to serve.<\/h2>
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