Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ's

General Faq

This really comes down to what you want, but in reality, everyone is someone’s type! I didn’t add any of my services together to increase my income streams, I added the services because I am passionate about them. Some DJs become celebrants because they figure they’re already there, some celebrants become MCs because they can speak well in public.

I took on all three together to deliver a product I would want to receive myself, and I wouldn’t give anything less to my couples.

I have been lucky enough to work all over the country and even internationally! My authority as a Marriage Celebrant is limited only to Australia but anything is possible, reach out to me to discuss availability and travel options.

Although I have a price guide on the main page of my website, I don't have standardised pricing.

Everything I do is totally bespoke and no two weddings [or events] are ever the same, as such when we meet, I will generate a running sheet for the entire day and throw up some ideas you may not have considered.

Once we have gone through all this, I will provide you with the running sheet, my ideas and some pricing, then even if you choose to go with someone else you're welcome to steal my work.

The most important thing to remember is that cheapest price doesn't necessarily equate to best value. I take great pride in what I do and how I deliver my services and will never compromise on quality, for that reason I remain firm on price.

I have a very strong network of amazing celebrants around me who I trust very much, a replacement celebrant is only one call away.

As far as DJs and MCs are concerned, the same applies, I am involved in agencies which would be able to facilitate the booking of a replacement DJ/entertainer at extremely short notice.

Yes, I have professional indemnity insurance of up to $20,000,000 and public liability insurance up to $30,000,000.

Yes, absolutely! Even when equipment is supplied at functions and venues, I still bring my own in case, in fact, I would always prefer to use my own, I know my way around it and can easily troubleshoot it. If something goes wrong with someone else’s equipment, people are going to expect me to fix it anyway!

This includes but is not limited to all ceremony equipment such as speakers, microphones, playback device such as iPad and reception equipment such as speakers, DJ console, laptop computers, microphones, audio mixers, and lighting.

I have adequate equipment to cover events of all sizes and have numerous contingencies and backups in place as well as back up equipment kept within vehicles at each event.

I also have audio, public address, music, and lighting options for instances where there is no power or a loss of power.

If you book me, you’re entitled to unlimited online meetings, I will guide you through the key milestones of where I feel it is important to meet. Honestly, I generally don’t get many requests for in person meetings these days, but if that’s your preference, please let me know and we can create a plan to best facilitate this to ensure schedules line up.

From my perspective, no problem at all! You will need to check that this is something your venue allows though.

I like to be at venues a minimum of one hour when I’m the Celebrant/MC and two hours when I’m the DJ. Some venues operate as restaurants before they changeover to the wedding/event, when this is the case, I generally organise for someone to set up for me/with me where required.

Absolutely, I will never move forward with formalities in the night without speaking with you first. Additionally, I’m very big on ensuring couples are being looked after, that  sometimes includes reminding you to eat!

Celebrant Faq

Absolutely! All legal elements of the marriage are taken care of before, during and after the ceremony itself and unless otherwise stated or agreed upon, your marriage certificate costs will be included in your overall fee and posted out to you by Births, Deaths and Marriages in the relevant state or territory following the registration of your marriage.

Legally speaking, until your marriage is registered (four to six weeks in most cases) you can't change your name on your passport, licence utilities etc but I will guide you through that process when the time comes.

As far as social media and anything unofficial is concerned though. . .this is totally up to you!

It's important to note too that at the time of marriage you must sign with your legal name at the time, not the name you intend to use after your marriage is registered.

Yes! In my view, your guests are there to be guests, not to work so I will always take care of and press play on all of your music requirements for your ceremony including being able to fade songs out at the appropriate times.

Absolutely, I am here for whatever you need me for, if that means I need to learn important parts of your culture to incorporate them, this is something I am only too happy to be a part of.

DJ Faq

I try to keep out of the DJ Booth for all, but when the D floor is in full flight. The technology I use and have invested in allows me to run formalities from anywhere in the room! When you have your entrance into the reception, I will be next to where you enter from, controlling music, when the speeches finish, there will be no awkward silence, I’ll bring the tunes straight in!

My guideline to this is: Tell me 10 tracks I must play, 10 tracks you would like played but wouldn’t be devastated if they weren’t played, and anything you don’t want played. This gives me the framework I need to make your reception flow well.
That being said, it’s your big day, if you feel you need more control, just let me know and we’ll talk through it.

Generally, yes, as long as they aren’t a crazy departure from what you’re expecting and what the vibe in the room is. If I’m concerned that it’s going to clear the d floor, it’s probably not going to get played!

No, this is included in my pricing (unless I need to bring in external production), if you have specific needs/requests, please let me know.

MC Faq

In short, yes, but would I recommend it? Unless they're a professional, no.

The role of an MC is far broader than just public speaking and cracking a few jokes, you really need to be able to liaise with all other vendors and the venue to ensure everything runs smoothly and on time.

Additionally, if something goes wrong behind the scenes, someone with experience will have a few tricks up their sleeve to make everything appear as though it is how it should be.

Someone without this experience will likely freeze up and not be able to handle drama.

More importantly though, let your friends and family enjoy themselves and be guests!

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