Terms & Conditions

First off—thank you! You’ve found the celebrant who’s about to craft an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind ceremony tailored to your love story. Before we get into the magic, here’s what you need to know to make it all official:

1. Securing Your Date

All ceremonies require a non-refundable $200 deposit to lock in your date. Until this payment is made, the date remains open for other couples. I cap my weddings so I can give each couple my absolute best, so if you love me, lock me in!

2. Payment Timeline

  • Weddings & Elopements: The $200 deposit secures your date, with the remaining balance due two weeks before our final meeting (to sign the Declaration of No Legal Impediment to Marriage). No payment, no paperwork. Simple as that.

  • Legals-Only Ceremonies: Full payment is required at the signing of the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM), which must be lodged at least one month prior to your wedding date.

  • Payments can be made via bank transfer, credit card, or PayID.

3. Cancellations & Refunds

  • Deposits are non-refundable.

  • If you cancel within 90 days of your ceremony, the full balance remains payable. By then, I’ve turned down other couples, designed your ceremony, and invested time into making your day perfect.

  • If I, for any unforeseen reason, cannot perform your ceremony, don’t stress! I have a crew of celebrant legends I can call upon. Think of it like a stunt double—except instead of Tom Cruise, it’s someone actually cool.

4. Revisions & Edits of Scripts

I am booked for my style of ceremony, and that comes with trusting what I have crafted for you. Unlike other celebrants, I have a background in scriptwriting, speech performance, and a literal minor in English. You don’t need to worry or even think about your ceremony—that’s my job.

That being said, if there are parts you are particularly invested in (Bridezilla alert), I am happy to share up to two edits of the script. This may be a rough outline and will not reflect the 100% confirmed dialogue of the day.

This keeps the magic alive, ensures your ceremony flows seamlessly, and guarantees you sound like you—not a robotic, over-rehearsed public speaker.

5. Force Majeure (a.k.a. When Life Happens)

Life happens: natural disasters, global WiFi outages, or my dog Chief deciding today is the day he eats my notes (though his true love is toilet rolls). If something outside of our control prevents me from delivering your ceremony, we’ll work together on a solution—whether that’s rescheduling or finding a backup plan.

6. Intellectual Property (a.k.a. My TED Talk)

My ceremonies, my scripts, and my style are 100% mine. They represent years of experience, industry knowledge, and creative energy poured into every moment of your day.

While I love mentoring others and celebrating creativity, copying my work or style isn’t just flattery—it’s a no-go. My ceremonies are crafted specifically for you, and I kindly ask that they remain just that: yours, not templates to share, sell, or replicate.

Takeaway from this TED Talk: I do not give my permission for any intellectual property of The Celebrant Tara Bryan to be used in any way, for any reason.

7. Respect & Safe Spaces (a.k.a. My Hard Rule)

Respect isn’t just about being polite to me—it’s about creating a safe and inclusive space for everyone involved in your wedding. This includes:

  • Your wedding party and vendors.

  • The people we talk about and work with during our time together.

  • My LGBTQIA+ family, First Nations communities, People of Color, those with disabilities, and all marginalized groups.

I have the right to terminate any meeting, consult, or ceremony if I feel unsafe or threatened. This includes:

  • Disrespectful language.

  • Threatening behavior.

  • Anything that makes me feel that safety (mine or others’) is compromised.

If Aunt Winelda (yes, I just made that name up) is driving you up the wall about wedding inspo, family musts, and general nonsense—go for gold. This is a safe space to vent, and I’ll grab the vino. But if you cross the line into hate, discrimination, or nastiness, I’m out. And it’s in writing that you agreed to that.

Legal Requirements for Weddings (Australia)

As your celebrant, I am legally bound to ensure your marriage meets all Australian legal requirements. This means:

  1. Lodging your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) at least one month before your wedding date.

  2. Confirming your legal identities with required documentation (e.g., birth certificates, passports).

  3. Ensuring your ceremony includes the Monitum (legal statement I read during the ceremony) and that you both exchange legally valid vows.

  4. Submitting your signed marriage certificates to Births, Deaths & Marriages after your ceremony to officially register your marriage.

By working with me, you agree to provide all necessary documents, signatures, and details on time.