Frequently Asked Questions

Taea Hope Celebrant offers officiant services for weddings, vow renewals, and other special events. We are experienced in creating personalized ceremonies that reflect your unique love story.

It's best to book as far in advance as possible to ensure availability. I like to meet up at least a few months before the ceremony to sign the NOIM, and begin your story. I like to be prepared, this way there is room to ensure the day will go as smoothly as possible. 

Inclusivity - all are welcome, gender, sexuality, race, culture.

Kindness - I hold space for a judgment free zone and only kindness is welcome.

Authenticity - What you see is what you get. What we agree upon you can rest assured that you will receive and I will do my all to exceed your expectations. 

Intention - Always with your happiness in the forefront.

Growth - I am always looking for ways to improve my knowledge, skills and creativity to provide you with my best, and I am always open to new ideas. 

Yes, as I am passionate about creating your individualised story and let's face it, it's YOUR story. Having said that, there are some familiar moments such as my intro, legal vows and some transitions, but ultimately your story is the highlight. 

Yes, I have a resource book of vows, music, poems, readings and more... and if for any reason you require something beyond that then I make it my mission to help you find what you're looking for. 

Yes and only the best will do, this includes the very latest Bose wireless PA, a Sennheiser cordless microphone and iPad for music, scripts and documents. 

Weddings can vary from 15 minutes to half an hour filled with all the good stuff and none of the fillers, so you can get on with the celebrations. 

Vow Renewals and Commitment ceremonies are similar to weddings 

Funerals will also vary depending on preferences but generally 30 - 45minutes

Naming ceremonies are usually around 30 minutes or less. The deciding factor usually comes down to which rituals you would like to include.

Overall whether short and sweet or slightly more grand, know it will be the perfect amount to suit all that you envisioned. 

You bet! I have many resources I can send through and discuss with you, along with tips on how to write the perfect vows that reflect your sentiments just as you imagine. If writing is not your thing, then I am happy to send you pre written sonnets, phrases, poems or the like to inspire your inner creativity. Remember I've got you, so you are welcome to text or call me anytime and we can workshop this together.  

I certainly do. I am happy to travel in and around Melbourne and beyond. If outside 50k's there may be travel fee and if accommodation or flights are required then of course we would need to chat and sort out something suitable for all parties. 

Once we've synchronised our schedules and settled on a quote, we can arrange a time to meet up for a coffee and chat or make a virtual connection via Zoom to ensure our compatibility and align expectations. If you're excited and happy to move forward, I'll send over the contract to formalise our agreement and a non-refundable booking fee will be required. Then, I'm all yours!