MY SERVICES...
HOW I CAN HELP YOU

  • Personalised Service

    My aim is to provide a personalised service for clients. I invite couples to an obligation-free initial meeting for them to gain an insight into the services I offer. Realising that many couples are unsure where to begin and may welcome advice on what could be included in their ceremony, I provide all clients with a free copy of my comprehensive Wedding Ceremony Planning Kit. I try to ensure that every couple and their guests, know that their wedding ceremony is crafted specifically for them. Presenting a ‘one-size-fits-all’ ceremony is never on my agenda.

  • My services include

    • At least two personal interviews.
    • Unlimited email contact and phone consultations.
    • Provision of my ‘Wedding Ceremony Planning Kit’, and advice about its content.
    • All legal documentation and registration of your marriage.
    • The presentation copy of your Marriage Certificate.
    • A copy of your marriage ceremony on presentation quality paper.
    • A ceremony rehearsal close to the day.
    • Use of a PA system, when necessary.
    • Assistance with Spouse Visa applications - when necessary.
    • Compliance with relevant Australian laws.
    • And most of all, the best advice and attention to detail that twelve years as a celebrant enables me to give you.

  • Planning Kit

    My services to clients includes a copy of my ‘Wedding Ceremony Planning Kit’. This comprehensive starter-kit offers:

    • • Explanations of the component parts of the ceremony,
    • • A wide range of alternatives for the ceremony content,
    • • About 80 appropriate readings
    • • A wide choice of suitable vows, as well as advice on how to write your own,
    • • A two-page list of helpful website links, including sources of more readings and vows.
    • • A range of other informative material to help you prepare for your special occasion, including advice on name changing, speech-making and guidance on copyright considerations.

TESTIMONIALS, SOME OF THE NICE THINGS MY CLIENTS HAVE SAID …

  • Danielle & Graham S
    May 2006

    NetTuts+

    “Dear Clive, We know that we were very lucky in finding you, as without you it would not have been the beautiful ceremony that it was. So many guests said that it was the nicest ceremony that they had ever been to, really personal and touching. People will always remember the ceremony, and the beauty of it will always be with me. Thanks again Clive”.

  • Joanne & Thomas.
    December 2005

    Freelance Switch

    “Dear Clive, Thank-you once more for the wonderful ceremony you performed for our wedding yesterday! We had an amazing time, and appreciate the time and effort you put into making our wedding so unique and memorable.”

  • Sonia & Paul
    March 2009

    Creattica

    "Dear Clive, Thank you again for your thoughtful approach taken and care you took of us before and during our wedding ceremony.  The day was a wonderful blur in some ways, however each moment is locked in our memories."

     

  • Danielle & Adrian
    September 2005

    AppStorm

    “Dear Clive, Thank you...for everything. We were so happy on our wedding day. Everything went so well. We truly appreciate the effort and thought that you put into the ceremony. I admire your professionalism and dedication to getting it right. You were sensitive and provided the great addition of humour. Many of our guests commented on how enjoyable the ceremony was. Our parents were very pleased too. It was a serious time where guests viewed us making a commitment to each other but it still had a fun and light hearted feel to it. Which was exactly what we wanted.”

  • Henri and Tim B
    April 2003

    Blog Action Day

    “Dear Clive, I would like to reiterate our thanks to you for all your hard work in helping to make our wedding such a special day for us. Your guidance was invaluable and you managed to hold what could have been a messy rabble, not least the bride and groom, together for the whole ceremony with such charm. Many thanks for your help and kindness.”

  • Jane and Scott V
    February 2002

    ThemeForest

    "Dear Clive,Thank you so much for the beautiful wedding ceremony which you performed for us. It really reflected our personalities and captured the mood we wanted on our big day. It was lovely to have you as our celebrant."

  • September 2001
    September 2001

    Creattica

    "Clive, you provided warmth and gentle humour to our wedding ceremony as well as wonderful suggestions that personalised the event for both of us. These are now a treasured part of our wedding memories. Thank you so much."

A few words about … Clive Rumney.

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I was authorised as a Marriage Celebrant in 1999 after completing the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Civil Celebrations) course at Monash University, the worlds’ first University course for Civil Celebrants. Becoming a full-time Civil Celebrant in 2005 I am proud to be one of the first tertiary qualified marriage celebrants in Australia.

Most of my working career was in education, the last 22 years as a teacher at Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School in Melbourne. This experience has equipped me well to cater for the specific needs of couples, to carefully advise them on how their wishes can be implemented and to present their ceremony in a way that is inclusive of everyone present. I also understand how the subtle use of humour can help to set a friendly tone for a ceremony, ease any nervousness and minimise what might otherwise be embarrassing situations during a ceremony.

As a foundation member of the Civil Celebrant Graduate Association [Monash] I support the Code of Ethics of this Association, and the Code of Practice for Marriage Celebrants prescribed by the Federal Attorney-General’s Department.

 

A few words about … Venues.

The beauty of the Australian Civil Celebrant program, unlike that in the U.K., is that here it is the celebrant who has legal authority, not the venue where the ceremony is held. That means that your venue can be wherever you want it to be. I have conducted weddings in elaborate reception venues, at museums, in parks, gardens & wineries, in private homes and on boats on the Yarra. The choice is entirely yours.

One of my favourite ‘not-for-profit’ venues is … The Abbotsford Convent. This inner-city Community Arts Centre is a lovely setting for indoor or outdoor ceremonies, with on-site catering available. Phone (03) 9417 3363 or visit them on www.abbotsfordconvent.com.au

Parks Victoria have many good potential wedding venues, such as Herring Island & Yarra Bend Park, both riverside locations. These can all be seen at www.parkweb.vic.gov.au

 

A few words about … Local Government Parks and Gardens.

Most Councils have a variety of lovely potential venues for your wedding. Open spaces in parks and gardens can often be used without cost or the need to book, but it's always wise to check with the Council. Known exceptions to this general rule: Melbourne C.C. and Stonnington both charge fees for all ceremonies in their parks and gardens. Boroondara charges to use the Maranoa Gardens in Balwyn. To use a structure (like a Rotunda or bandstand) in a Council park you will need to book. Paying the booking fee will ensure you have priority use on the day.

Exceptions to the general rule: Melbourne C.C. and Stonnington both charge a fee for all ceremonies in their parks and gardens. Boroondara charges to use the Maranoa Gardens in Balwyn.

 

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CONTACT ME

If you'd like to know more about how I can help you, please send me an e-mail, or phone, and I'll be in touch with you as soon as possible.

© Clive Rumney CMC.

Abbotsford,  Victoria.

PHONE

+61 (03) 8415 1090

EMAIL

crumney@internode.on.net