{"id":636,"date":"2020-10-22T08:11:04","date_gmt":"2020-10-22T08:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovenotesceremonies.com.au\/?page_id=636"},"modified":"2025-10-04T07:41:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T07:41:26","slug":"central-coast-marriage-celebrant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lovenotesceremonies.com.au\/index.php\/central-coast-marriage-celebrant\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Coast Marriage Celebrant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<h1>Haley Rutherford, Marriage Celebrant<\/h1>\n<p>Gone are the days where marriage Ceremonies are a drag&#8230; with my help &#8211; its an opportunity to set the tone for your day, and be something you genuinely look forward to! With a strong focus on connection and feel, lll help kick things off in the BEST way possible-that leaves you and your guests buzzing with excitement, laughing, shedding happy tears, and ready to continue the celebrations&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>For me, it&#8217;s all about celebrating you-your story, your journey, the things you love about each other and everything you have to look forward to. I love reimagining old traditions, giving them a fresh twist so they reflect you as a couple, not just ticking boxes.<\/p>\n<p>Think of my ceremonies like a group of great friends coming together-sharing stories, enjoying the moment, and having fun. No stiff formalities, no boring clich\u00e9s. Just good vibes, laughter, and a beautiful sense of connection.<\/p>\n<p>Because your ceremony shouldn&#8217;t just be something to &#8220;get through&#8221;&#8230; it should be one of the unforgettable highlights of your wedding day.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;ll make the planning process a breeze. From legal paperwork to ceremony ideas, song suggestions, Vow writing and heartfelt guidance &#8211; I&#8217;ll be there every step of the way with enthusiasm, encouragement, and support.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Take a look through our reviews, testimonials and Instagram to get a feel for what we do Your also welcome to give me a call for a friendly chat if youd like to chat more in depth.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/lovenotesceremonies.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Lovenotesceremonies1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lovenotesceremonies1\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"960\" width=\"960\" title=\"Lovenotesceremonies1\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/lovenotesceremonies.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Haley-1.jpg\" alt=\"Haley 1\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1079\" width=\"720\" title=\"Haley 1\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<h3>Booking, requirements &amp; deposit<\/h3>\n<p>If you feel we&#8217;re a good fit, please reach out via our contact page, and we can get the ball rolling!<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll send you a <b>Client Kit<\/b> that outlines everything you need to know-\u00a0 from what you can expect from us,\u00a0 legal paperwork requirements, ceremony &amp; music considerations, our T&amp;Cs, and payment info.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To secure your date, we require a non-refundable booking fee of one-third of the total invoice. From there, we&#8217;ll keep in touch and plan to meet around <b>6 months before your wedding<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h3>Ceremony Planning<\/h3>\n<p>About 6 months out, we&#8217;ll meet to get to know each other,\u00a0 share stories and build your ceremony together.\u00a0 I&#8217;ll ask questions, make suggestions, and guide you through the process so it feels easy and meaningful. If not already completed, we&#8217;ll also begin your legal paperwork.<\/p>\n<p>By law, the <b>Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM)<\/b> must be lodged <b>at least one month before<\/b> your wedding day-don&#8217;t worry, we&#8217;ll allow plenty of time, and ill provide you with all the info you&#8217;ll need to get that done.<\/p>\n\t<h3>Draft ceremony and questionnaire<\/h3>\n<p>After our meeting, I&#8217;ll create your <b>ceremony draft and timeline<\/b> so you can see everything laid out and check details like names and timings. I&#8217;ll also send a short <b>questionnaire<\/b> for you to complete about your fianc\u00e9-fun, easy, and it helps me capture your relationship in the writing.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/lovenotesceremonies.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DSC01019.jpg\" alt=\"DSC01019\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1365\" width=\"2048\" title=\"DSC01019\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/lovenotesceremonies.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Lovenotesceremonies4.jpg\" alt=\"Lovenotesceremonies4\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"750\" width=\"750\" title=\"Lovenotesceremonies4\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<h3>On the day<\/h3>\n<p>I&#8217;ll arrive early with my wireless PA system, connect with your coordinator and photographer, and make sure everything&#8217;s ready. I&#8217;ll welcome guests, keep your partner calm, and guide everyone right up to the moment we celebrate the best part-you getting married, with all the feels!<\/p>\n\t<h3>After the ceremony<\/h3>\n<p>Within a week, I&#8217;ll lodge your paperwork with Births, Deaths &amp; Marriages and order your <b>Official Marriage Certificate<\/b> (the one you&#8217;ll need for proof of marriage or name changes) an course touch base and see how your both doing after the best day of your life!<\/p>\n<p><b>Ready to create a ceremony that feels unforgettable? Let&#8217;s make it happen! 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