These Terms and Conditions outline the agreement between you (“the client”) and Jillian Churchill, Professional Celebrant at Celebrant Company (“the celebrant”). By confirming your booking, you agree to the following terms.
1. Provisional Booking
A provisional booking will reserve your chosen date for 7 days. If Booking Fee is not received within this period, the date will be released and made available for other clients to book.
2. Firm Booking
A firm booking is confirmed upon receipt of a non-refundable Booking Fee equal to 50% of the total agreed fee (or an agreed amount). Once this non-refundable Booking Fee is received, your date will be secured, and no other events will be booked for that day.
3. Payment of Balance
The remaining balance must be paid no later than six weeks before the ceremony date (payment schedules are available). For bookings made less than six weeks in advance, full payment will be required at the time of booking.
4. Use of Images and Testimonials
Part of your contract with us, is that we may use photos from your ceremony (either taken by us or shared with us) for the sole purpose of promoting our services on our website or social media. Credit will, of course, be given to the relevant photographer/professionals. We may also request a short written testimonial.
5. Confidentiality
All personal information and ceremony content you provide will be treated as confidential. We will never disclose any details to third parties, except for any individuals involved in preparing or delivering your ceremony.
6. Changes and Cancellations
6.1 Changes to Bookings
Requests to change the date or time of your ceremony must be submitted in writing. We will accommodate changes where possible, but they cannot be guaranteed.
6.2 Cancellations by the Client
- Your Booking Fee is non-refundable.
Cancellation charges based on the proximity to the ceremony date are as follows:
- Within 12 weeks of the ceremony: 70% of the total fee will be payable
- Within 10 weeks of the ceremony: 80% of the total fee will be payable
- Within 6 weeks of the ceremony: 100% of the total fee will be payable
Any travel or accommodation costs already incurred by the celebrant will also be charged in the event of cancellation.
6.3 Cancellations by the Celebrant
In the unlikely event that the celebrant is unable to perform your ceremony, every effort will be made to find a suitable replacement celebrant. If no replacement can be found, you will receive a full refund of any fees paid.
7. Legal Requirements
For legally recognised ceremonies in England and Wales, you must fulfil the legal formalities at a Registry Office. Different legal requirements may apply in Scotland—please contact us for more information.
8. Insurance and Professional Affiliation
The celebrant holds the following insurance policies:
- £5 Million Public Liability Insurance
- £1 Million Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Certificates are available upon request.
Agreement
By working with The Celebrant company, you accept these Terms and Conditions in relation to any services that we offer.
