Terms of Service

These Terms of Service apply to all celebrant services provided by Marry Me Mish (“the Celebrant”) to you (“the Couple”). By booking with Marry Me Mish, you’re agreeing to the following clear and simple guidelines so everything runs smoothly and stress-free.

1. Booking & Fees

To lock in your date and time, a non-refundable 25% booking fee is required.

• Your booking is confirmed once this fee has been received.

• The remaining balance is due 30 days before your ceremony.

2. Cancellations & Postponements

If you need to cancel:

• The booking fee is non-refundable.

• If you cancel within 30 days of your wedding, 50% of the total fee is payable.

If you need to postpone:

• Your booking fee can be transferred to a new date, as long as Mish is available.

• If she’s unavailable on your new date, the usual cancellation terms apply.

If Mish needs to cancel - in the rare event of illness, emergency, or something genuinely unforeseen:

• All fees paid (including the booking fee) will be refunded in full, or

• Mish will do her best to help you find another registered celebrant.

3. Legal Requirements

You’re responsible for applying for your marriage licence through Births, Deaths and Marriages. It’s valid for 90 days.

• Your licence must be given to Mish no later than the day of your ceremony.

• Mish cannot legally marry you without it (even if she really wants to!).

Witnesses

• You’re responsible for providing two witnesses for your ceremony.

• They can be anyone - a friend, family member, or someone special - as long as they understand the ceremony and are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• If your witnesses are younger, they must be old enough to understand what’s happening and able to provide their signature.

• If a witness doesn’t speak English, an interpreter will be required and must sign a declaration before the ceremony.

After the Ceremony

• Mish will lodge all paperwork with Births, Deaths and Marriages so your marriage certificate can be issued to you.

4. Travel & Additional Costs

• Travel within 50 km of Mish’s Greytown base is included, unless otherwise agreed.

• Travel outside this may incur mileage, plus any accommodation, ferry, or flight costs if required.

• Extra services such as rehearsals, additional meetings, or significant script revisions may have added costs — always discussed upfront so there are no surprises.

5. Creating & Delivering Your Ceremony

• Mish will work with you to craft a ceremony that feels like you - heartfelt, personal, and beautifully yours.

• Final ceremony details must be confirmed at least 7 days before the wedding.

• Please ensure the ceremony starts on time. Delays of more than 30 minutes may affect Mish’s ability to officiate if she has other commitments that day.

6. Professional Standards & Wellbeing

• Mish will always conduct your ceremony with warmth, professionalism, and in accordance with New Zealand law.

• She may withdraw her services if anyone behaves in an aggressive, abusive, or unsafe manner, or if her health, safety, or wellbeing is at risk.

7. Media & Promotion

• Photographers and videographers are absolutely welcome to get all the best angles, as long as they don’t interrupt the legal parts of the ceremony. Mish will happily work with them to help capture all the magic.

• Mish may ask to use images or video of herself officiating for her website or social media. This will only happen with your written permission - never without it.

8. Limitation of Liability

• Mish is not responsible for delays or disruptions caused by weather, guests, third parties, or if legal requirements (such as witnesses or your marriage licence) aren’t met.

• Her liability is limited to the total amount of fees paid.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact Mish at marrymemish@gmail.com