Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions - the basics
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) apply to all bookings made with Ethan George, Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrant and MC trading as The Wedding Ringer. By confirming a booking, you (“the Couple/Client”) agree to the following:
Legal Obligations
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Ethan is an authorised celebrant under the Marriage Act 1961 (Cth) and will comply with all requirements of the Act.
Couples must provide all required legal documents, including the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM), at least one (1) month before the ceremony date.
Valid identification must be supplied when requested. Failure to provide correct documentation or to meet legal deadlines will result in the ceremony not proceeding.
Booking & Payments
A non-refundable booking fee is required to secure your date. Until this fee is paid, your booking is not confirmed.
The remaining balance is due 14 days before the ceremony/event date.
If payment is not received by the due date, Ethan reserves the right to cancel the booking.
Cancellation & Refund
Couple cancellation:
More than 30 days prior: all monies paid, minus the booking fee, will be refunded.
Within 30 days: no refund will be provided.
Rescheduling: Subject to Ethan’s availability. If unavailable, the cancellation policy applies.
If Ethan cancels: (due to illness, emergency, or other unforeseen circumstance), all monies paid (including the booking fee) will be refunded in full, or an alternative authorised celebrant will be offered.
Services Provided
Celebrant Services: Personalised ceremony, legal lodgement of marriage paperwork, and use of PA system (where applicable).
MC Services: Hosting, timeline management, and vendor coordination as agreed prior to the event.
Content Services: Behind-the-scenes/vlog-style content creation. Ethan is not a professional photographer or videographer and this service is not intended to replace professional coverage.
Content & Privacy
With your permission, Ethan may use non-sensitive images, video snippets, or testimonials from your wedding for promotional purposes (website/social media).
If you do not wish for your wedding content to be shared, you must advise Ethan in writing before the wedding date.
Liability
While Ethan will take all reasonable care to provide professional services, he will not be liable for:
Delays, disruptions, or issues outside his control (e.g., extreme weather, venue restrictions, guest behaviour, acts of God).
Failure of third-party vendors (photographers, videographers, caterers, etc.).
Ethan carries public liability insurance as required by law.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales.
Final Word
The legal stuff is important—but at the end of the day, my job is to make sure your wedding runs smoothly, legally, and memorably. You bring the love, I’ll bring the charm, and together we’ll make sure this is the best day of your life.
- Ethan