WOMAN'S POEM
Before I lay me down to sleep,
I pray for a man, who's not a creep,
One who's handsome, smart and strong.
One who loves to listen long,
One who thinks before he speaks,
One who'll call, not wait for weeks.
I pray he's gainfully employed,
When I spend his cash, won't be annoyed.
Pulls out my chair and opens my door,
Massages my back and begs to do more.
Oh! Send me a man who'll make love to my mind,
Knows what to answer to "how big is my behind?"
I pray that this man will love me to no end,
And always be my very best friend.
This week I would to
diversify a little and speak about what I, as a
celebrant, must keep a look out for when dealing with
prospective clients.
Whether it be good management or just good luck I
have not been burnt by such pranksters or the like but
many celebrants, especially, in the cities have
experienced prank callers who get their kicks out of
stringing along celebrants with dodgy names and
information and booking details only to waste the
celebrants time and money and cause much anguish along
the way.
Obviously they think this is very amusing.
The problem has now
reached the stage where the guidelines below have been
posted on the Celebrants website to refer to when they
think their clients may of a suspicious/dubious/bogus
nature.
Risk Management
Guidelines
If you are contacted by a
client whose request or manner makes you suspicious of
his (or her) real intentions it is suggested you
consider taking some of the following steps to reduce
the risk of undesirable outcomes:
-
Check with fellow CCGA members whether the client
and/or the request rings any bells;
-
Make sure you get the client’s phone number and find
some pretext to call back;
-
Ask for the contact details of the client’s partner;
-
Ask why the client wants the form of ceremony
requested;
-
Ask how come, and why, the client approached you;
-
Ask for references relevant to the client’s request,
eg if the client proposes a nude ceremony ask for
details of a naturist
club of which the client is member;
-
Avoid inviting the client to meet at your home;
-
Avoid meeting the client alone;
-
Suggest a meeting in a public place such as a café
where there are likely to be other people around;
-
Ensure your partner or a friend knows when and where
you are going to meet the client; and
-
Never provide your banking or financial details to
any person until you are sure of their bona fides.
I did have one guy ring
probably 12 months ago and said that both he and his
partner wanted to get married in the nude.
I found this very amusing and decided to go along
with him and suggested that I also attend in the nude,
promising that I would put in an extra effort and up the
gym work for the special day.
I told him however that my
fee would have to increase to accommodate his wishes.
He did not flinch and proceeded with more
outlandish gestures.
I replied that I would bring my husband along to
set up the music etc and he too would be in the nude.
For those readers who know my husband I am sure
you are having a little snigger at the very thought of
John expressing himself out there with nature.
I also mentioned that this
too would be extra and that my fee at this stage was now
in the thousands.
Anyway the conversation
finally ended with the caller left to ponder who he was
really dealing with and that he would get back to me
after further discussions with his future wife.
Funny that, I did not hear
from him again.
I always try and see the
funny side and this particular phone call was putty in
my hands.
This week’s ZIP or ZAP
Nominate someone to take a photo of each guest or couple
as they arrive at your reception, then at the end guests
can take their photo home or you can enclose it in your
thankyou note. (Chances are the guest will look a little
worse for wear at the end).
Regards,
Annie.
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