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These terms and conditions of sale (hereinafter the “T&Cs”) apply to the secular ceremony officiant business carried out by Sabine Barrier, trading as “Sabine B.”, registered under SIRET number 824 184 741 00018, whose registered office is at 8 rue Hector Berlioz, villa 3, 33127 Martignas-sur-Jalles, France (hereinafter the “Officiant”).
Contact: sabineb@officianteceremonie.com, +33 6 67 04 10 77, www.officianteceremonie.com.
They set out the rights and obligations of the Officiant and of any person who entrusts her with the creation and celebration of a ceremony (hereinafter the “Client”). Before signing the quotation, the Client acknowledges having read these T&Cs, which are sent with every quotation and are available on the website.
The Client entrusts the Officiant with the creation, writing and celebration of their secular ceremony by signing a quotation. The Client then has a withdrawal period of 14 (fourteen) days, after which these T&Cs define the rights and obligations of both parties. The Client may use the form in the appendix to exercise their right of withdrawal.
The T&Cs apply to all services provided by the Officiant: secular wedding ceremony, elopement, destination wedding, vow renewal, symbolic Pacs, naming ceremony and any other symbolic celebration, in France or abroad, in French, in English or in both languages.
Every service is the subject of a detailed, personalised quotation, provided to the Client on request. The quotation specifies the services, their price and their terms. In the event of any conflict between the T&Cs and specific conditions stated in the signed quotation, the latter prevail.
The Client entrusts the Officiant with the preparation, creation, writing and celebration of their secular ceremony. The exact content of the support (number of meetings, personal planning space, help with writing vows, ceremony keepsake, etc.) is as described in the chosen option and restated in the quotation.
A secular ceremony is a symbolic celebration. It has no legal standing and does not replace a civil marriage, a registered Pacs or any other administrative formality, which remain the sole responsibility of the Client.
The Officiant undertakes to carry out the services described in the quotation with care and professionalism. She requests from the Client all the information needed to prepare the ceremony.
A first meeting, free and with no commitment, allows both parties to get to know each other and to gather the Client’s expectations. The Officiant’s commitments may be specified further if a more detailed brief is drawn up and accepted by both parties.
The Officiant undertakes to keep the information provided by the Client confidential. It may only be shared with the professionals involved in the event (venue, wedding planner, etc.) where necessary for the smooth organisation of the ceremony, and they are bound by the same confidentiality.
The Client undertakes to help the preparation run smoothly, in particular by providing the Officiant, within the agreed deadlines, with the information needed to write the ceremony.
Texts to be read during the ceremony (vows, speeches by loved ones, readings, published texts) must be sent no later than one week before the date of the ceremony. The Client provides the contact details of the people speaking during the ceremony early enough for them to meet this deadline.
The Client informs the Officiant of any constraints relating to the venue (times, access, sound system, weather conditions, permits) and ensures that the ceremony can take place there in good conditions.
The price of the service is the one stated in the signed quotation. It is valid only for the service described therein. VAT not applicable, article 293 B of the French General Tax Code.
Travel costs and, where applicable, accommodation costs are borne by the Client and stated in the quotation. For ceremonies abroad, transport, accommodation and subsistence costs are borne by the Client and specified in the quotation.
If the Client requests a significant change to the service after signing the quotation, the Officiant may offer an additional quotation. The Client is free to accept or refuse it; if refused, the service originally planned is maintained under the terms of the signed quotation.
The Client is responsible for any damage that they or their guests may cause during the ceremony. The Client declares that they have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement and hold valid civil liability insurance. The Officiant advises the Client to check the extent of their cover with their insurer and whether additional insurance for the event would be useful.
The Officiant cannot be held responsible for theft, loss or damage to property brought by the Client or their guests.
Neither party can be held liable for failing to perform its obligations in the event of force majeure within the meaning of article 1218 of the French Civil Code.
Postponement of the ceremony. If the date is postponed, for whatever reason, the Client contacts the Officiant to agree on a new date together. If the Officiant is available, she celebrates the ceremony on the new date. If she is not, she completes the creation of the ceremony under the terms of the quotation and passes on all the texts and information gathered to the officiant chosen by the Client.
Ownership of texts. Texts written by the Officiant remain her work. They are given to the Client for strictly personal and family use. If, after termination of the contract, the Client had the ceremony written by the Officiant celebrated by another person, compensation equal to 50% of the quoted price would be due to the Officiant.
Cancellation by the Client. Any cancellation must be notified in writing (email or registered letter). The following amounts remain due to the Officiant, depending on the date of cancellation:
• more than 9 months before the ceremony: the 30% deposit paid on signature;
• between 9 and 6 months before the ceremony: 70% of the total price;
• between 6 and 2 months before the ceremony: 90% of the total price;
• less than 2 months before the ceremony: 100% of the total price.
If the amounts already paid are less than the amount due, the Client pays the difference; if they are greater, the Officiant refunds the excess.
Cancellation by the Officiant. If she is unable to attend, the Officiant will do everything possible to be replaced by a trusted officiant, under the same conditions as those set out in the contract, with the Client’s agreement. If the Client accepts no solution, the Officiant refunds all amounts paid.
The Client’s personal data is used solely for preparing and delivering the service, invoicing and managing the business relationship. It is never sold or transferred. It is only shared with the professionals involved in the event, where necessary.
It is kept for the duration of the business relationship, then for the applicable legal periods (10 years for accounting documents).
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Client has the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict and object. These rights can be exercised by email to sabineb@officianteceremonie.com. The Client may also lodge a complaint with the CNIL, the French data protection authority (www.cnil.fr).
No photo or video of the ceremonies is published without the clear, prior consent of the clients.
Only photos or videos voluntarily sent by the Client, or by their photographer with their agreement, may be used by the Officiant for her communications (website, social media, presentation materials), possibly with her logo. By sending these images, the Client authorises the Officiant to use them free of charge, in whole or in part, on any medium, for a period of ten years. The Client indemnifies the Officiant against any third-party claim (guests, photographer) concerning these images.
The Client may withdraw this authorisation at any time by simple written request; the images concerned are then removed within a reasonable time.
No footage or photos taken by the Officiant herself are published without the Client’s written consent.
If the Client wishes to take part in a television programme or a shoot intended for the web, they must obtain the Officiant’s prior agreement before signing with the production company. The Officiant may refuse to take part in the shoot. If she is contacted by a production company herself, she informs the Client, who is free to accept or refuse.
Any complaint must be sent in writing (email or registered letter) within eight days of the ceremony, so that it can be dealt with quickly. This time limit does not deprive the Client of the remedies available to them by law.
In the event of a dispute, the parties undertake to seek an amicable solution first.
If the dispute persists, the Client or the Officiant may turn to a mediator to help find an amicable solution. The Client may choose their own mediator or accept the one proposed by the Officiant, Marie Narjoux (www.marienarjoux.fr). Both parties undertake to take an active part in the mediation.
These T&Cs are governed by French law. Failing an amicable agreement, the dispute will be brought before the competent court in accordance with the ordinary rules of law.
Payment is made in euros, by bank transfer or by cheque. Bank details appear on each invoice.
Unless otherwise agreed in the quotation, payment is made in three instalments:
• 30% of the total price on signing the quotation, as a deposit;
• 40% of the total price 9 months before the ceremony;
• the 30% balance no later than 8 days before the ceremony.
If the quotation is signed less than 9 months before the ceremony, the first two instalments (70%) are paid on signature.
No discount is given for early payment.
In the event of late payment, and after a formal notice that has remained unanswered for 8 days, the amounts due bear interest at the legal rate and the Officiant may suspend or terminate the service.
(complete and return only if you wish to withdraw from the contract)
For the attention of Sabine Barrier (Sabine B.), secular ceremony officiant, 8 rue Hector Berlioz, villa 3, 33127 Martignas-sur-Jalles, France, sabineb@officianteceremonie.com:
I/we (*) hereby give notice that I/we (*) withdraw from the contract for the provision of the service below:
Quotation signed on: ……………
Name of client(s): ……………
Address of client(s): ……………
Signature of client(s): ……………
Date: ……………
(*) Delete as appropriate.
Last updated: October 2026. This English version is provided for information only; in the event of any discrepancy, the French version prevails.