Wedding Ceremonies
Romantic. Funny. Simple. Sweet. Ceremonies to fit you.
What’s important to you on your wedding day?
The answer is a little bit different for everybody. You might picture your perfect day as a small celebration with your nearest and dearest, or a huge party! Maybe you love a good belly laugh, a good poem, or maybe you want to see your Mum cry (happy tears of course).
No two weddings are the same, but one thing that they all share in common is how personal and meaningful they are. It’s a day that should be all about who you are as a couple, which is why your choice of celebrant is so important!
Celebrants set the tone for your day.
Trust me – it’s a truth universally acknowledged by married couples everywhere.
Your celebrant is there to calm your nerves, tell your love story and chat to Nanna. It’s our job to interpret what you want out of your wedding day and translate it into a ceremony that you and your guests will love.
That’s why it’s so important that you find a celebrant that you feel comfortable with; someone you can talk to like an old friend.
Don’t forget – you’re going to be telling us all about how you fell in love in and what your dreams for the future are, it’s pretty personal stuff!
Over the course of my career as a wedding celebrant, I’ve conducted every kind of wedding imaginable – from weddings with hundreds of guests, right down to small intimate ceremonies with only the witnesses in attendance.
My ceremonies are very personal and tailored specifically to you and your partner. I love to write them in a way that will be touching to your family, moving to your guests and maybe even inspire a laugh!
Let’s include the things about you as a couple that make you unique. We can incorporate unique customs and traditions like sand pouring to blend families or cultures, butterflies, wine ceremonies, poetry, or even just an in joke!
So, if that all sounds good to you, let’s chat! I can’t wait to get busy celebrating your love.
THE LEGAL BITS
Requirements
To be married in Australia both the Bride and Groom must be 18 years or over. There must also be two witnesses present, both over 18.
You are required to complete a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) which must be lodged with your celebrant at least one month prior to your wedding date.
To download a (NOIM)
Download a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM)
Both parties to the marriage will also need to provide evidence of date and place of birth such as a birth certificate, official extract from a birth register or an Australian or overseas passport. For people that have been married previously you will also need to supply your divorce certificate or death certificate if applicable.
I will walk you through everything and ensure that all of the legal requirements are met with plenty of time to spare!
You can find out more about Australia’s rules for getting married here.
services
Peace of Mind
I have a very reasonable fee which includes:
✓ An initial meeting. This is where we will discuss your vision for the day and all of the legal requirements involved.
✓ Every subsequent meeting, phone call and email to discuss your ceremony is also covered by my fee.
Every Step of the Way
✓ Access to an extensive selection of resources including poems and readings, so together we can create a truly memorable and unique ceremony that will ensure that your ceremony leaves a lasting impression.
✓ Drafting and revisions of your ceremony.
✓ All initial legal paperwork and costs of lodging the completed paperwork.
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✓ A presentation copy of your ceremony.
✓ A signing table and bridal tablecloth.
✓ A rehearsal at the venue.
✓ A portable PA system.
