What does a Celebrant do?

We marry you! A Marriage Celebrant in Australia is responsible for making sure that you’re legally wed and that you complete all the paperwork on time. But the difference between an okay one and a great one is someone who ensures you have an amazing time too. This starts from when you book them through to the preparation, the ceremony and afterwards.

How far in advance should I book a Celebrant?

I book anywhere from 1 to 18+ months out. It’s mandatory (unless for very special circumstances) that you give at least 1 months notice on the paperwork. Other than that it’s really up to the Celebrant on how far in advance they feel comfortable booking weddings in.

What are the legal requirements to get married?

Very little, and it’s my responsibility to make sure it’s done. Read more about it on my blog here.

I need a Marriage Celebrant and MC - can I book you for both?

Absolutely! I love MC’ing weddings. It gives my couples a chance to really relax into the night and not have to worry about whether things are running on time or that their guests are being looked after. You can read more about what an MC does on my blog here.

Same sex weddings - do you do them?

Uhhh hell yes! The fact that I have to include this on my website is just bananas, but yes, I am pro marriage equality and stand up for all of the people on the rainbow spectrum. I’m married to a man, but I identify as queer.

How much does a Celebrant cost?

Celebrant costs range from a few hundred to a few thousand. My current price starts from $1,500 and it takes into account how much time and effort I put into my weddings, but my experience too. I’ve conducted over 250 weddings and will preform my 300th in 2024. I book no more than 65 a year so that I can put my full time and energy into the weddings that I commit to.

Do you preform Legals Only ceremonies?

No. At the moment I’m taking time out from Legals Only ceremonies as I prefer to focus my energy on Elopements and Weddings. I’d recommend that you contact Sarah Aird who specialises in Legals Only ceremonies.

Do you preform Elopements? What is the difference between an elopement and a wedding?

Yes! I love elopements! The main difference is that an Elopement has less guests and is a little more conversational, focusing on the couple and the intimacy of the ceremony. At a wedding we are also looking at including the audience to make sure they’re engaged, and there can be a little more choreography involved (liking walking down the aisle).

How long does a Celebrant wedding take?

My ideal ceremony will be between 20-30 minutes in length. Anything shorter and we don’t get everything covered, anything longer and we can start to lose your guests focus. There are of course exceptions to pretty much any rule.

Do you bring your own sound equipment?

Yes! I have a Bose S1 Pro system that I use with a specialise Sennheiser mic. I use this to preform ceremonies, play music pre ceremony, and the processional and recessional songs. If I’m MC’ing your wedding we can also use this for speeches later on.

How do you elope in Australia?

First you book in a Celebrant and complete the paperwork, then you choose a place to get married. You can also choose to bring along a photographer &/or videographer for the day. You will absolutely need to have two people there to witness the marriage, but otherwise that’s it!

How fast can I get married?

Unless it’s under very special circumstances you need to give a minimum of a months notice to get married. This is done by completing the Notice of Intended Marriage form with your Celebrant.

Do you help to write my vows?

Without a doubt I am here to help you write your vows! Writing is where my strengths are, they don’t have to be yours too. I’ll also help you so you know if your vows match each other in length and content.

I’ve booked you in as my Celebrant but I need to change the date, can I?

With all my bookings I include one free change of date. Sometimes life gets in the way and stuff happens. As long as I’m available on your new date we can move it no problems.

I need to cancel my wedding, can I have my non refundable booking fee back?

Nope, sorry. As much as this is a business that runs on love, I still need to run a business. I don’t offer refunds on the non refundable booking fee paid.

I'm non binary / gender diverse, do I have to say wife or husband?

Absolutely not! There is no legal requirement to include gendered terms in your wedding. Unless otherwise directed I use non gendered terms in all of my weddings.

Can my friend marry me in Australia?

In a way, yes. However, unless your friend has the legal authority to marry you you will need someone to preform the legal aspects. I’ve done this before where I’ve copiloted weddings where the couple has had their friend marry them and I’ve said the legal requirements and taken care of the paperwork while their friend nailed the non legal ceremony aspects.

I’m not from Australia, can I still get married here?

Yes absolutely! As long as you have the minimum identification needed (passport is easiest) and give enough time on the NOIM (1 month) then you can absolutely get married here.

I’m in a polyamorous relationship and have two partners. Can I marry them both?

No. In Australia you’re only allowed to be married to one person at one time. You can however marry one partner and have a commitment ceremony with your other. I have preformed a ceremony just like this before where person A married person B, and person A’s other partner acted as one of their official witnesses.