Booking a Celebrant
What’s The Process
Congratulations you’re engaged! One of the big things you want to get locked in as early as you can, is your celebrant. Picking the right celebrant for you is essential for having the type of ceremony you have dreamed of and also sets the tone for your celebrations.
The Timeline when you Book a Full Ceremony
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Initial Steps
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GET IN TOUCH Get in touch with me to see if I’m free for your date and to have a casual chat about the requirements for your day. Even if you don’t have a confirmed date yet, we can still have a chat!
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GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER Finding the right celebrant that is the correct “fit” for you is such an important part of your day, let’s meet up either in person or via Skype/Zoom to check that I am a good fit for you! This non-obligatory meeting helps me to get a sense of who you are, toss around ideas, and ultimately help me understand what you want delivered for your dream ceremony
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CONFIRM THE BOOKING After we have met and you think we are the perfect match (wahoo), I will send you my: Booking Form + Service Agreement + Invoice. A non-refundable deposit of $250 and signed service agreement is required to lock in the date. Final Payment is due 8 weeks before the ceremony date.
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TAKE IT EASY Congratulations that a huge tick off your wedding to do list! Now sit back and relax for a while until I am in touch with the next steps closer to your date.
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3 Months Before Your Wedding
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LETS TOUCH BASE I will get in touch with you to arrange a date for us to meet up in person to start planning your ceremony and to sign your essential marriage paperwork called the Notice Of Intended Marriage (NOIM).
​Before our meeting, I’ll send you a form to help me prepare all the paperwork and get some key details for your ceremony. I’ll also need each of you to bring some personal documents to prove your identity and date and place of birth. You can either show me either: Your passport or your birth certificate and your drivers license.
Don’t panic if you don’t have these documents. There are other acceptable documents, but these are just the most common. I can talk you through other options if needed.
If you’ve been married before or you’ve changed your name, I may also need to see additional documents, but I will advise you of this before the meeting.
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THE PLANNING MEETING We’ll meet, sign the NOIM, then comes the exiting part. We will start to plan your ceremony and work out how to fully customise each part to make your vision a reality!
Before the meeting you will have been sent a bunch of resources to give you ideas of what you would like to include plus some questionnaires for each of you, so we can start formulating your couples story. Based on your questionnaires and our initial chats, I will write up a personalised ceremony script uniquely for you.
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Just Before the Big Day
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WE ARRANGE A FINAL CATCH UP. In the week before your wedding we arrange a final catch up to go over the details for the day, any last minute changes and sign the DONLIM (Declaration Of No Legal Impediment To Marry).
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Frequently Asked Questions
The main form is the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM), which must be lodged at least one month before the ceremony. I’ll guide you through this step and the other documentation required.
As your marriage celebrant, I’m there to guide you through both the legal requirements and the personal moments that make your wedding uniquely yours. I’ll prepare and lodge all of your legal paperwork, guide you through the marriage process, create and deliver a personalised ceremony, and ensure every legal requirement is completed correctly.
From our first conversation to the moment you’re officially married, I’ll be by your side to answer your questions, offer guidance, and make the entire experience feel relaxed, organised and enjoyable. My goal is to take the stress out of the process so you can simply enjoy celebrating one of the biggest days of your lives.
The Full Ceremony package is $1189 (incl. GST) and includes everything you need – no hidden costs.
For full details, please see the Packages & Pricing page.
Yes, we’ll design the whole ceremony together, from start to finish, to ensure it reflects you both.
Simply get in touch to check my availability. Once you’re ready to proceed, I’ll send you a booking agreement and invoice. Your ceremony date is secured once your agreement has been signed and your payment has been received.
Yes! I’m happy to travel outside Greater Sydney for a Full Ceremony. Travel fees may apply for locations outside Greater Sydney, such as the Southern Highlands, Central Coast and Blue Mountains, but I’ll always be upfront about any additional costs.
Absolutely – your ceremony should reflect your backgrounds, beliefs and personalities. I’m happy to help include cultural traditions, symbolic rituals or any special elements that are meaningful to you.
I always recommend your celebrant blends in with your wedding colour palette. This helps me complement your ceremony rather than stand out, ensuring your photos remain focused on you.
As many as needed! Meetings are flexible, and unlimited phone calls, emails and correspondence are included in your package.
Generally, our first face-to-face planning meeting is the longest. We then have a final catch-up in the days before your wedding to run through everything together and complete the final legal paperwork.
Yes! A rehearsal is included in your package, and I’m happy to attend. To ensure I’m available, rehearsals should be booked several months in advance.
Typically 20–30 minutes, but every ceremony is tailored to you.
For planning purposes, I recommend allowing 30 minutes in your wedding timeline. While the ceremony script itself is usually around 15–20 minutes, it naturally extends with your processional, readings, vows, ring exchange, signing of the marriage certificates and walking back down the aisle.
Yes. I provide a professional portable PA system and wireless microphone so all of your guests can clearly hear your ceremony.
You need two witnesses who are over 18 years of age and understand advanced English. They don’t need to be Australian citizens or family members—they simply need to be present during your ceremony and sign the legal paperwork.
Absolutely! You’ll receive vow-writing tips and examples, and I’m always happy to review your vows to help with timing, flow and ensuring they complement each other.
Not at all. You’re welcome to read your vows from the vow books I provide on the day.
In the very unlikely event that I’m unable to officiate your wedding, I have a trusted network of experienced celebrants who can step in, ensuring your ceremony goes ahead as planned.
I’ll lodge all of your legal paperwork with Births, Deaths & Marriages, and you’ll receive a commemorative marriage certificate on your wedding day.
I’ll also pay for and order your official Australian marriage certificate on your behalf. It will be posted directly to you by the Registry via tracked Australia Post, usually within a week of your wedding.