FAQs

There are a few factors that determine the cost of a marriage celebrant. My fees are made up of all the legal paperwork, admin, meetings, scripting, rehearsal + more. My all inclusive wedding package starts at $1200 and micro & intimate ceremonies (legals only) start at $650. I’ll provide you with a full cost breakdown of the service once we meet and talk through the particulars, and of course there’s always wriggle room. A non-refundable booking fee of $250 will apply to secure your wedding date.

Aside from making your wedding ceremony the most spectacular and memorable day you’ve ever had, a marriage celebrant takes care of all the legal stuff - officially marrying you, preparing paperwork and forms, writing the ceremony, organising certificates, and lodging the paperwork. I've written some more words about how fabulous marriage celebrants are on my blog.

I also do other ceremonies. If you’re looking to renew your vows, celebrate your love for each other, or you’re welcoming a baby to the world, check out my other ceremonies - same name, just no legal requirements.

A micro wedding is a small, intimate wedding ceremony with no more than 30 guests. Micro weddings are designed for couples who are opting for a more simple ceremony or to save costs on certain aspects of the wedding overall. My micro wedding inclusions cover just the basics and all the legals so you can concentrate on getting straight to the party.

Read more about the rising trend of micro and intimate wedding ceremonies.

An elopement ceremony is all about stripping back the wedding day frills and focusing on what truly matters—your love story. It's an intimate celebration where the guest list is tiny (or nonexistent), the setting is personal, and the vibe is pure romance. Whether you’re tying the knot on a mountaintop, at a cozy beach, or in your favorite city hideaway, an elopement ceremony is your chance to say 'I do' in a way that's uniquely you. No stress, no big crowds, just a beautifully simple moment that’s all about you two.

Typically, civil wedding ceremonies tend to go for about 20-25 minutes depending on how much you’d like to include in the ceremony (readings, rituals etc). Intimate and micro ceremonies that focus on the legalities only should only last about 15-20 minutes.

If you’re getting legally married in Australia (and you satisfy all the requirements to get legally married) then yes you’ll need a marriage celebrant. I take care of all the legal work so you can concentrate on being present for your partner. Talk to me about how you can incorporate some special people in your life in to the ceremony.

With a blank piece of paper and a whole lot of love. Look, everyone begins the writing process differently, and you don’t have to be Shakespeare to write what’s in your heart. I’m here to help with writers block and can assist you in putting in to words what you’ve always wanted to say. I've even written a blog on how you can write vows yourself, or with some help from AI.

The right to marry in Australia is no longer determined by sex or gender. On 9 December 2017, the Marriage Act 1961 was updated to allow for marriage equality. The Act defines marriage as 'the union of 2 people to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life'.

I’m so proud to have campaigned for Marriage Equality as a member of the LGBTIQ+ community. Talk to me about how you’d like to incorporate any inclusive elements in to your ceremony.

I do! As I’m based in Melbourne, my fees include travel within 40km from home. A Commonwealth-registered Marriage Celebrant can marry couples in any location in Australia. Extra fees and charges will apply, but we can cover that off in my terms and conditions during our meetings.

As a communications and marketing professional it would be remiss of me not to! Every couple I marry is as unique as the person they are so all my ceremonies are personally crafted to suit the couple’s needs, wants and desires. We’ll work together to ensure nothing is missed. No cookie-cutter approach here!

If you’ve been legally married overseas then you can’t be legally married again in Australia. You can however still celebrate/party, so we can work together on a beautiful commitment or vow renewal ceremony - just with none of the legal stuff. Less paperwork! Yay!

I've written some more ideas on how you can celebrate your overseas wedding.

As a Commonwealth-registered Marriage Celebrant I am not authorised to perform religious-based ceremonies. However, couples may choose to incorporate a faith-based ritual, reading or ceremony as part of their celebration.

Once your marriage is registered by the relevant Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) authority you’ll need to apply directly through them. I can also do this for you. Your legal marriage certificate from BDM can be used as official proof of marriage.

I’m a Commonwealth Registered Celebrant who performs non-religious civil ceremonies. I achieved my qualification CHC41015 Certificate IV in Celebrancy from Rose Training Australia.

Yes I am! Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrants are regulated by the Attorney-General’s department. You can find out more here including general information about getting married and how to complain about a marriage celebrant.