Can a friend or relative officiate our wedding?
Your wedding day is one of the most personal and meaningful events of your life, so why not bring your best friend or special relative into the spotlight as your ‘celebrant buddy’? It’s a growing trend that lets someone special in your life take on the role of leading your ceremony while a registered celebrant (me) handles the legal parts. It’s a perfect way to add a personal touch, keep things light-hearted, and make your ceremony truly memorable.
how does a celebrant buddy work?
Here’s how it works: As an official celebrant, I’ll be present for the legal components—reading the montium and legal vows, signing the paperwork, and declaring you married. But for the rest of the ceremony? That’s where your celebrant buddy shines! Imagine your best friend or sibling telling personal stories and sharing heartfelt (and maybe a few hilarious) moments from your relationship.
Some couples like to mix it up with fun surprises, like having their friend emerge from the crowd pretending to be a “celebrant in disguise,” only to reveal they’re part of the plan. Or they may have their friend start off the ceremony in a playful, relaxed way before handing over to the celebrant for the legal aspects. Another quirky twist could be allowing your buddy to offer advice to the couple or quiz them on their knowledge of each other, making the ceremony a fun and interactive experience for your guests.
By blending the personal touch of a friend with the authority of a celebrant, the ‘celebrant buddy’ option gives you the best of both worlds!
Chat to me about how we can make this work for your ceremony.