As a marriage celebrant I provide the following services:
Attending to the Legalities
- Officiating at your ceremony and ensuring all proceedings are completed according to the legal requirements
- Sighting the certificates that validate your date and place of birth and your proof of identity. If your have been previously married, verify that you are now free to marry.
- Completing all necessary documentation and lodging it with the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry in the state your wedding took place
Planning your Wedding Ceremony
- Listening to your ideas about how you would like your ceremony to be and then writing your ceremony to include these – on average this takes about 3-4 drafts
- Giving resource materials to you to assist with ideas and wording to include in your ceremony
- Providing event planning tips for you so that the ceremony is well organised
- Conducting a rehearsal prior to your wedding day to make sure every detail is well organised
- Facilitating the playing of music of your choice at your ceremony. My husband Cameron does this for you
- Providing sound equipment so that your ceremony can be heard by all guests
Providing Personalised Service
- Understanding fully how important your wedding is to you
- Creating a close working relationship with you from your first contact, right through to after your wedding day, when all details are finalised
- Doing that little bit extra (usually behind the scenes) that helps keep everything calm and professional throughout the planning of your ceremony and especially on your wedding day. There are no short cuts taken!
Are you an experienced celebrant?
Yes, I have been a celebrant since 2009 and my business has grown over this time.
I have conducted very small weddings with only two witnesses present, to large ceremonies with over 200 guests. The style of ceremonies has ranged from very casual to formal , depending on the wishes of each couple.
The venues where I’ve conducted weddings include backyards, national parks, botanic gardens, chapels, receptions centres, historic buildings, wineries, farms, country properties, sports clubs, railway stations, beaches, hotels and restaurants .
Do you travel out of Albury-Wodonga to conduct weddings?
Yes, this is one of the fun aspects of being a celebrant. I have been to some amazing places to conduct weddings.
I service Albury Wodonga, north-eastern Victoria, the Riverina and southern New South Wales.
Weddings beyond a 20km radius of Albury Wodonga incur a travel charge.
Do you conduct more than one wedding on a given day?
Yes I do, but only if I confidently believe this will not in any way jeopardise either wedding due to close time schedules or travel time. I allow for sufficient time between weddings for me to re-focus and to be truly in the moment for each couple. If this is not possible I only take one booking on that day.
Do you offer an initial obligation-free meeting?
I am happy to meet with you and to discuss the ideas you have for your wedding. I am very mindful that in the end you must be happy that I am someone you have confidence in to conduct your wedding.
Do you conduct rehearsals at your home when the venue is a long distance away?
Yes I can do this for you. My home lends itself to this very well.
What certificates do I need to bring to complete and lodge the Notice of Intended Marriage with you ?
You need to bring original copies of your birth certificate, your passport and drivers licence (if you have these), and a death or divorce certificate if you have been married before.
The Attorney General’s website www.ag.gov.au has more information about this
Do you conduct other ceremonies?
Yes, I am available to conduct renewal of vows, commitment ceremonies and naming ceremonies.