What Actually Is a Marriage Celebrant (and What Do They Do)?
So you’re in your wedding planning era (congrats, by the way 🎉), and one of the first things you’re searching for is a “marriage celebrant”, and maybe you’re wondering… what do they actually do?
Well, turns out - quite a lot. From paperwork to storytelling and everything in between, a good celebrant is basically the glue that holds your ceremony together.
Let’s break it down 👇
🎤 Not just legal stuff - we’re storytellers too
A celebrant isn’t just there to say the legal words and sign forms. We’re here to make your ceremony yours. That means getting to know you, your vibe, your love story, and what you want the day to feel like.
We take all that good stuff and turn it into a ceremony that’s personal, fun, heartfelt, and completely unique to you two. The kind of ceremony that feels like it was delivered by a mate (with a microphone and a well-organised folder).
📄 We handle all the boring-but-important legal bits
There is some official stuff that needs to happen, like lodging your Notice of Intended Marriage, getting all the signatures done properly, and making sure it’s all sent off to the Registry so your marriage is legit.
A celebrant handles all of that for you, so you can focus on the fun parts without stressing about the admin.
📜 Certificates, forms, and all the behind-the-scenes magic
On the day, you’ll get your ceremonial marriage certificate (the pretty one), and afterwards, we’ll guide you on how to get the official one from Births, Deaths and Marriages. No need to figure it all out solo, we’ve got you.
💫 We bring your story to life
Here’s where the magic really happens. A great celebrant turns your memories, quirks, in-jokes, and milestones into a ceremony that makes everyone laugh, (maybe cry), and definitely remember your wedding for all the right reasons.
No cookie-cutter scripts. No snoozefest. Just a ceremony that feels real, fun, and completely you.
So... why hire a celebrant like me?
Because we make the moment matter. We handle the serious stuff with care, bring the personal stuff to life, and make sure your ceremony is one of the best parts of your day, not the bit people politely sit through before the bar opens.
Thinking of tying the knot and want a ceremony that’s anything but bland? Let’s chat, I’d love to hear your story.