Adelaide Wedding Ceremonies
Congratulations on your engagement!
Whether you’re planning a small, intimate wedding with just the two of you, witnesses, and the celebrant; a traditional non-religious ceremony with bridesmaids, groomsmen, and a large group of family and friends; or perhaps blending two families with children involved, I can help create the perfect ceremony for you. If you're envisioning a themed wedding or incorporating a cultural ritual, I can support that too!
With my collection of wedding resources, I’ll assist you in crafting a ceremony that is as unique as your love story, ensuring it’s personal, meaningful, and unforgettable. Additionally, I will guide you through the legal requirements of the Marriage Act 1961, ensuring everything complies with Australian Commonwealth law.
I’m always mindful of the significance of a wedding—the formalisation of a couple’s love and commitment. Your ceremony should be heartfelt, memorable, and a true reflection of your relationship, your personalities, and what marriage means to you both.
Are We the Perfect Match for Your Wedding Ceremony?
YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A CELEBRANT WHO
✓ Is professional and genuinely warm and friendly, with a strong attention to detail.
✓ Will design a ceremony that fits your style, whether it's intimate, casual, formal, or extravagant.
✓ Believes that love has no boundaries.
✓ Can be flexible with dates to suit your wedding plans.
✓ Has strong writing and narrative skills to tell your love story.
✓ Is skilled at engaging a crowd and making everyone feel included.
✓ Is experienced in performing both traditional and non-traditional ceremonies.
✓ Will dress to compliment your wedding colour palette
WEDDING CEREMONY PACKAGES
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Professional quality Chiayo sound system with Bluetooth compatibility and input for videography sound recording.
On site rehearsal, liaison with your photographer/videographer, wedding planner, venue co-ordinator to ensure that it all comes together seamlessly and runs smoothly on your special day.
Preparation, completion and lodgement of all legal documents as required by Commonwealth of Australia law when marrying - the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM), Declaration of No Legal Impediment and the Official Marriage Certificate. The Notice of Intended Marriage must be completed no earlier than 18 months and no later than one month before the date of the marriage.
These documents are forwarded to the Births, Deaths and Marriages (of the relevant State of Australia in which your marriage was conducted), for registration of your marriage. In South Australia, couples may apply to Births, Deaths and Marriages for their original Official Marriage Certificate between 4-6 weeks after their marriage. If required sooner, a further fee may be required by BD&M.
Presentation of the Commonwealth of Australia Certificate of Marriage on the day of your marriage.
Meetings via Zoom and unlimited email and mobile ‘phone meetings.
Please note that my ceremony fees vary depend on the time of year and day of the week (peak season/off-peak, weekdays, weekends, public holidays), the location of your wedding ceremony and requirements of the ceremony.
Full wedding ceremonies from $900.00
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I will be eager to hear of your journey of love and togetherness which has brought you to this next step. After our first meeting and completion of first of the legal requirements (Notice of Intended Marriage), we will start the planning for your wedding celebration.
During the preparation of your ceremony, I am available for face-to-face meetings and unlimited email and mobile phone meetings.
A rehearsal will take place prior to your ceremony to ensure everything goes smoothly.
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The cost of me conducting your ceremony will be based on a number of things.
If you require me as your celebrant to write your personalised ceremony, I am able to provide assistance and guidance with resources for types of ceremonies, readings, poems and vows to create or blend into your ceremony.
My average fees are $900.00
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My fees are includive of travel up to 30kms from Adelaide CBD however I’m always able to travel further (travel fees apply)
Full Wedding Ceremony
No Frills Wedding Ceremony
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Monday to Friday 11 am 3 pm.
This is a similar service to a registry office wedding and will include the couple, two witnesses, celebrant and a small gathering of guests (up to 10 guests) held at an agreed location within 30 kilometres of Adelaide CBD (further will attract a travel fee) – $650
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Elopement weddings are perfect if you are all about creating a deeply personal and unforgettable experience, with the focus solely on your love story. A meaningful and intimate ceremony. All else that is required are two witnesses over the age of 18 years. This type of simple and intimate ceremony appeals to those couples wanting a ceremony totally focussed on them.
Cost starts at $700
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This is a similar service to a registry office wedding and will include the couple, two witnesses over the age of 18 years, celebrant and your guests. I certainly can accommodate a grand ceremony.
We are spoiled for choice in locations in Adelaide and surrounds. Consider a “Wild” or “Scenic” location. A winery, a winter wedding next to a fireplace at a winery. There are some stunning options for couples looking for something intimate, luxurious, secretive, wild, or scenic. What about a sunrise or sunset ceremony?
Cost starts at $950
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Friday 5 pm until Sunday 5 pm.
This also is a similar service to a registry office wedding and will include the couple, celebrant and a small gathering of guests (30 guests) held at an agreed location within 30 kilometres of Adelaide CBD
Cost starts at $800
FAQS
Planning your ceremony can feel like there’s a lot to think about, and plenty of decisions to make! But you don’t have to figure it all out alone. I’ll be right there with you, making the legal side simple and helping you create a wedding ceremony that’s meaningful, personal, and unforgettable.
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Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM)
Original birth certificate or current passport
Photo ID (e.g. driver’s licence or Proof of Age card)
Divorce certificate (if previously married)
Death certificate (if widowed)
Proof of name change (if applicable)
I must see all originals in person before the ceremony, but please send scanned copies when lodging your NOIM so I can check details are correct.
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Absolutely. Australia’s strength is its diversity, and I’m honoured to work with couples from all cultural and religious backgrounds. Whether it’s a meaningful tradition, language, ritual, or family custom you'd like included, I’ll work with you to create a ceremony that reflects and respects your heritage while staying true to who you are as a couple. Your story, your way.
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As an experienced celebrant, a rehearsal is mandatory preferably on-site. It is the time to put into place the couple’s ceremony presentation, meet the wedding party so they know their responsibilities on the day so the ceremony will run smoothly.
Additionally, I will work together with a couple’s photographer, eventmanager and venue manager to bring a couple’s celebration seamlessly together.
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An average ceremony takes between 20-30 happy, loving, meaningful, enjoyable minutes.
Love Notes
Wedding Ceremony Resources
As a wedding celebrant, I know how meaningful and sometimes overwhelming planning a ceremony can be.
Whether you’re wondering how to structure your ceremony, you’ll find practical guidance, inspiration, and insider tips to make your wedding day feel truly personal and memorable.
My goal is to help you create a ceremony that reflects who you are as a couple. Beautiful, authentic, and uniquely yours.