Marriage celebrants in Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula

I am happy to travel wherever this amazing profession takes me. Let’s get married!

Over the course of my life I have attended many ceremonies, so I understand how important it is to have the right celebrant with the right personality and smile, to make your guests feel comfortable and relaxed.

It’s about connecting with people. I enjoy the challenge that my clients put before me and to help achieve their magical day.  My mission is to create an experience that allows you to enjoy each step and to make each ceremony one to never forget and not forgetting all the legal pieces.

I enjoy life to the fullest, live a healthy lifestyle, happiest by the ocean it’s so calming and inspiring. My other passion is to travel and share each amazing destinations, fantastic way to learn and collect great new ideas, traditions and rituals that can be included in future ceremonies.

**Multi-award winning celebrant**

Enjoy a fully personalised ceremony like no other.
The most common response to my ceremonies from guests & other wedding providers is:

“I’ve never been to anything like this.” or “I’m just the plus one and I’ve never cried & laughed so hard at a wedding”

No poems or lyrics. All the readings are uniquely written about you and you only.

By expressing your love that you don’t know how to voice.
I interview you two and your closest loved ones.
And create a ceremony so personal & magical it will be memorable for sure.

If you have furkids and children you want to be involved, please note that I LOVE working with them! My attention to detail to look after them and all loved ones is like no other.
Where bridal party stands – I’ll gently guide them.
When to hold hands, when to look where – I’ve got you.
Making sure furkids look good in the photo – my specialty ‘butt swivel’.
Have a family/close friend with special needs – I got you = sensory space, no eye contact, plan B & C.

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

It’s an exciting time for both of you and I would love to help you make it everything that you want it to be.

The services I can provide are guided by you and your preferences.  It is important that you are both relaxed and completely comfortable with the ceremony and the process leading up to and on the day.

I have been a part of many traditional, informal and cultural ceremonies of every size and in all kinds of settings and they have all been wonderful occasions that have reflected the special nature of the people involved.  While giving you both a sincere personalised service, my conduct is always to a high professional standard.

I look forward to making your wedding day one of the happiest days of your lives.

Warmest regards

Helen Abbott

My name is Sharon, and I am an Australian Government-authorized Marriage Celebrant based in Melbourne.

I am truly passionate about what I do, and I can confidently say that I will help create the wedding ceremony you envision, because your needs and wishes will always be my top priority.

Marriage registration in Australia is quite different from the process in China. As many people know, couples in China can simply visit the Civil Affairs Bureau, complete the necessary paperwork, and receive their marriage certificate on the same day.

In Australia, however, couples must lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) at least one month before the wedding ceremony, and no more than 18 months in advance. This can be done either through an authorized Marriage Celebrant or through the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

Registering your marriage through a Marriage Celebrant carries the same legal validity as registering directly with the government. However, when you register through us, you have far greater flexibility in choosing the time and location of your ceremony. We also provide Chinese-language marriage registration services and bilingual wedding ceremonies (English & Chinese), ensuring that both you and your guests can fully enjoy and understand every special moment of your celebration.

The Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) is a formal declaration of your intention to marry. Once the NOIM has been lodged, you may choose your preferred date, time, and venue for a legally valid wedding ceremony when working with a Marriage Celebrant. Government registry ceremonies typically offer limited flexibility, and even if you submit your NOIM more than one month in advance, there is no guarantee that your preferred date will be available.

After the NOIM is submitted, there is a mandatory one-month waiting period before the wedding ceremony can legally take place. The ceremony cannot be conducted during this waiting period.

If the marriage has not taken place within 18 months of lodging the NOIM, the notice will automatically expire. If either party, or both parties, decide not to proceed with the marriage, they may notify the Marriage Celebrant at any time to cancel the NOIM. Please refer to the official registration guidelines for further details.

“Hand in hand, growing old together.”

We look forward to helping you begin this wonderful journey and making your special day both memorable and meaningful.

我是Sharon，是经澳洲政府婚姻部门授权，位于墨尔本的民事婚姻监礼人，证婚人(MARRIAGE CELEBRANT MELBOURNE)，可提供中文，英文双语主持。

我非常热衷于我现在所做的事情，而且可以肯定的是，我会帮你制定你想要的仪式，因为我将会把您的需求和愿望放在第一位！

其次，在澳洲注册结婚和在中国很不同。大家都知道，在中国结婚注册就是双方去民政局办理手续，当天就能拿到结婚证了。但是在澳洲，要结婚需要在婚礼前的至少一个月，或18个月以内通知我们的婚姻注册官Marriage Celebrant 或者到政府的Registry of Birth, Deaths and Marriages 部门填写好婚前意向书 Notice of Intended Marriage （NOIM）。

在政府那里登记结婚和在我们这里登记结婚注册都是一样有法律效应的。然而在我们这里登记，你们有更多的时间和地点上的选择，在政府那里登记是没有的。并且我们提供中文结婚注册服务(CHINESE MARRIAGE CELEBRANT SERVICE)。

NOIM 的含义就是来申报一下有结婚的这个意向，在我们这里登记结婚，双方可以选择自定时间和地点来举行法律上有效的婚礼仪式，在政府那里登记结婚只有时间上的选择，其他的都没有选择，而且要至少提前一个月以上交表也不一定能排到你想要的好日子。填完NOIM以后，双方需要等待一个月的冷静期结束后才能举行婚礼，冷静期内是不能举行婚礼仪式的。 如果填写完NOIM的18个月以后还没有举行婚礼，NOIM就会自动作废。如果单方或者双方改变结婚的意向，可以随时通知注册官来作废NOIM。详见注册指南。

执子之手，与子偕老！希望我们能够帮到你们！

I really love being a Marriage Celebrant and I’ve had the privilege of officiating at many wonderful and varied ceremonies.

Lovely, happy occasions where smiles, laughter and emotions came through naturally, from the heart.  Seeing people happy – it’s just fabulous!

First of all, let’s catch up for an obligation free chat – I would love to hear what you have in mind for your ceremony.

After this, if you would like me to be your Celebrant, we can lock in your date and take it from there.

An elegantly simple ceremony or one steeped in ritual, it’s your choice – it’s your special day – let’s make it that way!

I believe that every couple has the right to a unique and beautiful wedding ceremony that is a true reflection and celebration of their journey together. Your wedding ceremony is about sharing your love and commitment with family and friends.

I love to work with couples in a collaborative approach as you decide how you wish to share your ceremony with those that you love.

I am happy to provide celebrant services interstate.

Please contact me to arrange your obligation free meeting to discuss your ceremony.

I look forward to hearing from you.

www.gillianbarclaycelebrations.com.au

Now that you’ve decided to take this step and celebrate, let’s get the ball rolling!

I can work with you to create something that will truly capture the spirit of your relationship. You’re in good hands!

I am available for weddings in Hobart (I grew up in Bellerive); northern Tassie (that’s where my family are thesedays) and Melbourne (I work in Brunswick and have a house on the Bellarine).

I love what I do and I hope that shines through. Couples decide to take this step for all kinds of reasons and I never forget that I am incredibly privileged to be part of this crazy, beautiful event.  I usually cry too!

I look forward to hearing from you and listening to your ideas and thoughts. And yes, this time it will be all about you!

Allumer le feu!

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. My name is Marni and I’m here to make sure your wedding ceremony is something truly memorable: warm, relaxed, fun, and 100% you. Whether you’re dreaming of a barefoot elopement on the beach or a big celebration with all your favourite humans, I’ll help bring your love story to life in a way that feels real, personal, and completely true to you both.
Whether you’re leaning into tradition or doing things your own way, I’ll work with you to create a ceremony that feels like you; a moment to last a lifetime.
The only way to find out if we’re right for each other is to chat, so please reach out.

I’m Benn Stone the finest purveyor of modern, fun and people orientated ceremonies on planet earth.

Being a full-time celebrant and performing hundreds of weddings per year, I have built my career around rave reviews, structure and offering immense value – so don’t forget to check out my pricing page on my site.

My focus is to create ceremonies that are fun, relaxed, light hearted or all the above with a touch of class and romance. Delivered in my fun, warm hearted and energetic way, it’s bound to get some giggles, a few “aww moments” but most of all nana and second cousin approval!

I offer a tailored range of ceremonies from the simplest paperwork only, a short and sweet or a completely hand-written celebration for you both.

Having received a lot of compliments and reviews about my calm and relaxed manner and killer hair, I can say I’m at least 9 ¾ /10 awesome! (according to every couple ever!)

Cultural Understanding: Caleb has natural communication skills with cultural diversity and a guarantee for a customized, unforgettable and heartfelt ceremony.

Caring Minds: With caring minds, Caleb focuses on the couple’s essential details and guarantees the best ceremony on the day.

Great Service: Caleb offers a lot of extra planning, a tailor-made script, and free interviews for the most memorable date of the journey in life.

https://melbournecelebrant.net/

Ever wish there was a celebrant with Cultural Diversity and Caring Minds guarantee for everyone, including you, family members, and invited friends, to feel friendly and have fun sharing on the wedding day? Check out our testimonial page on the website and see Google reviews. I believe you should have the most memorable and heartfelt date. The ceremony focuses on your intention and the essential details in a true reflection of who you are. For this reason, I work hard to prepare the ceremony with a well-prepared ceremonial script. I will design for you, emphasizing the important details of culture and background and the essential parts of a life together through the questionnaires and interviews sharing your love stories. I guarantee a relaxed environment with a well-digested script when you walk down the aisle on the day.

 I have satisfied many couples over the years, from the private, secret ceremony by outsourcing the witnesses on the day (we can provide the witnesses for the pair) to a 50 -100 gathering traditional indoor and outdoor ceremony. In addition, I ensure every invited family and friends feel in a friendly environment and experiences an ultimate sense of fun on the day.

 What is to be expected within our Simple, Intimate Ceremony or more formal Ceremony?

• A great night of practice (Minimum 1 hour).
• A star spirit for the day, a special day.
• The wedding rings. (Optional)
• Two witnesses and invited guests.
• Location anywhere Melbourne on Cityside or Yarra or Mornington Peninsula or cellar on Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley.
• Type of ceremony (simple marriage, legal only wedding, visa application purpose legal only marriage, civil ceremony, semi-religious marriage, religious marriage, shortening of time ceremony with the grant of BDM, and renewal ceremony).
• A loving word from groom to bride.
• Affordable Budget.

Good News for CitySide residents and those who want a Registry-style ceremony!!!

You do not need many months to book for a ceremony but as early as one month after lodging NOIM.
We can supply Witnesses (additional witness hiring fee applied) according to the secret ceremony.
Good location 5-10 minutes from Melbourne CBD (easy parking).
Studio-type courtroom with photo lighting equipment for professional photography.
The couple will receive their ceremonial script before the ceremony, including the vow exchanges or the words about them.

No obligation. Call today. Let’s have a coffee and see why the people call me celebrant with Cultural Understanding and Caring Minds. I have become a fast-growing celebrant beyond cultures and generations.

Martin Godwin is a former Boutique Resort Manager with a wealth of experience and relaxed country charm, making him a perfect choice for your wedding.  Being the only Swiss Hotelier and Celebrant in Australia with dual qualifications, he is a seasoned professional with hands-on experience in all facets of wedding event planning.  From preparing menus and setting up venues to coordinating suppliers and managing the day, Martin has done it all.

With quiet confidence & having grown up in the country, Martin will take care of all your needs and more. He ensures that the legal aspects are sorted, the ceremony is tailored to your preferences, and that the event runs smoothly while keeping the focus on the couple. Martin’s mantra is to “be present in the moment.”

In addition, Martin has one of the best sound systems on the market to ensure that every song is played beautifully and every word spoken is captured with richness and warmth suitable for your Wedding Day.

MELBOURNE BASED authorised Marriage Celebrant and
Sister Act 2 aficionado. 
By day you’ll find me in the world of arts and entertainment with my classical music marketing hat on. I’ve worked for some of Melbourne’s biggest cultural institutions, and spending my days surrounded by music makes getting out of bed pretty exciting!
But when I’m not immersed in the world of a Mahler Symphony (his Ninth is my all-time favourite by the way), you’ll find me right here… in the land of marriages.
Becoming a Marriage Celebrant was not on my bingo card, but when two of my dearest friends got engaged and asked me to marry them (perhaps not in those exact words), I jumped at the opportunity. The thought of being able to play a part in their special day made my heart sing, and now, here we are.

Your wedding ceremony is the difference between a wedding and a party – it’s the big event of your special day, where the magical moment happens. So it should be unique, fun and fabulous and reflect you as a couple – the last thing you want is for it to be dull and boring!

While ensuring your marriage ceremony fulfils the legal requirements, Susie will work with you to create your ideal event. You’ll then be able to relax and enjoy your special day, knowing that the ceremony will flow seamlessly and be delivered as per your wishes.

Susie’s extensive experience working as a Communications Manager enables her to assist you in articulating your unique story and sharing it with just the right amount of creative flair.

With her additional experience as a Presenter, MC and Fitness Instructor, Susie will then deliver your ceremony in a warm and engaging manner.