John Whitford

I got into the celebrant business when my partner’s sister asked me to be a stand-in celebrant for her wedding (with a real celebrant doing the legal parts but with me doing everything else). I couldn’t believe how much fun it was! I had members from both families telling me I’d found my calling and ended up being the stand-in celebrant for her brother’s wedding too. After doing my second wedding as an unofficial celebrant, I knew I needed to do this for real.

I live in Melbourne; however, I like to travel and I am qualified to perform a wedding ceremony in any State in Australia. You won’t be charged for the travel – just accommodation!

I love to make a ceremony all about the couple. I’ll help with the planning and do my utmost to make the day an exceptional one for the couple, as well as friends and family.

Contact me for a chat. You don’t have to decide immediately.

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.

My role is to get to know you, hear your story and create a ceremony that feels genuine, relaxed and completely you. I love the stories, the laughs, the little quirks and all the things that make every couple different.

Your wedding day is all about you two, and that’s exactly where I believe the focus should be. Whether you’re planning something traditional, modern, relaxed or a little bit offbeat, I’ll work with you to create a ceremony that reflects your personalities and your relationship. No same old, same old here!

I bring a warm, friendly approach, a good vibe and plenty of experience to make sure you feel comfortable and enjoy the process along the way.

Your ceremony should be personal, meaningful and memorable, but it should also sound like you.

So, let’s have a chat and let's create 'your' journey together.

Coffee or wine? My shout!

Kate x