FAQs
Your celebrant questions answered
From how long I’ve been a celebrant (since 2008!) to how we plan your ceremony and kick off the legal stuff — this FAQ covers all the essentials. You’ll find info on the type of ceremonies I perform, how many meetings we’ll have, how we write your ceremony together, and what to expect on the day (yes, I’ve got a PA system too!). It’s all here to make your wedding journey as smooth and stress-free as possible.
I became a celebrant in 2008 in Melbourne, then moved back to my hometown of Perth in 2015. I am fortunate enough to be a full-time celebrant which hopefully gives you the confidence that you are entrusting your ceremony with someone who is 100% dedicated to and involved in the Perth wedding industry. I live and breathe weddings!
I have gained an exceptional attention to detail, reputation and ability to coordinate the most seamless and professional ceremonies. From guiding you through every part of the ceremony, to making sure everyone can hear you say your vows, being out of as many photos as possible and helping you with your nerves on the day, there are so many parts to the ceremony where I will make sure it’s covered. When I look back at my reviews the following are the most reoccurring comments: light-hearted | personal | easy | organised | stress-free | natural | fun.
This is determined by what you are looking for but most of the time, I provide personal ceremonies which usually go for about 20-25 minutes. By personal, I mean I like to get to know and talk about my couples during the ceremony so that everyone feels like there at YOUR wedding ceremony and it’s not generic and boring. I keep it light-hearted with some humour and a few laughs, so it sets the atmosphere for you and your guests to have a great celebration.
To make it a stress-free and simple process for you both. I promise I will be the easiest yet most organised part of your wedding!
Usually, two. One to start the legal paperwork and to discuss the ceremony process. Then secondly, a week or so before the wedding. But that said, I am more than happy to meet more times if required. Majority of our planning happens back and forth via email.
After our first meeting I will send you a detailed yet clear wedding ceremony info pack. You will need to complete one ceremony and one individual personal questionnaire. My pack includes everything you need to complete the questionnaires (samples of readings, vows, music etc). I ask you to return the questionnaires to me about two months prior to your ceremony then I will write your ceremony and send it to you for review. At our final meeting, we will confirm and discuss all ceremony details.
It commences with us completing the Notice of Intended Marriage. If you are not located in Perth, this form can be completed via video call and emailed to me. I will explain this in further detail. All you need to show me are certain ID documents. Usually passports and if accessible, birth certificates. If you don’t have a passport, you can show me your driver’s license along with your birth certificate. And any applicable divorce or death certificates, if previously married.
Yes, and it plays music which you are welcome to use for your ceremony. My PA system will play any device with a jack input (phone, iPod or iPad). You simply download your ceremony music onto the device and bring the device on the wedding day! Simple!