Your marriage ceremony is the heart of your wedding day — a celebration of your love, commitment and the unique bond that brings you together.

It’s about connection and taking a moment to pause, breathe, and embrace the significance of this new chapter in your lives.

It’s also about sharing your story, promises and hopes with those who matter most to you.

Whether grand and glamorous or small and intimate, it reflects who you are as a couple. From heartfelt vows to a cheeky joke or two, your wedding ceremony should feel authentic.

As your registered marriage celebrant, I’m authorised to help you craft a ceremony that’s not only legally binding but also genuinely you.

A marriage ceremony is:

  • A public exchange of promises and declaration of your commitment to each other
  • A celebration of that commitment with your nearest and dearest
  • An opportunity to reflect your spiritual beliefs and observe cultural traditions
  • A ‘rite of passage’ that marks the beginning of the next stage of your life

A marriage ceremony also establishes a legally binding contract between you. Under Australian law, marriage is ‘the union of two people to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life.’

I can also help with other types of ceremonies celebrating love: Commitment Ceremony and Vow Renewal Ceremony.

Discover readings and music suggestions ideal for a wedding ceremony here.

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Marriage Ceremony FAQ

Do you still need to give notice to marry if you have a celebrant?

Yes. Australian law requires a Notice of Intended Marriage to be lodged with your celebrant at least one month before your wedding date, regardless of whether your ceremony is religious, civil or otherwise personalised.

Can a marriage ceremony include non-religious or cultural elements?

Yes. While a civil marriage ceremony must include certain legal requirements, the rest of the ceremony can be personalised to reflect your beliefs, culture, traditions and story.

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