Gettin' Hitched - Marriage Celebrant

13/04/2024

Perfect location for a wedding on a beautiful autumn Melbourne day. Carousel - Albert Park Lake

02/03/2024

Heya! It seems that the enquiry form on my website isn’t working! No idea how long it has been this way. I apologise if you’ve reached out and I’ve not been in touch. 🤍

21/11/2023

Adding to my portfolio of skills- after years of speaking roles in various formats, I finally bit the bullet and had a professional voice-over demo made.

Thanks to my wonderful mentor Abbe Holmes, and superstar Matty from Sonic Playground Studio for your guidance and support.

31/08/2023

CAROLINA & GAVIN ❤️ One from the archives!

They say never to work with children or animals, but they make for fabulous photo memories.

A delightful day at Stones of the Yarra Valley in one of Victoria's most beautiful locations.

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30/07/2023

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29/07/2023

Jennifer Howard-Merrison and I revisiting being 50 at the 50th Celebration of Celebrants in Australia The Celebrants Network Inc.

21/07/2023

I’m very proud to be celebrating with The Celebrants Network Inc next weekend. It’s been such an honour and privilege to conduct some truly beautiful and memorable unions, renewals, namings and memorials over the last 15 years. Thank you to all those wonderful people who have put their trust in me, and referred me to their friends and family. ❤️

Today, 50 years ago, the first Civil Celebrant in Australia was appointed. What a positive move that has transformed the landscape of weddings, funerals and milestone ceremonies across the country.
This is a significant milestone in Australian history and The Celebrants Network will be celebrating this unique and cherished profession on Saturday 29th July, 2023.

19/07/2023

I can’t say I’ve ever witnessed anything this dramatic before. 😂

18/07/2023

Each year, I donate a ceremony to a local fundraising event or charity. This year, I donated to a charity very close to my heart - the inaugural Brainy Ball - where it was purchased by a beautiful couple who I have the pleasure of marrying in October. If you’re interested in supporting the Foundation, their major fundraiser, Connor’s Run will be held on Sunday 10th September. You can support or join our team, from the Connor’s Run website. I’ll put the link in the comments. ❤️🧠💙

07/07/2023

A little bit about me and my style of ceremony. Basically, it's all about YOU!

25/06/2023

NICKY & ROB - One from the archives - snuck in just before the first lockdown! 06.03.2020.

This was a spectacular, wholesome and intimate backyard wedding. Not only was Nicky walked down the aisle by her son James with her youngest Ella as flowergirl, but the music was like nothing I'd heard before. Rob and their daughter and maid of honour Imi, joined Rob's brother and friends to play Nicky's favourite song 'All You Need is Love' on the brass!

It's such an honour being asked to marry my friends and neighbours, and experience the joys of their special days. ❤️

20/06/2023

Nicole and Ross - 27.11.2022 - these two were such a joy to work with. Can you believe they found me all the way from Scotland? A traditional-style commitment ceremony for their Australian family, with some very special guests in attendance. ❤️

17/06/2023

GEMMA & JAMES – 5 November, 2022 at The Borough Department Store in Korumburra. It’s been years since I’ve cried at a wedding, but my connection to Gemma is a very special one and all my usual tricks didn’t work! A glorious wedding for an exceptional couple of humans. It was truly an honour to be their celebrant, and wonderful to finally work with wedding photographer extraordinaire Kyra Boyer.

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Arbour: made by Gemma & James

10/06/2023

KOBI & MADE - 8th January, 2022 at Mornington Botanical Rose Gardens. An intimate affair with only their young son Ayden, Kobi’s parents, and their bridal party. Small and intimate, yet exquisite. Don’t be fooled into thinking you need a large wedding to make it special.

08/06/2023

Linke and Brandon 24.03.2022. Gardens House, Royal Botanic Gardens. There’s something very special about celebrating the union of lovely friends and neighbours, particularly when they have little people who are as much a part of the ceremony as the couple.

02/01/2023

I’ve been sharing lists like this one with my couples for years. If I didn’t know better, I’d think this was copied from a list of mine, particularly the last point.

Some good advice here.

There are many common mistakes weddings make. Take this advice and avoid frustration on your big day.

08/03/2022

One of the things I love most about being a Celebrant, is the opportunity to conduct ceremonies for my family and friends. It is an honour and privilege to be asked to play this important role.

This wedding was of my cousin Dan and his wife Susanne at Stones of the Yarra Valley, and it was perfect in every way. I may have shed a few tears that day…

09/11/2020

So lovely to get back into performing wedding ceremonies again. Here’s to a year of beautiful weddings in 2021! 🤞🏼

17/08/2020

A modern day good news story. 👩‍❤️‍👨

A Victorian man has popped the question to his Queensland-based girlfriend on live breakfast television.

24/06/2020

I've met many photographers in my time as a celebrant, but I've not met one who outshines this lady. Kyra Boyer Photography is exquisite in the way she captures her couples' special day. And the best bit - she's not your traditional wedding photographer, and she manages to capture all the bits you didn't even know you wanted captured.

Oh, and one other thing ~ she's the sister to some dear friends of mine, so that makes her super special!

Oh how we adore the photography talents of Kyra Boyer Photography. Love filled and story-driven, Kyra captures all the memorable moments and offers a unique and honest perspective of a wedding day. She's energetic and offbeat, genuine and oh-so-much fun - hit the link and book her talents stat!⠀ http://bit.ly/2MgurTZ

30/04/2020

A few years' back, I started including a list of items my fee covers in a wedding. Mostly to save the couple the awkward questions about what my fee was covering.

When tyre-kickers call, and the FIRST question is 'how much does it cost?', I know that I'm not the celebrant for them.

Please remember, regardless of who you choose, as a small business person, we have to cover all of those costs with our fees, AND make enough to make a living.

Below is an interesting article regarding celebrant fees, from the association I am a member of.

A professional civil celebrant charges fees for a wedding that reflect the work and time put in to creating, preparing for and delivering the ceremony as well as completing the legal requirements.

04/04/2020

This terrible time of uncertainty reminds us of the importance of having a service agreement in place when choosing a wedding provider. What can you expect to see in your Celebrants “Contract”?

Marriage celebrants may have terms and conditions in relation to their celebrancy services. Terms and conditions make clear the obligations of the celebrant and the couple

02/03/2020

The ceremony is perhaps the most important part of your wedding day. Your ceremony should be as individual as you are, but what do you actually include in a marriage ceremony?

A marriage ceremony has some important legal requirements but these take little time. Most of the ceremony comprises the optional components such as readings, music and of course the first kiss as a married couple.

25/02/2020

You have accepted the proposal and it is time to plan your wedding. But, where do you start?

Planning a Wedding is a major organisational task. Many choices need to be made concerning THREE basic components: 1. The Ceremony 2. The Reception, a...

17/02/2020

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10/02/2020

Why do a couple who have lived together for a long time get married? Why is a marriage ceremony so important?

The wedding ceremony is the most important and precious part of the wedding day. The ceremony sets the tone for the rest of the day and creates memories for family and friends.

03/02/2020

Why your marriage certificate is so important, and not 'just a piece of paper'.

Marriage is not just a "piece of paper". It is a serious legal, social, economic and emotional commitment which is why you have to give Notice that you intend to marry and must have at least a month to think about it.

02/02/2020

If you plan to marry, and have mislaid your necessary documents, what you need and how to get them is in this link.

Obtaining Birth Death and Marriage Certificates and Divorce orders

21/12/2019

Lovely to be profiled again, by the Celebrant’s Network Inc.

Meet Simone Cresp, celebrant and valued member of The Celebrants Network. Simone hails from Port Melbourne and services Melbourne Metro, Mornington & Bellarine Peninsulas & Yarra Valley.

Find Simone here: http://ow.ly/wEFW50xnuHr�

06/12/2019

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