Eliza McAllister - Marriage Celebrant

04/05/2024

It was time to take my summer and a much needed break in Bali this week with the fam! 🍸

04/05/2024

Professional photos of Alex and Dan from the talent at Manly

23/04/2024

Taking some time to rewrite the website and soak up this delicious sun with the boys ☀️

21/04/2024

‘Ma Timi lai Maya Garchu mero mutu & mero budi.
Timi mero sansar hau.’
I love you.
-Eliza McAllister, Authorised Celebrant, with Prerana and Michael at Little Point in Manly.

20/04/2024

⚠️ Just a little change…🌶️

20/04/2024

My babies 👶🏼 👦🏼

20/04/2024

Love notes from Eliza and Chris ❤️

06/04/2024

Love notes from a happy couple…
‘Highly recommended - Eliza was fantastic!
Very friendly, professional, easy to work with and she tailored our ceremony perfectly!
With her help our wedding was definitely one to remember!
Thank you so much’

06/04/2024

Mr and Mrs Smith! Couldn’t be happier for you .smith and and so proud of my gorgeous friend

06/04/2024

~Love notes from Mona and Ravi~

‘Eliza has been an absolute delight to get to know and work with! She has made this process incredibly easy for us and took us through every step. She met up with us a few times and was so helpful with all of the complicated forms and our vows. Leading up to day she had even organised for us to have quick run through which was so great and on the day she just made us feel calm and easy with everything! We cannot recommend Eliza enough and loved doing this with you!‘

06/04/2024

Mr and Mrs Beedham on the incredible whale beach! Captured by the talented

06/04/2024

Eliza and Eliza + Chris at their perfect ceremony in Avalon with their niece/little celebrant in training. They’ll continue their celebrations at The Orchard in Chatswood to party with friends right where they first had a date!

When they met, Eliza was a big bachelor fan and Chris presented her rose (just like the show) which meant she was safe from elimination, asking if she would accept this rose from him. It was my favourite part of their little love story so I picked up a flower for them on the way and included it in their ceremony.

This ceremony really resonated with me today and got me thinking that I would’ve loved to have a ceremony and celebration just like this. The sun was shining and it was a simple, happy ceremony for Eliza + Chris just the way they wanted. Congratulations to a beautiful couple!

06/04/2024

Professional photos of Stefanie and Andrew by at Curzon Hall

09/03/2024

‘This little love story started on the school bus way back when these two were teenagers. It wasn’t until they were in their early twenties that they recognised each other at a friend’s 21st and then again at local venues, including; Wharfy, The Ivanhoe and who could forget Chinese Laundry. It was back on the bus to Field Day that the sparks were ignited.

Troy knew that he had feelings for Georgia early on, even though he egged her car to get her attention. He would make frequent visits to the restaurant she worked at and within a few months, knew she was the one. Georgia loved how funny Troy was and still very much is and that he really knew how to have a good time. Troy fell for Georgia’s good looks, sense of humour, incredible cooking skills and that she’s always up for trying new things. Georgia ultimately fell for Troy because he made her so happy so early on and she still falls more in love with him every day.

These days, Georgia and Troy love spending quality time out on the water, long lunches, drinking and lots of adventures. In the future they are looking forward to travelling together and sharing everything that life throws at them, including starting a family.‘

-Eliza McAllister, Authorised Celebrant and Authorised to get the party started with Georgia and Troy in Avalon then the Hunter Valley.

24/02/2024

In Manly tonight for a wedding before sunset

‘Today, as I stand beside you, about to embark on our greatest journey, my heart is full of gratitude and love for the incredible man you are. You’ve given me the most precious gift: the freedom to be completely myself. This unconditional acceptance has been my sanctuary, a space where I am loved for who I am, not who others expect me to be.

With you, I find a sense of ease and comfort, a place where I can share my deepest thoughts and fears without judgment. Your unwavering faithfulness and dedication to our relationship provide a foundation of trust and security that is immeasurable. You’ve always been my staunchest supporter, having my back in every situation, big or small. Your thoughtfulness, kindness, generosity, and considerate nature shine through in every action you take, making me feel loved, safe, and cherished in ways I never knew possible.

Today, as I take this step with you into our future, I feel a deep gratitude and an overwhelming love. Knowing that I have you by my side; a soul mate and best friend, who respects and truly knows me, fills me with excitement for every moment we will share together.’
- Eliza McAllister, Authorised Celebrant, with Kathryn and Guy in Manly

16/02/2024

We love to have loved ones involved in the ceremony, especially family and little ones. It’s a special day for everyone and recognising others can be the best part!

08/02/2024

For something different here’s me dressed as a bride for a ‘What happens in Vegas’ 40th Birthday over the weekend.

Did you know? For a regular celebrant fee prices range from $280 to $2,500, with a new national average celebrant fee of $1,029. The most expensive celebrant in Australia is $5,000.

Interesting if you’re thinking of booking your ceremony!

28/01/2024

~ Love notes from Alex and Dan ~

23/01/2024

Some interesting Wedding Stats -
💍 Over 80% of marriages are performed by civil celebrants
💍 In 2022 the number of marriages in Australia was at an all-time high of 127,161!
💍 The most popular wedding date is around mid October
💍 The median age to get married for men was about 30.8 years and women 29.4 years
💍 A celebrant will spend an average of 15 hours on a single wedding

When do you think is the best time to get married?

11/01/2024

Hello 👋🏻
It’s a new year so I’ll introduce myself for those of you that are new around here!
🏖️ I'm Eliza McAllister, a local celebrant from Narrabeen on the Northern Beaches of NSW.
🎶 When I'm not helping couples get married, I spend my time as a mumma to my two gorgeous boys with my hubby and am a part-time teacher too!
☀️ In the summer I love to spend time at the beach, in the ocean. When winter rolls in, I try to swap my beach towel for a snowboard.
💍 My journey as a celebrant started in 2015, with the first wedding I officiated. Since then, I've had the privilege of conducting weddings all over NSW and VIC, particularly on the Northern Beaches.
🌟 What I love most about being a celebrant is how important this role is, the honour of officiating a ceremony and the opportunity to meet new couples.
💕 I love to create ceremonies for couples that are personalised to reflect their unique relationship and within what they are comfortable. The best part? Hearing them say at the end of it all that it was just perfect.

I’m excited to be considered to be your celebrant for your wedding ceremony!

28/12/2023

One of the happiest moments of our 2023 watching my brother marry the love of his life and being the one to help make it happen ❤️

28/12/2023

‘It was a chance meeting right here in Australia that led these two to come together. They were introduced through some flatmates of Matt’s who encouraged them to join them in a volleyball game at the iconic Bondi Beach and if that wasn’t Aussie enough it was also followed by sausage sizzle!
Sophie fell for Matt for his perfect combination of being smart, thoughtful and determined…and now no matter what, he brings a sense of calm to their family. When Matt met Sophie he thought she was also the smartest and most exciting person he had ever met, plus incredibly beautiful, interesting and confident.
They’ve travelled the world together, share a mutual appreciation of crime drama tv, enjoy staying active and love nothing more than a simple coffee and croissant with each other. They now share two beautiful children, Lily and Nia, who are by far their proudest achievements. In the future they look forward to loving each other, prioritising their family’s happiness and having a meaningful life together with lots of great memories being made.’
- Eliza McAllister, Authorised Celebrant, with Sophie and Matt from Switzerland here to Whale Beach and then to France for their wedding celebrations.

18/11/2023

‘It took a global pandemic to bring together Tash and Bas on a chance meeting online, during the covid lockdown. Their first dates were with their dogs in the park and went until the sun went down. Basil knew from the moment he met Tash that she was the one and Tash knew immediately that they could build a solid relationship together. They have already achieved so much in their relationship together from travelling and moving houses, to escaping dogs and helping each other to achieve their dreams. They both love each other unconditionally and support each other through life with their shared values. Tash loves that Bas is kind, gentle and incredibly insightful and Basil loves Tashy because she is beautiful, genuine and loving. They both believe it is a continuous, deliberate choice to stand by each other’s side and promise to be there to take on life’s challenges together, loving each other forever.’
-Eliza McAllister, Authorised Celebrant, with Natasha and Basil at Palm Beach.

18/11/2023

Love notes from a happy couple…

11/11/2023

*When the couple ask you to wear fun glasses for the ceremony you don’t have to ask me twice!

‘I promise to be there for you and for us, to celebrate our wins, learn from our losses and grow towards our future. You have shown me, taught me so many things… you are honestly the most incredible man, always giving, always listening, always looking at ways to show me that you care, to let me know that you are thinking of me and showing me that you love me. Thank you for being my best friend, my rock, my support and the absolute true love of my life. Today I take you as my handsome husband. Today I give you my heart and my soul. Today I promise to stand by your side forever more and commit to the rest of our lives together. I love you more.’

‘A wise man once said…When you trip over love, it is easy to get up. But when you fall in love, it is impossible to stand again. Well, I fell in love with you within the first 33 seconds of laying my eyes on you. I fell in love with you before knowing your name, hearing your voice or even knowing that you listen to country music! I know that this saying is most definitely true, at least for me because I haven’t got back up since that day. I promise to uplift you no matter what, so that through our love we can accomplish more than we ever could alone. Chloe, you are the most beautiful, smart, generous and loving person I have ever known (other than mum of course). I will work by your side to create a wonderful life together. I love you now and forever.’

-Eliza McAllister, Authorised Celebrant, with Chloe and Greg on their balcony at the home in Wheeler Heights.

08/11/2023

Love notes from Emma and Adam

29/10/2023

‘We are now going to take a moment to sign the marriage certificates with the witnesses to legalise this marriage. The witnesses legally need to be over the age of 18 and today we’d like to consider EVERYONE… family, friends or anyone that has played an important role in this relationship over the years.
How could we possibly choose? So… we’ve placed some names into a ‘lucky witness hat’ and now we are going to pull out two special names from each hat and when we return I’ll be presenting to you the married couple.’
-Eliza McAllister, Authorised Celebrant with Emma and Adam at their property in Bayview.

07/10/2023

An incredible surprise for all the guests at the wedding ceremony of Mr and Mrs Harrison…
‘Jack, falling in love with you was the easiest thing I have ever done. You are such an incredible person with the most beautiful heart. You are so kind, caring, loving and supportive and I could not think of a single person I would rather be standing here with today. I love you not only for who you are, but also for who I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you are making of me.Today, on our wedding day, I give you my hand and my heart. I promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you, and to comfort you in times of sorrow and struggle. I promise to love you in good times and in bad, when life seems easy and when it seems hard. I promise to cherish you always and give you the best of myself. Surrounded by all of our friends and family, I choose you Jack, to be my one and only, my best friend, my husband.

Talea, I vow to share my life with you. I promise to be there to laugh with you in our moments of joy and to lift you up in our moments of hardship. I promise to cherish you for the beautiful, kind and amazing woman you are, and to love you unconditionally. I promise to communicate with you always with care and understanding, and to build a family with you that reflects our love for each other. I will forever feel privileged to call you my best friend and wife as we continue to build our lives together. Every day you make me feel loved and admired and I vow to make you feel the same during all small moments in our day to day lives. Through every change that will come in our lives I promise to prioritise you, and choose you each and every day from this day and forevermore.’
- Eliza McAllister, Authorised Celebrant, with Talea and Jack at their family home in Terrey Hills.

30/09/2023

The Naming Day for Harrison Keith AKA Harry Potter. So beautiful to be part of this family for the past 7 years with 3 Naming Day Ceremonies and a beautiful wedding too!