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Writing your wedding vows can feel like a lot. You’re about to stand in front of your favourite people and say something meaningful to the person you’re choosing forever. No pressure… right? And somewhere along the way, it can start to feel like they need to be perfect - emotional, well-written, maybe even a little poetic. But here’s the truth: They don’t. Your vows don’t need to impress anyone. They don’t need to sound like something you found online. They just need to feel

It’s something a lot of couples wonder. Sometimes it comes out as:“We don’t want anything too big…”or“We just want something simple.” And sometimes it’s not said out loud at all, but it’s there. So let me say this clearly: No, you don’t need a big wedding ceremony. Where the idea of a “big wedding” comes from There’s often a bit of pressure, whether it’s from tradition, expectations, or just what we’ve always seen. A certain number of guests. A certain format. A certain way t

As celebrants, we hear this a lot: We just want something relaxed… not too formal… just us.” And I completely get that. Because “relaxed” doesn’t mean less meaningful, it just means it feels natural, easy, and like you’re not putting on a performance. If you’re not quite sure what that looks like yet, here are a few simple ways a relaxed ceremony can come together. A short and simple ceremony This is probably the most common. You arrive, take a moment, and we move through the

It’s one of the first questions most couples ask, and I completely understand, we all have a budget. The short answer is: it can vary. In Australia, most wedding celebrants charge somewhere between $400 and $1,500+, depending on the type of ceremony and level of involvement. But what really sits behind that price is often less obvious. What you’re actually paying for It’s not just the ceremony on the day. There’s quite a lot happening behind the scenes to make sure everything

It’s such a common question, and a really fair one. Most couples know they need a celebrant… but beyond that, it’s often a bit like “what do you actually do?” The short answer? Quite a lot, but in a way that should feel easy, calm, and not overwhelming. First — I take care of the legal side This is the part you don’t need to stress about. I make sure everything is done properly so your marriage is legally recognised, from your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM), through to si

Getting married comes with a few legal steps, but the good news is, it’s actually very straightforward. This is the part I guide couples through, so you don’t have to worry about missing anything or getting it wrong. Here’s what you need to know. 1. Lodge your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) This is the main legal document required to get married in Australia. You’ll need to complete and submit it at least one month before your wedding date. It can be lodged (up to 18 mont