Australian Marriage Celebrants
A civil marriage celebrant is appointed by the Attorney General’s Department, as part of the Australian marriage celebrants. They are authorized to solemnize weddings in accordance with the 1961 Australian Marriage Act.
Besides conducting wedding ceremonies, celebrants can also conduct other ceremonies. Ceremonies such as renewal of vows, commitment ceremonies, and baby naming. Some celebrants also conduct funerals and memorial ceremonies. Also, since 2017, when marriage equality became legal in Australia, Australian marriage celebrants can also conduct same-sex marriages.
With weddings becoming a big and expensive affair, more and more couples are opting for a quiet celebration with just close family and friends. In this case, they will usually choose a celebrant to conduct their civil marriage celebration. This is particularly useful if the couples are from different religions and traditions. The celebrant will agree to the choice of locations and will ensure that all the necessary documentation, paperwork, and registration are done appropriately.
A civil marriage celebrant in Sydney has to go through training and get qualifications before they can claim the title of a celebrant. They need to keep their certification updated annually. This way they ensure that they are up-to-date on the latest developments in the country.
You can choose between 4 different wedding packages to suit each and every couple.
Civil Celebrant
Celebrant’s Fee, Wedding Location, Theme and Procedures
Ceremonies from Monday to Wednesday charge around $680.
Weekend ceremonies are slightly higher around Australian $780.
While affordable wedding ceremonies at the celebrant’s place start from as low as $450.
Typical fees for Australian marriage celebrants may vary depending on the day of the week and location.
As a civil marriage celebrant in Sydney, I will meet with the couple beforehand to discuss the ceremony they would like. Together we will go over how the proceedings will take place. Couples may have a choice of different styles, rituals, readings and locations. This can range from a simple ceremony at home, garden, beach, park, chapel, vineyards, or even a themed wedding. As your marriage celebrant, I will do my best to dress as part of the theme the couple selected, or at least the colours.
There are certain procedures a civil wedding has to follow. These procedures are always the same. Whether there is a wedding of locals, a foreign national with an Australian citizen, foreign citizens, or tourists.
Certified marriage celebrants can travel anywhere in Australia to conduct the wedding or other ceremonies. So some Sydney couples love to have their wedding ceremony around Sydney Harbour.
As one of Sydney’s leading marriage celebrants, I can help by explaining the visa procedures. As some procedures have to be completed before the prospective bride or groom can arrive in the country. They can also help in getting the documentation ready for processing and together decide on the expected date of the ceremony.
As a couple, you can decide on the wedding package that best suits you at any stage.