Marriage Ceremonies in the times of COVID-19

I have registered as a COVID Safe Business with the New South Wales Government. As the celebrant and working alongside the couple and their venue, there are responsibilities we all have in keeping everyone safe and well. We all want marriage ceremonies and...

Celebrant Fees…the real story!

This open letter to couples regarding celebrant fees was written by an AMC colleague and fellow celebrant, Ann Dally. Dear Bride & Groom,  Thank you for your email regarding my services, availability and fee, and I note your comments regarding the “crazy” fees...

Are pop-up weddings the new way to elope?

Over the past few months in various locations around Australia, there has been a new trend happening – the Pop-Up Wedding! The pop-up wedding is all about getting married with a celebrant to perform a civil marriage ceremony, a photographer to take a few happy...

The information required from marrying couples!

I welcome enquiries! With many couples being super organised in the planning of their wedding, I find enquiries often appear in my inbox many months in advance.  Enquiries range from general information about the legalities of getting married in Australia or for...

Celebrant Fees…the real story!

It always makes a celebrant smile, just a little, to have a couple enquire about their services and then, say in reply to the fee they have been quoted – “…….but we only need you for about 30 minutes on the day!” This open letter to...