As your official Melbourne Marriage Celebrant, I offer a wide range of Wedding Ceremonies to couples of different nationalities and backgrounds right through Melbourne.

On booking with me I will organize a meeting if possible or I will send you all the information you require.

The notice of Intended Marriage form has to be filled in and returned to me one month and one day before your ceremony. This form can be submitted up to eighteen months prior to your set wedding date.

Ideas and assistance for your ceremony:

I can offer unlimited ideas and assist every step of the way. With my guidance as your Celebrant, I can help you recognize your hopes and dreams of marriage and incorporate it into your magical event.

You have the option of writing your own Wedding vows, which is a wonderful way to add depth and meaning to your Marriage. I will assist you right through to create a ceremony that expresses and illuminates your love and commitment for one another, whilst allowing for personal requirements to be included, in order to add that special touch.

I provide guidance via telephone, email or offer meetings if you wish. You get the peace of mind that legal requirements are attended to and your ceremony will be prepared and officiated at your wedding. I also supply a professional P.A. system so that your ceremony is audible to all your guests.

Below is a structure of your wedding ceremony to give you a fair idea.

Structure of Your Wedding Ceremony:

According to Australian law, there are only a few sentences from the Marriage Act 1961 that have to be included in the ceremony. Apart from that, the sky is the limit. Your wedding can be your own personal construction. Together we can create a ceremony that reflects you, or if you prefer, I will design the entire ceremony for you. Below is just a guide to help you gauge what we will be doing.

Welcome: Welcoming family, friends and the couple and acknowledging people who have passed on, family not present and overseas guests.

Introduction: Your meeting, acknowledging love and support of family and friends, touching on values and how you view marriage. Acknowledging family and children if any.

Introduction of Celebrant: Stating the authority of Celebrant and explaining the Legal Marriage Act In Australia.

Giving away: The giving away of the bride is a great way for parents to be involved, pledging their love and support. Whether traditionally, or in a modern fashion. Another lovely way is a Blessing by bride and groom’s parents or their children.

Reading: A Wedding verse or poem read by a family member or friend, or by your Celebrant. Alternatively a song.

Vows: If you wish to write your own vows, I will provide you with guidance. Alternatively I can write them for you.

SYMBOLIC TOUCH: These are optional.

EXCHANGING OF RINGS

TRADITIONAL WEDDING

LIGHTING A UNITY CANDLE

ROSE CEREMONY

WINE CEREMONY

HAND FASTING CEREMONY

EXCHANGING OF GARLANDS CEREMONY

SAND CEREMONY

HINDU CEREMONY

MUSLIM CEREMONY

INTERFAITH CEREMONY

SURPRISE WEDDING

MODERN / CONTEMPORARY WEDDING

Declaration Of Marriage: Pronouncement of husband and wife. The Kiss.

Signing: The legal documents, the marriage register and Marriage Certificates. You will need two witnesses over the age of 18.

Closing: A Blessing, reading or words of congratulation. Presentation of marriage certificate and couple announcement to family and friends.

It’s normal to feel a bit overwhelmed with everything at first, but rest assured that I keep you relaxed and all will unfold smoothly and perfectly.

Contact me today for a obligation free chat on 03 87904142, 0422448918 or email: cherishedmomentscelebrated@gmail.com