There is some kind of unseen, sacred support that shows up when you commit yourself to something wholeheartedly. This is true for the couples I work with, and of myself as a celebrant. I work closely and collaboratively with couples to create real, meaningful, personal and bespoke ceremonies. I have seen and believe marriage can strengthen a relationship in all its best qualities, and a wedding ceremony provides the ideal gateway to that journey.
I love being around people, understanding who they are and what makes couples choose each other. Over the years, and through officiating more than a hundred ceremonies, I have thought a lot about the significance of marriage and partnerships in shaping our identities, and how our relationship dynamics are a reflection of what we most need to learn. I bring this insight to my role as a celebrant, and treat it with the respect that the institution of marriage has earned in our society.
It's an absolute pleasure to create lighthearted, engaging, and resonant ceremonies that feel just right.
I can't wait to meet you.
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Unlimited meetings prior to ceremony
Ceremony planning and legal resources
Handling of all legal documentation
Preparation of your ceremony and complete consultation with you on the presentation and content
Ongoing contact and support via phone/email during the process
Final rehearsal of ceremony (if your wedding is outside of Sydney, location of rehearsal TBD)
High quality PA system
My time on the day to officiate your wedding ceremony
Commemorative Wedding Certificate
Lodgement of appropriate documentation with Births, Deaths & Marriages
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I am based in the Upper Hunter, so there is an additional fee + travel associated costs for weddings outside of this area. Let me know where your wedding is and I can provide a quote! -
A Paperwork Only Marriage is designed for couples who wish to be legally married, without a ceremony. Often couples choose this option if they are having a destination wedding overseas but need to get legally married here in Australia.
This is a great alternative to getting legally married at the Registry Office — you can avoid the long waiting times, don’t need to travel to Chippendale (if in NSW) twice or be married in an office setting.
A Paperwork Only Marriage can be completed in one 20-minute meeting. Two witnesses over the age of 18 must be present and these can be provided on request for an additional fee. You are welcome to add your own personal vows to the legal ones if you choose to do so.
These weddings typically occur during business hours in Sydney. -
Weddings conducted on Public Holidays will draw a $200 additional charge.
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GST is not applicable
An initial deposit of $350 is required to secure your date for wedding ceremonies. Deposit is non refundable.
Final balance is due 1 month prior to the wedding ceremony.
If your wedding is cancelled up to 14 days prior, your deposit is forfeited, but the balance can be refunded.
If your wedding is postponed, you may reschedule the date and there are no further fees incurred.
Cancellation of the Ceremony by Celebrant will result in a full refund and we you will be referred to another Celebrant. And/or we will transfer the documentation and fees to another celebrant and they will conduct your ceremony as planned.
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“Pip has an exquisite ability of being able to convey the enormous subject of love as simple, true and easy. As our celebrant, Pip was an absolute highlight of our wedding. Our guests (and us) are still talking about the way she was able to genuinely captivate us through the ceremony.
In the lead up to the wedding Pip answered all of our questions big or small. At the altar she was able to bring us into the moment and keep us present and calm.
The ceremony is our favourite memory of the entire day and that is all thanks to Pip. We cannot recommend her enough.”