Marriage Celebrant

Our celebrant service may be delivered as:
1. Venue + Service All-in-One Fixed Price Package, or
2. Services Only All-in-One Package, or
3. Custom Package or individual service*

Find out HOW TO START here

* Some restrictions may apply to celebrant choice, subject to availability.

As standard, the following is included for our marriage celebrant services:

1. Completion of Marriage Paperwork (including lodgment of Notice of Intended Marriage (may be charged separately in some instances); Wedding Day Form 15 Marriage Certificate; Customised Wedding Script (excluding simple ceremonies and visa-compliant ceremonies) ;

2. Multilingual Support as standard;

3. On-site wedding day interactive hosting;

4. Ceremony vow samples; and Sound system with music.

5. Express Service also available on request.

Above inclusions serve as a guide only and final details subject to inclusions on contract/agreement.

Our ceremonies are well-organised, well-managed, well-presented and not over-the-top.

Presentable and not over the top
With a 10 year career as a radio presenter, Event Wedding's lead celebrant Sy Chung prioritises presentability and comfort of listeners, easy to follow for all without being overdramatic or over the top.

Professional yet Personal
A wedding ceremony should feel personal, but it should also be conducted professionally. We combine your story, your personalities and your values with a clear structure, organised delivery and professional presentation. Personal moments are balanced with the legal requirements, vows and formal elements of the ceremony. Professional appearance. Clear communication. Personal content.

Personality without self-indulgence
The ceremony should be about the couple, not the celebrant. Our storytelling style focuses on presenting your story naturally and authentically, without unnecessary theatrics, forced emotional moments or drawing attention away from the people who matter most. The spotlight belongs to the couple.

Proper and appropriate humour, not a comedy show
A little humour can help guests relax and remain engaged. Where appropriate, we incorporate light-hearted observations and natural moments of humour. The goal is to create warmth and connection, not to turn the ceremony into a comedy performance. Memorable, enjoyable and balanced.

The marriage process is stipulated by the Marriage Act 1961. The service we provide is under Civil Marriage Celebrant provisions. Details below is our internal general guide that satisfy almost all weddings that we plan:

(1) Celebrant's Interview: During the celebrant's interview, you need to satisfy the celebrant that you are (a) of legal age to be married; (b) no one is forcing you to be married; (c) you are not currently married to someone else; (d) you are not prohibited relatives; (e) you do not believe there are any legal impediments that may prevent you from getting married in Australia.

(2) Completion of Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM): In Australia you cannot just get married whenever you want, but you must inform the government that you are intending to get married. Generally this document must be received by a celebrant at least one month from the wedding day.

(3) Completion of Declaration of Non-Impediment to Marriage: Prior to the marriage ceremony, you must sign this document effectively confirming that your circumstances since you signed the NOIM has not changed.

(4) Marriage Ceremony: A marriage ceremony is to be conducted in accordance to the stipulations of the Marriage Act. During the ceremony there must be the authorised celebrant, the couple getting married as well as two 18+ witnesses. The witnesses can be related to the couple. A legal vow must also be read by the couple.

(5) Signing of Papers: Immediately after the ceremony concludes, the couple is to sign 3 marriage certificates: Two is for the celebrant and government; and one the couple can keep called the Form 15 Certificate. Form 15 is generally not officially recognised.

(6) Post-Ceremony: After the ceremony, either the celebrant or couple can request for a copy of the official registered version of the certificate for an extra fee stipulated by the NSW Government. The marriage will then be registered officially by the Department of Births Deaths and Marriages with the following two weeks. A Marriage registration number will be provided to the couple.

If you're looking forward to see us for an initial celebrant's interview, here are some important things that we'd like you to prepare:

(1) Complete Pre-Interview Questionnaire: If we haven't sent one to you yet, request for a copy of the Pre-Interview Questionnaire and complete this before the meeting.

(2) Bring IDs: Please bring your Passport AND Drivers Licence / State Photo ID
* If you cannot bring them on the day, photos or numbers are sufficient for the time being, but we will have to see the actual document some time before the wedding day, otherwise you cannot marry.
* The above documents are best practice, other documents may be acceptable. Inquire with your celebrant if you have problems with providing these documents and we can advise on what other documents may be suitable.
* If your passport recently expired, that's OK. This is only for ID purposes. But double check with us about when it expired.

(3) Important Considerations: Think about how you might want the ceremony to be conducted, and what might be most important to you

IMPORTANT: If you have been married before, you will have to satisfy the celebrant that the previous marriage has ended and that you are not currently married. Inquire with the celebrant prior to this meeting to find out what documents may be required.

Celebrant service works better as an integrated service for a smooth and streamlined experience. Find out whether this service will fit you as part of an INTEGRATED PACKAGE.
(1) A Complete Venues & Services Fixed-Price All-in-One Package
(2) A Services Only All-in-One Package, or
(3) A custom package

Find out HOW TO START with us today.