registered marriage celebrant Sydney
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Sydney CELEBRANT SERVICES

CIVIL MARRIAGE CEREMONY

Weddings

Make the special day that you say “I do” a truly unforgettable one by letting me help you create truly beautiful and meaningful memories that last a lifetime.

Same Sex Ceremonies

Let your love go beyond traditional boundaries and experience the sanctity of marriage in the eyes of everyone.

Renewal of Vows

Strengthen your bond as a couple by reaffirming your vows and reliving your most special day once more and letting the world know how much you truly love each other.

Legal Only Wedding

Turn a formality into a magical occasion by granting me, a registered marriage celebrant in Sydney, the chance to draw an imprint of love and laughter in your hearts and minds.

Elopements

Take a simple ceremony and make it extraordinary by allowing me to embellish your day with gems of delightful moments that you will cherish for the rest of your life.

What My Clients Are Saying

Niramsin Y

Chris has an amazing personality and made us feel so comfortable from the get go. He explained the whole process thoroughly and was always prompt with correspondence. When you meet Chris you automatically sense his passion and that he really enjoys the important role of a celebrant . My partner and I just want to thank Chris for making our Special day that extra special.

Jackie P

Chris was wonderful as our celebrant under very trying circumstances for my family, (we had to marry quickly due to a sick family member). Chris was most accommodating, professional, understanding & really listen to both of us on what we wanted to include in the ceremony. We would highly recommend Chris & look forward to seeing Chris again in the future. Jackie & Mat

Zara S.

Chris was an absolute pleasure to work with! He listened to our my requests and tailored our ceremony perfectly. He was really responsive and prompt, and such a lovely person to have at our wedding. I can’t recommend him highly enough! Thanks Chris

Elizabeth A.

From the moment I met Chris I knew he would be the perfect person to officiate our wedding! He was instantly warm, approachable, funny and beyond accommodating to every (changing) need that we had. Chris went above and beyond to make sure that our ceremony was everything we dreamed of and made the planning and organising super smooth. So much so that we even asked him to MC our lunch time reception (yes – we had a COVID wedding) and he was brilliant as an MC too! He made sure everything ran on time, assisted us to know where we should be and what was coming up and all of our guests enjoyed his humour too. Chris is a fantastic celebrant & a wonderful MC and we really appreciated all that he did to help us create wonderful memories that will last a life time!

Susan J.

Chris made our day just perfect! From our first meeting Chris made us both totally at ease, he took care of all the necessary paperwork in advance of the big day and made it very simple and stress free we didn’t need to organise a thing! On our wedding day he firstly organised the guests then provided a beautiful service which matched our personalities filled with love, warmth and laughter. Every one commented on what a lovely man he was! Thank you Chris!

Nicole C.

Chris was referred to us by a friend and within the minutes of our first meeting we knew that he would be the perfect celebrant for our day. Our brief was to keep things informal, relaxed and fun, not only did he tick all those boxes but he was also super hands on with set-up & organisation with our other suppliers in the lead up to and on the day – all we had to do was turn up! We had several of our guests comment on how good the ceremony was, which wouldn’t have been as perfect without Chris and his cool & calm approach. Thanks for making our day so special Chris!

Karen Hansen H.

Chris was an amazing celebrant who made our day what it was!! Chris was open, engaging and easy to communicate with from the beginning of the process. We enjoyed our time with Chris and by the time the day came around we felt confident that Chris could deliver the ceremony we wanted. Chris helped to guide us in the right direction but he also put our own personal stamp into the whole ceremony. We were delighted on the day to see how Chris presented the information he needed to with the details he had discovered about us and our relationship. We live streamed our ceremony and we had people from across the globe say how amazing Chris was as a celebrant. Thank you Chris, we can’t recommend you highly enough!!

Helen D.

Chris was absolutely amazing and having him part of our day was one of the best decisions we made! Leading up to the day, Chris made us feel comfortable and at ease, explaining the process so we knew what to expect and working with us when we needed help or suggestions. But it was on the wedding day itself, that made us love Chris that much more. He was able to bring our guests together with his charisma and was able to capture our love story so perfectly. He made our ceremony fun (which is what we had asked for) and made us both feel so comfortable. The day wouldn’t have been the same without him! Thank you Chris, for making our day the most perfect day ever!

Fees

Ceremony – $1,090

  • Introductory meeting to discuss Ceremony details
  • Assistance with completing Notice of Intended Marriage document
  • Writing of personalised Ceremony
  • Preparation of legal paperwork for signing during Ceremony
  • Facilitation of Civil Marriage Ceremony
  • Marriage registration with Births, Deaths & Marriages
  • Optional ordering of Official Certificate of Marriage (additional cost of $60)

NOTE: Additional fee may apply for travel greater than
50kms from Sydney CBD

FAQ’s

What’s your price?

Please click on my fees page to check out my pricing.

What documents do you need from us?

I will need your original Birth Certificates and a current photo ID or a passport.

If either of you has been previously married, I will need to get the termination of the marriage. You can provide the original of your final divorce papers or a Death Certificate (if widowed).

All documents MUST BE ORIGINALS. If documents are in a different language, these must be translated by a qualified interpreter.

How many witnesses do we need?

At least two persons (18 years old and above) are needed as witnesses and they should be able to speak and understand English.

Can you help us with vows?

I’m more than happy to help you with your vows, whether you want something more traditional or if you want to go write your own personalised vows, I’m more than happy to help.

Do you do same-sex marriage?

Yes. Definitely.

I strongly believe in marriage equality which is why I marry both same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples.

How long does a ceremony take?

A ceremony can last around 20 to 30 minutes. It will depend on what additional elements we decide to include. For example, readings, speeches from witnesses, videos, and the like.

Can you help us make our ceremony unique?

Of course!

I love creating personalised ceremonies that are tailored to your personalities, styles, and other preferences.

We can sit down and talk it through to create the most unique ceremony for you.

Do you provide a sound system?

Absolutely! I provide a sound system to all ceremonies as a standard – one less thing for you to worry about.

Can we do a surprise wedding?

Only for your guests.

You cannot have a surprise wedding for your intended spouse.

Both of you need to be fully aware that you are getting married.

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