Sydney Wedding Celebrant
Fun, Pet-Friendly, and Totally You Wedding Ceremonies
Ditch the stiff traditions and say yes to a ceremony that feels like you.
I’m Bec, your pet-loving, calm-but-funny Sydney wedding celebrant, helping couples create joy-filled, heart-hitting weddings that celebrate your kind of love, not a cookie-cutter version.
Whether you’re time-poor professionals, doting pet parents, or free-spirited creatives, I’ll make sure your wedding feels effortlessly authentic from start to finish.
Something Old, Something New, Something...
Ready to ditch the wedding “rules” and keen to create your own? Pull up a pew – you’ve found your wedding celebrant.
Co-creating a ceremony that’s so uniquely you two – isn’t just my speciality as a marriage celebrant. It’s my passion.
- Personalised ceremony and love story scripts from your pet’s point of view? Here for it (even more so if they’re watching from the sidelines).
- A mini golf wedding where every hole’s a goal part and parcel of the ceremony?
- Book-inspired ceremony complete with every famous line you could possibly think of?
Feeling the Wedding Pressure? You’re Not Alone.
Between juggling work, family, and everyone’s opinions, planning your day can feel… a little overwhelming.
I get it – you want something simple, personal, and actually fun. That’s why I make the whole process relaxed, organised, and pet-inclusive, so your ceremony feels effortless, meaningful, and completely you.
What’s Included and Why It Matters
At Heartfelt, there are no cookie-cutter packages or meaningless traditions. Everything is designed around what makes you two, you two.
Pet-Friendly Ceremonies
Because your fur babies are family, whether they’re walking you down the aisle, ringside cheering, or starring in your vows, I’ll help include them stress-free.
Flexible & Budget-Friendly
No bloated packages or traditions you don’t want. Choose what fits your story and budget, nothing more, nothing less.
Personalised Ceremony Scripts
From heartwarming to hilarious (or both), every word is written to sound like you, not like a Pinterest template.
Calm, Organised, and Kind
Think of me as your behind-the-scenes hype woman, keeping everything running smoothly while you two take centre stage.
Hey, Bec Here!
I’m not the party-starting celebrant you’re probably used to seeing. I am the type of celebrant who hangs in background making sure every detail is attended to while you two are front and centre.
I’m the animal-loving, quirk-couture, non-traditional Sydney wedding celebrant who’s serious about changing the game.
In a world filled with shoulds and musts, I’m here to make it easy to design your wedding day around what you two actually care about.
At Heartfelt we do things a bit differently, no pre-packaged weddings with inclusions you don’t want or need – say yes to what you want and leave out the things you don’t want.
Crafting Your Memorable Sydney Wedding
Say Hello
Send me a quick message, and we’ll set up a meet-and-greet (virtual or in-person).
Dream It Up
We’ll chat about your story, vibe, and ideas, as well as your pets, quirks, and all.
Craft & Approve
I’ll write your personalised ceremony script; you can tweak it until it feels perfect.
Celebrate
On the big day, I’ll be there to calm nerves, cue the laughter, and handle all the legal bits.
My Marriage Celebrant Style and What To Expect
You might’ve noticed I do things a little bit… differently.
Animal lover (if you didn’t notice), introvert (still funny), out-of-the-box creative and counsellor. And I’ll take relaxed, fun, intimate and pup-approved weddings over loud any day.
Well versed in digging into your life with the right questions, brainstorming out-of-this-world ceremony ideas and helping you create something meaningful and memorable – it’s just part of my personality.
Traditional, non-traditional or totally informal Wedding Celebrant
Julia & David
Katie & Cheyne
Claire & Tim
Non-Traditional Wedding Ceremony
Arranging a wedding can get pretty pricey – so why wouldn’t you only pay for the wedding ceremony services you actually want.
Okay okay, there’s a few things that are actually (legally) required.
Instead of wedding packages filled with meaningless traditions you don’t want (or need), submit your enquiry and I’ll send you a personalised quote.
Let’s start planning your dream day!
Tick the services you’re interested in and submit for personalised pricing.
These prices are estimates only.
We’ll confirm the particulars at our meet and greet.
Submit your enquiry and I’ll send you a quote
Create Your Custom Wedding
Non-Negotiables
- Meet & greet (virtual or in person)
- Lodgement of legal docs (NOIM)
- Legal vows
- Puppy in attendance (joking… but also not joking)
- Turning up on the day to *actually* marry you
After a legals only wedding?
This includes preparation of legal documentation, registering marriage and delivering your ceremony.
$750
If you’re set on getting hitched with a wedding ceremony that feels effortlessly authentic, you’re in the right place.
The Heartfelt Company promise is to personally deliver a memorable experience (for all the right reasons), that’ll live in your mind, forever.
Everything you need to know about Weddings
What’s a micro wedding?
A micro wedding is where big love meets small-scale celebration (or a low-key, intimate wedding ceremony with no more than 30 of your nearest and dearest).
The ceremony itself is usually short and sweet – we’re talking legal jargon, your personal vows, a ring exchange that’ll make your heart skip a beat and the option to sprinkle in some of your personal… flair.
If you’re more of a long-winded person, you might want to share the details of your epic love story and include some rituals.
P.S. Please bring your fur-baby along for the ride.
What’s the legal wording required at a wedding?
Your celebrant *must* drop the monitum bomb (that’s the nitty gritty legal definition of marriage), and you lovebirds – your job is to speak your legal vows (without sobbing, jokes), and any other legally binding promises your partner will hold over your head for the rest of your life.
THE MONITUM:
“My name is (celebrant name) and I am duly authorised by law to solemnise marriage according to law. Before you are joined in marriage in my presence and the presence of these witnesses, I am to remind you of the solemn and binding nature of the relationship into which you are now about to enter. Marriage, according to law in Australia, is the union of two people, to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life.”
LEGAL VOWS:
“I call upon everyone here present to witness that I, (full legal name), take you, (full legal name) to be my lawful wedded wife/husband/spouse/partner in marriage.”
What documents do I need for my wedding?
Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) – signed and witnessed by your celebrant or another authorised person at leeeeast one calendar month before you get sentenced to life (with your significant other).
Declaration of No Legal Impediment (DONLIM) – signed as close to solemnisation of your marriage as humanly possible (like, on the day or the night before if you opt for a rehearsal).
Official Marriage Certificate – autographed (post-ceremony shenanigans) by the newlyweds, two witnesses and your celebrant.
Form 15 (aka the pretty certificate) – again autographed (post-ceremony shenanigans) by the newlyweds, two witnesses and your celebrant. Consider it the piece de resistance. Your celebrant will hand it over to you on the day of your wedding.
Will you register my marriage?
Yes. It’s my literal job.
Will you order my official marriage certificate?
Can do! It costs $80.
What’s the marriage notice period?
You’re required to give at least one month’s notice of your… intentions. For example, if you’re planning on getting hitched on 15 June, your NOIM *must* be lodged with your celebrant (hiii) no later than 15 May. Capiche?
What identity documents do I need to get married in Australia?
Your celebrant is *legally* required to run their eyes over:
Photo ID – your passport (can be expired but not cancelled) or driver’s licence.
Evidence of your place of birth (birth certificate or passport).
Divorce Certificate (if you’ve been married before and are signing up for your second rodeo).
Death Certificate (if you’re widowed).
Can I have a surprise wedding?
You can surprise your guests, but you can’t surprise your spouse. Your celebrant must ensure that both parties are giving consent to the marriage. Curious why? Learn more about why a surprise wedding ceremony can’t happen legally – no plot twists allowed!
Do you send the ceremony script in advance of the day?
Nope, not gonna happen. BUT! I will review any potentially controversial themes with you before the day so that you won’t feel embarrassed on your special day.
Do we need a wedding rehearsal?
Short answer: no, but if you’re feeling it, I’m happy to go over the day’s game plan. We can dive into the deets over Zoom or in the flesh (fee applies). Heads up, though rehearsals are capped at 1 hour (max) and only for your wedding party and you two!
What’s the “Happily Before and Ever After”?
Your celebrant is *legally* required to provide and discuss this document with you both. It’s the “everything you need to know about getting married”, and yes… there are tax implications. We’ll also talk love, commitment and throw in some relationship counselling and dispute resolution for an extra spicy ever after.
How far do you travel?
I’m based in Sydney and happy to travel across NSW. Travel fees only apply beyond 100km return.
We’re not traditional, is that okay?
That’s more than okay. It’s precisely what Heartfelt Company is for. I’ll help you craft a ceremony that’s fun, meaningful, and totally your own.
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Ready to Ditch the Wedding Rules?
Ready to ditch the “shoulds” and design a wedding that feels like you – laughter, pets, and all?
Let’s make it happen. I’ll take care of the legals, the flow, and the behind-the-scenes stuff, so you can stay present, connected, and joyfully in the moment.
