Sydney Wedding Celebrant
Fun and relaxed wedding ceremonies for down to earth couples.
Sydney's Pet Friendly, Fun and Quirky Wedding Celebrant
Give wedding traditions the flick with a wedding ceremony only you two could pull off.
The Wedding Celebrant for lovers who wanna kick wed-iquette to the curb and live happily forever after.
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. 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?
Get hitched on your terms and bring your idea of a good time to life with me cheerleading you all the way down the aisle!
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 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.
My Wedding 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.
Budget Friendly
Only pay for the wedding inclusions you want
Pet Inclusive
Have your pets by your side, walk you down the aisle or have them as your ring bearer
Tailored To You
Changing attitudes to wedding ceremonies
Traditional, non-traditional or totally informal Wedding Celebrant
“She really is amazing at what she does”
From the moment we first made contact with Bec she was so warm, kind and had a smile that was so genuine and contagious. She made our wedding so special and went out of her way to make it so easy for us and so personal. Highly recommended!
Susan and Jordan
2024
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 Celebrancy 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 story long kinda person, you might want to spill the tea on 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 both parties are giving consent to the marriage. No surprise handcuffs sorry!
DO YOU SEND THE CEREMONY SCRIPT BEFORE THE DAY?
Nope, not gonna happen. BUT! I will check any controversial themes with you before the day because the last thing you want to feel on your big day is embarrassed.
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 & 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.
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