Welcome & Congratulations

Are you looking for an experienced, professional, down to earth marriage celebrant with a sense of humour?  Well look no further!

Your wedding day is an important milestone in your life and choosing the right celebrant is crucial. To ensure you pick the right celebrant, talk to a few to get an idea of their style and to see if you gel. There is no point hiring a celebrant based on price alone as you don't want to be  disappointed on your special day. You both need to feel comfortable with the celebrant and confident that the ceremony will reflect your feelings. 

What's different about me? I was brought up to respect all cultures and religious beliefs. My mother said no matter what we look like on the outside, inside we are all the same. I love our multicultural society and am happy to incorporate any ritual from your culture into your ceremony. This is your day, your ceremony - it can be formal, traditional, fun, anything you like. I will work with you and guide you through all the steps to create a ceremony that reflects who you are.  Together we will create a magical and memorable ceremony that your family and friends will remember. My experience and attention to details will ensure that your ceremony runs smoothly and on the day, I will guide you through so you don't have to stress about remembering anything. Also, if you are stressed I can make you up a bottle of Bach Flowers 'Rescue Remedy' a few weeks before the wedding to calm those pre-wedding jitters.

What's that? You don't want a big traditional style wedding! No problems - I have officiated at intimate weddings with just 2 witnesses to large traditional weddings with 300 guests. Regardless of whether you are planning a simple home wedding, a beach wedding, an elopement, or just want to get married as quickly and simply as possible, you can still have the wedding of your dreams. I have packages available to suit all requirements and budgets. If you live overseas and want to be married in Sydney it is an easy process. Please go to the FAQ page for instructions.

Will our guests be able to hear you?  I have been described as loud (?) but to ensure that all your family and friends can hear the ceremony, I have two  portable PA systems. One is very powerful (up to 300 guests) and has a CD/MP3 player. The other PA is small but powerful (up to 100 people) and is used for smaller ceremonies (over 20 guests) where music is not required. Some councils don't allow amplified music so check with me first.

What do you provide? Unlimited consultations, loan of a ceremony planning guide, official marriage certificate, on-line registration of marriage, covered signing table/chair or signing lectern for small intimate affairs, red carpet (Deluxe package only), copy of ceremony, rehearsal, travel within 50kms of my office, PA system and choice of music from my library. Please go to 'Weddings' page for prices and packages. My courtyard is available for elopements or small weddings for up to 6 people

How much is it? My fees start at $337 for a simple Registry Office style wedding to $495 for one with all the bells and whistles. I do not charge GST, my fee is inclusive of all costs except candles, sand, rose petals etc which are normally supplied by the couple. However, I can provide coloured sand/jars for a reasonable price and Handfasting ribbons are free of charge. Additional costs may apply for long distance travel (over 50kms from my office), parking fees, national park entry fees,  early morning ceremonies (before 9am) or unusual venues where extended time is involved.

How do we book you for our wedding? Call me now to arrange a meeting. A non-refundable booking fee of $200 secures my services and the balance is due no later than two weeks prior to the ceremony.

Where am I based? My home/office is at Strathfield South which is close to Burwood, Enfield & Strathfield. I travel to any area: Sydney City, Canterbury,  Campsie, Bankstown, Eastern Suburbs, Hurstville, Liverpool, Manly, Mosman, North Shore, Northern Beaches, Southern Suburbs, Sutherland Shire, Western Suburbs,  Central Coast, South Coast or anywhere you like, including interstate.

Special - free coloured sand & bottle with every Deluxe Package - available for a short time only

Call me now for an obligation free meeting to discuss your needs.

(02) 9642 1844 / 0419 267 084

© Copyright 2010 - Marlaine Nicholson-Smith, Civil Marriage Celebrant

"There is only one happiness in life ~ To love and be loved" ~ George Sand ~

© Copyrigjht 2011 Marlaine Nicholson-Smith