Creating memorable, affordable ceremonies since 2016.
By Jackson Grant Weddings at The Farm Yarra Valley
A bit about me…
I’m Rachael - a Marriage Celebrant based in Melbourne.
I began my studies in early 2016 while on maternity leave. I now have 4 children, 3 girls and a boy, which means life is the best kind of busy!
I do limit my wedding capacity to ensure I can deliver my best service - with this in mind please get in touch sooner rather than later if you would like to book me in!
I chose to become a marriage celebrant because I believe that your wedding day is one of the most incredible milestones that you will face in life, the day two people commit to each other in marriage and celebrate their love for each other is such a special occasion!
(…and I went to a lot of boring weddings for awesome people - which really gave me no choice but to take matters into my own hands!)
Your wedding ceremony should be a memory you treasure forever, the start of your party, not the part you wish would hurry up so that you can celebrate!
Whether your day is one that you've chosen to celebrate intimately with just yourselves and witnesses; or chosen to share with 200 of your closest friends and family; I firmly believe that it deserves the same attention to detail from start to finish.
I write each of my ceremonies from scratch - because every couple has different wants and needs - and your ceremony should be exactly as you want it!
APL Photography at Marnong Estate
Standard Ceremony
from $1350
My fee for a full standard ceremony begins at $1350, not inclusive of travel fees.
This ceremony package includes:
An initial obligation free virtual consultation, for us to meet so that you can decide if you feel that I am what you're looking for in a Celebrant.
We will also discuss the legal documentation requirements and legal elements that must be included during the ceremony.
If you choose me as your celebrant I will follow up with a booking confirmation email. This includes your invoice, my service agreement and login details to the client portal on this page.
We will meet again - face to face when possible - and we will further discuss your ceremony, your love, and just all things about you two in general!
At this meeting we complete the first legally required document - the Notice of Intended Marriage. To this meeting I ask you to bring identification documents; but we will discuss what may be required in your circumstance before hand.
After this I get to work creating your ceremony and send you a full draft 2-4 weeks prior to your big day!
On the day I perform your ceremony, using my own top of the range PA system, and present you with your commemorative Marriage Certificate.
After your ceremony I lodge all legal paperwork as required, and as part of my process I apply to Births, Deaths and Marriages to obtain your Registered Marriage Certificate and have it sent directly to you, at no additional cost.
Also I shouldn’t need to say, but I do, I will always dress to an appropriate professional standard; no one wants me ruining their photos or matching their mother!
Kerri Mcauley Photography at Warrawong Estate
Legals Only
from $650
Price varies depending on day of the week you choose. This price is not inclusive of travel.
This intimate ceremony style suits couples as an alternative to a registry office ceremony; or couples who wish to elope and marry in a simple 5 minute ceremony with only two witnesses present.
My legals only services include:
An obligation free virtual consultation to discuss what is required - documentation that needs to be completed and the legal elements of a marriage ceremony.
If you decide I am the right celebrant for your occasion I would then send you booking confirmation email outlining next steps.
In the lead up to your date we would have a follow up meeting; to complete your Notice of Intended Marriage.
At this meeting I also need identification documents which I will discuss with you prior to ensure you know what is required.
On the day, during your ceremony I will present you with your commemorative Marriage Certificate.
After your ceremony I complete and lodge all legal paperwork as required.