fun relaxed melbourne wedding celebrant delivering personalised light and heartfelt marriage ceremonies that are engaging and not boring.

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  • the law only requires at least 1 month’s notice, but in this economy and the level of planning a wedding requires, most people lock me in 3 to 18 mths out. That’s about as far ahead as my brain can cope with anwyay!

  • damn straight I do. this is a safe space for all races, genders, religions, beliefs and sexual orientations. everyone is welcome here.

  • absolutely! I’m one of those smug little sh*ts that owns an electric car, so if you’re a ‘big wedding energy’ couple, you’ll get free travel anywhere in VIC!

  • generally not, but if I am your MC and you’re getting married more than 2 hrs from my home, we might need to talk about it…

  • my pricing is based on my value, experience, and level of responsibility. i bring a wealth of earned knowledge, honed skills and unmatched talents, and i put my heart and soul into my wonderful couples to deliver an experience like no other.

  • i define an elopement as only the couple and their 2 witnesses, along with myself and maybe a photographer.

    A micro wedding may also include some family/friends, and is generally 20 people or less.

    i have generally found that couples planning elopements or micro weddings are not big fans of crowds or the spotlight. Additionally, such an intimate group doesn’t require retelling a story they’re already familiar with, and so I stick to just the legal requirements of getting you hitched.

    then for those who want a few more people around (or a hundred), i’ll write something personalised that engages and entertains everyone with all the feels of your unique story. this can be as simple as you like, or full of side quests and all the trimmings! the choice is yours.

  • I’m a big believer that a fast game is a good game! we will create space to acknowledge the enormity of this moment without dragging it on - which I reckon falls right into the 20 to 30 minute range.

    pro tip - allow 45mins on your runsheet to provide an all important buffer for any kind of lateness, and those all important hugs/kisses/congrats your people want to shower you with.

  • sure do! I’ve got a witeless PA speaker and wireless microphones, and i run everything off an ipad mini that’s bluetooth connected for tunes.

    I’ve also got signing pens, vow folders and a mary poppins bag full of helpful bits & bobs. the only thing i don’t provide is a signing table, but honestly we really don’t need one!

  • of course I will, i even have a handy little guide - The Hitched Guide to Weddings Vows.

  • technically no, unless they’re a legally registered celebrant. but they can write and perform your ceremony with a celebrant co-pilot taking care of the legal parts. I charge $1200 for this service if you’re interested :)

  • in short, nope. we don’t need to practice how to walk, you’ve been doing it your whole life. and we don’t need to practice getting to the right spot, it’s usually pretty obvious where you need to go! we will run through the full logistics of the day at our final meeting, you’ll be at ease and ready to get married with me as your guide.

  • 18 mths+ out - lock in your date with your vendor dream team.

    6-12 mths out - I’ll send occassional tips & advice related to the ceremony part of your day to help you with the next phase of planning.

    3-6 mths out - time to catch up and do some legally required paperwork, along with some fun brainstorming and planning chats.

    2-3 mths out - your questionnaires are due and I get my creativity on!

    1-2 mths out - final details and logistics locked in, from music selections to runsheets and anything else in beween.

    1-2 wks out - final meeting, logistical run through, confirm confirm confirm.

    the big day - let’s get you hitched!

    post wedding - i register your marriage with births, deaths and marriages and order your official certificate to be mailed to you. you leave a glowing review, and we all post your beautiful photos until the end of time :)

  • nope, sorry! i will send you an outline that includes any content i need to check with you for accuracy, along with logistical details around how things will flow, where I’ll be standing, etc.

    but all that juicy goodness, the heart and soul of what i’ve created for you, that stays under wraps until the big day! you hear it for the first time along with your guests, which means your reactions are raw and real - pure gold for your photos & video!

  • Bride and groom walking hand in hand through a grassy field during sunset, with the bride holding a bouquet of red and pink flowers, both smiling.

    “Heidi is more than just a celebrant. On the day of your wedding she is the woman you want in your corner. Heidi brings a talent and passion to wedding ceremonies that is is very rare - she had our guests bawling and laughing simultaneously.”

  • A bride and groom celebrating their wedding outdoors, smiling and holding glasses of champagne. The groom is holding a beer bottle.

    “As soon as we met Heidi we fell in love with her bubbly, fun loving personality. Throughout the entire journey Heidi kept relaxed and made the whole process a lot of fun! Thank you Heidi for making our day absolutely magical and for being our ultimate hype girl!”

  • A woman and man standing face to face outdoors at sunset, holding a bouquet of white flowers and greenery, smiling at each other.

    “No one had ever been to a ceremony anything like ours, and everyone commented on how much fun they had. All we can stress, to any potential couples, is that you get what you pay for. If you dream of a wedding that's stress free, fun to plan and goes off completely without a hitch, get hitched by Heidi. You will not regret it!”

  • A happy couple, dressed in wedding attire, sitting at a table with a floral centerpiece, laughing and holding hands at their wedding reception.

    “When you know, you know. Heidi was instantly on our wavelength, the banter was sizzling and she was charming as hell - that was exactly the energy we wanted on the day, and boy did she deliver! our guests all agreed, she set the tone for the whole day.”

  • A bride and groom holding hands and walking on a wet sidewalk against a dark brick wall, dressed in wedding attire with the bride in a white ruffled dress and the groom in a black suit with colorful embroidery.

    “I knew that no one could ever be a better fit to marry us. Heidi throws her whole heart into every couple who is lucky enough to work with her, but I don't think it's possible to truly understand what that looks like until it's you. She made our nervousness melt away into a distant memory. Trust me, everyone needs Heidi on their team!”