Congratulations! You're getting married. Every wedding is unique and every couple has different needs. Whatever your wishes, my aim is to help make your wedding as meaningful and memorable as it can be. I give every ceremony my total care and attention, whether it’s small or for 250 guests, your first wedding or second time around.
To make it easy for you, I have three packages on offer: Crystal, Sapphire, Diamond plus the option to add Spiritual/Alternative rituals. Ask me about winter discounts for Sapphire and Diamond.
"We wanted a simple wedding and felt that Elizabeth accommodated our needs very well. We felt she was caring and patient, taking the time to get to know us, so that the ceremony felt as though she really understood our connection and why we were making this pledge to one another. Even today when we bump into Elizabeth from time to time, we feel she has been a part of our special story, which always brings a warm, heartfelt smile to us. We can't thank her enough for seeing us through another phase of our lives together." Heather (& Mike!)
"Hi Elizabeth,Thanking you so much for making our day so special yesterday." Cherri and Keiron.
Crystal: You just want to get married
A Crystal ceremony is short and sweet, and takes place on Monday to Thursday. You can have up to six guests.
It is popular with couples who are having another ceremony overseas but want something more personal than the registry office. Or perhaps you just wish to make your vows and promises more personal. You know what you want.
The Crystal package
The ceremony takes place in a park or in the privacy and comfort of my home or yours. Bring the champagne and cake!
An official Australian Marriage Certificate is provided.
The ceremony is conducted professionally by an experienced celebrant.
All requirements are met for a legal wedding in Australia.
All legal documentation is prepared and submitted for you.
This is a simple wedding that takes place on Monday to Thursday. It is ideal for couples who do not want to choose readings, poems or other inclusions, but still want a meaningful ceremony.
The Sapphire package
Online registration of marriage.
All legal documentation is prepared and submitted for you.
The ceremony is conducted professionally by an experienced celebrant.
You can choose any location in metropolitan Sydney and have any number of guests.
You get a rehearsal, if required.
A covered signing table and chairs are provided, if required.
A PA system is provided.
An official Australian Marriage Certificate is provided.
The Diamond ceremony takes place on any day of the week. With my guidance, you get to choose personal content, presentation and declarations. The ceremony reflects you as a couple, telling your unique love story, and can include optional ceremonies, such as the Unity Candle, Sand, Hand Fasting, Ring Warming, Celtic, and cultural or spiritual content (see Spiritual/Alternative).
The Diamond package
The ceremony is conducted professionally by an experienced celebrant.
A generous amount of time is set aside just for you.
You have access to unlimited phone and email consultations.
You have total control to make changes right up to the last week.
Notice of Intent to Marry is lodged online.
You get an obligation-free meeting at my home.
You can borrow a Wedding Planning Guide to choose your vows, readings, and ring vows to create a truly original ceremony.
Family, friends and children can participate in the ceremony.
You get a rehearsal, if required.
All legal documentation is prepared and submitted for you.
You get the use of an iPod-compatible PA system to play your prelude processional, signing and recessional selection of music.
A signing table and chairs are provided, if required.
The bride gets a free name change kit.
You choose the wedding location and can have any number of guests.
The inclusion of spiritual/alternative rituals is available for the Diamond package.
Celebrate with a ceremony that encompasses everything you believe in. Blend your cultural traditions and multiple faiths into a wedding that you and your guests will cherish.
I am experienced in spiritual practices and can offer couples the opportunity to personalise their wedding ceremony by incorporating elements from ancient and cultural traditions. Ritual is a human need. By adding this element to your ceremony, we honour nature and bless your union.
This can turn your wedding into a sacred experience of mind, body and spirit commitment that inspires you and your family and friends for the rest of your lives.
Using elements taken respectfully from great ancient traditions, you can include any of the following or advise me of you personal choices.
Here are some options:
Casting a circle of rose petals symbolising eternal love.
Ringing of Tibetan chimes/drumming or rain stick.
Casting a circle calling in the four directions/elements.
Using my unique crystal wand, I can call io the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, Uriel and Raphael to be present at your ceremony, and ask them to bless your marriage.
Celtic hand-fasting ceremony.
Rose or sand ceremony.
Unity candle ceremony.
Crystal wish bowl ceremony.
Space clearing ceremony using crystals or white sage.
I guarantee that no other wedding will be booked so close to yours that I arrive late or rush your ceremony. I know that unforeseen circumstances can hold up the bride, so I allow plenty of time. I do not want my brides to be stressed if they are a little late, so it is absolutely no problem! Your wedding day belongs to you, and I want it to be happy.
Consultation
Planning We get together for a free, no-obligation, unhurried consultation. We talk about your ideas and what we can do to make your plans come to life. We use a 12-step plan to structure the ceremony. You can choose from a wide selection of ring vows and poems and explore ideas from different types of ceremonies.
Nearer the Wedding We meet to make sure that everything is right. We discuss the music, vows and any other rituals you wish to incorporate, for example, a sand ceremony or a memorial candle.
Two weeks before the ceremony We complete the legal documents and run through all the details of your ceremony. I offer a rehearsal to Sapphire and Diamond weddings.
What you need to do
When you book me, I secure the date and time with a deposit of $200. You pay the balance of my fee at our final meeting prior to the ceremony.
We complete the Notice of Intended Marriage (NIM), which must be lodged with me as soon as possible and no later than one month and one day before the wedding.
Here are the requirements:
Bride and groom must be over 18 years of age.
Two witnesses at the wedding, who are over 18 years of age and who can speak and understand English.
You must produce the following documents:
original birth certificates
Decree of Absolute if either the bride or groom is divorced.
Death Certificate if the bride is a widow or the groom is a widower
a current passport if either the bride or groom was born overseas.
