If you are planning a Melbourne wedding next year, you have a lot of decisions to make.

Some will be easy, whereas others might be more difficult to narrow down.

If you don’t know where to start when choosing your officiant, we have put together a list of our favourite marriage celebrants in Melbourne.

Word of mouth recommendations are a wonderful way to narrow down your choices, but not everyone has people who can make recommendations for them.

You might not know anyone in the area, or you might be the first of your family to get married.

Don’t stress if you don’t have friends in Melbourne who can recommend a marriage celebrant for you – because we know the very best ones and can be your trusted source for word of mouth.

Whether you are looking for someone traditional who keeps everyone calm, or modern who gets all of your guests laughing, or a romantic soul who brings tears of joy to everyone’s eyes, we have the recommendation for you.

Check out our list of the best marriage celebrants in Melbourne and the surrounding area; you are sure to find one that you love.

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Sam Lavery

Sam Lavery is a young, fun and modern celebrant from Melbourne who absolutely loves weddings.

With a background in stand up, his ceremonies are known for keeping you and your guests entertained and phones in pockets.

Getting mistaken for a good friend by guests is a common occurrence for Sam, and this is something he prides himself on, being your story teller.

With Sam, you can expect anything but an old school ceremony! He’s entertaining, relaxed, and above all, he will strive to ensure that you and your guests have the best day ever!

VIDEO: Sam Lavery The Celebrant

Address: Melbourne VIC

Phone: 0411 149 378

Social: Facebook | Instagram


Contact : Sam Lavery

Chris Winer Weddings

Chris Winer is a seasoned wedding celebrant with a specialisation in crafting unique ceremonies tailored to each couple. Collaborating closely with you, he ensures the creation of a truly unforgettable experience for both you and your cherished guests, destined to be treasured for years to come. From romantic and intimate to spiritual, light-hearted, or formal, Chris Winer Weddings will create a celebration representing your personality and love. As a fully registered marriage celebrant in Melbourne, Chris provides a personal and unique ceremony just for you and your future spouse. Various packages are available, including a rehearsal, lodgement of all legal paperwork, a keepsake certificate, and more.

Address: Melbourne, VIC

Phone: 0413 274 353

Social: Facebook


Contact : Chris Winer

Matt Finch

Matt Finch is a modern-day celebrant who is not tied by rules and traditions. Helping you create an absolutely unique wedding ceremony that corroborates your personalities and gives you a memorable wedding; creating a ceremony that is right for you, is what Matt will do for you as a wedding celebrant.

As a celebrant who is calm and collected, Matt has a great passion for getting to know people and their stories. He listens to you on how the journey of your relationship has been so far and builds on the pieces of information to make your ceremony an unforgettable experience for your guest. After listening to you and your partner, he will tell your stories to your guest in a manner that will make them glad for you two and wish you a beautiful married life.

VIDEO: Matt Finch Celebrant

Address: Melbourne, VIC

Phone: 614085742820

Social: Facebook | Instagram


Contact : Matt Finch

Just In Love Weddings and Events

Justin from Just In Love offers 3 unique ceremony, Elopements, Simple Ceremony and A Friendly I Do as well as, seamlessly balancing the roles of a joyful storyteller and ceremony maestro. With a natural affinity for people and a penchant for celebrating life’s significant moments, Justin brings a unique touch to your special day. He also effortlessly commands the attention of diverse audiences, making your ceremony a captivating experience. His warm and relaxed nature ensures that from your initial meeting, you’ll feel at ease, allowing Justin to weave your unique love story into a personalised and beautiful ceremony. Whether it’s an intimate elopement, grand celebration or “Friendly I do.” Justin aims to make your journey from your first meeting to your final goodbye, easy, stress-free and enjoyable.

Address: Melbourne, VIC

Social: Instagram


Contact : Justin Crane

Kate Morgan

Based in the Ormond area of Melbourne, Kate has been a registered authorised marriage celebrant for the past 4 years. Her relaxed and playful style creates a fun atmosphere that fills the ceremony with laughs and even a few tears of joy.

With over 10 years of experience running her own business as a PR consultant, Kate Morgan is an expert public speaker, writer, and someone who just wants to help create a meaningful wedding ceremony that all couples can enjoy.

Wanting to be part of the change in equality in Australia, she was driven to become a celebrant so that she could inspire guests, engage the wedding party, and entertain everyone to leave a beautiful lasting impression.

Address: Melbourne, VIC

Phone: 0414 475 642

Social: Facebook | Instagram


Contact : Kate Morgan

Celebrating With Connie

Create beautiful, heartwarming memories when you select Celebrating With Connie for your once-in-a-lifetime event. This top-rated marriage celebrant in Melbourne promises to work with you to create a ceremony that speaks to your soul. Working with all types of couples, Connie has years of experience and absolutely loves what she does. Since 2018, this popular civil celebrant has offered various options so you can get what you desire, including a personalised ceremony with multiple meetings, suggested readings, songs, and rituals, a wireless microphone and PA system, completion and lodgement of all legal paperwork, a wedding certificate, and more. Celebrating With Connie can do everything from elopements and same-sex marriages to religious ceremonies and worldwide events!

Address: Melbourne, VIC

Phone: 0407 775 079

Social: Facebook | Instagram


Contact : Connie Cohen

Pete The Celebrant

Pete is one of Melbourne’s younger celebrants, MC and Host of The Wedding Guide Podcast.
His speciality is a blend of humour and sentimentality to capture the richness of your relationship. He’s perfect at keeping the ceremony authentic and natural, allowing everyone at your wedding to be at ease.

Sitting with Pete to craft your story, vows and runsheet is like spending time with a close mate who will make your wedding day exceptional! Pete’s ability to connect often has guests asking ‘how long have you been best friends with Pete for?!’

If you want an easy, engaging and relatable celebrant to make your day and the journey towards it better than you hoped – Pete is the celebrant for you!

VIDEO: Pete The Celebrant

Address: Melbourne VIC

Phone: 0421 760 023

Social: Facebook | Instagram


Contact : Pete Hordern

Weddings By The Beard

Specialising in Non-traditional (and non-boring!) individually written ceremonies, Lachie brings a bunch of fun and heart (and hair) to a wedding ceremony. Focusing on writing a ceremony that feels like you and your partner, his ultimate goal is to give you a wedding ceremony that really feels like your relationship.

Fully aware that the ceremony is often seen as the “boring part” before the drinks and tiny quiches come out. Lachie aims for a ceremony that’s not just tolerable but even rivals your uncle’s dance moves later in the evening for most entertaining moment.

Taking all the paperwork lodging and bureaucracy off your hands, Lachie is sure to make your day easy, relaxed and actually a whole bunch of fun!

Address: Melbourne, VIC

Phone: 0480 143 944

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Contact : Lachlan Grisold

Trevor Rice

As someone who loves to enjoy all that life has to offer, Trevor loves sharing this enthusiasm with happy couples. Celebrating life and love is truly the perfect occupation for Trevor, better known as Trev. He is passionate and vibrant as a wedding host.

Trev is a qualified civil celebrant and has many years experience in the business. He is well known for his positive smile and elegant voice which projects around the room or outdoor space for the ceremony. Trevor suits any style and listens to what his clients want.

VIDEO: Trevor Rice Celebrant

Address: Melbourne, VIC

Phone: 0409 930 176

Social: Facebook


Contact : Trevor Rice

Frank Servello

As a celebrant, Frank possesses excellent interpersonal skills, making it easy for him to connect with people from all walks of life. He has a warm and friendly demeanor that puts his clients at ease, allowing them to open up and share their stories, values, and dreams. Frank believes that understanding his clients on a personal level is crucial to designing a celebration that truly embodies their personalities and values.

Furthermore, Frank is a skilled communicator and public speaker. He takes the time to craft personalized and heartfelt ceremonies, capturing the essence of the occasion and celebrating the journey of his clients. His ability to engage and captivate an audience ensures that every moment of the celebration is meaningful and memorable.

VIDEO: Frank Servello

Address: 67 Lydia St, Brunswick VIC 3056

Phone: 0418 145 945

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Contact : Frank Servello

Weddings by Armin

Happy couples rave about Armin Dumasia Marriage Celebrant being professional and fun-loving. He focuses on your unique story and will help create a light-hearted and meaningful ceremony — a genuine reflection of your love. Armin embraces all cultures and is ready to honour your marriage traditions. As a husband and father, this modern-day marriage celebrant in Melbourne promises a smooth and stress-free experience so you can make the memory of a lifetime. If you want a trusted expert with a culturally diverse background, Armin is ready to officiate a fun, inclusive, and unforgettable moment. Your romantic ceremony will be the best part of your wedding, full of joy and compassion.

Address: Melbourne, VIC

Phone: 0416 393 136

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Contact : Armin Dumasia

Denise Nicholls

Denise loves working with couples to create a wedding ceremony that reflects their personalities and values. Whether you want a ceremony that is formal or relaxed, sophisticated or simple, Denise has a wealth of ideas and resources to help with your planning. She is very organised, approachable, fun and always professional. Couples often say that she is brilliant at keeping them calm and relaxed on their big day. With a background in primary school teaching, Denise is a very confident public speaker and you can be sure your guests will hear every word!

Address: Buller Parade Lalor, VIC

Phone: 0421 116 536

Social: Instagram


Contact : Denise Nicholls

The Celebrants

Meet The Celebrants, a standout marriage celebrant team in Melbourne, known for crafting unforgettable wedding experiences. With a diverse team including Jay, Australia’s most awarded Marriage Celebrant & Wedding DJ/MC, James, a multi-award-winning entertainer, and Adam, a seasoned performer with over 15 years of experience, they bring creativity and joy to every ceremony. Young and vibrant celebrant Reece promises “Your Day. Your Way!” while Susan adds a touch of fun and humour. Joseph, a warm storyteller in East Gippsland, and Nik, a Gold Coast Master of Ceremony, complete the team. From elopements to themed weddings, The Celebrants ensure your special day reflects your unique love story.

Address: Melbourne, VIC

Phone: 0437 771 876

Social: Facebook | Instagram


Contact : Jay Allen

The Love Folk

Jo Nicholson is the new kid on the celebrant block in Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast. But just because she’s new, doesn’t mean she has no idea what she’s doing. You’d be hard going to find someone that packs as much warmth, kindness and fun into a wedding. Most guests walk away thinking she’s a friend of the happy couple (and there’s a high chance she becomes one as part of the process) because she’s mastered the right balance of personal and fun. Jo brings with her 20 years of event management and communications experience and is a pro at taking the stress out of your big day. She’s a guru when it comes to inclusion and accessibility and also offers extra event planning, on the day coordination and MCing services.

Address: Point Lonsdale VIC 3225

Phone: 0414 256 901

Social: Facebook | Instagram


Contact : Jo Nicholson

Dwayne Nichols Celebrant

Tie the knot with ease and elegance in Melbourne as Dwayne Nichols guides you through your special day. With a passion for celebrating love in all its forms, Dwayne offers a personalised and heartfelt service, ensuring your wedding ceremony reflects the unique bond you share. His expertise in handling every detail, from crafting your perfect ceremony to managing the legal paperwork, allows you to focus on the joy and love of your occasion. Dwayne’s commitment to creating a ceremony that not only meets but exceeds your expectations makes him a cherished choice among couples looking for a marriage celebrant who truly understands the importance of their “I do” moment. Working closely with you, Dwayne Nichols promises a memorable and stress-free celebration of your love.

Address: Essendon, VIC 3040

Phone: 0400 831 402

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Contact : Dwayne Nichols

Melbourne based Rosalie Humbert is an authorised marriage celebrant and also a member of the Australian Federation of Civil Celebrants.

Rosalie absolutely loves talking to couples planning their wedding. She focuses on understanding each couples’ journey, their wishes & desires and their personality and customizes each ceremony accordingly!

With years of experience as a celebrant, Rosalie is friendly, professional and creative, and will make sure that each ceremony she does is unique!

Address: Sandringham VIC 3191

Phone: 0417 055 691

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Contact : Celebrations by Rosalie

Pam Green is a highly experienced, professional marriage celebrant who will have your guests in tears of joy one moment, and enormous smiles or laughter the next. Whether you prefer fun and relaxed, formal and elegant, romantic and dreamy, or simply intimate and private, Pam will spend time getting to know you and pay close attention to all of the special details that you wish for within your wedding ceremony. She will create your beautiful wedding ceremony – the one that you have dreamt about – one that you will love.

An experienced international speaker and a professor in literacy, Pam is always confident, calm and flexible. She creates unique, personalised, stress-free ceremonies so that you can enjoy every moment of your ‘best ever’ day. Wedding packages vary from ‘legals only to fully personalised options.

Address: Melbourne VIC

Phone: 0447 889 564

Social: Facebook | Instagram


Contact : Pam Green

Looking for a celebrant who can bring life to your ceremony, engage your guests, combine the formal with the fun, quirky with the quintessential?

Then look no further than Cheryl, in her you will find all of the above and more.

You can be confident that she is reliable with amazing attention to detail; not overbearing or attention seeking, she even dresses to fit in so that she blends in with your photos.

Her experience as a public speaker and facilitator can assure you that your love story will be shared with respect and professionalism.

Your guests will thank you for choosing Cheryl for one of the most important occasions of not just your life but also your guests lives.

Address: Melbourne VIC

Phone: 0477 219 164

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Contact : Cheryl Warry

Allow Nadia to create the perfect ceremony for your wedding. This Melbourne wedding celebrant has years of experience and will work to plan and perform a ceremony that reflects your unique personality as a couple. She will match the tone of your big day and listen carefully to all of your requests. Expect personalised service paired with complete professionalism, including flexible time and undivided attention, so you feel like the most important couple in the world. With a charming style, your guests will equally enjoy her friendly nature and humor. Whether you want a short, sweet ceremony or an emotional journey, she has a knack for storytelling and will deliver a quality, personal ceremony that you will cherish forever.

Address: Melbourne, VIC

Phone: 0419 309 442

Social: Facebook | Instagram


Contact : Nadia

Michelle is a joyful celebrant living on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. She has a relaxed and engaging nature that transfers seamlessly into her ceremonies and she will go above and beyond to ensure your wedding day is exactly as you envisioned.

Your wedding is something you will remember forever, so it is essential that your celebrant is someone you can trust. That is why Michelle White, is such a perfect choice…she is easy going, kind and fun, she has a terrific sense of humor and will invest passionately in your vision to create your perfect, unique ceremony, a ceremony that will tell your story with joy, laughter and maybe even the occasional tear.

Address: Mount Eliza VIC 3930

Phone: 0402 408 694

Social: Facebook | Instagram


Contact : Michelle White

 

VIDEO: Top 10 Melbourne Marriage Celebrants

 

Parting Notes

Congratulations on your engagement! Planning your wedding day can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be that way. A Melbourne wedding celebrant can help you plan your ceremony. From the scriptures or vows to the unity part and kissing the bride, your celebrant will guide you throughout the process. You can customize your wedding ceremony to fit your personality and relationship. Make sure you inquire to see if the celebrant is available for your special day before you discuss packages, fees, and other details.

 


 

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