Bellarine Celebrant Sue Warner
ProHighlights
- Relaxed, humorous ceremonies kept fairly short so guests stay engaged and ready to celebrate
- Legals-only ceremonies of around ten minutes, at a coastal spot, a DIY venue or even at home
- Witnesses can be supplied when a couple marries on their own, for an additional fee
About Bellarine Celebrant Sue Warner
Sue Warner is a civil marriage celebrant on the Bellarine who works with couples across Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast. Her ceremonies are relaxed and calm, with plenty of humour, and she aims to get guests involved so they are in the mood to party once the formalities are done. One past couple likened her to a trusted aunt they could turn to for anything. Before celebrancy, her working life was mostly in education, in classrooms and then in school administration. She brings a professional, thorough approach, supplies a range of resources and suggestions for each ceremony, and can point couples towards local suppliers. Alongside full weddings, Sue conducts plenty of legals-only, registry-style and elopement ceremonies. These can run for about ten minutes, with personal vows added if the couple wishes, and she can provide the two witnesses for an additional fee. She has even held these ceremonies at a couple's own kitchen table, and suggests a grassy, sheltered waterfront spot in Queenscliff for small weddings. She also marries couples at the region's DIY wedding venues, including Bellbrae Harvest near Torquay and Harvester Moon and Tuckerberry Hill Events near Drysdale. She explains the legal steps, including lodging the Notice of Intended Marriage at least one month ahead.
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How long is a legals-only ceremony with Sue Warner?
It can be as short as about ten minutes, covering the legal words, vows and signing, and couples can add personal vows if they would like.
Can Sue provide witnesses?
Yes. Two witnesses over 18 are legally required, and Sue can supply them for an additional fee if a couple is marrying on their own.
How much notice does Sue need?
The Notice of Intended Marriage must be lodged with the celebrant at least one month before the wedding and no more than 18 months ahead. Sue provides the form and it can be completed electronically.
Where does Sue conduct ceremonies?
Across Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast, from DIY venues such as Bellbrae Harvest and Tuckerberry Hill to small waterfront ceremonies at Queenscliff or a couple's own home.
What is Sue's ceremony style?
Relaxed and calm but thorough, with humour woven in and a focus on keeping guests engaged, usually in a ceremony that is not too long.
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Jessica Beer
2 months ago
Holy! Sue was absolutely AMAZING!! From the first meeting via a zoom call to meeting her in person the process was seamless and she had everything taken care of. This made the whole experience of planning a wedding less…
Danielle Maree
4 months ago
Sue was the absolute best celebrant we could have asked for! She delivered the exact relaxed, warm, and special ceremony we wanted. From giving us endless options to personalise our day to surprising us with comments fr…
Belinda Jalocha
6 months ago
We feel so lucky to have had Sue as our celebrant at the Q Train. She was warm, approachable, and genuinely lovely to work with, while also being incredibly professional and organised. She made the whole experience feel…
naomi oakley
a year ago
We wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you to Sue for being part of our wedding. The ceremony was hands down our favourite part of the day/ weekend. We rented a beautiful property along the Great Ocean Road and…
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