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Choosing a Marriage Celebrant

A celebrant shapes the part of the day guests remember most: the ceremony itself. In the Highlands that might be under an oak in a Sutton Forest garden, beside a farm dam near Robertson, or in a sandstone chapel setting in Berrima.

The celebrants here marry couples across the district, and several are based in Highlands towns themselves.

What to compare when you meet them:

  • How they gather your story and how many drafts of the ceremony you get to review
  • Whether they offer rituals such as handfasting, a sand ceremony or a wine box, and whether live music such as harp can be arranged
  • Legal-only and elopement options for a very small or quick wedding
  • Whether they can also act as MC at the reception
  • Their sound system and microphone for an outdoor ceremony

Fees on this page begin at $800 and $900, with others quoting by ceremony type. Book early for spring and autumn Saturdays, then match your photographer to the ceremony time.

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The legal side

  • A Notice of Intended Marriage must reach your celebrant at least one month before the wedding
  • Two adult witnesses are needed on the day
  • The celebrant lodges the paperwork afterwards so you can apply for the official certificate

Ceremonies outdoors in the Highlands

  • Agree a covered fallback, as summer storms and winter showers move in quickly
  • Winter ceremonies are usually held earlier in the afternoon to beat the cold and the fading light
  • A microphone helps guests hear over wind in an open paddock
  • Rugs and a hot drink station keep guests comfortable at a frosty morning ceremony

Questions to ask

  • How many weddings do you take on one day?
  • Do you attend the rehearsal, and is it included?
  • What is your fee to travel to farm venues on the edges of the district?

Common Questions About Celebrants

What do marriage celebrants charge in the Southern Highlands?

Fees on this page start at $800 and $900. Legal-only ceremonies usually cost less than a fully written ceremony with a rehearsal.

Can a Highlands celebrant run a handfasting ceremony?

Some celebrants here include handfasting and other rituals. Mention it at your first meeting so it can be written into the ceremony.

When do we lodge the marriage notice for a Bowral wedding?

The Notice of Intended Marriage must be with your celebrant at least one month before the date. It stays valid for 18 months.

Do celebrants in the Highlands also MC the reception?

A few offer MC work as an add-on, so one person carries the day from vows to speeches. Ask how they handle the running sheet with the venue.

Is a legal-only wedding possible in the Southern Highlands?

Yes, several celebrants offer a short legal ceremony with two witnesses. It suits couples planning a bigger celebration later.