Celebrant Melissa Soncini
ProHighlights
- Marrying couples in Australia since 2008
- Ceremonies that weave in different cultures and faiths
- Reduced fee for small ceremonies under 10 guests
About Celebrant Melissa Soncini
Melissa Soncini has been a marriage celebrant in Australia since 2008 and works out of Surry Hills, close to the middle of Sydney. Her ceremonies are written around each couple's story, with a modern tone and room for the traditions that matter to them. She has a particular interest in weddings that bring together different nationalities and faiths, keeping the cultural and ritual parts intact while making sure the legal wording is all there. The process runs in clear stages. You start with a chat, online or face to face, to see whether the fit is right. From there the two of you work with Melissa on the ceremony itself and complete the legal paperwork, using the resources she shares along the way. Before the day there is a movement rehearsal so everyone knows where to stand and when to walk, which takes a lot of the nerves out of the walk down the aisle. She is happy for a friend or relative to lead the ceremony while she covers the legal parts as the official celebrant. Melissa marries all couples, including LGBTQI+ couples, and regularly helps people flying in from overseas to marry in Sydney. For elopements and micro weddings with fewer than 10 guests she offers a shorter ceremony at a noticeably lower fee. She travels beyond Sydney too and quotes any travel costs up front. Ceremonies are conducted in English, though she will work alongside a translator or a bilingual family member so every guest can follow along.
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Where is Melissa Soncini based?
She is based in Surry Hills and conducts ceremonies right across Sydney, including harbourside spots, beaches, gardens and city venues.
Can a friend or family member run our ceremony?
Yes. A friend or relative can lead the ceremony while Melissa attends as the official celebrant and makes sure every legal requirement is met.
Does she offer elopements or small weddings?
Yes. She runs short, relaxed ceremonies for elopements and micro weddings with fewer than 10 guests, at a reduced fee.
Will Melissa travel outside Sydney?
Yes. She is happy to travel for a wedding outside Sydney, by road or by plane, and will quote the travel costs for your location.
Can the ceremony be in another language?
Melissa conducts ceremonies in English, but she will coordinate with a translator, friend or relative so guests who speak other languages can follow.
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Simone C
3 months ago
Where do I even begin? From the moment my husband and I first met Melissa (which was via video call, I might add!), we got such a great vibe from her. As soon as the video call ended, we looked at each other and said, “…
Portia Cooper
4 months ago
Melissa was a wonderful celebrant. From the moment we spoke to her we knew that we wanted her to marry us! Her pre-wedding preparation took a number of things off our plate and her questions and vow preparation ensured t…
Christina & Luke
5 months ago
If we could recommend one thing to couples getting married, it would be to book Melissa as their celebrant. Melissa manages to perfectly balance warmth and genuine care, with utter professionalism and preparedness. At ev…
Isabella Gillam
5 months ago
Melissa was OUSTANDING! We had her assist us with the paper work (husband and I are lawyers and we didn't even know what we didn't know about). Melissa was the organised one and made sure we had everything done well in a…
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