Ceremonies By Shaun
ProHighlights
- Three ceremony packages, from a simple legal ceremony to a fully personalised one
- All marriage paperwork handled, from lodging the notice to registering with BDM
- Help writing and proofreading your vows, plus an online rehearsal on the full package
About Ceremonies By Shaun
Shaun Koster is a marriage celebrant based in the Yarra Valley. His ceremonies aim to feel like a relaxed conversation rather than a performance – personal, heartfelt and full of laughter. It starts with a catch-up over a coffee or a drink, or online if that suits, to make sure you are a good fit. Once you book, you meet again to lodge your Notice of Intended Marriage and receive a wedding information kit full of ideas. Shaun then writes a ceremony around your story, with no cookie-cutter templates on the full package. He is happy to help you write your vows from scratch or simply proofread them so they sit well together. On the day he arrives early for a quick chat to settle any nerves, works with your venue and suppliers to keep things on track, and handles the signing. Afterwards he lodges the paperwork with Births, Deaths and Marriages. Packages range from a short legal ceremony to the full Bells & Whistles package for larger weddings. Shaun also MCs wedding receptions. Send an enquiry with your date and venue to check availability.
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Pricing
A booking fee locks in your date. Ceremonies over 35 kilometres from the Yarra Valley may attract a travel fee.
Service Details
The Elopement package uses a template with limited customisation. It includes an online meeting, a face-to-face meeting to lodge paperwork, the ceremony itself, a commemorative certificate and BDM registration.
Frequently asked questions
What ceremony packages does Shaun offer?
There are three: Covering the Basics ($550) for a simple legal ceremony, The Elopement ($875) for small celebrations, and The Bells & Whistles ($1,350), a fully personalised ceremony suited to weddings of 30 or more guests.
What is included in the Covering the Basics package?
An online meeting to complete and lodge the paperwork, Shaun officiating the ceremony and registration of the marriage with Births, Deaths and Marriages. You bring your partner and two witnesses.
Does Shaun help with our vows?
Yes. He will help you write personal vows if you are stuck and offers to proofread them, so your vows feel balanced and true to you both.
How far ahead should we book?
Shaun suggests booking about 12 months ahead for weddings between October and the end of March. Outside those months, six to nine months ahead is usually enough.
Is there a travel fee?
Ceremonies over 35 kilometres from the Yarra Valley may attract a travel fee. Ceremonies within the valley and nearby are covered by the package price.
Areas we service
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Jess Birch
3 months ago
We could not have asked for a better, more genuine person to be our celebrant. Shaun is the definition of leaning in. Whatever you want, he’s down for it (as long as it doesn’t involve shaving his beard). We were not a…
Tom Greenwood
3 months ago
Shaun is the genuine 🐐, if i was to get divorced the only thing that would get me through is knowing that id be able to choose shaun again if i got remarried (fingers crossed i dont have to). He made everything from sta…
Elisabeth Templar
6 months ago
Shaun was an absolute legend! He created such a beautiful ceremony for our wedding. We had a lot of fun meeting with him and planning it together. He really captured who we are as a couple. A friend said it was the right…
Georgia Petfield
6 months ago
Shaun was absolutely incredible and played such a big role in making our wedding day unforgettable. We’ve had so many compliments from our guests about how amazing he was. Everyone thought he was hilarious, engaging, and…
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