MODERN MELBOURNE CELEBRANT

To get a personaliSed quote for your ceremony, please contact me directly so I can understand your vision and requirements first. My services are boutique, with pricing that reflects the high standard of my ceremonies and the extensive experience I bring to your special day.

Most people think a celebrant just stands up in front of people for 30 minutes and that’s all there is to it. But, that’s not really the case. When you decide to get Married by Kimberley, I will spend, on average, 20+ hours on your ceremony;

-We will have meetings (either face to face or via video call).
-I will work collaboratively with you to write your ceremony until we get it spot on.
-I will assist with filling out and lodging all your legal paperwork both before and after your ceremony.
-I offer you a rehearsal so you can shake off any pre-ceremony nerves.
-I will coordinate with you so that I am wearing an outfit that blends seamlessly into your aesthetic, and I will be available for you via email or phone from the day you book with me until after you are married.
-On the day, I will do everything I possibly can to ensure that you have a day to remember (for all the right reasons). With a background in Producing and Entertainment, I am experienced in effortlessly coordinating with your team so things run seamlessly, and I know how to work a crowd (large or intimate).
-I will also arrive ahead of time to ensure everything is set up exactly the way you planned
-Unless the venue has their own sound system, I will bring my brand new Bose S1, which is bluetooth compatible to play your ceremony music, and wireless mics.

It breaks my heart a little when I hear this because it’s one of the biggest mistakes made by couples. As costs mount up on a spreadsheet, couples prioritise flowers, outfits and booze neglecting the ONLY thing in their entire day, that actually legitimately makes them married - their celebrant. Later on many couples look back and wish they had opted for someone more vibrant, warmer, engaging, experienced or simply more attuned to their vision so they could have created a ceremony that really reflected them!

I see your ceremony as the heart of your celebration, not just the formality you have to get through, before the celebrations can begin. So, when we decide to collaborate on your celebration, I make a commitment to curate a ceremony that is uniquely yours and I will spend an average of 20+ hours doing that. From our first meeting, to making sure the legal aspects are complete, to the rehearsal, collaborating with your vendors, exploring endless possibilities to make sure your ceremony is perfect, and of course, being with you on the day to ensure your ceremony is nothing short of spectacular.

And when you wake up to a flood of messages from your guests raving about the most wonderful ceremony they’ve ever been to, you’ll know that you made the right choice to invest in the right celebrant, and not the cheap one!

I officiate ceremonies for good humans. I don’t care about race, religion, gender or anything else! As far as I’m concerned, as long as it’s respectful, love is love!

I am based in Melbourne, so I do most of my weddings here in my hometown, but I have travelled Australia to do both legal and non-legal ceremonies (because some people chose to do both on different days).

I would love to hear all about your plans, no matter where they are, and we can discuss how we can make them work.

Check out the different types of Ceremonies here

Absolutely. These are some of my favourite weddings and elopements because we get to take age old traditions and make them relevant to you and the life you are creating with your partner. The beauty of these ceremonies, is that I also make them accessible for people who are not Jewish or who have not had any experience with the Jewish culture. You can add a little nod to your roots or incorporate a selection of the festivities. I can also be accompanied by my cousin Michelle Duband who is an incredible vocalist and specialises in Jewish music (both traditional Hebrew and modern contemporary english).

100%. Most people feel exactly the same as you when faced with the prospect of having to put their feelings into words. Depending on what package you chose, I offer Vow Mentorship so that you have the option to work with me to write the perfect vows.

For a wedding, Absolutely. The rehearsal is the time when we will run-through what will happen on the day, and everyone involved will have an opportunity to practice doing their part.

For Elopements, Naming Ceremonies and Celebrations of Life; this usually isn’t necessary but can be accommodated if you'd like.

Hell Yeah you can! I want to make sure that whether it’s whimsical, romantic, rustique, rock-a-billy or contemporary-black-tie, that I am dressed appropriately. I will ask you what you and your bridal party are wearing, to ensure I don’t clash with you, and more importantly, I blend in, so that you two are what everyone remembers about the day.

The answer is YES.

More and more these days, people are opting for a non religious way to celebrate and send-off their loved-one. Whether at a funeral home, a cemetery chapel, or at a sentimental location, I am qualified to officiate your ceremony.

I work with the funeral coordinators, along with you and your family beforehand to craft a script that honours the life of your loved-one, to celebrate their life's journey in the way they would have wanted it.

Please be in touch to find out more.