Ardent Celebrations

Yes! Just like a well-lit stage or a continuity-edited movie, it is such a good system that you and your guests won’t even notice it. You can be certain that no-one will say “It was a nice wedding, but I couldn’t really hear anything though.”

Yes! A common one isMarriage Celebrant and MCtogether but as I also offerdance lessons, this can be included as well.Get in touchfor more details.

If your event is further than a 60km drive away (one way) from my home office in Mooroolbark for Wedding Bells On, 40km drive away for Wedding-lite and 20km drive away for Legals Only, then I charge for travel depending on how far beyond the specified distances I need to travel.

Prices are available on my website for each individual service. Discounts and packages are available depending on what you’re after. Pleaseget in touchfor an exact quote.

I can’t speak on behalf of other celebrants and why they charge what they do, but my prices are based on what I think is generous for the quality of my work and my dedication to you throughout our time together. Don’t just take my word for it, check out myGoogle Reviewsfrom happy couples.

Yes! You will still need a Marriage Celebrant (like me!) to officiate the legal requirements of the ceremony and lodge the paperwork. This falls under myLegals Onlyservice. If this is what you’re afterget in touch.

My “Legals Only” service is a wedding without me performing additional ceremony elements. It satisfies all of the legal requirements to ensure that you are married. What you need: Notice period of at least one calendar month before you want to get married. Identification (passports are best). 2 witnesses.

When it comes to changing names, you can do it by simply showing your Official Certificate of Marriage to the companies where you have an account or identification. Your Official Certificate of Marriage is the one that arrives in the post after your wedding. If you’re not a fan of research or filling in forms, don't worry. Consider using anEasy Name Changekit instead. With Easy Name Change all you have to do is check off the companies to notify, and they will send you a custom pack of forms. Just attach your marriage certificate and send!

No. Whether or not I can perform these services within one month is only subject to my availability.

“Ardent” is defined as “very enthusiastic or passionate” and is “characterised by warmth of feeling.” This perfectly describes me, and what I bring to my ceremonies. Also, I’m a huge fan of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and first came across the word in Mr. Darcy’s proposal to Elizabeth Bennett: “You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”

No. You are legally required to have 5 people present: two parties to the marriage, a marriage celebrant and two witnesses. So, as one of the parties to the marriage, I would need another celebrant to officiate.

I don’t know. It just is.

Jeanne: rhymes with “fun” and starts with the “s” sound in the word measure. Or, the “gian” part of “chicken parmigiana.” Clare: like “care” with an L (the easiest part). Storace: “Store-Archie.”

No. I’m named after two people and the combination sounds French, but je ne suis pas française.

Only if you want me to.