The right ceremony for your moment of time.
It is so important that we commemorate those moments of time with ceremonies that are significant and meaningful.
My commitment is to design and deliver the right ceremony for your moment of time.
Those Moments of Time
You, and your chosen partner in life, deserve a ceremony that celebrates your love in a truly wonderful manner. I focus on people. I focus on you – as a person – as a couple.
What matters is you, and my approach with you shall include genuine care and warmth, and an attention to the details that relate to you and your needs.
I understand how big a moment of time in your life this is and, because of that, my focus shall be on you.
Few events in our lives match the magnitude, adventure, and heartfelt emotion and meaning as that of a marriage between two people who have chosen to commit to a lifelong union.
Packages
Both Wedding Packages Include:
All the legal requirements managed professionally and with care and attention to detail;
The initial meeting;
Unlimited phone calls and emails;
Basic PA system (speaker and microphone); and
All script writing and documentation.
Sweet & Simple / Elopement
$500
This budget package gives you a simple but meaningful ceremony of around 10 to 15 minutes. It includes a pleasant and short narrative and, of course, all the legal vows and documentation.
The Full Celebration
$800
This package is anything up to the full 20 to 30 minutes. Your story is scripted and told with warmth and care – and with as much detail as you want, including your more memorable highs and lows and reflecting the things that mean most to you. In addition, this package includes:
As many in-person or online meetings as needed and determined.
Your personal vows printed on decorative card.
Any rituals, performers or guest participants you may choose to include.
A rehearsal.
Extra Costs may include travel (if more than 60 km from my home office), ritual material (if applicable), and Official Certificate of Marriage from the Department of Births, Deaths & Marriage (if requested at time of registering the marriage).
Optional extras include:
$100
Pre-marital pulse-check session. This is an opportunity to go over some basics as a couple. As a celebrant I believe what goes into a successful marriage goes way beyond what goes into a wedding day. This is a simple, one-and-a-half-hour session to help you, as a couple, to consider some basic relationship skills that may help you in your married life.
$300
MC (Master of Ceremonies) – Many couples prefer to utilise a friend or family member for this, but if you’re looking for an entertaining, light-hearted but well-organised MC, which then allows for all of your family and friends to enjoy the occasion without worrying about the formalities, then let me know.
(Duration: up to 3 hours)
A full cost schedule will be provided at the initial meeting, at which point a $100 booking fee will be
due. The remainder must to be paid no later than the day prior to the wedding itself. A payment
plan can be put into place if required and requested beforehand.
About Celebrant
I have worked all my life in the human services industry, in everything from child care to aged care, but with a huge amount of experience in community engagement, youth work and family relationships. My work life has been all about people because, to me, people matter above all else. Through both my work life, and my day to day life as a husband, a father, and a busy member of the community, I have developed and maintained a strong belief in the importance of real communication between people when it comes to building a connection and understanding. I love writing, and this means that stories and creative ideas come second nature to me. I enjoy public speaking, working a crowd, telling stories and encouraging people to embrace the meaning of a moment – and I will channel all of that into your ceremony.
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Testimonials
Matty and I got married with Neil as our celebrant. The warm, friendly care and professional detail that he provided from the beginning made us feel so comfortable and assured even though we were planning our special day from a different state. Neil was helpful at every turn and
personalised the ceremony exactly to our wishes. We did check-ins and a run through the day before and it made our special day feel smoother than ever with the most magical little touches. We couldn’t be more grateful for the service he provided us.
Matty & Sienna, June 2023
Neil is one of a kind that will do great things as a marriage celebrant. I believe on a day that is filled with so much happiness and excitement, having Neil be the person to legally bind people in marriage would be the greatest honour a couple could have.
Spencer B, Jan 2023
Neil has the perfect balance of professionalism and approachability. I can say wholeheartedly and with true confidence that there is no one more fitting for the role of a marriage celebrant. He is a captivating public speaker, creative, communicates openly and honestly, is inclusive, reliable, and is considered a respected and trusted member of our community.
Rebecca G, Jan 2023
Neil has always committed himself 100% to anything he has ever embarked on and will often go above and beyond what is required to ensure that people receive as much assistance as possible. He is dedicated, loyal and hard working and has always shown the utmost professionalism. Neil is a wonderful example of someone who exudes love, encouragement and understanding.
Nicki B, Jan 2023
Getting Started
Our first phone chat will help you decide if you want to proceed with me as your celebrant. We will then make a time to meet.
Our first meeting will take care of important legal requirements and all the basics of what you want in your ceremony.
We then move into the planning and development stage – depending on the time frame we have available – and then we deliver a memorable and wonderful moment of time in your life.
Have an enquiry?
Neil Kempe – 0409195591
neil.kempe@bigpond.com