Celebrant fees vary because ceremonies vary. A legals-only ceremony for two takes far less preparation than a personalised ceremony for 150 guests with a love story, personal vows and music. Here’s what shapes the cost of a wedding celebrant in Brisbane, and exactly what I charge.
What you’re paying for
A good celebrant’s fee covers much more than 20 minutes on the day:
Meetings to get to know you and plan your ceremony
Writing a personalised ceremony script, including all legal wording
Preparing and checking your legal paperwork, including the Notice of Intended Marriage
A professional PA system, microphone and ceremony music
Arriving early to work with your venue, photographer and other suppliers
Lodging your marriage paperwork with the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages afterwards
What affects the price
Guest numbers and ceremony style: a private legals-only ceremony needs less time than a full, personalised ceremony.
Personal touches: a love story, personal vows and rituals take extra writing and guidance.
Day of the week: many celebrants, including Let’s Marry, offer a discount for weekday weddings.
Travel: ceremonies further from Brisbane, such as the Scenic Rim or Mount Tamborine, may include travel.
Let’s Marry celebrant prices
Essentials for Two (elopements and legals-only ceremonies, up to around 10 guests): from $660 incl. GST
Intimate and Boutique (micro weddings, around 10 to 40 guests): from $990 incl. GST
All the Bells and Vows (full, personalised ceremonies, around 40 to 500 guests): from $1,320 incl. GST
Weddings from Monday to Thursday receive a 5% discount. The All the Bells and Vows package includes two hours of private wedding dance lessons (normally $200). If you’d also like me as your MC, the Celebrant and Emcee Package is $2,100 incl. GST. See all packages.
Questions to ask any celebrant before you book
Is the PA system and music included?
How many meetings are included, and how are they held?
Will you help write our love story and personal vows?
Are there any travel costs for our location?
Are you registered with the Attorney-General’s Department?
Check your date
Choose a time for our call to you and I’ll talk you through the package that suits your ceremony.