Ceremonies of Love and Life
The Complete Package $800
Services include:
- An initial, obligation free meeting to listen to your ideas and discuss how we can create a beautiful ceremony. Should you wish to work with me on your wedding, I will ask you to complete a booking form, sign my service agreement and pay a non-refundable booking fee. We will look at the legal requirements for your marriage, including the identification documents you will need, and the process of writing your ceremony.
- A second meeting to discuss the first draft of your ceremony and complete the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM), including the sighting of all relevant identification documents. You will also be given a questionnaire that you will complete separately, to assist in the writing of your ceremony.
- Once the questionnaires are returned, a draft copy of your ceremony will be sent to you for you to look at and adjust.
- Provide examples of symbols, special dedications or cultural traditions or rituals that you might like to consider in your marriage ceremony.
- Unlimited phone and email contact.
- A rehearsal (if required)
- A professionally printed commemorative marriage certificate.
- A copy of your marriage ceremony script.
- Completion of all legal paperwork and lodgement with the relevant authorities on your behalf.
- Professional PA system (if required)
Elopement or Micro Weddings $650
Elopement ceremonies are ones that would suit those couples who don’t want all the fuss and expense of a ‘big’ wedding but still want something intimate and beautiful. These weddings often only have the marrying couple and their two witnesses. These ceremonies are brief, but beautiful.
Micro weddings are smaller, simpler weddings of up to 20 guests.
Services include:
- A face-to-face meeting held at least one calendar month prior to your ceremony. At this meeting, we can fill in all the paperwork for your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) and lodge it. A booking form is completed, a service agreement is signed, and a non-transferrable booking fee is paid, securing my services for your wedding.
- The delivery of a beautiful and intimate wedding ceremony.
- A professionally printed commemorative marriage certificate is provided.
- All legal paperwork and lodgement with the relevant authorities on your behalf.
Legals Only Ceremony $450
Some couples just want to get married and not have the traditional wedding ceremony with the attached costs, preferring to put that money towards buying a house, having a reception/party with family and friends, or going on that trip of a lifetime.
A Legals Only ceremony includes just the minimum legal wording and is often a good choice for couples who are looking to get married quickly. I can meet with you to complete the paperwork (Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) form) and perform this ceremony during the week in my office. These ceremonies are usually about 5 minutes in length.
Services include:
- One pre-wedding meeting, held at least one calendar month prior to your ceremony. At this meeting, we can fill in all the paperwork for your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) and lodge it. A booking form is completed, a service agreement is signed, and a non-transferrable booking fee is paid, securing my services for your wedding.
- A Legal Only Marriage ceremony.
- A professionally printed commemorative marriage certificate.
- Completion of all paperwork and lodgement with the relevant authorities on your behalf.
About Me
Your Passionate Marriage Celebrant in Brisbane
Christene Burgess is a passionate registered Marriage Celebrant based in Brisbane. With an impressive background as a former teacher and principal, Christene’s journey to becoming a Civil Celebrant has been nothing short of extraordinary.
In 2022, Christene made the bold decision to leave her successful career in education behind and embark on a new path to becoming a Civil Celebrant. Her dedication and hard work culminated in her being awarded the esteemed title in 2023, signaling the start of a fulfilling and exciting chapter in her life.
The transition from education to celebrancy was both daunting and liberating for Christene. Embracing her newfound freedom, she has wholeheartedly embraced the opportunity to put her years of public speaking, speech and ceremony writing, and presentation skills to excellent use in her new role as a Marriage Celebrant.
Friendly, organized, and thoroughly professional, Christene takes pride in her attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of your ceremony is just right. Her expertise lies in listening to her clients, truly understanding their desires, needs, and dreams for their wedding day. She firmly believes that weddings should be a reflection of the couple themselves, making each ceremony unique and personal.
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