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#Couple Goals!  The things you need to do to get us to the aisle on time.

Timing always feels a bit funny to people. And the truth is, it is. Your ceremony is big and important but most of the big stuff happens without you and it sometimes your inbox feels a little empty from me. Don't panic! I'm here - and working. And sometimes there's a little frenzy at the end to make sew it all together. But that's pretty normal.

Again, if you want to check where we are, what's going on or just want to say hello - send me a message.

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Here's a checklist of things that we need to make sure we do...
1) Filled in your questions for your paperwork?

2) Signed you NOIM with me or a witness?

3) Answered your mushy - why do I love you questions?

4) Checked the outline I've sent you post mushy questions

5) Double checked time and location with me!  Honestly - I need this reminder.. I am human and it's my biggest fear.

6) Told me if you need my PA for music, arrangements for a llama, your social media rules, unruly relatives you might be expecting, a signing table or extra props?

7) Sent me your vows so I can print and bring them with me!!

8) Told me the name of your two witnesses over the age of 18 that will be signing on the day?

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I find this bit terribly awkward... Yes I want to know if you're happy but I hate bothering you with things while you're basking in your post wedding bliss.  So here's a couple of things I would love...

You can...
1) fill in the automated survey that gets sent post ceremony.
2) leave a google review
3) send me a quick text when you're back on planet earth to let me know your feedback

or send a carrier pigeon. I don't mind. Honestly.

The other weird one is photos... I'd love to see them and if you say yes - maybe through them on the socials. I try to tag your photographers as much as possible so please send me their details too!!

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Blue is the fun! It’s all of the bits that work together to make your ceremony truely yours and #yourweddingstory.

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What’s that you say? A ceremony in a ceremony? Yes!! There are lots you can do. On the bottom of the wedding planning sheet is a list of them. Ninja Vows? Of course! Broom Jumping? Yep! Handfasting? Definitely. Tequila Toast? Don’t mind if I do.

Whatever you want - we can work it out. Weddings are supposed to be fun. Put in a magic show if you like. A belly dance lesson or a drag show. Whatever makes it you - in it goes.

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Vows don’t have to be complicated. They don’t have to be a synopsis of a great novel. Some are two sentences, some are longer. The trick is to write you think, what you say or what you wish you could. Make them honest and make them yours. But if you’re really stuck try this.

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This list of things ain’t great. I’m not going to lie to you. But what I do know is that by reading what’s out there you’ll know really fast what you love and what you’ll hate! Get amongst it and see what’s out there.

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All of the the FAQs I can think of. If you've got one I've missed let me know in the your questions sections and I'll add it to the list or answer it as best I can... or ask someone way smarter than me to answer it.

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Here's a link to the actual website.. the public launching pad for prices, inclusions etc.

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So you think you might want to work with me? That's awesome news! Showing up and doing the legal parts of a ceremony are what I do, but that isn't what you are really paying for. So, what does it cost?

It is my personality, my ability to put you and your guests at ease and the way that I weave your wedding story into something that's just yours. As a celebrant, my aim is for you and your guests to walk away from your ceremony with their smiles wide and their hearts filled with the warmness that only comes from a cracker of a wedding.

At the end of your ceremony you won't remember what was said. What you will remember is how you felt. And that's what your guests will remember too. They will remember the warm fuzzies, the smiles and the giggles and hopefully the all out laughter that reminds them of you. That's what I really bring to your wedding... the warm fuzzies.

A Wedding... $900

A wedding is a big deal and when it comes to expensive things in your life this one tops the list. So getting it right is a big deal. For a full list of inclusions in the full shebang send me an email and I'll send it through. No matter the cost of a celebrant, we all make you legally married, but getting the tone for your day right is priceless!

A Naming Ceremony ... $500 (Price correct for 2020)

A naming ceremony is an old school name for something that is far from old school. It doesn't have to be the naming of a baby. A naming ceremony is an affirmation ceremony for who you are. Baby, newly out, self-named, transitioning, intentional declaring of separation - whatever change your life has made, celebrate its coming into the world with a coming out party that's huge.

For a full list of details for all services, including legals only elopements, commitment ceremonies or a renewal of vows, get in touch! I'll work something out for you and get back to you asap!
Travel Costs
Travel is included in the Brisbane Metropolitan Area. Travel is charged out of a 75km radius from home. For every kilometre outside of this radius, please allow an extra $1 a kilometre. Rates are calculated from my home to venue on Google Maps.

Seen enough? Get in touch!

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So you think you might want to work with me? That's awesome news! Showing up and doing the legal parts of a ceremony are what I do, but that isn't what you are really paying for. So, what does it cost?

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How will I know when I have to do something?

The easy answer? I will tell you. While there isn’t much to be happening between confirming your date and two months out, once the wagon starts to roll the jobs list is quick and fast. Once we sign your NOIM and you answer my questions - there’s not much left for you to do but write your vows.

What do I need?

To get married you will need
a) a passport
OR
b) a driver’s licence AND a birth certificate

If you’ve been married before, I’ll also need to sight some evidence that you are not anymore.

What if I’m nervous?

I’d be surprised if you weren’t. But if I’m doing my job properly, at the very least if you just show up and follow my lead it will be fine and you’ll be fine and your wedding will be beautiful*.

*I’ll try really, really, really hard but I can’t promise I can control everything.

What's with the Studio Ninja Portal?

I know sometimes it goes to your junk but honestly it's the easiest way for me to keep track of where we are at and what needs to happen next.  If you're having trouble please let me know and I'll see if I can fix it.

Paying the bill?

While it's awkward and not optional, I don't mind how you pay your bill.  All at once, in fortnightly installments - whatever works easiest for you and your spreadsheet.  (I know some of you have them!)

Can I message you if I think about something?

Oh my god yes!!! Send me a message on messenger or on text.. I'm more likely to answer those or remember to answer those!! Anytime - any day! I may not answer you in three minutes - but I might!!!

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It’s not something I advertise, but if you really want me to do it - I can. But there is a particular style here. I won’t tell jokes about your sex life, I am not your uncle Barry. If you want someone to keep things on time, to do some nice intros and tell people what’s going on - that’s me.

Anything a bit extra and out there? I know some great emcees I can put you in touch with that a bit more face paced.

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Sometimes I stand in the middle … but I move before you kiss!! I promise!

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Thought of something?? Put it in the comments below and I'll either make it one for the list or answer you directly!

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Hi Team and thanks for checking in. I wanted a place where you could access all of the things that will make planning your wedding just that bit more simple. So here it is. Hints, forms, surveys, tips… all of the things I can think of to help you sort your wedding. 📸 @franklyphotography

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Notice of Intended Marriage - signed and witnessed at least one month before your wedding and no early than 18 months.

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This sounds lovely… but it’s in green. Which means legal stuff… this is the name of the document the government asks me to share with you by law. So here it is. I’m also legally required to share the numbers of relationship counselling if you wish to do that pre-ceremony. I can do that too. Just ask!

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White is info. All pre-wedding things and all things that you need to think about before you say yes to me celebrating with you. 📸 @franklyphotography

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The basics… this is what I use to plan your ceremony. The order changes, the words definitely change and sometimes we add more things and take things out - but this is a starting point where you and your favourite human get to start a conversation about what you want your ceremony to look and feel like.

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Whether you’re welcoming a tiny human to your village or reclaiming your life on your own terms - I can do that too.

These are meant to be fun and a celebration of life. There are no rules here so if you’re looking for one of them later on - or know someone who is, I do that too.

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In green is all of the things we have to do by law. I’ll put in blank versions of the forms but I usually input your details online to cut back on multiple pieces of paperwork.  So to be totally transparent here’s what all those very personal identity questions go into. 📸 @franklyphotography