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Collaborate and Celebrate

Weddings and celebrations done your way. Large or small. Wild and wacky. Short and sweet. I'll work together with you to create a ceremony that's as unique as you are.

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Get to know me

In a nutshell – a celebrant, nurse, educator, adviser, wife of 30+ years, mother of two strapping lads, lover of music, dancing, food, wine, walks, travel and animals.

After many years as an infertility nurse, helping couples to create their families, I decided to make use of the skills I’d gained in supporting, counselling and guiding couples and embarked on a different path as a Civil Celebrant.

Whether you are planning a large wedding, an intimate gathering, a vow renewal, a naming ceremony or a celebration of life, I can work with you to create a cracking and deeply personal celebration.

Cool, calm and collected, there isn’t too much that will ruffle my feathers. You can have as little or as much input into your ceremony as you desire. Ceremonies will be entirely centred on you. Whether you want humour, romance or completely over-the-top, I will deliver an authentic, original and memorable ceremony that respects your occasion.

Located in the inner north of Melbourne and Central Victoria (Heathcote region), I’m happy to travel to wherever your celebration will be.

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  • Contact

    We touch base and communicate.

    I get the low down on what type of ceremony you want

    I give you some options and ideas.

    Book a time to meet.

  • Test flight

    We get to know one another a bit

    You decide if I’m the Celebrant for you and we book it in.

    We can do the Notice of Intention to Marry at this stage. This needs to be done at least one month , and no longer than 18months before ceremony date.

  • Countdown starts

    Ceremony planning (participants, rituals, readings, etc.) and organising legal bits and bobs

    During this time, you have access to unlimited phone calls and emails.

    I will write you a customised and unique ceremony (unless you want to write this yourselves!)

    Meet with you again to run through everything and rehearse.

  • Lift off!

    I’ll meet, greet, and guide your ceremony participants and guests and then deliver a knockout ceremony

    We sign yet more bits of paper with your witnesses and you get a pretty certificate to say you’re married

    I safely deliver all your documents to Births, Deaths and Marriages in your state…….

    BOOM you are legally hitched!

True love is the greatest adventure.

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Packages to suit every celebration

  • Legals

    $400

    We meet and sign documents at least one month in advance

    We say the necessary legal things in front of your two witnesses only (I can bring witnesses, if needed)

    You take home a commemorative wedding certificate

    I send the legal paperwork to the right people

    Cost of Official Certificate of Marriage from Births, Deaths and Marriages is not included. Currently $64.00

  • Elopement

    $550

    We meet and sign documents at least one month in advance

    We say the necessary legal things (I can bring witnesses, if needed)

    You take home a commemorative wedding certificate

    I send the legal paperwork to the right people

    Inspiration and support to plan a short and sweet ceremony

    You exchange vows and any rituals (e.g. ring exchange) in front of up to 10 guests

    Cost of Official Certificate of Marriage from Births, Deaths and Marriages is not included. Currently extra $64.00

  • Micro wedding

    $750

    We meet and sign documents at least one month in advance

    We say the necessary legal things

    You take home a commemorative wedding certificate

    I send the legal paperwork to the right people

    Inspiration and support to plan the ceremony

    You exchange vows and any rituals (e.g. ring exchange) in front of up to 60 guests

    Unique and personalised ceremony lasting around 20 minutes

    Professional public address system

    Official certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages cost included

  • The full shebang

    $950

    We meet and sign documents at least one month in advance

    We say the necessary legal things

    You take home a commemorative wedding certificate

    I send the legal paperwork to the right people

    Inspiration and support to plan the ceremony

    You exchange vows and any rituals (e.g. ring exchange) in front of unlimited guests

    Full ceremony that is uniquely written for you lasting 30-45 minutes

    Unlimited tips, hints, tricks and guidance

    Second meeting for couple to rehearse and sign the No Legal Impediment to Marriage form

    Professional public address system

    Official certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages cost included

  • We are so happy we chose you to be our wonderful celebrant... You made us both feel at ease and helped us along our wedding journey. Your enthusiasm, friendliness and professionalism from start to finish was amazing…We received so many great comments from our guests on how much they enjoyed the ceremony and how personal and special it was. We could not recommend her enough! Many said it was one of the best ceremonies they had been to.

    Jamesen Hunter

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Susan Chamberlain, a celebrant based in Melbourne
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Get in touch

Phone: 0417 386 390
Email: info@susanchamberlaincelebrant.com.au