How much does a wedding celebrant cost in Canberra?

The Full Ceremony starts from $1,100, which covers two planning meetings, a fully custom ceremony, the PA system, an on-site rehearsal and all legal paperwork. Want something simpler? Registry style weddings start from $450 and elopements from $600. Every wedding is a little different, so give me a call and I'll give you one clear price.

How do I choose the right wedding celebrant?

Start with someone who listens before they write. Ask how much of the ceremony is actually written for you versus adapted from a template, whether there's a guest limit, and whether they're comfortable with your family, culture or relationship exactly as it is. That's what The Full Ceremony is built around.

Can you help us write our vows?

Yes — vow writing support is included in The Full Ceremony, whether you want help finding the words from scratch or a second set of eyes on a draft you've already started.

Are you inclusive of LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse couples?

Yes, always. I'm an LGBTQIA+ ally and neurodiverse ally, and every ceremony is shaped around who you actually are as a couple — not around anyone else's idea of a traditional wedding.

What happens with the legal paperwork?

I handle the Notice of Intended Marriage, declarations and all lodgement before and after the ceremony, so the legal side is sorted properly and on time — one less thing for you to manage.

Full Wedding Celebrant in Canberra

All the moments, none of the stress

A completely personalised legal marriage ceremony for couples who want every word, every moment and every detail to feel like theirs.

A proud ally to LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse and First Nations people, and all cultures. No guest limit, no default script.

The quickest way to find out if I'm free is a call

CALL 0450 960 591

PRICING FROM $1,100

Ceremonies held across Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country. I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land and pay my respects to Elders past and present.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything a full legal wedding needs

①

Two planning meetings

Face to face (or video, if that's easier), one to get to know you and your story, one to finalise every detail before the day.

②

A ceremony written for you

Fully custom, drafted from scratch around your relationship, not adapted from a template.

③

Vow writing support

Help finding the words, whether you're writing your own vows or want guidance shaping them.

④

PA system provided

So every guest can actually hear you, no relying on venue equipment.

⑤

Unlimited guests

Eight or eighty, the ceremony is priced and prepared the same way.

⑥

On-site rehearsal

Available if you'd like to walk through the ceremony at your venue beforehand.

⑦

All the legal paperwork

Notice of Intended Marriage, declarations and lodgement handled before and after, sorted properly and on time.

⑧

Travel within Canberra

Included across the Canberra region, and happy to travel further too. Just ask.

HOW IT WORKS

How your wedding comes together

listen

I start with listening.

Before anything is drafted, I want to understand your story, your values and your vision for the day, not a generic brief.

plan

I plan with care.

From the run sheet to the smallest personal touch, I handle the logistics so you can hold onto what actually matters on the day.

honour

I honour what's real

Your ceremony is built around your relationship, not a standard script with your names dropped in.

PRICING

Simple, upfront pricing

FROM

$1,100

$100 deposit secures your date; the balance isn't due until before the ceremony.

Includes both planning meetings, the ceremony itself, PA system, rehearsal and all paperwork.

Travel within the Canberra region is included. Happy to travel further, just ask.

Every wedding is a little different, so give me a call and I'll give you one clear price, with no surprises.

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JUST NEED THE LEGAL BIT DONE?

A registry style wedding is quick, simple and starts from $450.

SEE REGISTRY STYLE WEDDINGS

NOT SURE THIS IS THE ONE?

Every ceremony style, side by side

FROM $450

Registry Style Wedding (Legals Only)

A short, five-minute ceremony with just the two of you and your witnesses. All the legal weight, none of the fuss.

See Registry Style Weddings →

FROM $600

Elopement

A short, personal ceremony with vows, rings and a few of your favourite people.

See Elopements →

FROM $1100 - YOU ARE HERE

The Full Ceremony

No guest cap, two planning meetings, full vow support and an on-site rehearsal. The whole ceremony, built from scratch around you.

WHERE I CELEBRATE

Venues I love, and the region I serve

-- National Arboretum Canberra

-- Yarralumla Woolshed

-- Gold Creek

-- Pialligo Estate

-- Hotel Realm

-- ...or a place that's entirely your own

Some of the Canberra-region venues I regularly marry couples at:

Areas I regularly travel to for the Full Ceremony

Canberra & Braddon

Yarralumla

Southern Highlands & Berrima, NSW

Queanbeyan, NSW

Wider Canberra region

WHY COUPLES CHOOSE BILLIE

A celebrant who actually listens

I'm a registered civil celebrant based in Canberra and a proud member of the Celebrant Society. Every ceremony I write is built around the two of you, your story, your humour and the people you love, never a default script with your names dropped in.

Before becoming a celebrant, I spent my career as a registered nurse. That means big days don't rattle me. I stay calm, keep things running smoothly, and make sure you actually get to enjoy the moment. Now retired, I'm genuinely flexible with my time, including weekdays and travel.

LGBTQIA+ & same-sex wedding celebrant

Civil Celebrant, Celebrant Society member

Neurodiverse-friendly

Custom vows & scripts, every time

Flexible: weekdays and travel

Calm, caring retired nurse

CANBERRA WEDDING CEREMONIES

Frequently asked questions

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Let's write your ceremony

No obligation, no script, just a conversation about your day and what you'd like it to feel like.

Contact me