Choosing the Right Celebrant for You

Think back to that moment when you said ‘Yes’ to each other… ‘Yes, I will marry you’. ‘Yes, to a life with you’. ‘Yes, to all the things’. ‘Yes, to forever’.

That beautiful, life-changing moment set the course for one of the most important days in your life together; your Wedding Day.

Now picture yourself standing with the love of your life on your big day. The look in their eyes as you say your marriage vows. The excitement as you slip your wedding rings onto each other’s fingers. Those memories are going to stay with you forever. So, keep that vision in mind as you start planning your wedding.

And the key to making your day unforgettable? It all comes down to your support crew. Surround yourself with a fantastic team of expert wedding professionals; people who are focused on the two of you, and ready to link arms and make it all happen seamlessly for you. 

Amazing Wedding Ceremonies Don’t Happen by Chance, They are Created.

As for where to start, here’s a little tip… Put “Choose a Marriage Celebrant” right up there at the top of your list, because your celebrant will play a huge role in bringing your perfect wedding to life.

You want someone you ‘click’ with (because chemistry is a big deal), and who will take the time to get to know you as a couple and to understand your wedding goals (because authenticity is an even bigger deal.) 

If your Marriage Celebrant radiates calm and professionalism and inspires confidence in you, you’re well on your way to an amazing Wedding Day,  with a ceremony that celebrates who you are as a couple.

“Lorraine is the best wedding celebrant in Brisbane! She is utterly professional, incredibly accommodating and very, very caring. She set the tone for our wedding through her beautiful delivery of our ceremony. So many people commented that our wedding ceremony was the best they had ever attended as it truthfully portrayed the bride and groom through her expert storytelling and gentle touches of humour. Lorraine, we will forever be indebted to you.” – Hannah and Chase

Relax & Laugh on Your Wedding Day

With eleven years’ experience as a Marriage Celebrant in South East Queensland, Sydney and beyond, I have had the honour of officiating hundreds of fabulous celebrations. What a joy!

Because I craft bespoke ceremonies just for my couples, each one has a feel all its own, reflecting the two awesome people it was created for. My style is relaxed, professional and eloquent, with a light-hearted twist of humour to create and celebrate those happy vibes.

You can put your trust in me to lead you through each and every step along the way, and to bring a sense of calm. My depth of experience will bring you peace of mind and take away the stress of the day for you, so you and your guests will feel relaxed and included. That’s what we all need on such an important day.

So if you can imagine having a warm, professional and engaging Marriage Celebrant as part of your dream team for your Wedding Day, let’s book in a video chat and get to know each other. We’ll have so much fun, planning the perfect wedding ceremony for you!

Full-time Experienced Professional Celebrant

My “Why”

I can’t believe it’s been eleven years since I became a Marriage Celebrant. Time flies when you’re doing something you love!

The inspiration came from my experience of my own wedding with my hubby, Graham. We knew we didn’t want a ‘cookie cutter’ wedding ceremony, so I wrote ours, especially for us. Our friends and family were so overwhelmingly positive, telling us afterwards that it was ‘the best wedding they’d ever been to’, it lit a fire in me.

That’s why, after several years of caring for animals as a Veterinarian and working in the corporate world of animal health, I embarked on a completely new path in life, helping other couples have a unique experience on their own Wedding Day.

With a background focused on caring for others and a love of creative writing, I couldn’t think of a more appropriate role to combine passion and experience, than being a Marriage Celebrant.

And I love it when my two worlds come together, with couples including their ‘fur kids’ in their wedding celebrations. Have you noticed how popular this has become in recent years? Particularly with the advent of pet care services that specialise in bringing and caring for your pets during your wedding. Such an awesome idea!

Being a mum to three kids under 13, I have first hand experience of what to expect from little ones in all sorts of situations. So, we can have a realistic chat about meaningful ways to involve children in your wedding ceremony… including having a plan B in mind (and maybe a plan C as well) for when things don’t go quite follow plan A.

These are just a couple of teency examples of the many ways your wedding can be tailored to perfectly suit you. You can be sure I’ll go above and beyond to help you discover the possibilities, and work out what’s right for you.

Each and every time I’m invited to be part of a Wedding Day, I’m truly honoured. Each Marriage Ceremony reminds me of just how important this day is, in the scheme of a couple’s life. It’s the beginning of a whole new chapter in their love story.

Ours began fifteen years ago, and Gra and I are still adding pages. Our home is in Samford Valley, surrounded by beautiful hills and trees, and kept constantly messy by three kids and two adorably fluffy cats. It gives me the perfect spot to sit and create one-of-a-kind, handcrafted ceremonies… infinitely more fun than cleaning up after said kids and fluff-balls! 🙂

I travel all over Brisbane and beyond to officiate weddings. So, whether you’re dreaming of a Brisbane wedding, a Sunshine Coast wedding, Gold Coast wedding, hinterland wedding, Maleny wedding, Toowoomba wedding, Scenic Rim wedding, Tamborine Mountain wedding – or anywhere your imagination takes you – let’s see if the stars (or at least our calendars!) align.