Easy Weddings Marriage Celebrants Cairns / Port Douglas

Tim Kelly - Cairns & Port Douglas Marriage Celebrant

5  ( 57 reviews ) · Cairns, Port Douglas, Mission Beach and the Tablelands but I am prepared to travel nationally · Show Phone
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OVERVIEW

As a Cairns Marriage Celebrant and Master of Ceremonies who supports same-sex marriage and Marriage Equality, I promise to provide you with a ceremony that is thoughtful, professional, and most of all, memorable.

* I am relaxed, open minded and open hearted and it is reflected in my ceremonies.
* I am professional and dedicated.
* I offer unlimited phone, video & email contact.
* After the ceremony you receive a beautifully presented copy of your ceremony, wedding vows, readings etc.
* I offer access to a signing table & chairs.
* You have access to my self contained, wireless PA system available for playing your choice of music and making sure that no-one misses a word.

Whether you just want to tick that box or whether you want to shout your love from the rooftops, contact me today and find out how I can make your wedding ceremony, and your wedding vows, the most memorable moment of your life.

About

I'm known for relaxed, fun filled, memorable ceremonies that stay in the heart forever. I've been a Celebrant for over 10 years now and have never, ever regretted it. What started out as a sideline has now become my career. It's all I do. It's not a sideline anymore. It's also not my 'job'. It's.. what.. I.. do. So, if you want a ceremony filled with love, and a day filled with more love, amazing memories, 'happy' tears and lots of belly laughs, please, get in touch.

Mr Tim Kelly

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Couples describe Tim as a warm, professional, organized celebrant who truly listens and brings their story to life. From the first contact, his energy, humor, and genuine care help ease planning stress, whether for intimate elopements or larger celebrations. His ability to adapt at short notice, coordinate logistics, and tailor ceremonies with personal touches—music, readings, vows, even cultural phrases—creates ceremonies that feel personal, relaxed, and meaningful. Guests often note his engaging delivery and knack for balancing joy with significance. Reliability, punctuality, and going the extra mile mark his service, before and after the ceremony. A strong, stress-free choice for couples seeking a memorable day.

July 2024

We had the pleasure of having Tim as both our wedding celebrant and MC. His professionalism, charisma, and seamless coordination elevated our special day. Tim ensured everything ran smoothly, maintaining an organised and engaging atmosphere throughout the event. We highly recommend his comprehensive services to anyone seeking a top-notch celebrant and MC.

Nick R.

Tim Kelly - Cairns & Port Douglas Marriage Celebrant

Hi Nick. Hi Kat. Sorry that it's taken so long to respond to this review, I'm terrible when it comes to my online profile. Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your special day AND evening. It honestly felt like I was there to enjoy myself and not to work.

March 2024

Fantastic experience with Tim from the very first contact right up until we said “I Do” ( or “f.€k yeah!” as my husband so eloquently put it)! Tim makes everything super easy and stress free for your wedding or elopement ceremony. He will even find a venue and witnesses for you if you’re not from the area. His sense of humour suited us and our quirky little wedding perfectly and we couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant for this joyful occasion. Still on cloud nine, Tim Kelly as your celebrant for the win!

Felicity F.

Tim Kelly - Cairns & Port Douglas Marriage Celebrant

Hi Felicity. Thank you for your kind words. So sorry it's taken so long to reply but my online presence doesn't get anywhere near enough attention, I just get so caught up with my couples and their ceremonies, as you know. To be honest, how i operate is easy when you love what you do.

September 2023

Tim, wow you were the perfect celebrant for us. Who would have guessed we had only met you face to face the day before our wedding. It was as though we had known you for years. You brought so much humour to our ceremony which was exactly our vibe, while also adding your own unique personal touch to it. You were professional and approachable right from the beginning of the process, which made organising our destination wedding a smooth process right from the start. Without a doubt, we would highly recommend you to anyone as the perfect celebrant!! We can not thank you enough for playing a big role in our magical day…..you are FABULOUS!!!

Chloe P.

Tim Kelly - Cairns & Port Douglas Marriage Celebrant

Dear Chloe and Paul. Sorry for the delayed 😴😴😴 response. I'm terrible when it comes to my online presence. I enjoy all your insta and FB posts though 😘. Thank you for those kind and thoughtful words.

February 2026

Tim Kelly- Celebrant & Master of Ceremonies @Cairns Tropical Marriages We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding celebrant than Tim Kelly. From our very first interaction, his professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail stood out immediately. We originally engaged Tim to be our own wedding celebrant. However, due to unexpected circumstances, Tim stepped in at short notice to marry my in-laws, turning what could have been a stressful situation into the fulfilment of their dream wedding, His ability to adapt with such care, understanding, and genuine enthusiasm meant everything to our family. Tim has a remarkable ability to connect with couples and truly understand their story. He knew exactly when to lift the energy and when to offer calm, reassuring support, creating a ceremony that felt perfectly balanced, personal and meaningful. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and it was clear how much effort he put into making the day special. The experience was so positive that we are keeping Tim on to return and officiate our own wedding, exactly as originally planned. A decision we feel completely confident about. The value, quality, and level of service Tim provides truly goes above and beyond, and we would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a celebrant who genuinely cares.

Tahlia F.

August 2025

Highly recommend Tim Kelly for his excellent quality of service. Tim's Unique style and energy from the first phone call to post wedding check in, is second to none. Attention to detail is amazing, and the help and encouragement along the journey made us feel so relaxed about the whole event. More importantly, Tim listened to us, heard what we wanted for our day and delivered. He is very engaging, very 'human' and turned what everyone says will be a stressful occasion into a fun and memorable day. Thank you Tim - we are so glad you were such an integral part of our day.

Kelane K.


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When I get married can I change my given name at the same time as I change my surname

My given name is currently Rebecca but I have only ever been called Bec, I am wondering when I get married can my celebrant register my name with births deaths and marriages as Bec (Husbands Surname) or do I need to apply to change my given name before the ceremony? Thank you.

Tim Kelly - Cairns & Port Douglas Marriage Celebrant

Hello Bec.

Your Celebrant can change neither your given name nor your surname, I'm afraid. We have to use the legal names recorded on your identity documents.

To change your given name would require you to do so legally, via deed poll. The Celebrant then submits the paperwork for the legal name change when they submit the paperwork to the BDM, thereby verifying the veracity of the name change. 

You can only change your surname once you have received your Official Certificate of Marriage, which gives you the authority to take your husbands surname.. or vice versa ??.

I hope this helps, Bec.

Help! We forgot to file our NOIM

Will our wedding date be off now officially and we'll have to have it dated after our actual wedding which is in two weeks?

Tim Kelly - Cairns & Port Douglas Marriage Celebrant

In this situation I would suggest lodging your NOIM with your Celebrant (who should have been on top of this, by the way) and conducting a commitment ceremony on the date of your wedding. You then meet with your Celebrant one month from the date the NOIM was lodged and you just do the legal parts.

Can you become a marriage celebrant and officiate your own wedding?

Tim Kelly - Cairns & Port Douglas Marriage Celebrant

The simple answer and most direct answer is No. The best way to explain it would be 'conflict of interest'. You can't marry yourself.

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