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Rosalind Mackay Celebrant is a warm, creative marriage celebrant with over 17 years of experience within the wedding and entertainment industry up her sleeve. Servicing the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Rosalind offers couples the perfect mix of fun and sentiment. From intimate garden weddings and glamorous formal affairs to cultural ceremonies — she can do it all.
On the hunt for an experienced, creative marriage celebrant with a heart of gold? If so, you can't look past the talented Rosalind Mackay. With a rich background in theatre as an actor, scriptwriter, director, and theatre manager — Rosalind brings a wide array of skills and expert tips to the table.
She will gently guide you through the process, ensuring your ceremony authentically reflects your personality as a couple. You can expect unwavering support, lovingly-crafted packages, and an open, inclusive approach. She is a passionate supporter of same-sex marriage and is eager to create the ceremony of your dreams.
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About
Hi my name is Ros, I've been a celebrant for 17 years and still absolutely love it. I have done over 1,000 weddings and each wedding that I write and perform is unique and different. Whether you are looking for a relaxed garden wedding, a traditional wedding or a low key elopement, I am really looking forward to going on this journey with you and helping to make your wedding day special. On booking my services you are guaranteed that your day will run smoothly and with a sense of fun.
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Service Area Yarra Valley | Dandenong Ranges
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As a wedding professional, Rosalind Mackay Celebrant offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert AdviceIs there a traditional left and right side for the bride's family and groom's family?
Does the bride's side traditionally sit on the left or the right at the ceremony?
Do you have to belong to a church to get married there?
We love the look of some of the older cathedrals, but neither of us is religious. Would we be permitted to marry there?
Rosalind Mackay Celebrant
Yes you can have your wedding in a church or chathedral without belonging to it, however you still have to have a religious service with the resident priest. The prices vary according to the church. However there are some decommissioned churches where I have been allowed to be the celebrant at weddings before. The Cathedral at the Police accademy in Mount Waverley is amazing and you can hold non religious ceremonies there. Also the old St Martin's chapel in Belgrave is a decommisioned church where you can hold weddings. If you want something that looks like a church but isn't a practicing church, have a look at Montsalvat in Eltham or the Abbortsford convent. Good luck!
Can we have our wedding before legally getting married?
Is it possible to have a wedding without signing anything legally and then go to the registry with witnesses a few months later to sign the marriage documents? My fiance is in a visa process and has been advised not to change his marriage status until he receives his permanent residency. However, we want to have our wedding with family and friends before we move away later this year and can't guarantee he'll receive the residency in time.
Rosalind Mackay Celebrant
You can have a commitment ceremony before legally getting married where you say personal vows etc, however the guests need to be aware that this isn't a legally binding ceremony. During Covid lockdowns, we had a lot of the opposite: couples legally getting married with just 5 people and then holding the big wedding reception a year later and renewing their vows when everyone came out of lockdown.
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With most modern weddings, it's a case of pick a seat not a side. Traditionally the grooms family sits on the right and the bride on the left but you can mix this up a bit if you like.