By my side Celebrant

By my side Celebrant Adelaide wedding 6 +

OVERVIEW

Now the fun begins to plan for your “best day ever”! If you’re reaching for the moon… let me help you bypass, and take you to the stars!

No couple is the same and therefore no wedding should be either! If you’re looking to plan a ceremony that truly captures your style, personalities, sense of humour and fun, your history together, your hopes and dreams for the future, then I’d love to work with you, by your side.

I’m a cheerful, warm and passionate marriage celebrant based in Adelaide performing weddings and life ceremonies within a 50km radius. I‘m willing to travel to most destinations for your special day, so if you’re getting married outside of this area, please get in touch with me so that we can make it happen.

I will focus on all your hopes and dreams for your day, bringing interest, passion and connection when writing your personalised ceremony, creating a very unique and cherished day.

If you have any questions along the way about your ceremony, just let me know as that’s what I’m here for, to ensure your ceremony is a fun and relaxed event.

Here’s a quick summary of the ceremonies I can provide:


- "Our love story"  Unique, personalised wedding ceremony with your own story written into the ceremony
- "Short and sweet"  Keeping your ceremony intimate, simple and short with your own personal vows

-  "Just us"  Looking for an alternative to a registry office, or would like just the legals performed whilst working along side other officiants, then this is just the package 
-  Pop-up ceremonies including venue, celebrant, photographer, catering and limousine (options available)
-  Vow renewal
-  Naming Day

About

After having worked for many years supporting & encouraging personal growth to young & experienced achievers, I took what I loved from my experience, and this was helping and caring for people achieve their dreams.  I love that I get to assist couples on their happiest of days in their marriage ceremony... dreams can come true! I am so honoured to be chosen as a celebrant in what is one of the most cherished memories and rituals of life, that couples or a family can have.

Mrs Jennifer Attard

Owner


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FAQ

As your Celebrant I will take care of all your legal documentation, which means the solemisation of marraige is a legal ceremony and as such there are items that are required to be undertaken in accordance with the Marriage Act, 1961 in Australia.

  • The Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) must be completed at least 1 month prior to your ceremony, and will expire at 18 months if your ceremony has not occurred
  • Relationship Support Services, pre-marriage education courses, refer to the Happily Before and Ever After brochure that I will provide you
  • Viewing of your original birth certificates and photo ID (Passport and/or Drivers' Licence)
  • Legal age to be married is 18 years or over
  • What is the relationship of the couple
  • Complete the Statutory Declaration as close to your day of the ceremony
  • Rehearsal booking - day / time  location
  • All compulsory legal elements are undertaken during the ceremony ie The Monitum, vows and signing of the register

After your ceremony I will forward you information on how to apply for your registration of marriage certificate with the Births, Deaths and Marriages in your State.

 

  • Unlimited face-face-meetings, telephone calls or email
  • We will complete your NOIM and Statutory Declaration. I will review all your required ID documentation as required by the Marriage Act, 1961
  • Provide you with a Wedding Ceremony Planner that we will work through to capture all the elements you want in your ceremony
  • Hold a Wedding Ceremony Workshop. I will go through everything of your ceremony and create a script
  • Write your special and unique 'love story'
  • Provide you with inspiration ideas for you to write your personal vows (if that what you would like)
  • Provide you with many inspiration ideas for readings and rituals
  • Hold a wedding rehearsal
  • Use of my PA System to ensure all your guests hear your ceremony
  • Presentation of a Commemorative Certificate
  • Presentation of your keepsake printed ceremony

It can be daunting when you first meet your celebrant, and it's very important that you feel comfortable with her/him.  Here are some things to consider:

  • You should meet before you confirm with the Celebrant that you would like her/him to perform your ceremony.
  • Its important that you both get along with each other and that you feel a genuine connection. Your Celebrant is going to perform one of your most important ceremonies in your life and you should feel that she/he is excited about you both, your day and her/his role in your day. 
  • Your Celebrant should explain to you all legal aspects of your ceremony.
  • Will your Celebrant provide you with inspirations for your ceremony?  Readings, personal vows, ceremony scripts, rituals etc.  These are what will make your day personal to you.
  • Will she/he write a unique 'love story' about your journey in which finds you here today getting married. This brings in warmth, emotion and a fun aspect.
  • Will she/he perform a short and sweet ceremony if you're wanting an elopement style wedding?
  • Are there different packages available for you to choose?
  • Will there be a rehearsal (important).
  • Why type of PA system do they have?
  • Do they have a network of celebrants that can support them in case of emergency and they're unable to attend?

Your Celebrant will be very prepared when you meet and will most likely share all this information with you, however if you are uncertain about anything, ensure you are able to contact your Celebrant as many times as you need.

This isn't a common question and should be arranged before the wedding. 

If you're arriving altogether eg bridesmaids and other members of the family, you will want to consider someone close to you to collect all your bags when you arrive and put them in a safe place during your ceremony. 

You may like to give your bags to a close family member or friend, before you leave home and they can take your bag to the venue for you.

Your venue coordinator may arrange for this and lock your bags up during the ceremony, so discuss with your coordinator or wedding planner.


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March 2021

Jen managed to create a lovely relaxed ceremony for our small and casual wedding, we enjoyed it thoroughly and she was very helpful in guiding us!

Krishna S.

January 2021

Me and my partner had 5 interviews lined up with different celebrants. Jen was the first one we met with and we liked her so much that we booked her on the spot and didn't bother interviewing anyone else. She is so calming, classy, well spoken and just lovely all round. We are a same sex couple and finding someone who we both felt instantly comfortable with was so important to us - we're so happy we found Jen!

Amy B.

December 2020

Absolutely amazing celebrant. We were affected by the SA covid-19 lockdown but with Jen by our side we were able to change our plans and still have a beautiful wedding, just 24hrs later than originally planned. Jen was wonderful at supporting us and helping us through the uncertainty of covid and we cannot thank her enough. Our wedding was relaxed, lovely, and absolutely reflected how we wanted the day. Jen is a fantastic, professional celebrant who made our day so special. ❤

Fiona S.


Expert Advice

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How to officiate a wedding?

How can I have my dad marry us and it still be a legal marriage? How does this affect the price of a celebrant, and how does it change the ceremony?

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What a special moment this would be to have your Dad conduct your wedding for you both and your guests!

There are certainly ways he can have the lead role in your wedding ceremony. He can conduct all components and write your script, the only requirement you will have is to have a registered marriage celebrant conduct all the legal components of the wedding. You should discuss with your Celebrant your ceremony, so that the legal components are conducted in the correct order which will ensure your ceremony flows naturally.

If you would like your Dad to conduct the legal components, he will be required to successfully complete a Certificate IV in Celebrancy and apply for registration with the Attorney Generals Department. Depending on when your wedding is planned, it may be worthwhile bringing in a registered marriage celebrant to ensure you have a legal ceremony.

Many Celebrants will have a 'legal or elopement' package available to you, usually at a reduced cost to a full ceremony.

How to get married in Australia?

We are thinking of getting married next year's whilst in Adelaide. Can you have a celebrant legally marry you at a family house in the garden or have you got to go to hotel?

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Yes most definitely, garden weddings are beautiful.  This is the beauty of having a registered marriage celebrant as they attend some beautiful locations to conduct weddings.  My mother was married in her back garden!  

You will need to ensure you have your Notice of Intended Marriage completed a minimum of 1 month before your ceremony and provided your ID documentation to your celebrant to ensure your marriage is legal.

How do you organise a vow renewal?

I was married overseas and would like a Vow renewal in Australia with family. Will my Celebrant need proof of my marriage certificate and a Statutory declaration to proceed.

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Many couples are chosing destinations weddings, which means there could be family and friends who are unable to attend. A vow renewal is a wonderful ceremony to have where you can be with your Australian family. 

Like a wedding, a vow renewal is made up of the same beautiful components, each with its own purpose and meaning to you both, only without the legal requirements.

There is no requirement for any proof of your marriage or Statutory declaration as it is not a legal ceremony.

Couples hold a vow renewal for many reasons, like yourself you married overseas, or it may have been many years since you first walked down the aisle together, or your anniversary could be an occasion you would like to celebrate by the making of new promises and commitments to each other. 

I hope you have a wonderful day renewing your vows with your Aussie family.

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