Hi, I’m Barbara – I am an experienced tried and trusted celebrant, with hundreds of happy couples on my registers.
2025, I just received notification that I have been voted by my couples as one of the best five star wedding celebrants in Melbourne. Thank you all so much. So delighted that you took the time to send in your lovely reviews. Barbara.
Getting married is such an exciting time, and it’s important to have the right people around you. I’m a relaxed, flexible celebrant who’s easy to talk to — and I love helping couples create a ceremony that feels just right for them.
Why couples choose me:
- Personalised, down-to-earth ceremonies that reflect your story
- Warm, natural delivery
- Calm, professional and supportive from start to finish
- Trusted by hundreds of couples, with glowing reviews and plenty of referrals
Package 1
I really have two packages to choose from, the first one is where a couple might want something very simple, short and sweet with just them with a couple of guests. I have definately help you with this. This is more of "a Legals only" package, where we get together and I prepare the wedding documents like any wedding. This is the completion of the Notice of Intention to get Married.
Then we can plan something simple for your service, with your own vows to make it really special. I can come to you to perform your wedding, I do a lot of home weddings that are short and sweet and amazing. Some people have just a hand full of guests there including a witness each and then they might have a champagne in their home to celebrate or others might go out to a restaurant.
I enjoy these weddings as they are so relaxed and friendly. I can streamline the price by you coming to my office to prepare the documents as there are a few and then I can attend your service on the day.
How easy is that. My fee for this without any added on costs would be $400. So, short, sweet and simple.. Barbara.
Package 2
The second package I offer is one of exclusive premium weddings where the couple have decided to have something very special with all the trimmings! It might be there first wedding or it could be there second. Some poeple feel that they might have missed something the first time they got married and that now they want to capture that with their special love.
These weddings usually are at a venue of your choice, they can have as many guests that you want there. Often the venue will play your music for you which makes things easier. Your venue might be a distance away, such as a vineyard, sheep station, park, garden etc. I do not charge extra for travel in Melbourne Metro and surrounding areas. There are many touches you can add to your service such as the warming of the rings, presentation to the mothers of a rose each, lighting of the wedding candle and tying of the knot to name just a few.
Your wedding of this high standing will be stunning. We will need to complete a Notice of Intention to Marry initially if you would like to come to my office or i can come to you. Then we would be able to sit down and plan out what you might like for your wedding. Every couple is different and I will make sure that you get a wedding that you will be proud to have your family and friends witness. I will Prepare your service and send it to you for approval weeks before.
A wedding at this level includes a full onsite wedding rehearsal at your venue the week of your wedding or the week before. It can be a lot of fun and usually the bridal party will go out somewhere for a pre wedding dinner before hand.
You can have unlimited meetings and unlimited contact with me during the time we plan your big day. I am sure you will just love your wedding from start to finish.
The day of your wedding I arrived about 40 minutes early to set up and greet your guests as they arrive.
My fee as your professional wedding celebrant with no added on hidden costs is $750.
Whether you’re planning something small and simple and intimate or you have decided that you will be going right up to the top class level in weddings , I’ll make sure your ceremony is just amazing.
"Have a look at my reviews and give me a chance, you will be so glad you did" warm regards from Barbara Beames Professional wedding celebrant.
About
That lovely little girl is my niece at her mother's wedding, she is just gorgeous! I love weddings; I love to see the happiness on the faces of the bride and groom and all the guests. Happy tears all around! They are a good sign. My profession now as a marriage celebrant brings me a great deal of joy. warm regards from Barbara Beames
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Hello Brittany and Mitch, thank you for your review. Yes, we had a few challenges on your wedding day such as a torrential downpour right at the beginning of your wedding. I managed to get your service snuggled into the barn on the property and it turned out beautiful. Like a Swiss Chalet! Lots of happy tears at this wedding. My pleasure Britt and Mitch, it turned out just amazing in the end. A great couple to work with, thanks heaps from Barbara.