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Charis White Celebrant

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OVERVIEW

Congratulations on becoming engaged and planning your dream wedding.

My name is Charis White and I am the founder of Charis White and Co.

We believe that getting married is one of the most significant and important days of your life.

The ceremonies we perform are very special occasions due to their immaculate attention to detail. Whether you choose to have a traditional, non-traditional, large or small wedding, a civil service allows you to construct your own wedding ceremony to suit.

Your wedding ceremony should be reflective of you as a couple. Therefore, in preparing your ceremony, we like to get to know your personalities and where possible will tailor your ceremony to suit your desires, ideas, beliefs and needs.

Please get in touch to find out more. 

We are an experienced team that has been in the industry for well over 12 years having preformed over 1200 weddings. 

Please feel free to contact me for an obligation free meeting regarding your special day.

About

My name is Charis White and I am privileged to carry the title of Authorised Civil Celebrant. I currently conduct over 100 Weddings a year and have performed over 1200 weddings. I am a wife and mother of two children and two dogs . I am also a trained opera singer, singing teacher and artist. My jobs are amazing and I am very lucky to do what I love. I love the fact that I get to meet such wonderful people, and I get to express their stories of love! Please do not hesitate to contact me

Mrs Charis White

11 years


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Location

Service Area Melbourne, Yarra Valley & Surrounding Areas

Melbourne, Yarra Valley & Surrounding Areas
Melbourne, Yarra Valley & Surrounding Areas

FAQ

It is your wedding and this is a personal choice of the bride and groom. 

 

Some people feel as though children at a wedding, means the adults cannot enjoy themselves. 

 

As a mother of two children, it is a novelty to have a night out. So I would welcome this  decision if I was invited to an adults only wedding. I personally would not be offended at all. 

 

If you decide not to have children at your wedding, you must let your guests know their children are not invited, in a polite way.    Perhaps, write adults only on the invitation. You or write the names of the guests on the. RSVP cards, so there can be no confusion.

 

Ultimately, if your budget does not allow more guests or you feel as though the vibe will not be right with children, it is your day and you have the right to decide what you want.

 

Good luck!

Of course budget plays a big role in any party. Weddings are expensive, so you need to decide on what elements are important to you and what you are willing to part ways with? 

 

Some elements, in my eyes, are a must. Such as: a photographer, celebrant and of course a venue. Once you have sat down and done a budget, then find the essential suppliers and see what kind of room there is left in your budget. 

 

If your budget allows, an on the day coordinator will take the stress out of any situation. Such as: when the weather turns at the last minute and you can no longer have an outdoor wedding. Or the hassle of getting a friend of family member to play the music. Or who will help with the set-up at the venue and make sure it all looks perfect. Who on the night will be responsible to take the marriage certificate. Who will help with the time flow of everything, who will direct the guests? There are so many job to do and an on the day coordinator will help with this.

 

Here are a few of my favourite suppliers: 

One Day Your Way

Wedding Day PA

Weddings Of Distinction

Will&jac

 

Of course, if you do not have budget for one, I am always willing to do my part to help. I will help get guests seated, chat to the person doing the music and even help with the last minute changes to the ceremony location. I want your day to be perfect and I will do all I can to help where necessary.  

 

It is your wedding and you can have any suppliers you want. There are thousands of photographers, venues, florists, bands, hair and make-up stylists and videographers out there. Decide on the style you are going for, do an Instagram session, find a few suppliers you like and get in touch. 

 

I believe that suppliers who know each other and have worked together before create a better wedding day. It is like a well choreographed dance. The photographer will not get in the videographers way and vice versa. The photographer will know where the celebrant will stand and when they will move, etc. The band will set up in an area where they are not in the way of the other suppliers.  The florist is skilled in creating an appropriate ceremony space. 

 

It is amazing to watch highly skilled experts work in unison. I did a wedding last year where C2 Films and Mark Davis Photography were both involved. They were guiding each other the whole time, so they both got the shot they wanted and neither were in the others photos/video. Lark Music and I have also worked together several times and Luke knows exactly when the music should stop and start, a major relief for any celebrant.

 

Suppliers with experience know how to navigate a tough situation. I got caught in a wind storm at Baie Wines last year and Dan Brannan helped stabilise the arch. Another example was when I got caught in a monsoon at The Botanic Gardens with Leo Farrell  and he went above and beyond to make sure the couple had the best day possible in torrential rain. Or the lovely Burgess Video who gave me an output cable, so anyone who plugs into my PA gets the best audio feed possible for their video. Cam Grove and I were also caught in the rain and he helped to dry the seats of the guests. These suppliers went above and beyond for the best result for their clients, and that screams volumes to me.

 

Word of mouth in any industry is the best way forward. It is a genuine compliment from those who have worked together before. There is nothing I love more than recommending a supplier and getting fabulous feedback about their services. 

 

I have a list of suppliers who I recommend highly. They are on my list because they are exceptional people with exceptional talents. They have great personalities, they are kind and are extremely easy to work with.        Please check out the recommendations section of my webiste for a complete list.      

Without a celebrant, your wedding is simply a very expensive party!

 

If you are going to be married in Australia, the most important thing to know about is the Notice of Intended Marriage. This needs to be lodged with your celebrant at least 30 days prior to the wedding and no longer than 18 months in advance of your wedding date.  

 

Once you have decided on your wedding date, lock in your celebrant. There are three suppliers that go hand in hand. The venue, the celebrant and your photographer. These three suppliers will book up the fastest.  If you have a long engagement, simply do not wait to lock these three things in, that way you will not be disappointed. 

 

Of course, if you have a short engagement then send out your enquiries as soon as you can. 

 

Wedding planning is not stressful if you are organised and lock in experienced suppliers for your day. 

 

HAPPY PLANNING!!!!

This part of the wedding is very daunting for most couples. Not only are you standing in front of your closest friends and family, but you also have to pour your heart out to the one you love. 

 

Here are a few tips from me:

 

1.) Keep it short and simple. You already have the legals wedding vows to include: “I call upon the people here present to witness that I, AB/CD, take you, CD/AB, to be my lawful wedded wife/husband/partner.” After those words are spoken you can choose to say anything. Some people choose to just leave it at the legalities while others want to personalise them.

 

2.) Put pen to paper. Instead of googling vows for hours, write a few things down. Attributes you love about your partner, things you promise to them. Get a few things ideas down and try to put them together. 

 

3.) Say what is in your heart. It does not need to be long, simple is also beautiful. 

 

4.) There is no right or wrong way to go about this.  Funny vows are also great, your friends know your personality the best and if you are true to your character you will come up with something unique to you. 

 

5.) Some couples like to make their vows a surprise while others want to know what will be said on the day. Decide what you feel most comfortable with and roll with that. 

 

6.) I am here to help you. I also have a Vows document I will email you with loads of examples you can use for inspiration.

 

Enjoy the process, soak it up and don't forget, I'm here to help!

 

I have been a celebrant now for almost nine years. Though that time, the weather patterns have changed and shifted a lot. 

 

Back in my early days as a celebrant, November was the busiest month. It is still a busy month; however, it can be very inconsistent with the weather. The last few years we have had a lot of storms and serious rain in November.  This can make it a stressful month to get married in, if you are having an outdoor wedding.  

 

December is also very changeable, remember to great hail storm of 2011?

 

January and February are beautiful months, but be prepared for a very hot day.

 

I would have to say that April and May are shaping up to be my favourite months for a wedding. It is still warm, sometimes it is even hot in these months. The leaves are changing colour making it an exceptionally beautiful time to get married. 

 

All in all, if you are planning a Melbourne wedding you must be prepared for four seasons 


3 reviews 5 Write a Review

November 2024

Charis was amazing. She managed to wrangle a very wild and loud bridal party at an unconventional wedding and bring the ceremony together bringing us all to happy tears. Her calm, professionalism and care for our day was felt and despite the nerves and emotions I felt safe and supported by her. Charis you truly gave us a day we will never forget. Could not recommend her enough!

Sarah P.

April 2024

Charis was a wonderful celebrant for our recent wedding. She was supportive, very organised and ran the ceremony beautifully! I cannot recommend her enough!

Isabel H.

March 2024

After working adjacent to the wedding industry for ten years, I met a lot of celebrants; when it came time to find someone to officiate our own wedding in January 2024, Charis was our first and only choice. Her warmth, generosity, humour, and professionalism made the whole process easy and fun, and we were thrilled to have her with us. Charis has our highest recommendation!

Rebecca S.


Expert Advice

expert advice

As a wedding professional, Charis White Celebrant offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.

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Do Celebrants fly/travel to perform destination weddings?

Charis White Celebrant

Hello, 

Yes, of course. Some celebrants would definitely travel to a destination wedding. They would have to include the cost of their flights and accomodation in the package they are offering you. 

Of course, there is also the destination factor. Can a celebrant from Australia marry you in your required destination? If not, then the celebrant would most likely do a secret service in Australia with you, your partner and your two witnesses, then a commitment ceremony at your destination location.

I hope this helps. 

Charis White, civil marriage celebrant

We are coming to Australia for a holiday and we want to get married there, it this legal?

Charis White Celebrant

Hello, 

Yes of course you can get married in Australia. You must sibmit and lodge a Notice of Intended Marraige at least 30 days prior to the wedding, with an authorised celebrant in Australia. You will also need to provide proof of ID. 

Please feel free to contact me directly for more clarification.

Regards, 

Charis White Celebrant

How long does a civil ceremony take?

I'm having a civil ceremony but I don't know how long it should be to give me enough time to do photos after and also not bore my guests? How long does the average civil ceremony take?

Charis White Celebrant

Judith,


Of course this depends on the inclusions and the length of your personal story. However, most of my ceremonies tend to last a half and hour maximum. The legal requirements take only a few minutes, so basically we can customise a ceremony duration to suit you.

Warm regards,

Charis White

0425714033

Judith P

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