Do we need a rehearsal ?

I always encourage couples to have a rehearsal as this ensures everyone knows what they have to do and where they have to go. This takes the stress out of the day and ensures your ceremony runs smoothly and professionally. If it is not possible to have a rehearsal at the venue I am happy to meet the bridal party somewhere else to run through the proceedings.

Jan Mason - Marriage Celebrants Melbourne

OVERVIEW

Unique, fun and intimate weddings are my specialty.

But what am I like as a person? And what are you looking for in a celebrant?

The most authentic and truthful way of finding out is to read the many reviews about me, right here on Easy Weddings.

To help out, here is a snapshot of what couples have said.

So easy to talk too, friendly, down to earth, kind and inclusive
Has a great sense of humour
Incredibly professional, organised and resourceful
Nothing was too much trouble, everything was so easy and stress free
Incorporated our ideas and ensured everything was just what we wanted
The package of information and book of wording choices provided made the process so much easier
Our first meeting was very relaxed and obligation free
The cost was all inclusive, no hidden extras and VERY REASONABLE
Jan is AMAZING at what she does. She certainly created a perfect day for us and a life time of great memories

Now, what do you want your ceremony to be like?

Most couples want a marriage ceremony that is not too long, relaxed, memorable, contains a few laughs and is certainly not boring, but at the same time being thoughtful and respectful.
Couples who are becoming a blended family often wish to recognise their children.
Some couples wish to include their precious furry members of the family or include symbolic cultural traditions.
And some couples are not sure what they want or where to start.

This is where I come in.

As a full time celebrant, I’m here to provide unlimited assistance, expert knowledge and many great ideas to guide you through the planning process in creating the magic for your special day and to celebrate the beginning of your new life together.

It’s not only what a celebrant does, it’s how they do it that makes the difference.

So what I will provide for you at no extra cost?

A folder of information to help understand the process, legalities and plan your ceremony
A book containing range of ideas and wording options for each section of the ceremony, including symbolic ceremonies
Ideas on how to include children or your precious furry members of the family
Complete freedom to choose how and what you wish to include to create a truly unique ceremony
Over 1200 music tracks (or you can provide your own)
PA system with an independent operator
Plus heaps of other extras which can be found on my website.

My main objectives:

To discover what’s important to you as a couple. Understand what makes you tick, what you like and don’t like.
Enable you to relax and enjoy the journey, knowing your ceremony is in reliable hands and will run smoothly.

My promise:

To never tell you what you should or shouldn’t include in your ceremony (except for the legal bits of course) – after all, it’s your day so it should be exactly what you want.
To create and expertly deliver a unique, sincere, personal ceremony (with some fun and precious moments) that you and your guests will be talking about in years to come.

If you are still reading this, you have seen, read or heard something about me that you like and you probably have some questions.

So what’s next?

1. Get in touch a.s.a.p to make sure I’m available on your day.

2. We can then have a chat so you can get your first glimpse of who I am. I can also find out a little more detail and give you a firm costing.

3. We can set up a time to meet in person or on Zoom (no obligation of course!) so you can check me out and feel comfortable that I am the right fit for yourselves and your special day.

About

If you are reading this then you must be planning a ceremony, so congratulations! I have been a celebrant since 2006 and have had the privilege of performing hundreds of ceremonies . I love meeting people, hearing their stories and helping them to achieve their dreams. Everyone has different ideas on the type of ceremony they would like and so, with my guidance and experience I am able to ensure a fun filled, stress free journey, one that you will absolutely enjoy.

Mrs Jan Mason

Business Owner

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Location

Service Area Melbourne, Surrounding areas and Regional Victoria

FAQ

What legal documents do we need to have?

I will organise all the legal paper work for you, including sumitting it to the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. The first document that needs to be completed is the Notice of Intended Marriage. This must be signed, witnessed and in my pocession at least one month before the ceremony can take place.

Do you provide a public address system?

Yes. I always use my PA system to ensure everyone can hear your ceremony. I also bring an assistant who will play all the music, adjust volumes and turn microphones on and off so that I am free to concentrate on delivering your ceremony without interruption. My microphone is a small discrete lapel mic so I am not holding a big chunky one in front of my face. Your photos will look a lot better!

Do you provide a signing table?

Yes. I can bring a table with a white linen table cloth as well as two chairs to use for signing all the certificates.

Can my children or furry friends be included in the ceremony?

Absolutely! Children can be included as a Flower Girl/Page Boy, Ring Bearer, or if old enough, they can read a poem or walk the bride down the aisle. They can also take part in symbolic ceremonies such as The Rose Petal Ceremony or be included in a Blended Family Ceremony. Animals are also welcome to be part of the ceremony (just make sure it’s OK with the venue). For example, the rings can be tied to your dogs collar or the bride can ride in on a horse. It’s a great spectacle!

Do you provide wording options for the ceremony?

Yes. I provide a 150 page resource book containing wording options for all components of the ceremony. You are free to choose alternatives from this or use it as inspiration to write you own wording. eg: Your Vows. I will also write your own personalised ceremony, according to your wishes and ideas.

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November 2019

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Jan is absolutely wonderful, an amazing celebrant. The whole process from the initial meeting right through to the ceremony was a breeze which put both Olivia and I at ease. We knew from the moment we met Jan that she was the right fit for our day. Jan is well organised, is very focused and her attention to detail is impeccable. Jan always went above and beyond for us, and we always knew what was happening and was consistently kept in the loop. Jan has a wonderful sense of humour, the wedding rehearsal and Ceremony we're both very memorable and Jan is a true professional. It has been an absolute pleasure to have Jan as our celebrant, We highly recommend Jan to anyone, she is amazing. Thank You again, Gareth & Olivia.

Gareth O.

Jan Mason

Olivia and Gareth, what an amazing journey it was to be honoured with the role of being your celebrant and what fun we had during the planning, the rehearsal and on the day. We were blessed with fantastic weather which was truly fitting for such a wonderful couple.

June 2019

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Fantastic! Jan couldn't have made it more of an easy process. She is both professional as well as warm friendly. We met before the day and it was so easy to organise and found a time that was convenient to speak about what we wanted to do. She guided us through what the day would be and we also had a rehearsal. She was great with communication prior to the day and gave us so many different options. Highly recommend!

Tanya S.

Jan Mason

Tanya and Tony, it was such a pleasure to work with you and thank you for always responding to my emails so promptly. The honouring of your little girl in the ceremony made the whole day such a lovely family affair. I certainly enjoyed being a part of it. Thank you.

March 2017

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Jan is an exceptional celebrant. Her professionalism was impeccible and her attitude to us was the same. She is kind, genuine and her sense of humour is great. She made us feel so comfortable with all of the aspects of our ceremony leading up to the day and then on the day she was absolutely wonderful. I would recommend Jan because she is calm, grounded and centred and nothing is a problem for her. I would also recommend her because she is unique and her storytelling is fantastic. She really understood us and our story and told it beautifully. Everything about our ceremony was exactly how we wanted it and more. It was just so beautiful and unforgettable. Jan always makes you feel you are the most important person and never did she try to be entertaining and take away from us in any way (although she was made the ceremony fun and interesting and engaging). She respected that the day was about us and she did everything to make us feel special. We so highly recommend Jan

Sandy M.

Jan Mason

Sandy and Simon, thank you so much for your wonderful words. Every ceremony is a partnership with the couple and myself, and it was an absolute pleasure to work with such engaging people as yourselves. The poems that you chose, along with the Rose Ceremony were a genuine reflection of you as a couple. It gave me great pleasure to a part of your special day.

Expert Advice

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Our celebrant gave us a brochure called "happily ever before and after"?

They explained why which is fine, but this brochure is really terrible haha, why is this still a thing?!

Jan Mason

The Attorney General's department, which registers and control celebrants insists that all celebrants give this to couples. There is a tick box on the Notice of Intended Marriage document where we have to indicate that it has been provided to the couple. It could have some info that may be helpful to you eg. making a will and changing your name if you wish to do so. Hope this helps. Jan Mason (Registered Celebrant)

Help! I need vows help, I honestly have no idea what to say! I love her. What else should I say?

I asked my friends and they said it'd come to me. It hasn't. I am freaking out!!!

Jan Mason

1. Make a list of all the positive and special qualities about your partner. These can be individual words or phrases. Eg. Jane supports me in all my wild ideas.

2. Using this list of qualities, write them in complete sentences – you might call upon some of the words on your list from number 2 above to help make it sound fluent. If you find this difficult, don’t worry about grammar and sentence structure, your celebrant can help you with this.

3. Read it to yourself. Does it sum up how you feel about your partner ?

Does it explain why you want to be with this person for

the rest of your life ?

Does it show your passion and desire for your partner ?

Is it passionate and meaningful ?

4. Congratulations you have written your vows !

Melissa V

Are there any affordable celebrants out there for a simple ceremony?

Hi, I'm looking for a celebrant to perform a simple (yet still professional) wedding ceremony. I don't want all the usual song and dance or long storytelling - just a simple, sweet and short ceremony. And a streamlined process in the lead up with whatever legalities are required; no coaching, or coffee catch ups as I'm just not that kind of bride. Are there any celebrants out there that do this and are affordable? (Needs to be under $500) Thanks for your suggestions :)

Jan Mason

Hi Alessia, Any celebrant should be willing to create and perform the type of ceremony you desire, regardless of what they personally think. After all, it's your wedding - not theirs. In the no obligation meeting that I provide for couples I like to show them all the options available, as it would be regretful if there was something they would like to include but weren't aware of. After that however, it's up to them to decide what they want and don't want. (apart from the legal requirements of course). As you have stated, you don't want a personal story, so one meeting would be sufficient to organise everything. After that we can communicate via email or text. I live in Taylors Lakes and depending on where the ceremony will take place my fee would definitely be under $500. Regardless of what I charge couples, the ceremony is always delivered in a professional and friendly manner. Please have a look at my profile so you can get a feel for who I am. Good luck in the planning for your day. Regards, Jan.

Alessia T