Vanessa Ord
OVERVIEW
As a licensed wedding celebrant, I am committed to giving you a personalised and meaningful ceremony: intimate, relaxed, formal or fun – whatever you wish. I pay special attention to reflecting you as a couple and allow you to contribute as much as you wish to the wording of the Ceremony. It must be always exactly what you want.
There are many traditions or rituals you can include, such as the Warming of the rings or the Rose Ceremony, and I can help you with these. If you would like help in choosing readings or appropriate music, I can give you ideas for these too.
I am excited to conduct weddings for same sex couples now that the laws surrounding this have changed.
You can relax on your wedding day, knowing that all the details of your wedding ceremony are taken care of and your day is in the hands of a relaxed professional. As your wedding celebrant, my focus is on making your day whatever you want it to be.
I am happy to offer an initial meeting at no cost to discuss any ideas you may have.
FAQ
This is best done as early as possible to ensure you have the celebrant of your choice.
At least a month is needed by law for a marriage ceremony.
Yes, providing you have permission from relevant authorities.
Much of the preparation can be done by email, as long as the relevant documents are sighted by the Celebrant.
November 2024
June 2017
March 2015
Expert Advice
As a wedding professional, Vanessa Ord offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert AdviceShould we have signs at our ceremony to leave the front row vacant for immediate family?
I was thinking maybe this is tacky, but then maybe it's necessary. (Or am I really just overthinking it?) Someone suggested that this is the role of the celebrant - to ensure that it's family in the first row. Is that generally true?
Is it OK to ask a celebrant to wear a costume at our wedding?
Hello! I've read some responses to celebrants dressing in a matching style etc. Is it rude to ask if they wouldn't mind wearing a costume? I've read somewhere a couple got married by batman and then the obvious Elvis option.. I like the idea of an iconic character and think it would be something to remember but wouldn't want to offend anyone or make it a bad experience. TIA
Vanessa Ord
I think it's fine to ask but perhaps a good idea to flag this right from the start so that if it is a problem, the Celebrant can let you know. I was once asked to wear a medieval costume and the colours were very specific. I had to hire it at my own cost and I was not very happy though I did comply to keep the couple happy!
Confusion around roles of matron of honour, maid of honor and who can be a witness with the best man
I have a Maid of Honor who is unmarried and a Matron of Honor who is married. I want my Matron to be a witness along with the Best Man. Even though she is married, can I have her as the Maid instead?
Vanessa Ord
yes, of course you can. The terms 'Maid' and Matron are very traditional and a bit old school and nobody really knows what they are - the term 'bridemaid' really now applies to them all.
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Vanessa Ord
It is very rare that the front row seats will be occupied by anyone other than immedaite family. It is a common understanding that these are reserved for this group so I would not use signs. The Celebrant can always assist with this if it looks like she/he is needed.