Alternative Ceremonies – Cath Hogarth

5  ( 19 reviews ) · Rockhampton and Surrounds. Central Queensland. · Show Phone
Alternative Ceremonies – Cath Hogarth 26 +
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OVERVIEW

My Name is Catherine Hogarth, I am a mother of 4 and a young grandmother of 14.

I am an Alternative Celebrant.

Alternative meaning that I will help you make your day special & unique,

by helping to design a wedding of your dreams no matter what it may be.

Sunset on a private yacht, hot air ballooning, out on the farm,

Wherever your special place may be.

I will ensure your ceremony will reflect your thoughts,hopes and dreams.

I love to watch the love  of my couples as they come to visit to complete paperwork.

Same sex marriages, I am so privilaged to be able to work with as these are now legal in Australia.
My goal is to make your wedding ceremony a dream come true,

with your day becoming a treasured memory.

I am an Authorised Celebrant, will go anywhere for a ceremony and do almost anything to make the couples day perfect!

About

Hi, I am the owner of Alternative Ceremonies, Magic of the Moment. I love my job. I have a full time job as well so this is my favourite part of each week. The Wedding days, (I also am a Funeral Celebrant). I will travel throughout Queensland to officiate at your Wedding. I am happy to travel interstate if I am requested. I have 13 beautiful Grandchildren. I play Tennis 2 nights a week, soccer Friday nights and Gym 5 days a week, I have a great group of friends thanks to these activities.

Cath Hogarth

Business Owner

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FAQ

Not unless you can get a shortening of time notice through the courts.

Anybody over the  age of 18 & understands your language.

They can but marriage in Australia doesn't entitle you to a citizenship.

Yes any celebrant can marry any family member as long as it's in Australia.

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Couples consistently mention that Cath brings genuine warmth, kindness and a calming, professional presence from the first meeting through to the ceremony and beyond. Reviews highlight a smooth, “seamless” process, with responsive communication, clear guidance on paperwork, and reliable organisation—especially comforting for last-minute changes or busy planning. A standout theme is how personalised the ceremonies feel: open-minded support for unconventional ideas, thoughtful customisation, and a great balance of heartfelt emotion and light-hearted humour. Guests often comment on the ceremony’s beauty and intimacy, making it a memorable experience for both the couple and their loved ones.

November 2025

She was amazing from when we first met her to the big day. Plenty of help with choosing our ceremony. Catherine made it very personal for us. A huge support to a very nervous groom. Communicating with Catherine was very easy and always returned emails promptly. Highly recommend this beautiful lady.

Karen A.

Alternative Ceremonies – Cath Hogarth

Thank you, Karen and Jim, it was my pleasure to be part of your special day. those Grand babies of yours were so beautiful. Enjoy your time away.

November 2025

100% would recommend Cath. She made the whole day/process so seamless and we didn’t have to worry about anything. We were able to tailor the ceremony into something that was meaningful to us.

Jontee G.

Alternative Ceremonies – Cath Hogarth

Thank you Jontee, Thank you for the privilege, was a great afternoon and the setting at St Aubin's is such a beautiful place for a wedding.

September 2024

We loved Cath. She made our wedding ceremony so special. It was fully customised to portray us as a couple. And was so full of love. She was accomodating to every change. Her loving and warm nature and good sense of humour made it so much more enjoyable. I could t have asked for a better celebrant.

Tarryn H.

Alternative Ceremonies – Cath Hogarth

thank you Tarryn. Cath

August 2026

From the very beginning, our celebrant Cath was absolutely amazing! She was so kind, warm and genuinely cared about making our wedding day perfect. Cath answered every question we had no matter how small, and always put our minds at ease throughout the whole process. On the day, everything ran so smoothly thanks to her professionalism and calming presence. Cath made the ceremony feel personal, relaxed, and full of love and so many guests commented on how beautiful it was. We couldn't have asked for a better Celebrant and are so grateful to have had Cath be such an important part of our special day. We would highly recommend Cath Hogarth to anyone looking for someone who is caring, organised and truly passionate about what she does. THANK YOU for helping make our wedding day so memorable! Jessica & Lara.

Lara S.

Alternative Ceremonies – Cath Hogarth

Thanks Jess and Lara, you were both so beautiful from the first day I met you both. I loved every minute of looking after you both. Your private little ceremony in the back yard with the family was just beautiful.

July 2026

If you’re looking for a celebrant who will make the whole process feel effortless, I genuinely couldn’t recommend Cath more. She was our celebrant for both our legal elopement and our wedding celebration, and from the very beginning she was open to every weird, wonderful and unconventional idea we brought to the table. She never made us feel like our vision was “too much” or “too different”—instead, she embraced it with warmth, humour and so much understanding. Throughout the entire lead-up, we never felt stressed. She was clear about what she needed from us, took care of everything behind the scenes, and made the whole process feel so easy. Knowing she had everything organised meant we could actually enjoy being engaged instead of worrying about paperwork or timelines. On the day, she created ceremonies that felt so authentically us. She struck the perfect balance between heartfelt, light-hearted and personal, and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to marry us. Thank you for making one of the most important moments of our lives so special. We’re so grateful to have found you.

Theo C.

Alternative Ceremonies – Cath Hogarth

thank you, Theo and Ethan, I loved the Elopement and the slippers. then the wedding day was just beautiful. So much fun and laughter throughout the day, and the dogs. well, that's another story again. thank you for being an awesome couple with pretty cool friends.


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