How far in advance should we book your services?

The months of September through to February are the busiest times for Celebrants making bookings. Generally, notice of anywhere between 6 - 12 months in advance would be recommended but don't let this put you off! It's worth contacting me to see if your date is free!

What is your approach to handling unexpected situations or changes to the ceremony?

I have a background in teaching in the lower-socioeconomic areas of Western Sydney over the course of almost 20 years, so this should tell you that I am INCREDIBLY flexible! Unexpected situations and changes are the norm, and I am extremely skilled in adapting and adjusting to all scenarios that may occur. Importantly, I am very calm and accommodating so any time that changes or different circumstances arise, they are solved quickly, efficiently and stress-free all round.

Can you help us with writing our vows or suggest readings?

Absolutely! I am great at connecting with couples and getting to know you quickly, which guides me for giving tips or making suggestions that will make your ceremony unique and tailored specifically to your personalities, values and your special relationship. Based on my experience, I have created a 'Vow Writing Guide' that will help give you prompts to construct those special words for your partner on your big day. Feedback from couples has let me know that this resource has been incredibly helpful!

What do I need to do to change my name after the wedding?

The certificate you sign and receive on the day of your wedding is not sufficient as legal proof of your marriage. If you wish to provide legal proof of your marriage for purposes such as a name-change, an Official Certificate of Marriage from Births Deaths and Marriages is required. I am able to order one on your behalf when I register your marriage to save you the stress! Births, Deaths and Marriages charge me a fee of $67.00 for this, so I just ask that you cover this for me. Your certificate will be delivered via Registered Post usually within a week of registration.

Do you provide your own PA system for the ceremony?

Yes! I can even provide and manage playing music throughout your ceremony if you wish.

Are you LGBTQI+ friendly?

Yes! Marriage is for everyone and I have absolutely loved working with diverse range of couples!

Do you have any video of you performing a marriage ceremony or any other services?

My total focus is performing my duties as your Celebrant, Emcee, DJ or any combination of these services to the best of my ability! As a consequence, capturing myself on video is the furthest thing from my mind for the most part. Not a great marketing strategy on my part to be honest! However, the best promotion that I can get is a great review from you after I provide the excellent services that I have become known for. Follow me on Instagram @chris_bragg_celebrant to keep up with me doing my thing!

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OVERVIEW

Looking for a wedding celebrant who can bring the perfect balance of heartfelt moments, laughter and personality to your big day? Meet Chris Bragg!

Chris is a warm, relaxed and fun-loving Marriage Celebrant who believes your wedding ceremony should be anything but boring! Taking the time to genuinely get to know each couple, Chris creates personalised ceremonies that tell your unique story, celebrate your relationship and feel completely authentic to who you are.

With a natural ability to connect with people, a great sense of humour and an eye for detail, Chris makes the entire process easy, enjoyable and stress-free.

And for couples wanting the complete wedding experience, Chris also offers 'The Works' – Celebrant | MC | DJ. From delivering a beautiful ceremony to keeping your reception running smoothly and the dance floor pumping, Chris can take care of it all!

Whether you're looking for a celebrant to create an unforgettable ceremony or someone to look after your entire wedding day, Chris brings the same warmth, energy and professionalism to every celebration.

What you'll love about working with Chris for your wedding:

1. Ceremonies That Are All About You

No generic scripts or cookie-cutter ceremonies here! Chris takes the time to get to know you, understand your relationship and discover what makes your story special. The result? A ceremony that's personal, meaningful and filled with just the right balance of emotion, humour and fun.

2. Relaxed Personality, Professional Approach

Chris believes planning your wedding should be exciting, not stressful. His easygoing nature helps couples feel comfortable and confident, while his organisation, attention to detail and clear communication ensure everything is taken care of behind the scenes.

3. Celebrant | MC | DJ – The Complete Experience

Why juggle three different suppliers when you can have one person looking after it all? With 'The Works' Package, Chris seamlessly transitions from Celebrant to MC to DJ, providing consistency, flexibility and a familiar face throughout your entire wedding day. One point of contact, one shared vision and a whole lot less stress!

4. A Wedding That Feels Like You

Whether you're planning an intimate elopement, a relaxed coastal wedding or a big celebration with all your favourite people, Chris works closely with you to create an experience that reflects your personalities, preferences and vision for the day.

Highlights of working with Chris:

Genuine Connection: A friendly, approachable celebrant who takes the time to get to know you and make you feel completely comfortable.

Personalised Ceremonies: Beautifully written ceremonies that capture your story, with the perfect mix of heartfelt moments and laughter.

Exceptional Communication: Friendly, prompt and reliable communication from your first enquiry right through to the wedding day.

Stress-Free Experience: Thorough preparation, attention to detail and a calm, confident presence so you can relax and enjoy every moment.

The Works Package: Celebrant, MC and DJ services combined for a seamless wedding experience from ceremony to dance floor.

Fun, Energy and Personality: A celebrant who knows when to bring the laughs, when to embrace the emotion and how to create an atmosphere your guests will remember.

About

I absolutely love what I do! Being part of such an important day in a couple's life is something I'll never take for granted. Whether it's telling your story as Celebrant, bringing everyone together as MC or filling the dance floor as DJ, I love every moment! I'm a relaxed, easygoing guy who loves a laugh, good music, sport, surfing, travelling and my dogs. I'm also a husband who knows just how special a wedding day can be. I can't wait to get to know you and hopefully be part of your big day!

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Packages

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Elopement

Simple & Sweet: Your Quick and Easy Elopement Style Ceremony

The Elopment Package includes:

Initial consultation .
Determination of legal validity of marriage.
Lodgement of Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM).
Your choice of a standard ceremony script, personalised for you.
Solemnising your marriage.
Same day registration of your marriage with Births, Deaths and Marriages.

This package suits couples who are looking for a quick and easy elopement style ceremony to tie the knot, and isn’t suitable for a wedding where more than a few of your closest loved ones are attending.

There need be only yourselves, two witnesses and myself!

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Full Ceremony

The Complete Ceremony Package: Let’s Craft Your Perfect Day!

The Full Ceremony Package includes:

Initial consultation
Lodgement of Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM)
Open channels of communication at all times.
Collaborative meetings with clients to design a personalised ceremony that suits your style and needs.
Transparent drafting and finalising of ceremony script.
Open availability and support throughout.
Hosting a ceremony rehearsal if required* Terms outlined in Service Agreement.
Acess to my Vow Writing Guide for couples.
Use of professional grade PA - BOSE S1 Pro+ and Sennheiser Wireless Mic.
All legalities handled seamlessly and stress-free.
Assisting in organising alternate plans in the case of inclement weather or other events that may impact your ceremony.

Liaising with your wedding coordinator/venue manager.
Solemnising your marriage.
Lodging all required forms in a timely manner post-ceremony.
Same day registration of your marriage with Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Sourcing an official certificate of marriage, which is required if you intend on changing your name.
Decorative Marriage Certificate handover folder.
Private and secure storage of your personal information.

Let’s do this! Contact me today for pricing information for The Full Ceremony Package!

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Ceremony and MC

As well as all the elements of the Full Ceremony Package, I pride myself in ensuring that your reception is also a blast!

Your Ceremony and MC package includes;

All elements of ‘The Full Ceremony’ package; creating and delivering your ideal, bespoke wedding ceremony.
Collaborative meetings with couples to create structure around reception plans.
Taking on an active planning role with the creation of detailed planning docs and run sheets.
Liaising, communicating and collaborating with venue staff to ensure accurate timing and the smooth running of reception.
Providing sound equipment as an alternate/back up option from venue audio equipment.
Hosting your reception in a way that reflects your personalities, and your idea of a good time!

Contact me today to learn more about how I can enhance both your ceremony and reception as your Celebrant and MC!

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Ceremony and DJ

From ‘I do’ to the Dance Floor - Your Celebrant and DJ for a seamless celebration!

As both your Celebrant and DJ, I offer a package that includes;

All elements of ‘The Full Ceremony’ package; creating and delivering your ideal, bespoke wedding ceremony.

The supply of own professional grade sound and lighting equipment (2 x EV Evolve Column Array speakers, Pioneer FLX6 DJ Controller, Serato DJ Pro, 2 x Beamz Party Bars with sound activated light shows, 2 x wireless microphones).
Designing of a personalised set to cater for all guests and age ranges.
Questionnaires for couples to determine favoured styles/genres of music to be (or not) to be played.
Collaboration with couples to facilitate music for reception entry, exit, first dance, etc.
Culturally diverse music available.
Flexible and open to requests.
Large music library spanning from 60’s to present day.

Get in touch to learn more about the Ceremony and DJ Package!

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'The Works' - Ceremony, MC and DJ Package

The Ultimate All-In-One Package!

No need to shop around for multiple vendors, as I will provide the full wedding ceremony experience, MC your reception and also be your wedding DJ! The Works Package is your stress-free (not to mention excellent value) wedding experience!

Let me focus on making your day absolutely unforgettable, while you enjoy your perfect ceremony, then let your hair down and party!

'The Works' Ceremony, MC and DJ Package includes:

All elements of the Full Ceremony Package (see Full Ceremony)
Taking on the role of wedding planner as your Celebrant, MC and DJ; creating run sheets and organisational documents to structure your ceremony and reception created through collaboration with you and your venue.
Unlimited access and open channels of communication throughout.
Planning and hosting your reception as your MC in a style that is tailored to you and your guests.
Providing music throughout your ceremony, pre-reception (e.g. canapes/cocktail hour etc), reception and dance floor.
Providing full tailored DJ services with the supply of professional grade sound and lighting equipment (2 x EV Evolve Column Array speakers, Pioneer FLX6 DJ Controller, Serato DJ Pro, 2 x Beamz Party Bars with sound activated light shows, 2 x wireless microphones).
DJ planning questionnaire provided to personalise and tailor a dance floor experience to your tastes.

This package will see me with you throughout your special day, from solemnising your marriage to dancing the night away, and everything in between!

Get in touch with me for pricing for The Works Package.

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Location

Service Area South Coast, Southern Highlands, Illawarra, Greater Sydney

FAQ

What sets your ceremonies apart from others?

Your ceremony is about you, so this is always my focus, but it goes without saying that I bring my own natural style to designing and delivering ceremonies.

To summarise my style in five words, my ceremonies are; personal, laid-back, engaging, fun and unique!

I am most comfortable when officiating a ceremony with a warm, laid-back tone with some light-hearted moments, but balanced with making those key sentimental moments in your ceremony really 'hit' and strike a chord of realisation for all involved that something truly special is happening in that moment!

What legal requirements do we need to fulfill before the wedding?

My job is to make this process as easy and painless as possible!

To summarise, the two legal documents that you will complete prior to your wedding are:

1. A Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) and

2. A Declaration of No Legal Impediment (DONLI)

The NOIM must be submitted to your Celebrant no less that one month and one day before your wedding date, and is submitted to me as your Celebrant. You will need a form of ID that provides your date and place of birth, and one form of photo ID. A passport ticks both of these boxes. If you are divorced or widowed, a divorce or death certificate are also required to complete the NOIM.

The DONLI is submitted as close to your wedding date as possible, and confirms that there is no legal reason why your marriage can't go ahead.

I support you every step of the way and ensure that your private information is entirely confidential and stored securely.

What are the costs of your services, and what do they include?

What sets me apart from most other Celebrants is that I cater for a wide range of couples' needs, from small, intimate elopement ceremonies through to me looking after your whole day as your Celebrant, Reception MC and DJ all-in-one! Of course, I also offer packages for everything in between.

An elopement style ceremony is $750, through to 'The Works' Package (Ceremony, MC and DJ) for a rate of $2950.

My prices are visible and transparent on my website for your convenience. I also offer mid-week special pricing!

How long does a typical ceremony last?

Often couples ask me this question for the purposes of planning the timeline of their day.

Typically a full ceremony will last approximately 20 to 25 minutes, however this obviously varies depending on added inclusions to your ceremony. Popular inclusions may include readings by special loved ones, meaningful rituals or personal vows.

I pride myself on making each ceremony unique, so I don't put time limits on your special day!

Are you able to travel to our chosen wedding location?

Yes! A part of what I love about being a Celebrant is having the opportunity to travel to and experience amazing venues around New South Wales and beyond. But good grief, those fuel prices these days!

I charge a travel fee of $1.00 per kilometre after 50km from my home address. For example, if your ceremony location is 100km from my house, my travel fee would be $50.

When quoting your wedding package, I am always clear and transparent in this process.

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Couples consistently describe Chris Bragg as an exceptional triple-threat celebrant, MC and DJ who makes the entire wedding experience feel effortless and personal. Reviewers highlight his warm, reassuring communication, calm and well-organised approach, and the way he truly learns their story to craft a heartfelt ceremony with the right balance of humour and emotion. On the day, guests often comment that he reads the room brilliantly, keeping everything running smoothly while lifting the energy seamlessly into reception MC and DJ roles. Common themes include professionalism, attention to detail, and a stress-free planning process that many couples would confidently recommend.

October 2026

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Chris was our celebrant, MC and DJ for our wedding on 24.10.26 and he was phenomenal. From the outset Chris was professional, responsive, organised and caring. He made the whole process such a breeze in the lead up to the big day. He wrote a beautiful script for our ceremony and made the effort to come and meet us in person to get to know us before our wedding. On the day he was punctual, well organised and everything went exactly to plan for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception thanks to Chris's smooth running of everything involved. He was also an awesome MC and DJ who kept the festivities on track and flowing into the night. Couldn't recommend Chris highly enough ! He is awesome at his job :)

Shaneese R.

Chris Bragg Celebrant

Wow, thank you so much for such a lovely review! It was an absolute pleasure getting to know you both and being part of your wedding day from start to finish. I’m so glad everything came together just as you’d hoped, and that you could relax and enjoy every moment. I had such a great time sharing your story, looking after the formalities and then celebrating with everyone on the dance floor! Thanks again for putting your trust in me to take care of so many important parts of your day. It really does mean a lot, and I wish you both all the very best for the future!

October 2026

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chris Bragg Celebrant – Absolutely Incredible! Where do we even begin with Chris Bragg! What an absolute legend! We were lucky enough to have Chris as our celebrant, MC and DJ for our wedding, and to say he was outstanding would be an understatement! From the ceremony right through to the very last song, Chris was absolutely phenomenal. His professionalism, personality, humour and ability to read the room were second to none. He made our ceremony feel so personal and special, kept the entire day running seamlessly, and created an atmosphere that was nothing short of amazing. One of the biggest compliments we could possibly give Chris is that so many of our wedding guests went out of their way to tell us he was the best celebrant, MC and DJ they had ever seen! And we couldn’t agree more! Chris has an incredible ability to make everyone feel comfortable, entertained and involved. He knows exactly when to bring the laughs, when to capture the emotion of the moment and when to get everyone up and having a great time. Having one person who could deliver all three roles to such an exceptional standard made our wedding day even more special. Chris, we honestly can’t thank you enough. You played such a massive part in making our wedding everything we dreamed it would be and more. You didn’t just do a job — you helped create memories that we’ll treasure for the rest of our lives. If you’re getting married and looking for a celebrant, MC or DJ, do yourself a favour and book Chris Bragg. You will not find better! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolute 10/10. We couldn’t recommend him more highly!

Luke S.

Chris Bragg Celebrant

Wow! What an incredible review! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such lovely words. It genuinely means a lot! I had an absolute blast being part of your wedding day, from sharing your story during the ceremony right through to celebrating with everyone on the dance floor. Hearing that you and your guests enjoyed everything so much is honestly the best feedback I could ask for. I feel very lucky to be trusted with such an important day in people's lives, and it's even better when I get to share it with such wonderful people. Thanks again for having me along for the ride and for putting so much trust in me. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together!

October 2026

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We couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant than Chris Bragg! From the lead-up to the wedding through to the day itself, he was incredibly easy to work with. His communication was excellent, and he was easily one of our most straightforward and enjoyable vendors to deal with. Chris captured exactly the kind of ceremony we wanted and did a fantastic job on the day. On top of being a great celebrant, he’s just a great guy. We’re so glad he was part of our wedding and would highly recommend him!

Alec T.

Chris Bragg Celebrant

Thanks so much for such a lovely review! It was an absolute pleasure getting to know you both and being part of your wedding day. I'm so glad the whole process felt easy and relaxed, and that we were able to put together a ceremony that was exactly what you had hoped for. That's always my goal, so it's really lovely to hear! Thanks again for trusting me with such an important part of your day and for taking the time to share such kind words. Wishing you both all the very best for married life!

September 2026

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We had Chris as our wedding celebrant, emcee and DJ! I will say he was nothing short of incredible !! We knew straight away when we first spoke to Chris he was the celebrant for us. From the first interaction when we were looking for a celebrant everything flowed and was effortless! Every interaction throughout the planning process was easy and the communication was outstanding! Chris told the story of our lives together at the ceremony perfectly! The interactions Chris had with our guest after the ceremony and before the reception were great also! His emcee and DJ skills were outstanding at the reception! We would recommend Chris to be there on your day as I can say he will make your day so much better!

Lexie S.

Chris Bragg Celebrant

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! It was an absolute pleasure getting to know you both and being part of your wedding day from start to finish. I'm so glad everything felt easy and relaxed throughout the planning, and that the ceremony captured your story just as you'd hoped. I had such a great time celebrating with you and your guests afterwards too! It's always a privilege to be trusted with all three roles, and hearing that I helped make your day that little bit more special really does mean a lot. Thanks again for having me along for the ride, and wishing you both all the very best for the future!

September 2026

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We are so beyond pleased with the service we received from Chris. From the very beginning right till the very end ! Chris delivered such a beautiful and personalised service which was better than we could have ever imagined. Chris was so gentle and thoughtful with his actions and words. We were forever grateful that Chris married us 💕 so many of our guests said that they loved how Chris made the ceremony solely about us and stepped aside for us to have our moment throughout the ceremony. Chris’s communication was a 10/10, he was prompt, clear and went out of his way to help us on many occasions !

Toni F.

Chris Bragg Celebrant

Thank you so much for such beautiful words! It was an absolute pleasure getting to know you both and being part of such a special day. I'm so glad the ceremony was everything you'd hoped for and more. I particularly loved reading your comments about stepping aside and allowing you both to have your moment – that's something I really believe is important, so it means a lot that you and your guests noticed and appreciated it. Thanks again for putting your trust in me and allowing me to share in such an important moment in your lives. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together!

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