OVERVIEW
Narelle Murray is an award-winning South Coast marriage celebrant and warm, kind person. Fun but professional, Narelle is often lauded for her ability to craft unique ceremonies according to her couples’ desired theme - whether it’s upbeat or formal. Ever the thoughtful celebrant, Narelle will ensure your ceremony is memorable and stress-free by giving it her full attention and personal touch.
If you’re on the hunt for a warm, friendly marriage celebrant with a reputation for relaxed, laughter-filled ceremonies, then the South Coast’s Narelle Murray is a match made in heaven. Narelle - owner of Narelle Murray Marriage Celebrant - is kind and thoughtful, and puts 100 per cent into each of her wedding ceremonies - whether it's an intimate elopement or a magnificent, 500-person occasion.
Narelle has a gift when it comes to deciphering what makes each couple unique, and uses these details to create personal ceremonies in their desired style. And while she can be flexible and adjust to any wedding style - laidback, formal, fun-filled, and so on - her specialty is ceremonies that blend lightheartedness, romance, and professionalism. Well-spoken and confident in front of crowds, this Brides Choice Award-winning celebrant is both professional and wonderfully fun, making her a great addition to any wedding.
“Narelle is one of the best in the bizz!!! She is chilled and easy going and was so good at getting back to my husband and I while trying to plan our ceremony… We couldn’t be happier with how our ceremony turned out!!! Thanks Narelle.” Kayla
What you can expect when working with Narelle Murray Marriage Celebrant for your Wollongong or South Coast wedding:
Highlights of working with Narelle Murray Marriage Celebrant:
“We first met Narelle at the South Coast wedding expo and she immediately stood out among the other celebrants. She was fun, had a great sense of humour and above all came across as genuine. We immediately booked her in for our wedding and she was great throughout the whole process. We gave her free reign on our ceremony, but asked her to keep it light, and entertaining and what she put together was fantastic. She put together a ceremony which was equal parts entertaining and traditional, and her delivery and personality made a great impression among our guests.” Todd
About
Narelle is a wonderful relaxed and friendly celebrant. She has a world of experience communicating with people and can relate to people incredibly well.
Narelle Murray
Business Owner
FAQ
I excel at relaxed and happy ceremonies, I’ve performed many rituals chosen by my couples and when it comes down to it the day is all about them.
Relaxed and friendly, I will answer all your questions honestly and openly. I am happy to meet several times and be in contact whenever suits you.
I will provide a signing table if it is needed, a high quality PA system and ceremony music. If my couples have a ritual I leave them to supply the items for that.
Yes of course I can supply sample scripts but they are copyrighted and can’t be used if I’m not officiating. I personally write every ceremony to suit the couple.
August 2021
August 2021
Narelle Murray Marriage Celebrant
Thank you Peter, it was such a pleasure to give you a ceremony to remember for all the right reasons.
August 2021
Narelle Murray Marriage Celebrant
You were so accepting of any suggestions I made and it made me feel I was marrying friends.
February 2024
April 2023
Expert Advice
As a wedding professional, Narelle Murray Marriage Celebrant offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert AdviceCertificate of marriage without the ceremony
Hi, we only need a certificate of marriage without a ceremony. This is for the partner visa application. Do you offer the service? How can we start, and what is the price? Can I have more details? Thank you.
Narelle Murray Marriage Celebrant
There are certain legal aspects of a wedding which must be adhered to. First you must give 1 months notice to the celebrant who is performing your ceremony.
Yes there has to be a "ceremony" of sorts. You must have 2 witnesses to hear your legal vows. These people do not have to know you but they must be over the age of 18.
Then the celebrant must say who they are, that they are a celebrant authorised by law to marry you, then the monitum is said. This states what the marriage act is.
The vows between you both are the legal vows that ensure you are married and you are aware of what marriage means.
Then the legal documents can be signed and witnessed. There are 2 marriage certificates to be signed, these are the official ones to go to Births, Deaths and Marriages then you and your witnesses sign the legal Commemorative Certificate that you keep. This wouldn't be suitable as legal proof of marriage you would have to apply for the official one from BDM. Your celebrant can do this and the time frame (in NSW) is between 7-10 days. I'm very happy to chat with you if you need anymore information.
Narelle Murray
Looking for a Catholic celebrant in Southeast Queensland
Hello, Getting married next September and would love a celebrant who can incorporate Catholic elements into the ceremony.
Narelle Murray Marriage Celebrant
Hi,
Have a look on the website from the attorney generals dept. The list religious celebrants. Ag.gov.au, civil celebrants can't be involved in a religious ceremony.
I'm looking into booking a celebrant, but I don't understand the difference between ceremony types?
Some provide a "full personalised" ceremony, and others a basic package, what's the biggest difference there? I thought all ceremonies had to be pretty much the same, ie: "Do you ___ take ___ to be your lawfully wedded wife". Please explain how there's such a big difference in price and services? :)
Narelle Murray Marriage Celebrant
I write a ceremony for each couple, no 2 ceremonies are alike. We can spend up to 20 hours writing a ceremony, the costs to be a celebrant are high and most people don't realise that. We don't just turn up for 20 minutes and do the do you and will you bit. all celebrants have a big legal responsibility to ensure your marriage is done according to the laws of this country. Along with the legalities, the personally written ceremony, the PA system we have to use, the presentation of the ceremony and registration of the marriage we are an integral part of your ceremony
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Thanks so much Gavin, it was wonderful to meet you and Zac.