Ceremonies by Bernadette

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If you’re dreaming of a relaxed, modern wedding ceremony filled with laughter, heart, & the beautiful details of your love story, Bernadette is the celebrant for you!

Known for her warm, bubbly energy and creative flair, Bernadette creates ceremonies that feel genuine, personal, and effortlessly fun. She takes the time to truly get to know you — guiding you through every step of the process with open communication, thoughtful support, and plenty of excitement along the way.

From personalised ceremony scripts and music recommendations to curated playlists and meaningful readings, every detail is carefully considered. Bernadette’s goal is simple: to create a ceremony that feels completely you and sets the perfect tone for your celebration.

What couples love about working with Ceremonies by Bernadette:
Relaxed, heartfelt ceremonies
Every ceremony is thoughtfully crafted to reflect your personalities and your journey together. Whether you want romance, humour, or a mix of both, Bernadette helps bring your story to life in a way that feels natural and authentic.

A warm, supportive presence
Bernadette’s kind-hearted nature instantly puts couples and guests at ease. She creates a comfortable space where you can be fully present and enjoy every moment.

Comprehensive ceremony packages
From full weddings to intimate elopements, Bernadette offers flexible packages that include personalised scripts, vow support, rehearsal guidance, professional audio equipment, curated music options, and custom vow books to treasure for years to come.

Highlights:
• Modern, relaxed ceremonies with plenty of heart
• Personalised scripts and ceremony playlists
• Rehearsal support so you feel confident and prepared
• Professional audio equipment
• Extensive resources for readings, rituals, and vows
• Servicing Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Maleny & surrounding areas

Love Notes from Married Lovers:

“ thank you for making our special day so memorable. We cannot thank you enough for investing in our love story and making our ceremony so beautiful, personal and heartfelt. We are so grateful we had you walking us through the whole process and we couldn't have asked for anything more" - Sam and Courtney.

About

Hi, I'm Bernadette, A Registered Marriage Celebrant, living on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Born in Melbourne as the middle child of 5 girls. My own love story began in high school & rekindled a decade later in England. I’ve called the Sunshine Coast home for 14 years, where we bought our first home and now raise our two beautiful daughters. My husband and I both work in our dream jobs & create a life we adore, one filled with love, adventure, & those little moments that truly matter.

Mrs Bernadette Munro

Registered Celebrant

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Packages

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Wedding package

$1100 ($100 DISCOUNT until 31/12/22)

Celebrate your love story with a personalise ceremony with all the bells and whistles.

This will include: (but is not limited to..)

*personalise ceremony

*speed date… I mean coffee date ?? This is the initial meet and greet where we get to know each other

*ceremony run sheet

*legal paperwork (don't stress I'll help you with this while we drink more coffee

*professional audio equipment Bose speaker and senmnheiser microphone for ceremony ( which I will come early to set up)

*personalised ceremony playlist using Spotify professional Bose speaker

*unlimited communication through text email and phone

*local vendor directory

*songs, poems, quotes, readings, ritual options if required

*vow ideas and tips info sheet personalised vow books

*Info pack with everything you will need to plan your big day

*commemerative wedding certificate

*Rehearsal (local only or travel cost associated)

Package Inclusions

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Location

Service Area Sunshine Coast / Noosa / Sunshine Coast Hinterland/ Brisbane/ Gold Coast/ Byron Bay/ Melbourne

FAQ

How quickly can I get married????

If you want to have a legal ceremony you need 1 months notice. You must fill out a notice of intended marriage (NOIM) and it needs to be signed 1 month before the big day with an authorised person (like myself!!!)

NOIM attached:

https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/32aa6b54-1309-4828-9221-80b77939f22d/resource/00a3c5cf-fc4f-4ab0-a559-6802d725362c/download/notice-of-intended-marriage.pdf

You can legalise the ceremony at a later date with two witnesses if you want to have a ceremony earlier than 1 month.

I have done this several times before, please get in touch if you wanted to chat about your options.

Is my name legally changed straight after I get married?

Sadly no, you need to apply for your legal marriage certificate with Births, Deaths and Mariages.

This is the Queensland link to BDM- Remmeber you need to apply in your own state.

https://www.qld.gov.au/law/births-deaths-marriages-and-divorces/birth-death-and-marriage-certificates/marriage-certificates/fill-in-a-marriage-certificate-application-form

As your celebrant I will help you with this every step of the way.

Why the difference in prices between celebrants???

I have been a celebrant for 4 years now, and pride myself on offering a premium service where I not only create you a personalised ceremony that will reflect you both as a couple and as individuals, setting the scene for your special day and to help you get the party started!

I will also help you with the finer details throughtout your cermeony which I believe only comes with experience. I will help you create a seamless flow for your cermeony with all of your chosen lovedones involved, they will each know their specific roles and how and when to excucute them perfectly on the big day. I will be in touch regularly with you to make you feel at ease and comfortable with the roles you have on your big day, guiding you not only through your wedding but before and after as well- (yes, there are things to do after).

As your marriage celebrant, I want to offer you more than just the legals, I will give you a genuine heart felt experience, through a hand crafted cermeony that is written just for you but also offering you ideas to personalise your cermeony as well as my genuine love for lovers, weddings and happily ever afters!

I know a lot of other celebrants will say the same thing, which is why you need to meet me, to see if we have the right connection for your big day!

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Ceremonies by Bernadette delivers a warm, uplifting experience from the first enquiry to long after the day itself. The celebrant’s energy is inviting and calm, helping nerves settle and trust grow. She listens deeply, tailoring ceremonies to reflect the couple’s love story, memories, and vibe, weaving personal details and family moments into a meaningful narrative. Couples value her accessibility, practical tips, and clear communication, along with a seamless day of flow and thoughtful post-wedding support. The result is a personalised ceremony that feels effortless and joyful, leaving guests touched and couples confident they’ve got something truly theirs.

October 2025

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Bernadette has such a great energy and was a great fit for our ceremony. Bernadette was so attentive and very easy to communicate all the way to the big day. She provided tips and tricks and things that only a professional in the wedding world would consider. We were so grateful for her guidance and openness and the ability to make our ceremony perfect and unique just for us. Thanks Bernadette.

Emma H.

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Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an absolute joy to be part of your special day and help create a ceremony that was truly unique to you both. Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness! Stay in Touch!

May 2024

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Bernadette made our ceremony run so seamlessly and made it absolutely perfect! She has such a lovely, relaxing energy and helped so much through the whole process from the very beginning to after the the actual wedding and beyond! Would absolutely recommend! :):)

Kayleigh B.

October 2023

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We knew from the minute we met Bernadette that she was the perfect celebrant for us! When every other celebrant was preaching to us about what “they” could do, how good “they” were and how “they” were so special, Bernadette didn’t toot her own horn, rather she asked US about “our” relationship, “our” connection”, and what “we” wanted for our ceremony. Bernadette really took the time to get to know us on a deep and personal level and customized our ceremony to be exactly how we wanted it, incorporating little details from our history, our favourite memories, our family and friends, and the exact vibe we were after. And she did it all with a huge contagious smile and gorgeously fun personality! You can really tell that she loves what she does, cares about her couples and takes time and effort to ensure we are 100% happy! LOVE HER!

Katie H.

December 2022

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Bernadette was personable, dedicated and beautifully crafted our ceremony. We loved working with her and appreciated that she came onboard last minute.

Jess P.

December 2022

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We couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant! Bernadette was so friendly and supportive. She made us feel at ease and went above and beyond! We wanted a laid back, fun ceremony and that’s what she gave us! She was professional as well as our friend. We had the best day and owe a lot of it to Bernadette!

Tayla E.

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Thank you lovers for your kind words, but you two were amazing, creating a beautiful engagement party which was turned into the most perfect wedding in the shortest amount of time! Even in the short time we knew each other I felt like we had known each other longer, you two were are the sweetest couple and I can’t wait to hear all of your future adventures.

Expert Advice

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dry wedding?

im worried about my friends getting out of control can we have it dry for the ceremony or tell them no pre drinks

Ceremonies by Bernadette

Dry Weddings are actually more common than you might think for couples to choose a dry ceremony or set clear boundaries around alcohol before the formalities. You’re well within your rights to do this, and most guests will respect it when it’s communicated in the right way.

Here are a few options you could consider:

1. Dry Ceremony Only

No alcohol is served until after the ceremony.
This keeps the mood respectful and ensures guests are fully present.
Once the ceremony is finished, drinks can start flowing at cocktail hour or reception.

How to word it politely:

“We kindly ask that you join us alcohol-free for the ceremony so we can all be fully present in the moment. Drinks will be served at the reception to celebrate together!”

2. Completely Dry Wedding

No alcohol served at all during the event.
This is less common, but if it’s what you want, it’s 100% valid.
You could replace alcohol with fun alternatives (mocktails, soda bar, coffee cart).

How to word it:

“Our wedding will be an alcohol-free celebration — we’re excited to enjoy the day with you in a fun and relaxed way.”

3. No Pre-Drinks / BYO Rule

Make it clear that guests shouldn’t arrive already drinking.
You can ask your MC, venue staff, or even your celebrant (that could be me!) to gently remind people on the day.

How to phrase it on invitations or a website:

“Please note: no BYO drinks. Let’s save the champagne for the reception!”

? Bonus tip: If you’re especially concerned about certain friends, it might help to give them a quiet heads-upbeforehand. Most people will actually appreciate the clarity.

How can I tell my sister her kids aren't invited to our wedding?

Hi there. We don't want to have kids at our wedding, but I also don't want to offend my sister. I adore my nieces but we want a particular vibe at our wedding. Any suggestions?

Ceremonies by Bernadette

I would find some local accommodation ideas and baby sitters and then address the "issue".

Telling her firstly you wont be having children and then following on with but, I have some great accommodation and baby sitting options so you can still bring them and they can be close by but can also get baby sat so you can let your hair down.

There are lots of reason you might not want children at your wedding so think of a few that might resonate with your sister to let her down easy.

I have children and know first hand that even if they are easy going kids, they will still be hanging off you, wanting food, sleep, drinks.. Having a child free wedding allows all parents t let their hair down for the night and make the most of their time away. Highly recommend (from experience).

Hayley

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