Karl Hand Marriage Celebrant
OVERVIEW
It’s important to celebrate things that really matter. Love is something that deserves to be noticed!
“Let me take care of all the paperwork, and guide you through the process of designing your perfect ceremony. I love to listen to your story and make that a part of the celebration.“
”I’m a civil marriage celebrant, experienced in both secular and faith-based celebration. I’m a member of the LGBTQIA community, and I have loved to celebrate ceremonies that are traditional, queer, or a bit of both.“
”I am professional, relaxed and flexible, but my favourite way to celebrate things that really matter is with joy and good humour. You can find me the Inner West, but I’m happy to travel and meet you. I would love to help you design the perfect celebration.”
In crafting your wedding ceremony, Karl Hand Marriage Celebrant provides comprehensive services tailored to your preferences. Karl ensures a seamless process from initial paperwork to designing the ceremony and handling all legalities. With expertise in traditional and contemporary ceremonies, Karl incorporates your unique story, making each ceremony personal and meaningful.
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About
I have been a wedding celebrant for five years, and at other times I am a support worker and a leader of a spiritual community. I love personal growth and stories, and I am a published writer about spirituality, diversity, and justice.
Karl Hand
Business Owner
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Legals Only
This is a $500 registry style wedding, with no fuss, and all your paperwork sorted by me.
Typically 5 people including myself will be present, (although we could negotiate one or two more). I will meet with you twice to finalise the paperwork, and use a standard pre-written ceremony. This does not include any custom ceremony design, but you can bring some material of your own, such as vows or readings, to include.
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Service Area Sydney and surrounding areas
FAQ
Most things can be negotiated with some care and creativity. Many churches don't have the legal ability to perform a same sex wedding in Australia. This may not be their fault, as their denomination mages these choices. I’m very familiar with this kind of situation.
As a civil celebrant I have performed weddings for people of Anglican, Catholic, Adventist, Pentecostal and Brethren traditions. I’m also an ordained minsiter. I belong to a very non-formal but I am very comfortable leading ritual and spiritual elements in a way that honours them and brings you a sense of connection.
We always plan a ceremony which really honours your church tradition. We can incorporate as many or as few of the prayers, rituals, and songs of your faith. People from your faith community may be able to attend or participate in the ceremony. I am always happy to talk to your priest or pastor and discuss what they feel comfortable contributing.
You absolutely can, and you don't have! Ask what YOU want out of this moment in the ceremony?
The walking down the aisle is a tradition based on the bride being "given away" to the husband. The father of the bride will escort her to the groom, and this tradition reflects gender roles that may not reflect your own values. But many people love the feeling of this tradition, including how it honours your parents, and even feeling treasured by both father and groom. So, if you want to enjoy the tradition and don't mind the connotations--this is your moment--do whatever you like!
There are also best-of-both-worlds options: think of this as receiving a blessing or best wishes from the whole family. If this marriage blends families, then having children accompany you in the procession will symbolise their inclusion in the new family. Choosing someone important to you, like a sister, a mentor, or a godmother, might change the meaning of this moment in a different way.
Expert Advice
As a wedding professional, Karl Hand Marriage Celebrant offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert AdviceWedding vows for guys
Are there any nice wedding vows for guys? I struggle with putting words together for this sort of thing, would like some thought starters please.
What name to use when introducing a person other than life partner.
Hi there. What's another term we can use for life partner during our ceremony?
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What you really call each other is always very touching and "real". If you introduce someone as your "better half", say that!
Is it okay for your godfather to walk you down the aisle?
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What do you want out of this moment in the ceremony?
The walking down the aisle is a tradition based on the bride being "given away" to the husband, and this tradition reflects gender roles that may not reflect your own values. But if you want to enjoy the tradition and don't mind the connotations, this is your moment, and do whatever you like.
A way of adapting this aspect of the ceremony is to think of this as receiving a blessing or best wishes from the family. Choosing someone like a sister or a godfather might change the meaning of this moment. You may even like to have this person say a few words on behalf of the family about their support and love for the new couple before bringing the bride to their new partner.
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Even when writing your own vow, why not take inspiration from the classics: "I take you to be my husband/wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better and worse, richer and poorer, in sickness and in health, to death do us part"?
If you use this as a starting point, be inspired to talk about what "better and worse" means for you specifically. What are the struggles and joys of this partnership? You might even make a light hearted self-deprecating comment about your own challenging personal quirks, or about a cute idiosyncrasy of your partner. I once heard a bride say, "I will tolerate your love of pugs", and everyone laughed.
But then follow this up with the big important beautiful stuff about why this will all be worth it.