OVERVIEW
Linda Marsden is a natural storyteller who uses her beautiful way with words to create touching, memorable wedding ceremonies. She is a highly sought-after celebrant in Sydney and across the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley, creating detailed or brief ceremonies that suit your vision and needs. She has an innate calmness and warmth that couples love and an appropriate sense of humour!
Known for her kind and social nature, in 2008 Linda turned from a decades-long career as a QANTAS flight attendant to become a highly-regarded wedding celebrant across Sydney and the surrounding regions. Known for her level-headedness and ability to stay calm in a crisis, Linda’s past couples have raved about her compassionate and gentle approach to planning wedding ceremonies.
“Linda is a warm, genuine approachable person. She took the time and made the effort to learn about us and our relationship. The ceremony and vows she prepared especially for us were beautiful. It was a truly memorable day and Linda played a very significant part. Very highly recommended.” Paul B
In the past decade, Linda has seen her fair share of laughter and many a joyous, overwhelmed tear. She is an experienced wedding celebrant who has written and delivered countless ceremonies but always strives to make each wedding feel unique and personal to the couple. Linda does this with stylised and crafted wording tailored to suit each couple and always walks away feeling so many wonderful emotions and feelings that flow on such an important day. She considers her role as a wedding celebrant the best job ever, and that’s coming from someone who used to travel all over the world!
If required, Linda can provide:
A signing table and chairs
Audio equipment including amp, speakers and microphones
An iPod cable if you are not using live music
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About
Hi, I am Linda an experienced Celebrant servicing the Sydney and surrounds. A previous flight attendant I enjoy ensuring people are comfortable in whatever marriage setting they choose. I live in the Inner West of Sydney with my husband and our teen twins and a very adorable miniature schnauzer. There isn't a day goes by that I don't feel fortunate to live in this beautiful City with all its cultural diversity, Parklands and Beaches. Looking forward to creating some memorable moments.
Mrs. Linda Marsden
Owner
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You will receive a Calligraphed Marriage Certificate
There is nothing lovelier than the meticulously hand written Marriage Certificate given to you on the Wedding Day. Calligraphy by Timothy Payne.
Book your wedding in 2023 and you wilkl receive your calligraged certificate!
Location
Service Area Sydney and Surrounding Suburbs | Blue Mountains | Hunter Valley | Will travel
FAQ
The most important thing you should know, are the Legal Requirements that must be completed before a Ceremony can be performed.
'The Notice of Intended Marriage' found at: www.ag.gov.au should be completed and sighted then witnessed by a Celebrant no later than one month prior to your wedding date.
This document is then kept by your Celebrant.
A statutory declaration form will also be completed before your Wedding as well as a Certificate of Marriage.
When the Ceremony is completed the Celebrant will lodge all Documents with Births Deaths and Marriages.
The documents you require to complete the NOIM are your original Birth Certificates , or Overseas Passport if you were born Overseas.
If you were previously divorced or a spouse is deceased you also require appropriate evidence of either.
Please download The NOIM from The Attorney General's Website as sighting the document will give a little bit of clarity.
The minimum wording legally required for your vows are:
"I call upon the persons here present to witness that I 'John X / Jane Y' take thee 'Jane Y / John X' to be my lawful wedded wife / husband.
Yes, as long as the minimum requirement (the words in the question above) are stated prior to your own pledges or promises.
Yes I have a portable PA system which is included in the fee and I also have iPod connectivity if you wish to use your own music rather than live music.
Yes and tablecloth all included in the fee.
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Linda Marsden 'The Celebrant'
Hey Brigitte it was a joy to be a part of your day.Thankyou for finding me. Regards Linda
Expert Advice
As a wedding professional, Linda Marsden 'The Celebrant' offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert AdviceIs it rude to give a couple a gift when they have said no gifts?
I really don't feel comfortable not giving them anything... But they said no gifts/wishingwell on the invitation!
Linda Marsden 'The Celebrant'
Hi Luna S.
I think that you should look upon the Invitation request as a blessing in disguise as they would prefer to have cash go into the wishing well and you don't have to worry about a suitable gift.
You can give a beautiful card, and place the same amount of cash in the card as you would spend on a gift.You won't be judged,after all you are obviously special enough to be a guest, and they have a plan of what they will spend the cash on. It is quite a custom in some cultures to give money.
Relax and Enjoy.
Warmest Regards
Linda Marsden "The Celebrant"
How long would I require a celebrant for?
Generally, when couples book a celebrant how long do they book them for?
Linda Marsden 'The Celebrant'
Hi Lucy,
Each Celebrant manage their timings differently but need to work within a time frame that is affordable and reasonable for all involved.
At the end of THE DAY,you will be happy to have your Celebrant on board with plenty of time,as it will be reflected in your Ceremony.
On the day, the minimum requirement is to be on site around 20 mins before the Ceremony ,with Ceremony averaging 30 mins though many as ,I do, allow more time before as I like to be set up before guests arrive and allow time for some selfies with the couple after as well as farewells. It is not unusual to have your Celebrant for 12 months out.
When you engage your Celebrant they are part of your life as they will first meet with you to complete the Notice of Intended Marriage and discuss your vision for your Wedding day.This could be 45 mins to 1.5 hours.As already mentioned most Celebrants don't charge by the hour and as much as you will probably converse via text and email for different reasons,over the months before its hard to be specific.I personally have one other meeting and a rehearsal included in my SET FEE,as well as PA and Legal compliance's.
If you go with your instincts Lucy when choosing your Celebrant, the time and Fee will not be as important. Definitely know what is included though.Enjoy your day.
Warmest Regards
Linda Marsden
"The Celebrant" Sydney
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Thanks for your lovely review .You were both so open to sharing your journey which is what makes a beautiful ,sincere Ceremony🤩Warmest Regards Linda