OVERVIEW
Vicki Lever Celebrant is a professional, thoughtful marriage celebrant servicing Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley. She boasts 13+ years of experience marrying a diverse range of couples and fantastic creative writing skills. For a one-of-a-kind ceremony filled with sentiment and wit — Vicki has your back! You can expect stellar resources, a listening ear, and gentle guidance.
Vicki Lever is all about facilitating an open, warm space for you to toss ideas around and collaboratively create a beautiful, meaningful wedding ceremony. Armed with years of writing, designing, and wedding experience, Vicki will gently guide you through each step of the process, offer her endless list of resources, and even assist with vow writing if you desire. As a confident speaker with a vivacious personality, Vicki won't have any problem engaging your loved ones and ensuring everyone has a heartfelt, unforgettable experience.
"Our wedding day couldn't have been more perfect! We absolutely love the beautiful and personal ceremonies you create. You make the day feel so special. Vicki has also done both of our daughter's naming days which were both done so beautifully. You are always so kind and friendly and make everyone around you feel so comfortable throughout the whole process. We can't recommend Vicki enough!!” — Belinda K.
What you'll love about working with Vicki Lever Celebrant for your Port Stephens, Hunter Valley wedding:
Highlights of working with Vicki Lever Celebrant Port Stephens, Hunter Valley:
"Vicki was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Vicki was incredibly easy to work with, even while we were living overseas. As soon as we met Vicki, she made us feel instantly comfortable and helped us with absolutely everything. We couldn't have asked for the wedding ceremony to have gone any better, Vicki helped with direction and preparing our bridal party, so they knew exactly what to do. We would 110% recommend Vicki to any couple! Vicki was supportive through writing our vows. You can really tell she loves what she does. Thank you for being one of the most important parts of our day, Vicki. Our wedding was truly special because of the ceremony you put together. We can't wait to show you the video!" — Isabelle R.
About
I have loved my role as a Celebrant since my appointment in 2009. Over the past 18 years, my position as a Workplace Trainer & Designer has given me valuable experience in public speaking and has provided me with the skills to design an individual ceremony – one of a kind. After 14 years as a Marriage Celebrant in Sydney, I have made a seachange from Cronulla to Nelson Bay. However, I am happy to travel to the Hunter Region and the wider area of Port Stephens NSW.
Ms Vicki Lever
Business Owner
FAQ
It is never too early to choose your celebrant, as many dates book many months in advance. By paying a deposit (approx. $150.00), I can lock in your date and time for your ceremony.
My role is to support you with your choice of ceremony, including the design and details of a ceremony specifically for you. I will meet with you initially for a friendly chat and introduction to make sure we connect. Once your deposit is paid and your date is booked, we will keep in touch via phone and email, and have 2-3 meetings during the lead up to your special day. However, if we need to meet more or less often this is fine as well. Having good communication, that is what is most important!
We can do both or either! I have many years of experience in creative writing, plus I have numerous examples and styles for you to choose from, or use as a guide to design your own ceremony. I am always here to guide you and I also have ‘20 Tips’ for designing your own Vows.
Most ceremonies take around 15-20 minutes (30 minutes from entrance to recessional) depending on the inclusion of Readings/Poetry or Rituals. You don’t want your ceremony to be too long, however, you also don’t want it to be over in a flash.
February 2019
February 2019
Vicki Lever Celebrant
Thank you for your beautiful comments, and I am so happy that you asked me to be part of your special day. The photos and video are amazing, thank you so much for sending them to me. You must be extremely happy. Best wishes for the future xxxx
May 2018
Vicki Lever Celebrant
Thank you so much for your kind words Monica and Binh, it was an absolute pleasure! Vicki xx
September 2023
Vicki Lever Celebrant
Thank you for your kind words, Amber and Cameron. It was a beautiful ceremony and I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to be part of your Wedding Day. Wishing you both every happiness for the future. Vicki xx
June 2019
Expert Advice
As a wedding professional, Vicki Lever Celebrant offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert AdviceDo celebrants have a backup celebrant in case of emergencies?
Hello. I was wondering what happens if our celebrant is sick or something happens and they can't come to our wedding on the day? Do they usually have a backup celebrant in mind for this sort of thing? And how does it work with the legal side, would our marriage still be legal if another celebrant performed the ceremony? Thank you!
Vicki Lever Celebrant
Great question, and I can understand why you would be concerned about this, especially after planning your wedding day. In most cases, the Marriage Celebrant will do their best to find a replacement for the couple and give as much notice as possible.
I have been lucky enough to have befriended several Civil Marriage Celebrants over the years. During this time, we have agreed, that in the case where one of us is ill or for some emergency cannot perform a ceremony on the day of a wedding booking, we would take on their role if we possibly can. Knowing these celebrants, I trust that they would look after my couple just as well as I would (and vice versa). However, I am happy to say that I have not missed a wedding in almost 14 years as a Marriage Celebrant.
In 2020, I did in fact take on a wedding for another Marriage Celebrant, who had fund me through the couple's venue on the morning of their wedding. I was free on this day and able to pick up the legal paperwork and ceremony from their original Celebrant. She had to isolate that morning due to Covid.
With only a few hours to prepare, the wedding went beautifully and to plan. The couple were extremely grateful and relieved, and after all the excitement, we all enjoyed every minute of their wedding day!
Is there anyway possible to get married without witnesses
Can you be married without witnesses in the same room. As I have anxiety issues and I don't do very well around other people.
Vicki Lever Celebrant
Having two witnesses over the age of 18 years, who can understand the ceremony (language etc.) is a legal requirement.
However, when couples are eloping or don't have two witnesses (they might be in another state etc.) then the Celebrant and couple can be a little creative.
I have asked my daughter and her husband to attend a few ceremonies as witnesses. Or the couple can ask their photographer, or another supplier for example. The witnesses will need to sign the legal paperwork after the ceremony and are required to be present during the ceremony.
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Thank you so much for your kind words, I am so happy that you loved your ceremony and that everything went so well. Thank you also for sending me your photos, they are amazing! Best wishes for the future xxxx