OVERVIEW
Whether your dream is to have a grand affair or a private gathering, your desire is traditional, modern or just plain quirky, it is our wish to provide you with everlasting memories.
With our base in the Adelaide Hills, Aldgate Ceremonies is well placed to travel to most areas. We also like to holiday in this fantastic State so we are happy to travel to more distant locations.
Contact can be made via email or phone at any time. Our first meeting, to discuss your requirements, is obligation free. Further communication is all inclusive in our fee.
Every important point in our lives should be marked by a celebration, a Rite of Passage, and is therefore special. The planning of such an event can be a challenging experience. Our aim is to work with you to design a ceremony to meet your requirements - your vision.
These celebrations include - weddings - baby naming - renewal of vows - significant birthdays - anniversaries - end of life ceremonies. In addition to these, you may wish to celebrate the naming of your boat - having a business conference and wish to have someone to ensure the event runs smoothly. We also acknowledge our pets are people too.
Whatever the celebration, it is your special day and should reflect your beliefs and style. However, if you don’t know where to start we can assist. With your guidance we can create a unique and special ceremony for you.
As your celebrant, we are here to help and advise. We can offer you materials and samples for:
- ceremony format options to mix and match;
- assistance with writing your vows;
- advice and support with the legal requirements;
- preparation and lodgement of documentation;
- ideas for special ceremonies / rituals - family input, (ie candles, sand, ring warmings, etc)
- listing of music, readings and poems;
- assistance with the planning if you wish;
- rehearsal(s);
- PA system;
- signing table and chairs.
It is important to feel relaxed and confident with your celebrant. At Aldgate Ceremonies we recommend you spend all the time you need with us. Our first meeting is free of any obligation so we can get to know each other in a stress free and relaxed manner.
We have conducted weddings at the beach, in homes, parks, at wineries and farms and even the Monaro Zoo. These weddings, for as few as 5 to 180 people, have been as far a field as Burton, Christies Beach, Kangaroo Island, Currency Creek, Goolwa and points in between.
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A sample review - You were brilliant, start to finish. The organisation in the lead up was fantastic. Your presence and manner for the ceremony made it all the more special, as well as relaxed - the perfect combination. Ali & Karl
Len Rolfe
Business Owner
Expert Advice
As a wedding professional, Aldgate Ceremonies - Len Rolfe offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert AdviceCan I get married in both a religious and civil ceremony?
My fiance is muslim and I am catholic, we want to respect the mother and have a 'Katb al kitab' but this happens on a different day to the reception. On the day of the reception we want to have a civil ceremony, please help. Need some advice. Thank you
what was the best wedding youve ever attended and why?
Aldgate Ceremonies - Len Rolfe
The best wedding I have attended is a hard question. I have conducted wedding in winers, farms (always good), pubs and the beach. A simplier question is what wedding venue do I not enjoy. Easy - the beach. Why? You can not control the wind, the heat, or the glare. I recognise the romance of the beach but please don't. However a grassed area next to the beach under some palm tree Ahhhhh.
have you ever said no to doing a couple's wedding?
Aldgate Ceremonies - Len Rolfe
Short answer is no. However if a Celebrant "feels" the marriage is not going to be a union of a loving couple (my words) then the ceremony should not proceed. I am happy ro expand on this concept but I think the overall point is clear.
The only other time I have said no is when I already have a booking for the day. Aldgate Ceremonies policy is for each celebrant to have only one ceremony per day. In this way we can provide full attention to the couple.
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Aldgate Ceremonies - Len Rolfe
Aldgate Ceremonies - Len Rolfe
The short answer is no there can not be a religious and a civil wedding. However you can be married in either and have a "ceremony" in the other. I would suggest the wedding takes place religiously and then, working with your celebrant, have a civil commiment ceremony.