Philip Holland Sydney Celebrant
OVERVIEW
Philip Holland is the type of marriage celebrant you feel you’ve known for years upon first meeting. He boasts a wealth of experience, wisdom, and a raw passion for capturing your love story in the most authentic, creative, and joyful way possible. He encourages you to contribute as many thoughts and ideas as you like to ensure he performs the wedding ceremony you’ve always envisioned.
Philip never shies away from the opportunity to try something new or out of the ordinary. Regardless of your wedding theme or style, he will happily accommodate and join in on the fun. He has performed almost 1,000 traditional and modern weddings, dressing up as everything from a pirate and Indian magician to a game show host and a clown.
He will even take the time to write up a light-hearted story about you as a unique way to get your guests laughing and involved at the start of the ceremony. His tongue-in-cheek style and undeniable passion for what he does are beloved by the couples he’s married, whom he now calls friends.
“Philip was absolutely perfect - he responded to every email immediately, accommodated us with in-person meetings, crafted a beautiful and personal ceremony, and was so amazing on the day that many of our guests commented that he was the best celebrant they'd seen.” - Cassandra C.
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Does Philip Holland Sydney perform other services apart from wedding ceremonies?
Yes, Philip also performs renewal of vows ceremonies, baby namings, commitment ceremonies, funerals and can also be your Master of Ceremonies at your reception!
“If you are looking for a professional, approachable, warm and flexible celebrant, then look no further. Philip is wonderful to deal with. Highly recommended.” - Fiona F.
About
After 20 years and almost 1,000 weddings I cannot imagine a job I would prefer to be doing! When I meet a couple for the first time I love hearing their ideas and suggesting a few of my own for them to enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives. They love it it when I do a Welcome or the Giving Away in their language if English is not their native tongue! The most common feedback I get from my brides is "Thank you for keeping me calm" which is one of the things I pride myself on.
MR Philip Holland
Sydney Marriage Celebrant
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Service Area New South Wales
FAQ
I love doing special things for my couples ??. I have performed weddings in a cowboy outfit, dressed as a pirate, as an Indian magician and in a wetsuit, so no matter how unusual your request, I would be happy to do it!
I perform weddings regularly on the Central Coast and the Hunter Valley, down to Kiama and out to the Blue Mountains.
Happy to discuss weddings anywhere in Australia ??
I take care of all of the legals for you. I just need to sight your passports or photo ID and birth certificates and get you to sign a Stat Dec before the ceremony and the marriage certificates on the day.
If you have been married previously I need to see your divorce or death certificate for your previous partner before the ceremony.
NSW law requires you to lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage with your celebrant at least one month prior to your intended marriage. If your circumstances require a shortening of that time I can advise you of the processes where that may be possible.
I can give you some information to get you started, or alternatively you can use my pre-written vows if you would prefer.
November 2021
October 2021
Philip Holland Sydney Celebrant
Thanks Tom and Alex, What a joy your wedding was! I felt like part of the family from the day we met and feel that we will always remain friends. All the best for a wonderful married life. Cheers, Philip
November 2015
October 2023
October 2023
Expert Advice
As a wedding professional, Philip Holland Sydney Celebrant offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert AdviceDo celebrants charge more for new year's eve weddings?
Wondering if there are surcharges for special dates like this.
Philip Holland Sydney Celebrant
Hi
As with any business, to each his/her own. I don't charge extra for public holidays or special days like NYE. I did one at Balmoral Beach in the afternoon of NYE and the couple invited me to join them on a boat on the harbour for their reception, watching the fireworks - it was such a joy! I think couples appreciate their celebrant going that extra personal mile ??
Do you have to belong to a church to get married there?
We love the look of some of the older cathedrals, but neither of us is religious. Would we be permitted to marry there?
Philip Holland Sydney Celebrant
Hi,
You would need to contact the church as they all have different rules but generally you would need to have a religious service performed by a priest. The exception would be if the church had been deconsecrated and was open to non-religious ceremonies.
Have a wonderful day!
All the best
Philip Holland
Sydney Celebrant
If a Couple Doesn't Kiss at Their Wedding, What Else Can They Do?
I am extremely phobic of being touched, but at weddings the couple always kisses. Is it a requirement, or are there different things I can do? If so, what?
Philip Holland Sydney Celebrant
Hi,
A kiss is traditional but certainly not a requirement. Other options might be a hand fasting, where your hands are joined together with a special ribbon with your names embroidered on it. Once the fasting is completed the knot is slipped off and placed in a special box as a memento of your special day.
If the actual touching of the hands is an issue you could have a special set of silk gloves just for the purpose.
Another option is sharing a glass of wine, where you have a special goblet and you each take a sip from it.
I hope that helps,
All the best,
Philip Holland Sydney Celebrant
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Thanks so much Nigel, It was an absolute delight to marry you and Chloe in such a beautifully different location - I have never done a ceremony at the Roslyn Packer Theatre before and i will certainly be recommending it to other couples! I hope you have a wonderful life together! All the best, Philip