We hate being the centre of attention and really hate public speaking can you help us?

NO PROBLEMO YOU CAN RELAX!! I give you heaps of strategies to control the nerves and be present in the moment on your big day so your beautiful feelings and emotions and fun experience is imprinted into your memories and you can just relax and have some fun. I will also minimise the amount of public speaking you have to do while presenting what you want to say for you and make it sound like you have actually said it. IT'S A WIN WIN!

Do you write our wedding ceremony or can we co-create it?

YOU CAN CHOOSE........I can create the whole ceremony for you or you can have as much involvement in the creation as you choose knowing you will be inspired by my fantastic and original ideas. You also have access to my vast online resources and co-create the wedding ceremony with a drafting process.

Do you do Handfastings and other interesting things in the ceremony if we want to include them?

I am an expert in Handfasting and have Hundreds of Beautiful Sub-Ceremonies & Rituals I have many versions of each ceremony tailored to your specific needs including Unity Sand Ceremonies, Wooden Wedding Box Ceremonies, Shell Ceremonies Thai & Celtic, Combined Shell & Sand Ceremonies, Fresh Water & Salt Water Ceremonies, Vast Range of Handfasting - Celtic Handfastings, Scottish Handfastings, Viking Handfastings, One Cord Handfastings to Thirteen Cord Handfastings, 7 Chakra Handfastings, Buddhist Handfasting, Angel Handfasting, Seasons Of Love Handfasting, Four Element Ceremony, Rose Exchange, Unity Candle Lighting Ceremonies, Wine Ceremonies, Butterfly Ceremonies, Family Ceremonies, Dove Releases, Blessing of the Hands Ceremony, Crystal Ceremonies, Greek Wedding Crown Ceremonies with Ring Ceremony plus more.

Marry Me Marilyn - Marriage Celebrant Northern Gold Coast

OVERVIEW

Let’s team up to create your Wedding Ceremony filled with Laughter, Fun, Upbeat Chilled Vibes, Fresh Creative Ideas, Loving Energy, Crazy Humour & Awesome Storytelling to kick your Wedding Day off on a High.

Every Wedding Ceremony I create is CUSTOM DESIGNED, UNIQUE, FUN, ROMANTIC & PERSONAL! I tune into your vibe and connect with you as authentic humans and discover everything that makes you tick. I am buzzing with ideas. I listen to every detail of your ideas, vision and dreams for your special day and turn it into a reality. If you are not sure what you want I guide you and inspire you with original and creative ideas and choices to make your wedding everything you have dreamed of. No Cookie Cutter Weddings Ever Ever :-)

WHY CHOOSE MARRY ME MARILYN

Best Australian Celebrant Finalist 2022 - Voted #1 Best Celebrant 2022 Gold Coast + Scenic Rim Wedding Industry Awards - Voted #1 Best Celebrant 2019 Gold Coast + Scenic Rim Brides Choice Awards #2 Best Celebrant 2021 Gold Coast Brides Choice Awards
More than a Celebrant...Your Rock, Cheerleader, Guide, Inspiration, Supporter, Adviser, Friend, Zen Master, Sounding Board, Wine Taster & Party Starter!
Down to Earth Authentic Person who loves to Laugh, have Fun and Connect with Awesome Couples.
Designer of Dream Weddings & Celebrant Wizard for 16 wonderful wild years
1200+ Custom Designed Unique Personalised Ceremonies written & performed
Rave Reviews from 600+ of my amazing couples,114+ Five Star Reviews on Google, 205 Five Star Easy Weddings Reviews and more on Facebook
Queen of Equal Love - 16 years as Rainbow Pride Celebrant for LGBTQIA+ Couples.
Master Storyteller & Weaver of Love Stories with the whole Roller Coaster of Emotions.
Vow Genie helping you create Personal, Romantic, Heartfelt & Hilarious Vows!
Choreographer of exciting photographic opportunities, setting the stage, enhancing energetic connections, flowing seamlessly & finding beauty in every moment.
Juggler of Hats; Ring Master, Crowd Motivator, Skilled Actor, Director, Creative Writer & Event Manager.
Master of Mindfulness, Meditation, Mindreading & Relaxation.
Handfasting Druid & Creator of Original Magical Rituals.
Secret Squirrel Strategies to embrace your emotions & be fully present on your own special day with vivid memories of every moment.
Fun & emotional ways to involve your children, fur babies & special family & friends.

I am so excited to get you started on your ride of a lifetime so message me today and say Marry Me Marilyn!

About

I love to laugh, have fun, be creative, be present in the moment, live a peaceful, happy full life surrounded by loving energy. I am adventurous, curious and intrigued by different cultures and traditions. I have travelled the world and bring those amazing experiences to you in unique ceremonies. I love a truffle cheese & champagne brunch by the water with my gorgeous husband. I practice Vipassana Meditation, live for Travelling, Dancing, enjoy Swimming, Yoga & Theatre.

Mrs Marilyn Verschuure

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Service Area Gold Coast, Tamborine Mountain, Gold Coast Hinterland, Brisbane & Northern NSW

FAQ

Can we write our own vows?

YES, ABSOLUTELY! I encourage you to write personal vows as they are the heart and soul of your wedding! If writing is not your bag or you would like some inspiration... I have very cool support documents online in my vast resources - How to ‘Write your Vows ! You can even email me your vows and I will tweak them for you and make suggestions so your vows flow beautifully and match in tone and content.

Are you able to personalise our weddings with fun and laughter?

IT IS SOOO IMPORTANT TO PERSONALISE YOUR WEDDING IT SHOULD TOTALLY REFLECT YOU....My weddings are written with my Heart and Soul creating a Magical Atmosphere where you are in the moment and travel together through the whole roller coaster of emotions! There’s lots of fun, laughter and tears of joy, romantic moments that are personal and powerful, moments shared and moments in your own magic bubble and heaps of fun to make the roller coaster go round!

Can you present our wedding ceremony so our guests aren't bored just waiting for the beer and wine at the reception?

I HATE BORING IT HAS TO BE FUN! I have exceptional public speaking skills and years of invaluable experience as a full time celebrant writing hundreds of creative unique ceremonies. I deliver your Wedding Ceremony with Love, Energy, Enthusiasm, Vibrancy, Humour, Presence and Passion, making you feel like there is no one else in the world just the two of you. I have an acting and directing background so I deliver your Love Story and Ceremony with heart in the most engaging, entertaining and dynamic way like no other celebrant. With my choreography experience, I stage you to feel connected to each other and to your friends and family .... everyone feels the intimate connection setting the scene for amazing photo expressive photos as well.

Do you have lots of experience as a celebrant?

YES DEFINITELY OODLES OF EXPERIENCE! I was voted No.1 Gold Coast Celebrant 2019 + 2022 Runner Up 2021 and Australian Finalist at the Wedding Industry Awards. I am a bubbly, fun, full-time professional celebrant with 16 years of experience, with 1200+ unique, creative & personalised ceremonies written and performed with 600+ testimonials please see on my website www.marrymemarilyn.com.au I will inspire you with a thousand ideas to make your wedding exactly what you want it to be. From my experience a great marriage ceremony, the opening act on the wedding day, makes the most profound difference to the success of your wedding day. Your guests will be talking about it from the congratulations all through the reception and your ceremony will remain with you in your hearts and minds and with family and friends forever.

We want a simple stress free wedding where we don't have to write much can you do that for us?

ABSOLUTELY YOUR SPECIAL DAY SHOULD BE AS STRESS FREE AS POSSIBLE.....I can create the whole wedding ceremony for you as stress free, sweet & simple as you would like it. I welcome your input and I will craft everything for you!

215 reviews 5.0 Write a Review

May 2024

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We are so glad we picked Marilyn to marry us. She was a great help throughout the whole process of getting married. She is knowledgeable, informative, responsive, professional, personal and caring. She had great ideas for our vows and her storytelling and presentation were also great! A real honour to have Marilyn marry us and be a part of our special day.

Michelle P.

April 2024

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We carefully chose Marilyn to be our wedding celebrant - we absolutely made the right decision and highly recommend her to others. Marilyn really personalised and customised the ceremony to us as a couple, also taking into account some small cultural wedding traditions. I was impressed with the amount of time Marilyn spent refining and perfecting every aspect of the ceremony. She was organised, put together beautiful vow booklets for us and assisted us prepare so it was a seamless experience on the day. Thank you so much Marilyn! Love Mark + Todd x

Todd G.

Marry Me Marilyn

Thank you so much Todd + Mark for your lovely review. My favourite parts of the ceremony were your fabulous romantic Love Story and your Personal Vows. The whole ceremony was magical and really reflected your love and absolute commitment to each other. Your family and friends were just gorgeous and I was so happy to hold the moment for you on your special day! You will be forever in my heart with the most beautiful memories of our time together! Marcel sends his love too! Marilyn xoxo

February 2024

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Marilyn took the time to get to know us as a couple, listening carefully to our journey and what we envisioned for our wedding ceremony. Her ability to personalise every aspect of the ceremony made it feel like it was crafted just for us, which was incredibly meaningful. Her expertise and experience shone through the entire ceremony, ensuring that every moment of our ceremony flowed seamlessly. Beyond all this, Marilyn’s calming presence and genuine kindness were a true blessing on our wedding day. We cannot recommend Marilyn highly enough. Her unwavering dedication to making our day absolutely perfect, truly made all the difference. Love AJ + Nathan xxoo

Aj C.

Marry Me Marilyn

Thanks so much AJ and Nathan for the wonderful review! My favourite part of the ceremony were your heartfelt vows that brought a tear to my eye and your beautiful Love Story that was topped off by the Scottish Handfasting that included your amazing children! What a fabulous journey we had together! Thanks to Ray who recommended me to you. Love Marilyn + Marcel xoxoxo

February 2024

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Marilyn brought fun and laughter to our special day, and grasped the relaxed atmosphere for the ceremony that we were so desperate to achieve. She made our little family feel at ease and even our young children felt involved, relaxed and informed about what was required on the day. Thank you, Marilyn you will always be in our hearts. Love Marie + Tony

Aj C.

Marry Me Marilyn

Thank you Marie..... I just loved working with you and Tony, Summer + Fletcher and Willow the Border Collie :-) Teaming up with your celebrant mum Jane was a joy! Your ceremony was the most beautiful, relaxed and happy experience for everyone. Thank you for the wonderful review...you will always be in my heart and mind! Wishing you and your family all the happiness, good fortune and love for the future :-) Love + Light Marilyn x

February 2024

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We had a wonderful experience with Marilyn as our celebrant, and after many years of waiting she made our day better than we could have ever imagined. She allowed us to integrate our cultural backgrounds as well as catering the ceremony to fit our unique love story. We want to truly thank you for your guidance and support and love in the lead up and during our wedding day. Love Ash + Stephen x

Marie H.

Marry Me Marilyn

Thank you so much Ash + Stephen! It was an honour to marry you both by the ocean with a beautiful Scottish Handfasting and telling your Love Story was intimate and special. I loved the pinning of the Tartan at the end of the ceremony. All the happiness in the future as husband and wife!! Love Marilyn x

Expert Advice

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Do celebrants charge more for new year's eve weddings?

Wondering if there are surcharges for special dates like this.

Marry Me Marilyn

Celebrants normally charge a bit more for Public Holidays and Special Days such as New Year's Eve but this is choice of each individual celebrant as they control their own fees and often reflect their depth of experience and skills and also their popularity. There is also a lot more traffic and crowds and can be difficult travelling to some evening New Year's Eve Weddings and the celebrant sacrifices their own New Years Eve plans with family and friends.

Do any modern couples still include the opportunity to object during a wedding ceremony?

Curious about this and how it would be done well.

Marry Me Marilyn

Hi Bride to Be ... Absolutely not in a Civil Wedding is the short answer :-) The only time a couple might include it as a joke in a Medieval Wedding and even then the armed Bestmen threaten them with swords to stop them...couple sign a stat dec called the Declaration of No Legal Impediment to the marriage where they legally declare before the wedding that there is nothing that should or could stop the marriage.

my parents think its normal to attend wedding ceremonies theyre not invited to. is it?

usually its someone we know well but havent been officially invited, like theyll attend one of their daughter's friend's wedding .. just not sure if its something we're not supposed to be doing

Marry Me Marilyn

It may depend on your parent's culture and the culture of the couple getting married. For example in the Dutch culture anyone who knows the couple from work or socially can attend the church wedding ceremony and can attend what they call the reception which is drinks and nibbles but only family and close friends attend the wedding dinner or what we call the reception.

Most commonly in Australia people should wait to be invited to a wedding due to the way we organise weddings and the associated restrictions and costs.

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