Simon J. Robinson Celebrant
OVERVIEW
I will promise to provide a beautiful wedding ceremony tailored to your unique needs. I will craft a custom-written, personal, and engaging ceremony that reflects your unique bond and story as a couple.
With ten years of experience as a celebrant, I will offer inspiration and ideas for rituals and symbols to enhance and personalise your wedding day, provide guidance and advice to ensure a smooth and seamless experience. I'll be dedicated to understanding your ceremony plans, ideas, and aspirations and offer assistance and guidance in composing your vows should that be helpful. I have a fine attention to detail and a commitment to professionalism, I will attend to all the necessary documentation and legal requirements, giving you peace of mind throughout the process.
"Simon, you were a fantastic celebrant and MC throughout the day and evening and we greatly appreciate your help, guidance, and positive energy with bringing it all together." - Sonchy + Trinh.
What you'll love about working with Simon for your wedding:
Package Inclusions:
Here are some examples of what's included in Simon's packages:
All-Inclusive Packages
* Additional travel costs may apply to the wedding and rehearsal if not within 10 km of Melbourne CBD.
Simon also offers a 'Just the Basics Package', if that's more your cup of tea.
Highlights of working with Simon:
“Simon is amazing and we would highly recommend him to anyone! Simon is very down to earth, friendly and easy to work with and made us feel super comfortable! Simon made the whole process leading up to the wedding not stressful at all and everything was seamless." - Mel + Nathanael.
About
Originally from Yorkshire in the north of England, I have lived in Melbourne for the last nineteen years. As an experienced public speaker, trainer, writer and director of the performing arts I combine creativity and originality in all that I do. Also having been a sustainability professional for over thirty years, I truly care about people and the world we live in and the couples that I have the honour of working with.
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Location
Service Area Melbourne and surrounding areas
FAQ
Your wedding day is a once in a lifetime moment - you want it to be perfect and finding the right celebrant that fits your vision for the ceremony is crucial. The only way to find the perfect celebrant is to reach out and meet with them, starting with celebrants that have websites and testimonials that resonate with you.
By law, the latest you can lodge your intention to marry is one calendar month before your wedding. Two months prior to your wedding date is the recommended minimum time to book your celebrant. Book as early as you're able, to allow plenty of time to ensure you have the right ceremony for you.
In terms of legal documentation for your marriage, you will need to fill out a Notice of Intended Marriage Form. This can be officially lodged with your celebrant no earlier than 18 months and no later than one month before the date of the marriage. You also need to provide proof of identification and address (e.g. passport or driving licence). If either of you have been previously married, you'll need to provide proof the previous marriage/s ended and that you are therefore legally able to marry again.
A marriage occurring in Australia may be solemnised on any day, at any time, and at any place. The marriage must be registered in the State or Territory where the marriage was solemnised and your celebrant will ensiure this happens.
The Australian Marriage Act 1961 has a few legal requirements that must be spoken in the ceremony, but other than this, I will work with you to co-create the ceremony you want so you can have as much or as little input as you like.
It's my job to guide you and provide ideas and suggestions.
It really depends on the scale of your wedding and we'd decide together if we felt it necessary. If we did need one it'd preferably be 1-2 weeks before the ceremony. A rehearsal will help to ensure your actual wedding day is as stress free and enjoyable as possible. I would attend the rehearsal as part of my standard fee. A rehearsal allows everyone involved in the wedding ceremony to run through the placement and roles of people and to go through the ceremony to get a feel for how long it will take. The rehearsal also provides the ideal time for the couple to sign a final piece of paperwork that is required, the statutory declaration confirming that there is no legal impediment to your marriage.
I will arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled start time. This allows plenty of time to make sure everything is as it needs to be.
The Notice of Intended Marriage document is valid for 18 months from the date it is lodged. I would be happy to postpone or reschedule your wedding with you as long as the one-month minimum time requirement has been fulfilled and I am not already booked on your chosen date. If that were the case, I would help to find you a replacement celebrant.
Most are around 20 minutes long. However, it can be as short or as long as you like depending on what you would like to include as long as the minimum legal requirements are covered. The legal minimum requirements could be covered in just a few minutes and my 'just the basics' package might be what you're looking for.
You will need to have two witnesses who are 18 years old or over and understand English. You may want to ask someone to be your witness that you could not include in the bridal party. This way they still play a role in your wedding. They will be present during the ceremony and required to sign the marriage certification on the day.
I have a portable PA system available which can operate from the mains or its own battery, if one is not available at the venue. This can also be used to play any music of your choice as part of the ceremony.
I’d discuss this with you beforehand. I would wear appropriate attire to suit the formality or informality of your wedding. If your wedding is to be themed in a special way, I would be happy to dress accordingly.
On your wedding day I will supply you with a wedding certificate for you to keep as a memento. I would arrange for the official marriage certificate to be sent after the wedding from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. This certificate is needed to confirm that your marital status has legally changed and that you are now married. If you plan to change your name or alter any official documents then the official marriage certificate would be needed.
On your wedding day, I will supply you with a wedding certificate, however this is not a document recognised for legally changing of names. You will need the official marriage certificate issued by the local Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages for this purpose. I can arrange for this to be sent to you, usually within two weeks, of your wedding. You can then use this to officially change your name should you wish to.
Yes! All marriages conducted by an authorised civil celebrant are recognised by law in Australia, and in most circumstances recognised by law around the world.
July 2023
June 2023
Simon J. Robinson Celebrant
Thank you Tanya for your kind words - very much appreciated!
June 2023
Simon J. Robinson Celebrant
Thats lovely Mel , delighted I was able to make the experience so easy for you both.
November 2024
July 2023
Expert Advice
As a wedding professional, Simon J. Robinson Celebrant offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert AdviceThere are so many choices for a celebrant... How can we narrow down and pick one for us?
We are having just a small wedding - 20 guests. It will be a simple ceremony followed by the reception. We don't want to spend too much, but would like a celebrant who can make the short amount of time special.
Simon J. Robinson Celebrant
Its a tricky one as, essentially, all celebrants offer the same thing so it's relly down to finding a person you feel you can relate to and who can reflect what you and your partner want from the wedding. I'd suggest a short list and then have a chat to each one and see who feels 'right' :)
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