Barbara Beames Friendly Celebrant
OVERVIEW
I am happy you have found me. How exciting for you both, getting married! Wow. You have taken the first step now lets us see if I can assist you with the rest.
I am an easy person to talk to, relaxed and flexible celebrant. I can fit in with your plans and your budget.
My weddings have that special sparkle and zing because they are personalized, down to earth and super relaxed.
Silver Package: I offer two packages, the first one is an intimate, short and sweet Legals Only Ceremony for couples planning a private affair with only a handful of guests and two witnesses. You get to choose your own vows; I will come to you to prepare your documents and then I can return to do your wedding. Must be in local Melbourne area not too far to travel. You will also receive a complimentary white and silver wedding display folder to keep your handwritten wedding certificate in, and your wedding vows. (Under $500)
Gold Package:
This option is where you can have unlimited guests, a full wedding rehearsal on site and the complimentary use of my p.a. system to play your music. You also get unlimited meetings with me at my office, unlimited emails and unlimited areas of advice I can offer you. You also get to choose your own vows, readings, the rose ceremony for the mothers, the lighting of your wedding candle and tying of the knot to name just a few. I supply a beautiful white glass candle holder for your table.
These little touches make your wedding unique, different and personal. I also ask you some of the things that you love about each other; this can be really beautiful and also it can be funny as well. I can add in about your wedding proposal with can also be a lovely story and funny as well, it depends on you and what feel you want for your wedding.
I can incorporate family members in many ways if you want to include them in your service, sand ceremony, unity candle ceremony, readings etc.
On the day I co-ordinate with your photographer, your musicians, and the events manager to make sure that everything is going to go smoothly.
Before the bride comes in to get married, I make sure that I greet and brief your family and your guests on what to expect during and after the service.
On your wedding day I then deliver your beautiful wedding service that is just right for you. I will make sure that it is stunning. I will present you with a handwritten presentation wedding certificate as well!
You will also receive at our first meeting a lovely white and silver folder that you can put your vows in and your wedding certificate in to keep.
My fee may vary for your beautiful wedding it could be a little less, it averages around $690. We can have a no obligation short chat of 15 minutes or so to answer some of your questions and to get a feel whether I might be the right celebrant for you. Let me know if you would like to have a chat first. 0402065819 Barbara.
There is breathing space in paying for your wedding. You won't need to pay in full right away.
So, save the date and we can begin the exciting process of getting you married in style! How exciting!
Barbara Beames Wedding Celebrant.
Taking bookings now for 2025 and 2026.
About
I have two naughty cats Molly and Bella. I love swimming and readiing but best of all I just love weddings; I love to see the happiness on the faces of the bride and groom and all the guests. Happy tears all around! They are a good sign. My profession now as a marriage celebrant brings me a great deal of joy. Give me a call for a short chat.
mrs Barbara Beames
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Sometimes, my couples want to get married but just might want something that is sweet, short ande simple.
They could be first time rounder couples who have never married but just want some thing unique with no fuss, or it could be those that have been married before and this time around wish to have something more simple.
With this package you get a free consultation with me to see if I am the wedding celebrant for you.
Then, if you wish to go ahead we begin to complete the Notice of Intention to Marry.
This is the same as any other packages and involves me filling the form with your details and that of your parents.
You will need to produce your passport or birth certificate and your drivers license.
Then we discuss what you would like for your lovely wedding service. You have choices of beautifjl vows and readings.
You may include family members and friends in your service. You will be provided with a sheet of lovely vows and askings for your consideration.
I would then with your imput write your individual and unique wedding service to your satsfaction and complete all the wedding documents before and after your wedding. On your wedding day I would arrive early at your choice of venue, great your guests warmly and then deliver your lovely service. You will get a beautiful wedding certificate as well. I would then send relevent documents to Births, Deaths and Marriages.
The Sweet, Short and Simple Package would not include an onsight rehearsal the duration of which is an hour and a half.
And, it would not include the use of my personal p.a. system to play your music.
If this sounds just right for you, I would be delighted to start planning your beautiful wedding together.
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Sometimes my couples want just that little bit for on their wedding day. It could be first time rounders or it could be couples that have already been married before but this time want a little bit more sparkle!
With this package you get a free consultation with me to see if I am the right celebrant for you.
We then fill in the Notice of Intention to get married with all your details of yourself and your parents.
You will need to produce your Birth Certificate/Passports and your drivers licence.
We will discuss what you would like for your wedding service, askings and vows. I will give you examples of these to take home. There are many things on offer such as the rose ceremony for mothers, warming of the rings, tying of the knot and the lighting of the wedding candle to name just a few. I love to hear about some of the things that you love about each other and we can weave that into the service. Also there might be a story about how you met or even how the groom proposed marriage! (this if often funny,)
You can include family members and friends in your service. to make it more personal.
I would then write your wedding service for you including all the things that you want. I would send it to you for your approval.
AFter that we would meet up at your venue for a rehearsal on site that can be a lot of fun. We usually go through the wedding from the brides arrival, signing of the documents, vows until you are introduced by me as Mr. and Mrs. This is usually about an extra one and a half hours.
I have a little p.a. system that will enhance our voices on the day and that you can use to play your music through, usually a phone.
If all this sounds right for you, I would be really delighted to start planning your beautiful wedding together.
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Service Area Melbourne, Dandenong Ranges, Gippsland, Yarra Valley
FAQ
Yes there are many ways you can involve everyone, you can have someone take you down the aisle, hold the rings, do a reading just for a start.
Yes a rehearsal is included in the price, they can be a lot of fun.
Absolutely! I take care of all the little details that ensure your ceremony goes off without a hitch. I’ll gently remind guests to silence their phones, explain the layout, and provide any necessary information about the ceremony flow. This allows you to focus on each other and the moment without worrying about any logistics.
I work closely with you to create a ceremony that’s uniquely yours. We can personalize everything, even down to special rituals like the Rose Ceremony, which always touches hearts, like it did for both mothers at one of our weddings. Couples often tell me how much it feels like working with a friend, rather than a stranger, which makes the experience even more memorable.
From the moment your guests arrive, I make sure to greet them with warmth and friendliness, helping everyone feel at ease and ready to enjoy your special day. I understand that weddings can be a bit overwhelming for some, so I aim to set a relaxed and welcoming tone right from the start.
Yes of course you can, I can give you a sheet of vows as a guide to get you started.
February 2025
February 2025
Barbara Beames Friendly Celebrant
Thank you, Lauren, for your lovely words. Your wedding was perfect. Your dress was stunning on you, you looked beautiful. The boys in their suits were amazing as well. The weather was great a sunny warm day. It was so sweet seeing all the little children dressed in white running with happiness down the paddock in the middle of the wedding. They had a lot of fun. Beautiful wedding. Happy future awaits!
October 2018
Barbara Beames Friendly Celebrant
Hi Katrina and Steve thank you so much for that amazing review. You looked stunning in that lovely dress Katirna and Steve looked amazing too. It was a fabulous venue, The Sky High in Mt. Dandenong. I loved working with both of you, we created your stunning service together. I am so pleased that your relatives and friends loved what we did as well. I am delighted that your mothers loved the rose ceremony, it is a perfect way to involve them on the day. Cheers for your future together, Barbara.
December 2023
Barbara Beames Friendly Celebrant
Thank you, Stacey, for that lovely review. Your wedding was amazing, and your wedding gown was just stunning it was so elegant and just right for you. It was a lovely wedding at the Golf Club. I have never done a rehearsal before where golf balls went wizzing past us on the green. A lot of fun. The weather held all afternoon, and it was just perfect! Happy life!
May 2023
Barbara Beames Friendly Celebrant
Wow, thank you for such beautiful words Nikki. You were a fantastic couple to work with from day one. I love hearing all about your lovely plans for your wedding day. We had a fun rehearsal, everything was ready. Then on the morning of your wedding it was all clouded over and brisk. Then just before your wedding the clouds blew away and the sun came out to see you get married in front of your friends and family. Nikki you looked sensational in that dress and veil. Your husband teared up the minute you all started coming down the aisle. Perfect day, glad to be a part of it. Happy future awaits!!
Expert Advice
As a wedding professional, Barbara Beames Friendly Celebrant offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert AdviceI am a terrible public speaker. How can I get ready for my wedding ceremony?
Hi there. Was hoping for some advice on how to tackle ceremony nerves so I can get through my vows. I really want to write my own vows but have always been terrible at speaking in front of crowds. What can I do ahead of time and on the day?
Barbara Beames Friendly Celebrant
What you can do ahead of time is write your vows out on a card and say them out loud in front of the mirror. Do this often so you get used to the sound of your own voice. Then have a practise with your family or friends.
A good celebrant with have your vows also written into her service so if you are unable to say them (which has happened) because you might become overwhelmed with emotion she will be able to say them for you.
Also a good celebrant will give you a couple of seconds to compose yourself if this happens.
That is a brave thing to do and I commend you doing and reading out your own vows.
At my wedding I couldn't do that as I was so nervous I was glad to follow the celebrant.
See how you go on the day, don't stress too much as your celebrant should be ready and comforting for you should you be unable to do so.
Good luck and have a great wedding
Barbara Beames Celebrant Melbourne
What should we be asking potential celebrants to make sure they're a good fit for us?
What are some of the things we need to consider or ask of a potential celebrant before we decide which one to go with?
Barbara Beames Friendly Celebrant
I think a good question to ask a celebrant is how they can make your wedding personal and unique. Every couple are different and a good celebrant will be able to make the service about the couple and their love for each other. There are many ways of doing this, ask the question and she how the answer fits with you both, congratulations on getting married, Barbara Beames Wedding Celebrant Berwick
How can I tell my sister her kids aren't invited to our wedding?
Hi there. We don't want to have kids at our wedding, but I also don't want to offend my sister. I adore my nieces but we want a particular vibe at our wedding. Any suggestions?
Barbara Beames Friendly Celebrant
Hi there, this is a good quetion and a bit of a tricky one.
You say that you dont't want kids at your wedding and you don't want to offend your sister. And, you also say that you want a particular vibe at your wedding.
I have had this a lot lately, my couples want to go "retro wedding" like back to the future, what is old is new again. By this I mean that a lot of my couples want to take a couple of things back that worked really well in the past.
One of the most popular new but old trends are that the guests are encouraged to be present totally at the wedding service so they can experience the words of the wedding as well as the beautiful sights they will see. So, they are encouraged to turn their mobile phones off or on silent.
This way they are totally present watching a lovely couple make a beautiful commitment to each other, right in front of them.
This works extremely well. They embrace it totally and at end of the service at the signing they are welcomed up to take as many photo's that they wish to.
Similiarly, years ago there were no children at a wedding ceremony. This was for a number of reasons but mostly it was so the guests once again can be totally present at the wedding and the reception. THey can experience the joy of the couple getting married and the reception with them. Barbara 0402065819 MELB.
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Thank you so much for your lovely words. Your wedding was just amazing, all those white roses everywhere. You both looked so lovely and in love. You were a great couple to work with. I am so glad it was just perfect on the day. I just loved what your Nana said, and she is 80, she said, "it was the best wedding I have been to." Wow that is praise indeed. They loved your rose ceremony for the mothers and your candle lighting for your wedding day. Thank you for the lovely thank you card and the chocolates, my husband loved them!!