Chris Winer Weddings

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OVERVIEW

 

Melbourne and Yarra Valley couples looking for an enthusiastic marriage celebrant to confidently officiate their ceremony will love Chris Winer Weddings, a down-to-earth professional with experience. This passionate celebrant encourages complete personalisation and a bespoke wedding ceremony, allowing couples to enjoy a wholly meaningful wedding that’s tailored to their unique wishes and love story.

To kick things off, Chris meets with his couples to discuss their journey and get to know their hopes for the wedding — the sky is the limit. He then uses the details uncovered from this relaxed catch-up to craft a special ceremony full of sentiment, humour, and personal stories, resulting in a beautiful ceremony that wonderfully reflects the couple.

 

“Couldn’t have been happier with Chris as our celebrant. We were not the most organised couple in our preparations for the wedding, but Chris managed to work around our chaos, remind us of the important things we would have to figure out and was amazingly flexible in accommodating our busy schedules. He managed to capture the spirit of our celebration perfectly during the ceremony, positive, light-hearted and with a smile, just as we had hoped for this day to be.” — Nele.

 

What you'll love about working with Chris Winer Weddings for your Melbourne wedding:

  • Confident public speaker. Chris Winer Weddings has a background in acting, and as such, he’s a fantastic performer and public speaker who isn’t shy in front of crowds! Chris will ensure your guests are entertained and emotional in equal measure, officiating your ceremony with tone and heart.
  • Customised ceremonies. Past couples of Chris Winer Weddings have commended this wordsmith for his bespoke ceremonies inclusive of personal touches. Chris encourages his couples to let their imagination soar and let him know of any rituals they want to be included, too. Chris says his couples’ ‘imagination is his inspiration’ when creating a unique, personal ceremony.

 

Highlights of Chris Winer Weddings Melbourne:

  • Aims to make ceremonies memorable
  • Passionate about helping others
  • Custom, personal ceremonies with flair
  • Offers several wedding packages
  • Officiates large and intimate weddings
  • Services Melbourne and Yarra Valley

 

Wedding packages by Chris Winer Weddings Melbourne.

Chris Winer Weddings offers several packages to suit all needs and budgets. Here’s what’s included in one of his most popular, the Bespoke Elegance Package.

  • Initial catch-up meeting and consultation
  • Bespoke ceremony tailored to you
  • Inclusion of any alternative rituals
  • Ceremony rehearsal
  • Contact at any time
  • Legal paperwork submitted
  • Wedding attire colour coordination 
  • Keepsake marriage certificate

 

“Chris was exceptional as our celebrant. He asked all the right questions, ensuring that our ceremony was uniquely 'us'. Chris's calm and professional manner on the day and his eloquent delivery were remarked on widely by our guests. My husband and I were overjoyed with our ceremony, it was perfect, thanks to Chris.” — Hannah.

About

Chris Winer Weddings was born out of a passion for helping other people. I am a fully registered marriage celebrant and have many years experience as a funeral celebrant and stage actor. This allows me to preside over celebrations both large and intimate with grace, confidence and flair. I will create a unique and personal ceremony just for you. There are no limitations; let your imagination be my inspiration. It will be an honour to create the celebration of your dreams.

Chris Winer

Business Owner


FAQ

Yes, I am a fully registered marriage celebrant and also a funeral celebrant. I am also a formally trained actor. This enables me to conduct your ceremony with style and grace

Yes, I am a full time professional celebrant. This is all I do, ensuring you have the best possible wedding. It is my aim to ensure that we all have fun in the planning and building of your wedding ceremony. I am available to see you in the daytime, evenings and weekends and I base our meetings around your available time frame

I am based in Melbourne, but happy to travel as required, locally, interstate and internationally

I most certainly do and I'm thrilled to do so. This is a wonderful time to celebrate the strength of your union and the validity of your love. The format can be traditional or otherwise, entertaining and inclusive of family and friends who love and support you both. There are no restrictions. Designing a personal and stress-free wedding ceremony to include everything which is important to you is my goal. I will offer advice and encourage you; my aim is to reflect what you have always dreamed of for your special day. 

That is the whole aim of my services. I want to create a ceremony that is uniquely you, as it should be

The earlier the better, especially for the busy wedding season, which is from October to April

My Bespoke Elegance Package includes all meetings, either at your home, my home or a mutually agreed location. If the meeting location is outside the Melbourne metropolitan area, then this may incur extra charges

There is no limit to the number of times we can meet. Face to face meetings help us all get to know each and become relaxed and confident with each other

I always offer a rehearsal at the venue. A rehearsal is important as it takes the stress away. Please allow 45-60 minutes for a full, relaxed rehearsal. It helps you and your bridal party enjoy themselves on the wedding day, without worrying about where to stand and what to do. If the venue is outside the Melbourne metropolitan area, then this may incur extra charges

Yes, wireless mics are included and no power is required so parks, gardens and beach weddings are possible. Your music of choice can be played through my equipment

I always build ceremonies individually for each couple. At the introductory meeting I can take you through the many options available to aid in the development of your own ceremony. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than writing the romance of your love story

Ceremonies are generally 25-30 minutes, but there will always be exceptions, depending on your wishes. In total, from my early arrival to pack up, I will be at the venue for around 2 hours. You need to bear in mind if it is an outdoor location, as the time of year, for summer heat or winter rains, will have a major bearing on your planning

Of course, this is one of the beauties of a civil ceremony, you can tailor it to your needs and you can have as much or as little religious content as you wish

There are many parks and beaches where you do not need a permit to hold a small wedding. If you are having a more lavish ceremony with seating and a red carpet for example, then generally you will require a permit.  Please contact me to discuss the requirements

As your celebrant, I am here to guide through the legal requirements of getting married 

• First and foremost, we will need to complete the Notice of Intended Marriage or NOIM. This needs to be completed at least one month and no longer than 18 months prior to your wedding date. Contact me for the link to download. If your marriage is to be held within this time frame, please contact me urgently as we must make application to the Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages to seek permission to conduct the wedding.

• If you were born in Australia, I will also need to see your passport or official birth certificate. Unfortunately, certified copies are not permissible. If born overseas, I will need to see your official birth certificate or passport. If your birth certificate is not in English, it will need to be translated by an accredited translator, which can be done here

• If you have been married previously, I will need to see divorce papers from your most recent marriage or the death certificate of your spouse

• If your partner is based overseas and you require the 'Letter for Immigration' and a visa, please contact me and I will assist you

If you are unsure of how to obtain documentation, I can advise you how to approach this, but we must allow sufficient time prior to your wedding day

You each require a witness to the ceremony to sign the legal paperwork. They need to understand English and be over the age of 18. I can supply witnesses if you are having a small wedding. This will incur additional charges

Please call or email to check availability for your desired date. I will then provide you with a quote based on what you envision for your day

If after our initial contact you wish to book me as your celebrant, a $250 non-refundable fee is payable within two weeks. This covers the cost of legal preparations. The second payment is due after the first draft of the ceremony is written OR three months before the wedding, with the balance paid in full one month prior to your wedding. Please contact me for prices of other services such as naming ceremonies and renewal of vows

Please visit my funeral celebrant site chriswinercelebrant.com.au for full details


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September 2024

Chris was an absolute joy to work with both leading up to and on our wedding day. He was accommodating and made us feel like a priority at every step of the way, making a stressful period so much easier. I would highly recommend Chris to any couple looking for a celebrant who is a genuinely friendly lovely person and a joy to have as part of your day.

Erin H.

April 2023

We met Chris after meeting 2 or 3 other celebrants not quite hitting the mark and we knew straight away that he was the one for us! In comparison to others, Chris was so genuine, humble, funny, experienced, calming and had a great speaking voice! He went out of his way to meet with us in person near our home to discuss all of the questions we had and guide us through the whole process. He had a detailed questionnaire which helped us write our vows and ceremony which we built together with his guidance. He had plenty of suggestions for couples that have no idea where to start, but was also very easy to communicate with for any couples that have an exact idea of what they're wanting. Thanks again Chris, for helping us make our wedding ceremony so special and memorable, we highly recommend!

Jordan H.

Chris Winer Weddings

Thank you Jordan and Anouk, your gracious and generous review is very reflective of you both, as individuals and now a happily married couple, and it was an absolute pleasure to help you both make your special day truly memorable for you. I wish you both a long and happy life together, as unique individuals, and the united couple you now are.

April 2023

Chris is an incredible celebrant who helped us to have the wedding we always imagined. He aided us as every stage of the process from writing vows to deciding what kind of ceremony we wanted, making sure everything was done on time and running smoothly. We decided a short and more casual ceremony and he perfectly catered to it, he was keen to work with us to achieve what we wanted and I know he would be adaptable to whatever wedding ideas someone had in mind. I couldn't recommend him highly enough.

Bonnie O.

Chris Winer Weddings

Thank you both Bonnie and Alex, what an accommodating and easy couple you are. It was a pleasure to help you plan your honest, sincere ceremony. A service reflective of you both, and for me a joy to be a small part in creating the ambience and attitude you desired as a couple. I wish you both a long and happy life together, both as a married couple and as strong individuals.


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Wedding vows for guys

Are there any nice wedding vows for guys? I struggle with putting words together for this sort of thing, would like some thought starters please.

Chris Winer Weddings

Personal Wedding Vows for Him

I’m a better man for meeting you and the luckiest man for marrying you.
I’ve never known anybody to be as kind, honest, thoughtful, and decent as you.
I’m thankful for every day that I get to spend with you because you carry these qualities with you always, and you’re a constant reminder of what I can only strive to be.

Examples of Promises for Him

I want to make this promise to you here and now.
This is my declaration, and to you my solemn vow.
I want to share my life with you, every triumph and success, for nothing you could say or do could make me love you any less.

From this day forward I promise you these things.
I will laugh with you in times of joy and comfort you in times of sorrow.
I will share in your dreams, and support you as you strive to achieve your goals.
I will listen to you with compassion and understanding, and speak to you with encouragement.
I will help you when you need it, and step aside when you don't.
I will remain faithful to you for better or worse, in times of sickness and health.
You are my best friend and I will love and respect you always.

Funny wedding vows?

Looking for some funny vow ideas please! We're hoping to keep our ceremony fun and lighthearted with lots of laughs. Any suggestions where we can go for inspiration?

Chris Winer Weddings

You could use the following as your template and modify and personalise to suite and reflect you both.

Funny Wedding Vows

I’d like to just make a few promises to you now if I can.
I promise to love you with all I have to offer, always and forever.
I promise to share both my best and my worst days with you, and to carry you through your own.
I promise to always be there for you when you need me, and to take the hint when you don’t.
I promise that we will always be happy together and that, no matter what cards we are dealt, we will be each other’s King and Queen, though there may be a Joker in the pack, it will always be Ace between us

I promise to always make you laugh – and to get better at stopping before it turns to tears.
I promise to always believe in you and to follow you wherever you take us.
I promise to always try to make you as happy as you make me.
I promise you will always be enough.
Thank you for marrying me.
I love you and I like you.

or you might like the following links for ideas

https://www.brides.com/funny-wedding-vows-5185364

https://www.hitched.co.uk/wedding-planning/fun/funny-wedding-vows/

https://www.minted.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-vows/funny

Ideas for non-religious wedding readings that are still meaningful

Hello. We're not having a religious wedding however I still would like to share readings that are meaningful and romantic. Any ideas welcome!

Chris Winer Weddings

Here are a few Readings of varying length and depth from a wide variety of styles that might help. 

 

Variation on the Word Sleep

by Margaret Atwood

https://poets.org/poem/variation-word-sleep

 

The Privileged Lovers

by Rumi

https://hellopoetry.com/poem/75706/the-privileged-lovers/

 

Chemistry

by Nayyirah Waheed

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/859816-chemistry-is-you-touching-my-arm-and-it-setting-fire

 

Touched by an Angel

by Maya Angelou

https://allpoetry.com/Touched-By-An-Angel

 

Defeated by Love

by Rumi

https://hellopoetry.com/poem/75702/defeated-by-love/

 

Desire

by Alice Walker

https://alicewalkersgarden.com/2011/02/desire/

 

Let me not to the marriage of true minds

by William Shakespeare

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45106/sonnet-116-let-me-not-to-the-marriage-of-true-minds

 

On Love From The Prophet (Knopf, 1923).

by Kahlil Gibran

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/148579/on-love

 

 

Union

by Robert Fulghum

 https://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/union-by-robert-fulghum

 

Captain Corelli’s Mandolin

by Louis de Bernières

https://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/captain-corellis-mandolin

 

 

The Velveteen Rabbit

By Margery Williams

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/5400389-what-is-real-asked-the-rabbit-one-day-when-they

 

 

A Lovely Love Story 

by Edward Monkton

https://www.sarahaird.com.au/awesome-wedding-readings/

 

 

Oh! The Places You’ll Go

By Dr Seuss

https://www.magpiewedding.com/category/wedding-ceremony-readings/

 

 

 

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