OVERVIEW
Trudy the Celebrant offers personalised wedding ceremonies that reflect your relationship, values, and traditions. With over 14 years in the industry, Trudy understands how to take the stress out of planning your wedding day. She believes your ceremony should be all about you, making it warm, relaxed, and filled with love. Her ceremonies are customised to suit every couple’s style, whether a legal-only option, a micro-wedding, or a complete traditional celebration. Trudy takes the time to guide couples through the legal side of things and help write vows that genuinely represent them. Her reassuring presence on your wedding day helps set the perfect tone, whether nervous or calm.
"Trudy was very professional, extremely helpful, calming, easy going, extremely easy to talk to and willing to make your day everything you want it to be. Thank you Trudy. We had a wonderful day, better than we ever imagined it to be! I would recommend Trudy time and time again." -Sarah & Matt
What you’ll love about working with Trudy for your wedding:
Highlights of working with Trudy:
'Thank you so much Trudy for making our wedding day special. Trudy was fantastic from our first meeting, and led us through the process to the big day professionally and with understanding. Trudy helped create the perfect ceremony and vows with us, making it the day's most special part. Our wedding was postponed due to the pandemic, and Trudy was so understanding and helpful, even with changing logistics. We could not recommend Trudy enough!" - Kathryn & Ben
"Trudy has been fabulous in all aspects of our big day. She was very organised, prompt and communicative. We were very informed and comfortable throughout the whole process. Trudy always had a happy energy and excitement for us. It made our day so much better having her by our sides!
Trudy performed beyond our expectations. She is very friendly, approachable and informative. We felt so comfortable knowing that Trudy had our best interest and we trusted her whole process. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to get married, to choose Trudy! Just fabulous!" - Alex & Edward
"Danny and I just wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to you for being part of our special day and making us husband and wife! We had the most amazing day!
Thank you for your patience, kindness, support, and professionalism throughout our engagement and wedding day. We can't thank you enough. You were the perfect celebrant for us! Thanks Trudy!! Lots of Love Anna & Danny"
About
Hello lovely people! I'm so excited for you on your wedding planning journey! I'm Trudy, I became a Marriage Celebrant around 15 years ago to marry close friends of mine, and fell in love with the role and haven't looked back. I have a fur baby Boxer dog named Bruce Wayne and have been married to my Ben for 12 years. I have travelled extensively but love coming home to Brisbane. I'd love to help you have the wedding day of your dreams x
Trudy Worden
Marriage Celebrant
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Service Area Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, South East Queensland
FAQ
Often, the Celebrant is booked after the venue is booked. Aim to book as soon as possible so they have availability. However, it is always worth asking as sometimes there are rescheduled weddings or if its a weekday wedding there may be a lot more availability. You need to sign the first of the legal paperwork at least 30 days prior to your wedding day and no earlier than 18 months.
The Marriage Act 1961 requires the parties to an intended marriage to give the authorised celebrant at least one month’s written notice prior to the solemnisation of the marriage. This notice is known as the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM).
You can fill this form out with me, I can explain and assist, and I can witness it for you. (It does need to be witnessed by an authorised witness of which Civil Celebrants are one).
The next piece of paperwork is the Declaration of No Legal Impediment, this is like a Statutory Declaration stating that there's no legal reason or impediment to you getting married, this needs to be completed as close as possible but prior to your ceremony.
The final pieces of paperwork are signed on your wedding day with your two witnesses: the Celebrant’s ‘register’, the Marriage Certificate and your Marriage presentation certificate that you keep.
The marriage certificates should all be signed using your usual signatures. The signatures should be the same as the signatures on the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) and on the Declarations of no legal impediment. If you are considering changing your surname after marriage, the certificates should be signed in the pre-marriage names.
You can choose anyone you know and trust as long as they are over 18 years old. They do not have to be part of your bridal party and can include members of your family eg mothers, grandmothers, brothers, sisters.
Under section 44 of the Marriage Act , a marriage may not be solemnised unless at least two persons are present at the ceremony who are, or appear to the person solemnising the marriage to be, over the age of 18 years. These are the persons who will sign the marriage certificates in their capacity as the witnesses to the marriage.
No you don't have to write your own vows, I can absolutely help you with your vows. I have a range of sample vows you can review and get inspiration from, and can edit to your own liking, what feels right for you both.
There are some legal words that must be said that couples often include as part of their vows, but they don't need to be, I can guide you through all of this.
The ceremony length varies depending on a number of things, the most obvious being how long your ceremony wording is. Usually the ceremony ranges between 15 - 25 minutes. If you have a preferred length, let me know and we can make it happen!
Yes, absolutely. There is a number of legal elements and forms that need to be completed in a certain way, including sighting identification. You won't need to worry about anything :)
Yes I have a professional wireless microphone and Bose S1 Pro speaker that uses blue tooth to connect to a smart device with a play list on it.
Unfortunately (unless an elopement) I won't be able to press 'play' and 'stop' for the music during the ceremony. I recommend asking someone who you trust (but not in the bridal party) to assist with the co ordinating of music if you are using a playlist on a phone for example. I will co ordinate with this person well before the ceremony start to pair the devices and do a sound check.
I am a Professional authorised and registered Civil Celebrant with the Attorney General's Office of Australia. Annually I undertake Professional Development. I'm a paid member of the Alliance of Celebrants Queensland, Queensland's largest marriage celebrant association.
I have been a Civil Marriage Celebrant for 14+ years and have officiated over 135 weddings. I genuinely love being a Celebrant and it would be an honour to be yours.
October 2024
October 2024
Trudy the Celebrant
Thank you so much Grace, it was wonderful to be a part of your wedding day! Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness x
April 2024
Trudy the Celebrant
Thanks so much Keane, it was an honour to be your Celebrant on your amazing Wedding day! Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!
December 2024
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Thank you so much Georgia, it was wonderful to be a part of your special day! Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness x