OVERVIEW
If you’re looking for a friendly, outgoing marriage celebrant with excellent people skills and a vibrant, engaging personality, Gail McGuckin is the professional for you! She will tailor her services to suit your unique needs and wedding vision — ensuring your final ceremony script reflects your beliefs, values, and connection as a couple. Whether you’re after a short and sweet ceremony with your nearest and dearest or an elaborate affair — Gail has a wedding package to suit!
Armed with years of legal, communications, and wedding experience, you can expect nothing less than warm, professional service, expert tips and tricks, and extensive resources. From poetry, readings and music inspiration to unlimited in-person and virtual support — Gail has your back!
“We can't thank Gail enough for taking part in our special day. After we submitted our request through Easy Weddings, Gail’s responded well within 24 hours to our query, then arranged a zoom meeting with my fiancé and I for a time suited to us. Throughout this initial chat with Gail, we instantly connected: it felt like we were talking to a family member. On the day, she was so welcoming to our family and friends and put everyone at ease. She carefully guided us through every step, including necessary paperwork, and ensured everything went smoothly. She was so flexible and caring. I would highly recommend Gail to anyone in need of a celebrant.” — Amanda R.
What you’ll love about working with Gail McGuckin — Sydney Marriage Celebrant for your New South Wales wedding:
What wedding packages does Gail McGuckin — Sydney Marriage Celebrant New South Wales offer?
Gail offers various spectacular packages well suited to all types of weddings, including a Boutique Service package, an Elopement Service, and a Legal Only option. Here are some examples of what’s included:
Highlights of working with Gail McGuckin — Sydney Marriage Celebrant New South Wales:
“Gail is a dedicated and passionate celebrant who is willing to take the time to ensure your day is truly special. She has great attention to detail and is an absolute pleasure to work with in planning the ultimate ceremony.” — Kate H.
About
I love being a celebrant! And the reason I chose to be a celebrant is that my career choices have lead me on a journey to this point. I worked in the legal industry for over 10 years and am very comfortable with understanding the legal requirements for officiating a wedding. More recently, I worked for the Australian Government and have spent a large part of my career writing and presenting for various audiences. Celebrancy is a natural fit for me! And I love it making ceremonies magical!
Gail McGuckin
Business Owner
Packages
A highly-personalised service where I work with each of you over the coming months to develop a unique and individual marriage ceremony based on your journey together. This service provides you with the following:
A more economical option for those who are looking for a simple, less personalised approach for their wedding. This service includes:
A ceremony with a few guests where personal vows are shared, rings are exchanged and legal paperwork signed. This service includes:
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Location
Service Area Sydney and surrounding suburbs | Blue Mountains | Wollongong | Canberra | Central Coast
FAQ
1. Complete a Notice of Intended Marriage
A Notice of Intended Marriage needs to be completed by you and your partner, signed and witnessed by an authorized person, for example, your chosen celebrant, a justice of the peace, a solicitor or barrister, and lodged with your authorized marriage celebrant within a specified timeframe. That timeframe is at least one month prior to your wedding date and not earlier than 18 months prior to your wedding date.
2. Provide evidence of your birth and identity
In addition to the signed and witnessed Notice of Intended Marriage, your celebrant will require you to produce:
- Evidence of your date and place of birth and identity.
For example, this could be your Australian passport (or a government of an overseas country) which sets out your name, date of birth, and also provides a photograph for identification purposes.
OR it could be your birth certificate AND your driver’s licence which together provides the same information.
- Evidence of termination of any previous marriage. For example, the original Divorce Order or Certificate of Death.
3. Know the legal requirements for being married in Australia
To be legally married in Australia, you must:
- Not be married to someone else
- Not be marrying a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild or sibling
- Be at least 18 years old, unless you have approval to marry from a court where one person is aged between 16 and 18 years old
- Understand what marriage means and freely consent to marrying
- Use specific words during the ceremony (legal vows and monitum)
- Give written notice of your intention to marry to your authorized celebrant, within the required timeframe (refer to point 1 above).
4. Sign the legal documentation
Prior to the wedding ceremony, your celebrant will prepare three marriage certificates to be signed by both of you and witnessed on your wedding day:
In addition, prior to the wedding ceremony, your celebrant will arrange for you to sign a Declaration as to No Legal Impediment to Marriage confirming legal requirements (refer to point 3 above).
5 Arrange for two witnesses to be at your ceremony
You will need to arrange for two witnesses to be present at the ceremony who are over the age of 18. The witnesses will sign the marriage certificates and will record their names in full, including middle names.
July 2024
September 2023
Gail McGuckin - Sydney Marriage Celebrant
Oh, that is such a beautiful review, Dejan. Thank you so much! Your ceremony was so special given that some of your guests had travelled so far to be there with you. And I have to say that I just loved Clotilde's choice of footwear!
May 2023
Gail McGuckin - Sydney Marriage Celebrant
Such a beautiful review, thank you Bernie! It was a pleasure to work with both you and Rob to create such a special ceremony. The location was just perfect for you two! Can't wait to head back to Bellevue Cottage, Glebe for dinner.
December 2024
December 2023
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Thanks so much for your review, Tess! It was a magical afternoon at Gunners Barracks ... just perfect for your guests to enjoy the balmy evening on the balcony overlooking Sydney's magnificent harbour.