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Margaret Bates Marriage Celebrant

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OVERVIEW

Your wedding day should be all about fun, excitement and sharing your happiness with friends and family.

You should also be able to relax knowing that your ceremony is in reliable hands and will run smoothly.

With 24 years as a celebrant and marrying hundreds of couples around Victoria and interstate, I have a wealth of experience and exceptional attention to detail to make your ceremony faultless.

Your ceremony should reflect your values and feelings with added humour on such a happy occasion.

As your celebrant I am with you all the way from our first meeting until your personalised ceremony has concluded, providing constant support and advice, unlimited meetings, resources such as poetry and music suggestions, sound equipment and always a rehearsal.

I have married many couples from differing faiths and cultures, catering for their particular requirements.

I have met so many wonderful couples, some of whom have stayed in touch. I live close to the city in South Yarra, only a stone’s throw from the Royal Botanic Gardens and I happily travel to any suburb or country venue at no charge.

I believe in giving couples value for money and my fee is at the reasonable end.No extra or hidden charges. I hold a Graduate Diploma of Arts (Civil Ceremonies) from Monash University, the only such tertiary qualification in the area of celebrancy.

About

I have been a celebrant for 24 years having completed the only university Graduate Diploma in Celebrancy at Monash University. I have married hundreds of couples in venues all around Victoria and interstate. I love my job and I make every marriage I perform a special one to suit your requirements with every detail covered. I take great pride in making sure that every wedding is perfect and I've never had to use my promise to return my fee if things are not as you expect.

Margaret Bates

Civil Marriage Celebrant


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December 2024

I’m so glad we found Margaret. She didn’t treat us as a number, she went above and beyond to make sure our ceremony was special, from the personalised ceremony to helping make sure our vows flowed perfectly. Margaret tailored the ceremony to our needs and she was exceptionally thorough to ensure we were informed about all the legalities we needed to know prior to the ceremony. What a wonderful day we had and Margaret kept us at ease through the whole process. Can’t thank her enough for her meetings, emails and rehearsal we did. We felt prepared for our wedding all thanks to her.

Vanessa B.

Margaret Bates Marriage Celebrant

Thank you, Vanessa and John, for your lovely review. It was my pleasure and privilege to work with such a wonderful, happy couple at Fergusson winery. You both looked fantastic and despite the wet weather, it was great day and I enjoyed it immensely. Wishing you both all the very best. Margaret

November 2024

We hired Margaret for our wedding in October 2024. We had around 110 guests at a smaller venue. Margaret met with us twice at no extra charge in the lead-up to the wedding and was very professional and approachable. Margaret also insisted on a rehearsal, again at no extra charge, which was really helpful for demystifying the day and for making final preparations for the ceremony. Margaret hosted a beautiful and seamless ceremony including touching words on the joy and significance of marriage, as well as a personalised telling of our story as a couple which was very special. We're truly grateful to Margaret for giving us such a beautiful ceremony and being so generous and warm to us throughout the process!

Jack T.

Margaret Bates Marriage Celebrant

Thankyou Jack and Alana for your beautiful review. It was such a pleasure to meet you both and to conduct your ceremony at Fed Square. It was a lovely evening and I enjoyed every minute of it. Best wishes to you. Margaret

October 2024

Margaret was an absolute pleasure to work with. As an older couple getting married, we wanted something casual, personal, and fun. From our first meeting Margaret covered every detail of the ceremony, this included writing the vows, what music we needed to consider during the ceremony, and answering and communicating any wedding ceremony questions. Margaret has impeccable attention to detail, she is very thorough, knowledgeable and patient. Our day was spectacular, everything was beautiful, Margaret ensured the bridal party knew what their roles were, and she made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed. Everyone who attended commented that it was one of the best ceremonies they had ever seen. Margaret, you made our day special, and everyone enjoyed it. Thank you so much for a wonderful day. We would highly recommend Margaret for your special day, she is fantastic. Thank you so much Margaret, Regards Josie and David

Josie S.

Margaret Bates Marriage Celebrant

Thank you, Josie and David. Your wedding at Beaconsfield Country Club was beautiful and it was a privilege for me to be your celebrant. I enjoyed meeting you and working to ensure your day was special. Best wishes to you both. Margaret

October 2024

Margaret was an absolute pleasure to work with. As an older couple getting married, we wanted something casual, personal, and fun. From our first meeting Margaret covered every detail of the ceremony, this included writing the vows, what music we needed to consider during the ceremony, and answering and communicating any wedding ceremony questions. Margaret has impeccable attention to detail, she is very thorough, knowledgeable and patient. Our day was spectacular, everything was beautiful, Margaret ensured the bridal party new what their roles were, and she made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed. Everyone who attended commented that it was one of the best ceremonies they had ever seen. Margaret, you made our day special, and everyone enjoyed it. Thank you so much for a wonderful day Margaret. We would highly recommend Margaret for your special day, she is fantastic. Josie and David

Josie N.

June 2024

Thank you Margaret for making our simple ceremony so special. We really appreciate all of your help and support since the day we showed up at your office. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.🏳️‍🌈

Vjoy M.


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If you are married, can you still be maid of honour in a Catholic Church

Margaret Bates Marriage Celebrant

Yes you can be a maid of honour in a Catholic Church if you're married.  The marital status of the bridal attendants is irrelevant

Do celebrants travel and how far?

Hello. We're considering getting married in the country but are wondering, if we find the celebrant we love, if they generally travel to do weddings. How do they price for that?

Margaret Bates Marriage Celebrant

I travel all over Victoria and interstate. I don't charge for travel in Victoria.

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