Marriage celebrant · Newcastle and surrounding regions

A ceremony that sounds like you.

Whether you know exactly what you want or need help working it out, I’ll guide you through the planning and conduct a ceremony that feels natural.

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Personal from the startBased on what matters to you
Calm, clear guidanceKnow what happens and when
Everyone is welcomeClear, inclusive language and support
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Meet Mark

Hi, I’m Mark.

I’m here to make planning your ceremony feel clear and manageable. I’ll listen to what matters to you, bring the pieces together and help you feel comfortable about what comes next.

On the day, I’ll arrive prepared and keep things moving calmly, so you can focus on each other and the people around you.

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Inclusive ceremonies

Love is love.

I welcome LGBTQIA+ couples and will work with you to create a ceremony that feels true to your relationship.

Ceremonies

Choose the ceremony you need.

Compare the Ultimate Wedding, Legals Only and Vow Renewal packages, then get in touch if you want help choosing.

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The Ultimate Wedding Package

Planning, writing, legal paperwork, equipment and support through to the ceremony.

$950

Package highlights

  • No-obligation meeting to discuss your ceremony aspirations
  • Personal support throughout the planning process
  • Early personalised ceremony draft
  • Unlimited revisions
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Legals Only

A shorter personalised ceremony with the required documents handled.

$600

Package highlights

  • A personally tailored ceremony
  • Unlimited phone consultations
  • Unlimited email correspondence
  • Lodgement of all documents with Births, Deaths & Marriages
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Vow Renewal Ceremony

A personalised ceremony for couples renewing their vows.

$450

Package highlights

  • No-obligation meeting to discuss your ceremony plans
  • Personal support throughout the planning process
  • Early tailored ceremony draft
  • Unlimited revisions
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Working with me

What you can expect from me.

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Written around you

Based on what you tell me, rather than pulled from a standard script.

02

Clear help from the first meeting

I’ll explain each step, what I need from you and when it is due.

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Prepared without feeling over-rehearsed

I’ll prepare carefully while leaving room for the ceremony to feel natural on the day.

Previous ceremonies

A look at ceremonies I’ve conducted.

These photographs show some of the couples, families and ceremonies I’ve worked with.

Mark officiating as a couple hold hands beneath a garden arbour
Mark with a couple holding their commemorative marriage certificate
A joyful newly married couple standing with Mark outdoors
Mark listening as a couple exchange vows beside the water
Mark laughing with a couple as they exchange vows
Mark conducting a ceremony surrounded by family and guests

Reviews

What couples have said.

“Great communication the whole way through—very informative and happy to answer any questions. Great sense of humour, easy to get along with, professional and respectful. Mark made the whole event go very smoothly. We would highly recommend him.”
Hannah and JarrodWedding ceremony
“We had the pleasure of having Mark as our celebrant. He is the most amazing man to work with and helped us to fully understand absolutely everything from start to finish. Highly recommended.”
Brenna and JamesWedding ceremony
“Mark did an awesome job for us. We love the way he makes it personal and friendly. He takes everything in his stride and we felt very comfortable with him. We would recommend Mark to everyone.”
Karen and AndrewWedding ceremony

Where I travel

Ceremonies across Newcastle and the Hunter.

Tell me your ceremony suburb when you enquire. I’ll confirm the travel arrangements before you book.

Included travel

No additional travel fee

  • Newcastle
  • Lake Macquarie
  • Maitland
  • Port Stephens
  • Hunter Valley
  • Central Coast
  • Greater Hunter

By enquiry

Travel quoted before booking

  • Mid North CoastTravel fee quoted at the time of booking

Enquiries

Tell me what you’re planning.

Send through the details you know so far and I’ll help you work out the next step.

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