Simply reach out via email or phone to arrange a chat. We'll discuss your vision, answer any questions you may have, and go from there. There's no pressure — I just want to make sure I'm the right fit for your special day.
A wedding emcee (MC) acts as the bridal couple's spokesperson for the night as well as the liaison between the couple, the guests, the venue staff, catering staff, and any other wedding vendors involved in the reception. They ensure the event runs as close to schedule as possible and make all required announcements, including: welcoming guests, housekeeping/house rules, introducing the bridal party and couple into the reception, introducing the cake cutting, introducing speeches, facilitating games, the bouquet/garter toss, introducing the first dance, and announcing the farewell/exit of the bridal couple. A good wedding MC basically takes the pressure off the bridal couple so everyone can relax and fully enjoy the night.
Yes, I provide a professional Bose PA suitable for up to 200 guests. Some larger weddings may require a larger PA/setup in which case, additional PA may need to be hired at the client's expense. DJ/effects lighting for the dance area is included with every DJ package. Live music packages include basic stage lighting for the performance area, but additional lighting may be required depending on your venue/requirements. For celebrant bookings, I provide a high-quality battery-powered Bose PA and wireless mic suitable for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies.
In Australia, you cannot get married without a celebrant. You must be married by an authorised marriage celebrant to be legally married in Australia. There are four types of authorised marriage celebrants: Commonwealth-registered civil marriage celebrants, Commonwealth-registered religious marriage celebrants, Ministers of religion from a recognised denomination, and State and territory officers. Andrea is a Commonwealth-registered civil marriage celebrant.
Yes! Beyond the ceremony itself, I'm happy to offer guidance on ceremony structure, timing, and flow. While I'm not a full wedding planner, I can definitely help you think through the ceremony elements to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Yes! I regularly perform ceremonies in Kuranda, the Tablelands, Mission Beach, and surrounding areas. I'm also happy to travel Australia-wide. Let me know your location and we can work out the details.
Yes, this is a possibility, and in most circumstances I can accommodate this unless there are venue restrictions such as noise/licensing curfews. An additional fee will apply to extend past the booked time frame with payment required at the start of the extended time.
Yes absolutely! I can learn a song to customise your wedding or event and make the service more personal to you. Ideally let me know the song at least a couple of months in advance, and I will confirm that I (and/or my band) can do that particular song for you.
That depends on your preference. If you as the client are happy with requests, I am happy to take your guests' requests. Under most circumstances, requests are great, but it's also important to remember to allow enough leeway for me to also read the crowd on the night. Live music requests are also possible. If it's a song we know, we will happily play it. If we don't, we will endeavour to play something similar or from a similar genre or style.
Absolutely. I will send you a music form to complete and return to me upon booking and confirmation for any of your preferred song requests. I am happy to play requests to personalise your day, as music is such an individual thing.
If you decide to book 'The Singing Celebrant' option, I can 'sing you down the aisle' during your procession, with my live acoustic guitarist accompanying me. I can then also sing during the recessional at the end of the ceremony after I pronounce you as the newly married couple. (I don't actually sing during the scripted ceremony part.) My acoustic guitarist can play beautiful instrumentals as your guests arrive and during the signing of the documents. We can even play live as a duo as your guests arrive before your ceremony begins which really sets the tone. If you have other ideas of how you would like to incorporate music in your ceremony, let me know and I would love to personalise this even more for you!
Upon booking your celebrant, you and your partner will need to complete a Notice of Intent to Marry form which I can send you, which must be filled in and witnessed between 1 month and 18 months of the wedding date. Then very close to the ceremony, you and your partner will need to sign a Declaration of No Legal Impediment which I will witness and provide to you. And finally, you will need to sign the official and commemorative Certificates of Marriage on your wedding day.
I recommend booking at least 8-12 months in advance to secure your preferred date. However, I'm happy to discuss availability for shorter timeframes. The earlier you book, the more time we have to create a ceremony that's truly personal to you.
