Nicola Garrard
Picture your wedding day. The energy. The excitement. The buzz. The people you want. The place you’ve chosen.
Now imagine the ceremony. Your ceremony. Not something to get through before the party. But something real, meaningful and the highlight of the day. Something uniquely, you.
That’s where I come in.
Hi, I’m Nicola.
Originally from London, I landed in Brunswick in 2004 for what was meant to be a holiday (sorry, Mum!) But Melbourne? It stole my heart.
I became a celebrant after watching friends get married by people who, while lovely, just didn’t get them. A wedding should be personal. As unique as the people getting married. A moment that feels like you. And to make that happen, we need a spark. We need chemistry.
So, let’s create something unforgettable. A ceremony that’s relaxed, full of warmth, a few happy tears, and definitely a few laughs. Not over-the-top. Not generic. Just right.
Intimate backyard vows? A wild elopement? A full-blown, bells-and-whistles wedding? I’m in. Melbourne, regional, interstate, I’m there.
And with more than ten years’ experience under my belt, it takes a lot to faze me. I’ll guide you every step of the way to make sure planning your ceremony doesn’t become a chore.
💌 LET'S make magic.
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GOOD TO KNOW
What you’ll need to complete the Notice of Intended Marriage paperwork:
Birth certificate, or official extract, or
Australian or foreign passport
Evidence that a previous marriage had ended (death, divorce or annulment)
Proof of ID
If you have any problem getting these documents, please get in touch before we meet, and we can work something out.
The earliest you can get married is one month after submitting a Notice of Intended Marriage. This can be shortened, but only in these cases:
employment related or other travel commitments
wedding or celebration arrangements, or religious considerations
medical reasons
legal proceedings, or
an error in giving notice.
Proud ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, and thrilled to marry all humans to the human they love.
I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land where I live, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin nation. I celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and honour their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and skies where I work.
I pay my respects to Elders past and present, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and always will be Aboriginal land.
