Nicola Garrard
Hi, I’m Nicola.
Originally from London, I landed in Brunswick in 2004 for what was meant to be a holiday (sorry, Mum!) and immediately fell in love with Melbourne’s community, the music scene, and yes, the coffee.
I’m still living in my beloved Brunswick, but have swapped the housemates and backpack for a teenager and a Mini Schnauzer (you might get to meet him), and keep myself busy in the week with a job in the not-for-profit sector.
I became a celebrant after watching friends get married by people who, while lovely, just didn’t get them.
A wedding should be as unique as the people getting married. Whether you’re planning intimate backyard vows, a wild elopement adventure, or a full-blown, bells-and-whistles wedding, I can help you create a day that feels perfectly you.
I aim for a ceremony that’s relaxed, full of warmth, a few happy tears and a few laughs. Meaningful, without the cheese (unless that’s your thing) and most importantly, a ceremony that’s engaging from beginning to end.
And if you’ve got your heart set on your best friend running the show, I’m more than happy to co-pilot. I offer guidance with ceremony writing, on-the-day delivery and logistics, and will be there to make sure everything is legal and above board.
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.
💌 get in touch for a quote.
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.
