Kathryn Iles - Celebrant
Simply beautiful ceremonies
Services
Simply Beautiful Ceremony
Laughter, love and everything that rattles and rings.
I'll handle all the messy bits; you focus on the joy.
Includes full Ceremony Kit, gorgeous personal script celebrating your story, beautiful vow cards, as many conversations as you'd like, rehearsal, and a bunch of other inclusions (see Packages)
Full Ceremony and MC Package
I will look after your day from well before the beginning to the very end.
Professional, flexible and always good-humoured - I promise!
(See Packages)
Beautifully Simple Ceremony
Keeping it small and sweet.
Includes all the paperwork sorted, as many phone calls as you'd like, short personalised ceremony, and other inclusions (see Packages)
Master of Ceremonies
Love every minute of your reception with your family and friends, while I look after the proceedings.
Dancing, games, calling on speakers, managing your suppliers - and watch as the smile never leaves my face!
Your party will be stylish and so much fun.
(See Packages)
Commitment Ceremony
Perhaps you eloped?
Or you were married ages ago and would like to renew your vows?
Celebrate your marriage in style. The ceremony I craft with you will be truly lovely.
(See Packages)
Other Ceremonies
Bring experience and professionalism to your significant life events.
I am available for funerals and memorials, baby namings, significant birthdays and celebrations, and boat namings.
Packages
Simply Beautiful Package - $800
Includes:
Ceremony on any day in any month
Ceremony held within 100km drive of Beacon Hill NSW (beyond this, see Travel Extras)
All costs associated with necessary paperwork and submission of documentation to relevant authorities
Unlimited face-to-face meetings for consultation and planning
Unlimited online meetings and phone calls
Wedding Ceremony Information Kit (packed with helpful guidelines and suggestions)
Personalised script for ceremony
Wedding rehearsal
Full PA system (incl. two microphones, large Bluetooth speaker and stand)
Beautifully Simple Package - $400
Small and sweet
Includes:
Ceremony held within 15km drive of Beacon Hill NSW (beyond this, see Travel Extras)
All costs associated with necessary paperwork and submission of documentation to relevant authorities
One face-to-face meeting for consultation and planning
Unlimited phone calls
10-minute ceremony
MC package - $400
Includes:
Reception or event on any day
Face-to-face meeting for consultation and planning
Unlimited online meetings and phone calls
Liaison with venue and all vendors
Full run sheet, including timing
Hosting of whole reception or event
Full PA system (incl. two microphones, large Bluetooth speaker and stand)
Full Ceremony and MC Package - $1100
Includes:
Everything in both the Simply Beautiful Ceremony and the Master of Ceremonies Package
Ceremony Package - $500
Includes:
Ceremony on any day in any month
Ceremony held within 100km drive of Beacon Hill NSW (beyond this, see Travel Extras)
Unlimited face-to-face meetings on the Northern Beaches for consultation and planning
Unlimited online meetings and phone calls
Ceremony Information Kit (packed with helpful guidelines and suggestions)
Personalised script for ceremony
Rehearsal
Full PA system (incl. two microphones, large Bluetooth speaker and stand)
Event Package - $400
Includes:
Ceremony on any day
Face-to-face meeting on the Northern Beaches for consultation and planning
Unlimited online meetings and phone calls
Ceremony Information Kit (packed with helpful guidelines and suggestions)
Personalised script for ceremony
Full PA system (incl. two microphones, large Bluetooth speaker and stand)
For funerals, I will invoice your chosen funeral service provider.
Unless stated otherwise, travel to ceremonies held within a 100km drive of Beacon Hill NSW will be included in the price.
Beyond this, there may be a charge for extra car travel.
For Beautifully Simple (Legals Only) wedding package, car travel beyond 15km of Beacon Hill NSW will be charged at $2.00 per kilometre.
Ceremonies which require an overnight stay may incur an additional fee for accommodation and any travel expenses required beyond driving.
Why you will love having Kathryn as your celebrant
Professional yet Hilarious
All the stress of preparing for your ceremony will disappear when you pass me the reins - and you and your guests will thoroughly enjoy the day.
As an award winning humorous speaker, I will bring plenty of joy and laughter to the day.
You-focused
Obviously the day is all about you, and getting you hitched in style.
With flexibility and calm composure, I will ensure every detail is considered so your day runs flawlessly.
And when crazy things happen, as they sometimes do, I will set them straight - and chances are you won't even notice.
Best ever love story
As a writer and English teacher, I will take your love story and turn it into a masterpiece. You should probably suggest people bring a tissue.
Enthusiasm
I love everything about being a celebrant and can't wait to marry you!
Frequently Asked Questions
I believe the best ceremonies include a perfect blend of laughter and tears. I have won awards for humorous speaking and will bring extra joy to your ceremony.
I am known to be efficient, well-organised and always cheerful.
I am very flexible and will craft a ceremony that matches the style you are looking for.
I love to travel and will go anywhere in Australia. I will travel up to 100km from Beacon Hill (Sydney) at no extra charge. For distances greater than that, wherever it might be in Australia, see Travel Extras or chat to me about any extra charges that may apply.
For weddings, I will arrive at the venue at least an hour before the ceremony begins. For other ceremonies, I will arrive at least half an hour before the start.
I will provide, as required and at no extra charge:
All paperwork
Pens
Microphones and Bluetooth PA system (for outdoor and indoor use)
Signing table
Lectern
Copies of all speeches, vows and readings
This will vary depending on what you choose to include. Usually, it is between 20 and 30 minutes.
Of course! I would love to chat to you about individualising your ceremony.
All couples require the following, which I will provide:
Notice of Intended Marriage – I will complete this with you when we first meet. I will need to see, from each of you, original copies of either your passport, or your birth certificate and some photo ID.
Declaration of No Legal Impediment – This is a form to say that there is no reason why you should not marry.
Official Certificate of Marriage – Two copies of this will be signed at the wedding by the couple and their two witnesses.
Form 15 Marriage Certificate – This is a ceremonial document which will also be signed at the wedding.
I will chat with you about any other documents which may apply to your circumstances.
There are three parts of a wedding ceremony which are required to ensure you are legally married:
1. The Monitum – a statement made by the authorised marriage celebrant. This is the wording, with only a very small number of minor changes allowed:
“I am duly authorised by law to solemnise marriages according to law. Before you are joined in marriage in my presence and in the presence of these witnesses, I am to remind you of the solemn and binding nature of the relationship into which you are now about to enter. Marriage, according to law in Australia, is the union of two people to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life.”
2. Legal Vows – This is the minimum wording of the vows to be made by the marrying couple, with only a small number of changes allowed:
“I call upon the persons here present to witness that I, (name of Person 1) take thee (name of Person 2) to be my lawful wedded (wife/husband/spouse).”
3. Signing the Register – The couple, as well as their two chosen witnesses and the marriage celebrant, must sign two copies of the Official Certificate of Marriage as well as the Form 15 Certificate of Marriage.