It's usually all about you, but this little bit is about me
Thanks for stopping by to check out my page. I can appreciate that you have an abundance of choice when it comes to choosing your marriage celebrant. It is an honour when a couple trusts me for their wedding day, and it is a responsibility I take very seriously. I honestly feel as though I am not only there to deliver a dream ceremony, but to be an extension of the couple’s friends and family for the day. It is a privilege to stand with the groom, and flank his best mates, and share a few jokes to calm the nerves. I believe that as a celebrant we get the best seat in the house for the wedding ceremony. We stand side by side with the couple and can feel the love, and the nerves, radiating off them as they commit to each other forever.
Sharing your wedding day is a rewarding job for me, and is a profession that I am grateful to have found. I sincerely believe the combination of my professional experience and life experience has prepared me for this dream job. I have spent many years in the hospitality industry as well as being a trainer and assessor. This gives me great confidence being in front of people and adapting to any circumstance with quick thinking, or witty humour. I have also lived overseas for many years and been fortunate to travel the world. I am culturally sensitive with a thirst for travel so am willing to travel for destination weddings.
As your marriage celebrant I am here to guide you from the moment we meet until the moment you’re legally married. I am humbled that I get to work with couples so closely on a day that is so significant. I am therefore generous with my time and impeccably presented. We can work together to ensure your ceremony represents your love, or like many do, you can trust me to be your wordsmith. Not only am I a sucker for love, but I love a good party! Being a master of ceremonies can be a daunting responsibility for a family member or friend. It often leads to them missing out on the celebrations because they’re busy trying to uphold their formal duties. Allow me to be your MC and I will build on the rapport established with your guests during the ceremony. This will allow your family and friends to enjoy the celebrations by your side while I seamlessly transition from ceremony to reception with fluidity and build momentum.
I was told that I would make a great marriage celebrant because I am known as an advocate of love and chivalry. This complement has made me strive to be the best marriage celebrant I can. It is also a pleasant reminder of what is perhaps my most important role in life. Being a husband and father of two amazing boys is my proudest achievement to date. Role modelling these relationships with complete transparency is something I am grateful to share with others.
I would like to invite you to follow my journey on social for a while to see if I am the right person for you.
Thanks for visiting. I hope we get to meet soon.
How does this work?
Contact Me
- Contact me via email, phone, Instagram or Facebook
- I will share my calendar with you so we can arrange an obligation free meet and greet
We Meet
- We meet for a coffee (or beer, scotch and soda or espresso martini) and discuss what you want for your dream ceremony
- I answer all of your questions
- I walk you through the Notice of Intent to Marry Form (NOIM). This needs to be completed at least one month prior to the wedding and requires birth or passport
You Decide
- You both decide whether I am the right marriage celebrant for you
- If so, I will send you an invoice to pay a deposit
- I remain available at any time for questions until the big day
Date Booked
- I lock the date in once funds are received
- I will draft your ceremony and share it with you for feedback
- I tweak it until you're 100% happy with it
- You pay the balance of the funds 2 weeks prior to the wedding day
I Do
- I arrive an hour before your ceremony with PA system featuring bluetooth connectivity for music
- I am available to meet & greet your guests and calm the groom's nerves
- I deliver your dream ceremony. You kiss and people will cry!
- You guys go and party at the reception
- I complete the legal paperwork and send it off for your marriage certificate
Testimonials
“Ryan was the master of ceremonies at our wedding in Bangkok. He did such a great job! He Spoke really well and used his good sense of humour which we loved. Combine this with Ryan being such a great bloke and we could not recommend him enough.”
Peter & Chanantorn Kesby
“Ryan made us feel like we had known him for years after our first meeting. He is very personable and guided us from start to finish. He had us all in stitches and delivered the most amazing ceremony. We would highly recommend Ryan.”
Courtney James
“We chose Ryan for our wedding for a number of reasons. He's a person close to our hearts and has a natural ability to confidently and honestly relate life experiences of his own and of others with seriousness, articulation, wit and humour all in the same conversation.
If we had to put together a team for pretty much anything in life, he’d be one of the first picks!”
Paul & Kat Phillips
