Can a Friend Lead the Ceremony?
Private celebrants, not a government registry. No fuss, no frills, no wedding. Just paperwork.
Yes, a friend or family member can still play a big role in your celebration.
The key point is that your friend is not the legal celebrant unless they are actually authorised to solemnise marriages.
The practical option
Many couples do the legal marriage with us first, then have their friend lead the non-legal celebration before or after.
That gives you:
- a properly completed legal marriage
- freedom for your friend to say whatever they want in the celebration
- less pressure on your friend
Important limit
This site does not sell full wedding ceremonies.
We only handle the legal marriage side.
If you want a celebrant to also attend and support a bigger ceremony, use Josh Withers.
Get started online
Book first, pay the fee, then prepare your Notice of Intended Marriage with NOIM Easy. Once we receive your paperwork, we confirm the next available date, time, and place.