Wedding Ceremony Questions Answered
Got questions about having a friend or family member lead your wedding ceremony? These short videos cover some of the biggest questions couples ask about wedding celebrants, co-pilot ceremonies and My Celebrant Buddy.
From choosing between a professional celebrant and someone you already know, to understanding the difference between a co-pilot ceremony and becoming a qualified celebrant, we’ll help you work out what’s right for your wedding.
Certificate IV in Celebrancy vs My Celebrant Buddy
What’s the difference between becoming a qualified celebrant and becoming a My Celebrant Buddy co-pilot? This video explains the difference and why your friend or family member doesn’t need to become a professional celebrant to play a major role in your wedding ceremony.
Should You Choose a Friend or a Professional Celebrant?
Should your wedding ceremony be led by a professional celebrant or someone who already knows you inside and out? This video looks at the differences between the two options and why some couples choose to have a friend or family member take the lead.
A co-pilot ceremony gives you another option: someone you know and love can lead the personal parts of the ceremony, while an authorised celebrant handles the legal requirements.
How Does a Co-Pilot Wedding Ceremony Work?
A co-pilot wedding ceremony lets someone you know and love take the lead on most of the personal parts of your ceremony, while an authorised celebrant takes care of the legal requirements.
Your chosen person can help tell your story, welcome your guests, introduce readings, lead the rings and vows, and bring their own personality to the ceremony.
Can a Friend Marry You in Australia?
Can your best mate, sister, dad or another friend legally marry you? There’s an important distinction between someone leading your ceremony and someone legally solemnising your marriage.
This video explains how couples can have someone they know and love play a major role in their ceremony while an authorised celebrant takes care of the legal requirements.
Want Someone You Know to Lead Your Wedding?
My Celebrant Buddy gives your chosen friend or family member the lessons, resources and support they need to become your wedding ceremony co-pilot.
See How My Celebrant Buddy Works