I’ve done the TAFE course!
YES HELLO, fellow love enthusiast!
So, you've got dreams of becoming the ultimate wedding celebrant, spreading joy, and officiating ceremonies that leave hearts fluttering (or perhaps you are already there) but you’re lacking…something? Or do you go through waves of imposter syndrome, or doubt and would benefit from confiding in someone to get a steer? Perhaps you just want some of my cele secrets, tips and tricks…?
Well, you're in luck because I am ready to be your collab partner for all things celebranting!
Now, I could go on about my years of experience and all the incredible feats I've conquered, but let's keep it real. I'm just a gal who's passionate about storytelling, love and celebrating it in all its forms. I am also passionate about standing out in a dense market, harnessing my strengths, and getting innovative and creative. And I’d love to share that passion and all my learnings with you!
As your cele coach, I'll be your cheerleader, your confidant, and your go-to guru. Whether you're a newbie just dipping your toes into the world of weddings or a seasoned pro looking to up your game, there’s always something new to learn and I’ve got your back!
From crafting unforgettable ceremonies to managing client relations, advice, editing, or mastering the art of storytelling, I am here to offer guidance, support, and a healthy dose of encouragement.
But hey, coaching isn't just about the practical stuff. It's also about nurturing your unique voice, style, and personality as a celebrant. Because let's face it, there's only one you in a sea of celebrants and that's pretty darn special.
So, if you're ready to dive headfirst into the wonderful world of wedding officiating, hit me up, tout souite! Whether you’ve got questions, concerns, or just want to chin wag about love over a virtual vino, I'm here for it.
It can be totally confidential or we can scream our newfound love for each other from the rooftops - it’s up to you. Let's make some magic happen, together! ✨
what I can help with, pacifically?
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STORYTELLING: Do you need assistance with crafting captivating love stories that reflect the uniqueness of each couple, ensuring their ceremony is filled with emotion and authenticity?
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CEREMONY CURATION: Do you need to refine your ceremony structure? Do you have questions about how to order things, how to weave in personal touches or how to keep pace to ensure guests stay engaged and everything flows smoothly?
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SOCIALS + WEB: Do you need advice on how to elevate your social media and web presence? I can provide insight and tips to help you connect with your audience, showcase your expertise, and up your game.
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SUPPORT: Feeling overwhelmed? I can provide support and guidance as we navigate the ups and downs of celebrant life together. I'd love to offer encouragement, practical advice, and a listening ear whenever you need it.
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COLLABORATION: Do you have a script you’d like feedback on, or some other materials? With our combined creativity and passion, I can help you tizz-up and refine your products so you can leave a lasting impression on couples and guests alike (for all the right reasons!)
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WEIRD + WONDERFUL Qs: You might just have a list of burning questions you want to ask this hornbag, or do you have something you want to run up my flagpole? Well, shoot! I’m all ears (literally!)
word on the street.
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Taylah + Dylan
‘Words cannot describe how talented, engaging and kind Sarah is. Our ceremony was so unique and captured who we are as couple perfectly.
Sarah goes above and beyond to create a completely bespoke ceremony that your guests will walk away raving about. Aside from this she also provides ongoing support throughout what for most is a very stressful process.
Her clam and kind nature is something we truly valued on such a crazy day. We are so grateful for Sarah and all that she has done.
As emphasised by our guests, our ceremony was far from your standard ceremony, it was fun and engaging and overall just very US.
While most of the day was one big blur, the ceremony was an absolute highlight. We love you Sarah!!!’
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Phoebe + Reece
‘Sarah was the most INCREDIBLE celebrant!
Throughout the planning process she was so comforting and helpful and funny, and then the entire ceremony felt so much like a celebration of us. It was fun and romantic and lively and warm, but most importantly felt like we weren’t being anybody but ourselves. This set the tone for the rest of the night, especially with Sarah as our MC!
Everybody said that it was the best and funnest ceremony they’d seen and a number of our engaged friends have said they want to book her.
Booking Sarah in was hands down the best choice we made of the wedding’
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Hayley + Matt
‘Where to begin... Sarah went above and beyond from go to whoa, meeting up with us twice beforehand due to a medical emergency, and even helping the bride with a wedgie just before she walked down the aisle.
Sarah set the tone for our big day from the moment she arrived, wearing a beautiful outfit (our request!) to complement our styling, and having a laugh with the guests during housekeeping.
She had crafted the most personable, sweet and funny ceremony that had guests both in stitches and tears. We had so many of our guests rave about her after the ceremony, many even asking where she was at the reception as they assumed she was a guest and close friend.
We cannot thank her enough for being our hype gal, and telling our love story through rhymes (our preferred method of story telling!).
If you're looking for a celebrant who is fun, quirky and a fast friend, get on the blower to Sarah stat!’
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Chels + Kenny
‘Sarah - you are an absolute dream to work with. Every interaction was welcoming and full of love. Your aura is an infectious energy of love and happiness.
The organisation process felt effortless, completely capturing our brief with ease and expertise, making us feel comfortable and excited with each meeting.
So many guests asked how we knew each other - a tribute to how intimate and connected your ceremony was and your ease of socialising with everyone. We were told it was the best ceremony people had attended in years - light hearted, funny and loving. We couldn’t agree more.
We couldn’t have asked for a more incredible celebrant, making us feel supported and so loved in our marriage journey. We appreciate you so much.’
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Eli + Jordan
‘Wow, where do I start?! We stumbled across Sarah Marie from a family’s suggestion, and we are so glad we did!
From first enquiry, to first meeting and many more moments since then, we have gotten to know the wonderful Sarah for how welcoming, open, funny and talented she is. She made us feel at complete ease for the entire process, keeping in contact regularly and helping guide us the entire way. She was open to absolutely anything we had dreamed of to make the ceremony perfectly “us” and she absolutely nailed the brief. Choosing to keep our ceremony script a surprise til on the big day, we were gob smacked at how beautiful, well prepared and well spoken our ceremony was and how she knew exactly what we wanted when we were even a bit unsure ourselves. The ceremony by Sarah was by far, a massive highlight of the day and I don’t think many can say that for their weddings. And this is all because of Sarah’s magic! We had SO many friends and family say that they adored the ceremony by Sarah and even our coach driver said it was one of the most beautiful ceremony’s he’d seen (so sweet)!
Sarah is your biggest fan and hype girl on the day. She makes you feel safe and comfortable up at the front, even when teary and nervous standing up in front of everyone. She’s happy to support leaving traditions behind and bringing in fun new ways to do things.
Her website is incredible and she helps guide you writing your vows to make sure you’re on the same page and don’t go extremely mismatched. I trusted Sarah with all of my A-type personality (which takes a lot) and didn’t have to stress for one tiny second about how the ceremony will look or turn out.
We’ve had the privilege to see her marry two other couples (some good friends of ours) and each ceremony was completely different and perfectly suited to reflect their relationship.
I would recommend Sarah to all couples getting hitched that want an amazing, fun, talented and trusting celebrant that will make your day exactly how you want and better!’
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Lauren + Aidan
‘Sarah was truly one of the highlights of our big day. The whole process in the lead up to the wedding was seamless and she was so easy to communicate with.
Sarah kicked off our day with the exact energy we’d hoped for and it really set the tone for the rest of the event.
Our ceremony was everything we’d hoped for and more! It was the perfect mix of heartfelt words, witty humour and engagement with the guests.
We’re so lucky to have had her as our celebrant and I couldn’t recommend her more!’
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Mariah + Andy
‘Sarah is pure MAGIC.
She set the scene of our big day perfectly by kicking off our ceremony with a personal, heartfelt poem about us.
It wasn’t until that moment - when Sarah began speaking - that we realised just how much intel she managed to gather on us.
Sarah effortlessly told our story and had everyone in stitches and tears all at once. I’m honestly still crying.
Andy and I will forever be thankful for Sarah; her ability to make our special day that much more special, her vibe and her professionalism, but most of all her friendship.’
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Olivia + Ben
‘AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!
Sarah made our whole day, the ceremony was perfect for us and our little family with beautiful details about how we met and our cutie pie daughter Ruby! Sarah was so easy and fun to work with, we decided to get hitched in 3 months so I did have my doubts in trying to create the best day in such a short period of time but working with Sarah quickly squashed those doubts and we did have the perfect ceremony all thanks to her!
Our guests were so blown away as well and are still commenting on how great Sarah and the ceremony was!! Thank you so much!’
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Mary + Luke
‘To say that Sarah was our wedding celebrant doesn’t do her justice. She is a magic-maker who charmed us with her personal touches and genuine sense of humour.
Sarah found time to figure out the unique and special things my partner and I shared and used them to reflect our love and style - making our day perfect.
Sarah cast a spell over our friends and family. She collaborated with our photographer and videographer ensuring they got all the best shots (and didn’t miss any of the little ‘surprises’ she had planned).
In what is often a chaotic time, she is refreshingly funny, thoughtful and her attention to even the smallest of details makes her a truly special find.’
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Lindsey + Joel
‘Sarah was the celebrant at our wedding in April and we could not have asked for a better celebrant!
She smashed it! She is seriously the coolest celebrant in CBR and surrounds! All our interactions were lovely and the time, personalisation and commitment she put towards our ceremony and on the day, was second to none!
We had a surprise ceremony and we, along with our guests were just so impressed!
People still talk to us about Sarah and how great she is! We will be forever grateful for Sarah and will never forget our perfect ceremony!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ❤️❤️’
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Amanda + Matt
‘Sarah is the most AMAZING celebrant anyone could ever ask for!!!
Sarah collected information from both myself and my husband to build the most special ceremony.
It was the right amount of funny, lovey and made just for us!
Sarah is a beautiful person and really helped make our special day something we will never forget.’
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Sarah + Matt
‘Sarah was the perfect addition to our day, she was able to tell our story and made the ceremony not such a daunting experience. It was fun, no cringe and we had people at the wedding who thought Sarah was a close friend of ours because of her ease to socialise with everyone and how she approached our ceremony.
Matt was struggling to know how to form his vows and Sarah provided him with a template and edited the final draft for Matt so he was comfortable reading it out loud in front of our family and friends.
Sarah, I can’t thank you enough for your help with the planning process and the comfortability you provide Matt and myself on the day, we wouldn’t have had such an amazing ceremony without you there. You are wonderful at what you do and I have and would recommend you to anyone getting married who is eager to have a memorable ceremony!’
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Casey + Michael
‘We are so glad we chose Sarah to be our celebrant for our big day in March, 2022.
She made the entire process so smooth for us and tailored our ceremony to be perfectly us.
She had great communication throughout the entire process and was always there to answer any of our questions.’
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Kate + Curtis
‘Curtis and I got married by Sarah at Petrichor Farm this past week.
Originally we had another celebrant who was unable to attend due to COVID.
Having only about 3 weeks notice and only meeting over FaceTime, Sarah was absolutely amazing. Not only is she kind and fun loving, she was able to capture exactly what myself and my partner are like and inject that into our ceremony. She was able to adapt to using someone else’s ceremony (which she wouldn’t usually do) and pulled it off FLAWLESSLY. Every one of our guests spoke so highly of Sarah.
Curtis and I were so lucky to have her and would 1000% recommend her to any couple looking to have someone make their day just as special as them!’
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Tiffany + Zac
‘WOW! Words cannot describe how thankful and honoured we were to have Sarah as our celebrant.
Our experience was second to none from start to finish, dealing with the most professional, bubbly, friendly, funny and outgoing lady!
From the moment we met Sarah we knew she understood exactly what we were looking for in a celebrant and at our ceremony.
We were so comfortable chatting with her about all the amazing, funny and cringe moments of our relationship so that she could draft up the perfect ceremony.
And that she did!!!! Not only were my husband and I in absolute awe of what she put together, so was every single other guest at our wedding who commented on what an amazing ceremony it was.
She had us all feeling the love, being in stitches, and even crying. Thanks to you Sarah, the moment we were made husband and wife will be that much more special because you took us all on such an incredible journey. You engaged with the guests, had laughs with our bridal party and was wholeheartedly committed to celebrating our day. We can’t thank you enough gorgeous lady!’
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Tessa + Sean
‘The perfect celebrant does exist! My wife found Sarah unexpectedly after our existing celebrant (a family member and one of the best celebrants in Australia) was unable to make it due to covid restrictions. Sarah stepped up to the plate and absolutely nailed it better than either of us could have ever hoped for. She makes it very personal and puts in 110% with all aspects of the process.
Sarah takes the time to really get to know everything about you both and by the time the ceremony rolls around I can promise you that you'll feel so grateful that it's her standing up there with you and making your day that much more special. Not only did we find one of the best celebrants in Australia but we made a great friend as well.
Thank you Sarah for being there for both of us on our wedding day, it feels like you're part of the family now.’
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Soud + Calum
‘With the amazing support of Sarah, we had the most beautiful intimate marriage ceremony. We couldn’t fault the entire process with Sarah.
We were very wedded (pun intended) to designing a ceremony that was very personal, spiritual, acknowledged traditional owners and was inclusive of our children and family.
Sarah respected our wishes, brought ideas to the table and showed a vested interest in ensuring we were completely happy and comfortable with the ceremony.
After communicating back and forth and bouncing around ideas, she drafted our ceremony and we did not have any changes - perfect!
If you’re looking for a celebrant who is progressive, open, inclusive, respectful to diversity and does it from the heart with an outpouring of love for her couples, Sarah is your celebrant! She has such a gorgeous vibrant, positive light-filled energy and made the whole process, fun, exciting and so so special. We truly wish we could do it all over again. So grateful for Sarah, we couldn’t recommend her more highly!’
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Tiahnna + Michael
‘Sarah was perfect. No better than perfect. Our ceremony was everything we ever imagined and more, she really went above and beyond to get to know us and incorporate it all into our ceremony and it truly showed.
She took what we wanted and made it reality it was the perfect balance of funny and romance and she really fit our vibe.
Having Sarah as our celebrant was the best choice we made with all the stress of planning a wedding that was one less thing we needed to worry about because she had it all covered, we put our complete trust in her and in paid off 100% if you are looking for a celebrant look no father she is the best choice you could ever make and you would not regret it.
She just had a great personality and really cares about what she does it’s sad once it’s all over because you start to gain a friendship with her. I cannot recommend her enough ❤️’
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Katie + Seb
‘Sarah has been our wedding rock throughout this entire process.
She was the one piece of the puzzle we didn’t have to worry about through covid and venue issues.
Of course I would describe Sarah as kind and loveable with a personality larger then life. But she is also determined to making your experience tailored to you as a couple.
We went for a legals only ceremony and she jazzed it up just enough to include all 10 guests. It was a once in a lifetime experience and I couldn’t have imagined a better woman to marry my best friend and I.’
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Kirsten + Jack
‘I don’t even know where to start…she was amazing! Sarah was always so friendly and made us feel comfortable in the lead up and on our wedding day. She took the time to get to know us prior to the ceremony and was happy to take on board any suggestions we had for our big day, using this information to make our ceremony personalised and very “us”.
She even wrote and organised a surprise for our ceremony which involved all our guests. It was these special touches and her bubbly nature that made our day so wonderful and unforgettable.
We had so many compliments from our guests on both the ceremony and the Sarah’s delivery, saying that the ceremony was a perfect mix of humour and emotion and really reflected our personalities.’
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Nicole + Warwick
‘Sarah was incredible from the start. From the moment we met Sarah, it was an instant connection and she made my partner and I feel so comfortable.
She took time to get to know us, when she read her ceremony speech it felt like she’s knew us forever. All our guests couldn’t stop talking about Sarah and what an amazing job she did, definitely no boring ceremonies with Sarah.
Sarah took time out her day to come to rehearsals and took absolute charge of it, our bridal party loved her and found it easy to make a connection with her as well.
We couldn’t recommend Sarah enough, she is amazing and you won’t regret it!’
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Erika + Jack
‘Sarah,
Where do we start? You have been amazing from the beginning. We can't thank you enough for making our day special despite it being "legals only". We were both touched by your speech.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we were a bit late but you kept reassuring us that it was okay and that you were in no rush at all. You calmed me down when I was freaking out. You offered help even when you didn't have to. You are absolutely bloody fricking one of a kind, a legend, and we were so honoured to have you as our celebrant. ❤’
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Elysia + Simon
‘Well what can I say... we absolutely ADORE Sarah, she is a beautiful human and we feel so extremely lucky and blessed to have had her as our celebrant for our special day!!! Sarah and I were already good friends, and I knew her as being kind, warm, fun, energetic and passionate, and she absolutely brings this and soo much to her wedding celebrancy! I was going through a very hard period in my life at the time and Sarah was so amazing at guiding the the whole process and making sure there was the perfect mix of honouring Simon and I, my Dad and everything else that we love in our ceremony, it was truly magical.
Everything was completely seamless and so well thought out from the surprise reading to the way the books were laid out perfectly, and the remembrance candle. It was all just beautifully tailored to us!
There were tears, smiles, laughter and love, and so many special moments somehow beautifully packaged into 25 minutes! I don’t know how she did it but it was honestly amazing.
Everyone at our wedding told us it was the most special ceremony they had ever been to, and how amazing Sarah was and that they would love her to marry them when they got engaged!
Honestly, Simon and I could not recommend Sarah more!!! SHE iS MORE THAN AMAZING!!!! And we can’t thank her enough for everything she did for us and for making our wedding ceremony truly unforgettable.’
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Elise + Ben
‘‘Sarah was absolutely wonderful!
She had clever, fun ideas; was super organised and gave us the opportunity to make the ceremony exactly what we wanted!
Sarah is such a friendly, bubbly person who made our day incredibly special and stress free. Our guests were laughing and crying throughout and we received many compliments about how great Sarah conducted the day.
We couldn't be more impressed!’
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Emmalene + Michael
‘‘Sarah married my husband and I in late 2020 at a beautiful intimate celebration in our garden.
I am so grateful we chose Sarah and had her with us on our special day.
Sarah spent time with us to get to know us as a couple and had a lovely questionnaire which helped her write and plan our very personal ceremony.
Sarah helped us with our vows which are so special to us we have read them a couple of times since so we can relive that perfect day.
Professional, respectful, caring and a lovely sense of humour, I would highly recommend Sarah.’
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Chelsea + Dylan
‘Sarah was the celebrant for our wedding in November 2019 and she did the most amazing job!
Throughout the planning stages she was extremely professional and took the time to really get to know us as a couple. This made our ceremony so much more personal, as she was able to mention lots of anecdotes about our relationship.
Our ceremony was lighthearted and funny, but also extremely moving for both us and our guests. She was also very mindful of our photographer and made sure she stood out of sight for the “big shots” (e.g. first kiss), which is not something I’ve seen from a celebrant before!
I have now experienced three wedding ceremonies hosted by Sarah and her attention to detail, charisma and warmth always make them so beautiful to be apart of. I would highly recommend Sarah to any bride and groom in Canberra!’
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Jess + Diarmuid
‘Sarah Marie created an outstanding ceremony for our wedding that had the perfect balance of humour and romance. So many guests remarked that it was literally the best ceremony they had ever attended and wondered whether Sarah was actually a good friend as she captured each of us and our combined story so well.
The whole experience was so amazingly personalised and we were guided effortlessly through writing our own vows and incorporating the elements we wanted (such as a handfasting ceremony) into the formalities. We really can’t recommend Sarah more – she is a purely delightful celebrant who will make your ceremony more special than you could possibly have dreamt.’
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Lucy + Yahya
‘Sarah is such a kind-hearted, sweet, hilarious and truly inspiring person! These traits shone through not only on our wedding day, in the beautiful ceremony she had crafted for us, but also in her role as our celebrant leading up to the wedding.
Sarah always had our backs, and made us laugh and feel relaxed as she got to know us. Her questions for us in the lead up to the wedding helped to inspire our vows, and resulted in the creation of such a special and unique ceremony which was completely customised for us, and even included a lovely poem too!
We could not have asked for a more amazing person to marry us. We are now blessed to call this kind soul not only our celebrant, but also our friend. Much love xx’