Natalie Freeman - Marriage Celebrant

Hi! Thanks for dropping in!

My name is Natalie, and I am a Marriage Celebrant based in Tasmania.

I became an Authorised Celebrant in 2021 and have loved every step of this beautiful journey so far!

To be able to share in a couple's happiest day and ride the roller coaster of the planning process and the crafting of their wedding ceremony with them, is such a great honour, privilege and a thrill. I love soaking up the happiness and joy and emotion of each wedding. What a job to be able to tell couples in love that together we have done all the things we needed to and now you are married!

Every wedding is different. Every wedding is special. Every wedding is wonderful.

One of the biggest things I have learned through my celebrant journey so far

is that each couple's idea of a perfect wedding is vastly different.

Yours may be a very polished and formal wedding with all the trimmings and lots of guests to celebrate with. Or it may be a very short and sweet ceremony in one of your favourite locations

with just a few special people in attendance.

Or it could be anywhere in between!

I aim to work with you to design the ceremony that your guests will come away from thinking

"oh, that was SO them!" and most importantly that you come away thinking that it was perfectly you.

I would love to talk to you more about your special day.

Please give me a call on 0438946852 or send me a message through my contact form below.

I will always answer emails within 24 hours, so if you don't see my reply in your inbox,

please check your spam folder x

Pricing

Flexible Pricing to suit YOUR wedding:

My Full Wedding package covers the following:

Initial face to face (or Zoom) meeting to prepare legal paperwork and discuss ceremony planning
Preparation and lodgement of all required documentation with Births, Deaths and Marriages to legally register your marriage
Creation of a unique and individualised wedding ceremony with full consultation with the marrying parties.
I encourage as much contact as you need throughout the process - if you have any questions, or ideas or are just plain excited, shoot me a message! I enjoy the lead up to every special day almost as much as my couples!
A rehearsal prior to the wedding if needed (either onsite, in person or via Zoom)
PA system for my use at the ceremony is provided. (You are welcome to utilise it for your ceremony music as well)
Signing table and two chairs if required
Officiating on the day
Ordering of the Official Marriage Certificate when I register your marriage

Not all wedding ceremonies need all the inclusions! If you want none or only a few of the regular bells and whistles, I also offer different packages and prices for weekday weddings and elopements, and also for "legals only" style ceremonies. Contact me to find out more.

Travel fees may apply depending on location.

Want to keep it simple and elope? Then Elope in Tas!

I am such a proud Tasmanian, and I have a special place in my heart for the intimate elopements in any of the naturally beautiful places Tassie has on offer.

I can offer a simple 'legals only' style ceremony with some personal touches to add to the romance and special nature of your day.

Please contact me to find out more, or check out my sister site https://elopeintas.au for more info.

Wedding Industry Awards 2024

The Tasmanian Wedding Industry Awards were presented on 5th March 2024.

I was absolutely blown away to be given the top award in the category of Civil Celebrant for Tasmania.

So many emotions! I am so honoured that my couples thought enough of me to take the time to vote, so thrilled for the accolade, and so incredibly proud to be recognised in such a meaningful way for doing something that I am so passionate about.

To give myself that little pat on the back too that the heart and soul I put in to each and every ceremony makes a couple's special day that much more enjoyable for them.

I am eternally grateful that I am able to do this as my full time gig and allow my full focus to be on all things weddings 🤍

Natalie Freeman, Tasmanian Marriage Celebrant

My commitment to you...

I love marrying couples so much that it is my full time gig. That means I am able to be totally flexible to meet your needs. You can marry on any day of the week that you like, at any time, anywhere in Tassie. I am able to fit in with you.

I will make sure that all our legal requirements are met, as and when they need to be. If our documentation is coming up to it's due date and you haven't provided me with the required information I will hound you relentlessly until it is done!

Seriously though, I will be organised and check things off so that nothing vital is missed and the legality of your wedding day is not put in jeopardy. I am here to take some of the stress out of organising your big day!

I pride myself on being very responsive, so any time you contact me you can be sure that I will answer promptly and you won't have to chase me up for anything.

I will work with you to conduct the wedding ceremony that feels authentic to you as a couple, and is something you will look back on forever as being such a great part of your special day.

There are certain things that have to be done in your wedding ceremony, but mostly the choices are yours to make. You must recite the legal vows, have two witnesses over the age of 18, and sign the legal documents. As your celebrant, I must identify myself properly and say the Monitum to explain the very important (and legally binding!) reason why we are all at your wedding.

I will be professional and reliable at all times, and if you have any questions or need advice on any other aspects of your wedding day throughout the process, I am here to help where I can.

But I will also be totally invested in your day, and will get excited with you as your date draws nearer. I'm another member of your bridal party for the ceremony, arriving early to ensure things are ready for your big moment, and to help calm any last minute nerves, cheering you on, laughing and crying with you, and getting totally swept up in the glorious celebration of the two of you 🤍

Keeping up to date...

Part of my registration as a Civil Celebrant requires that I complete Ongoing Professional Development each year to ensure that I am up to date with all the legal requirements of marriage and any changes that come up. I also attend as many webinars as I can to keep my knowledge and ideas-base current.

I am a member of The Celebrant Society which also gives me a ton of resources to draw on and access up to date information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we have to write our own vows? We don't know where to begin!

If you are creative and expressive and writing your own vows is something you really want to do, then go for it! If writing the vows is something way out of your comfort zone then I am here to help! I can give you as much guidance as you need, or simply review both sets of vows and give any feedback that might be needed to ensure your vows are balanced and work well.

Don't forget - it's your day! If you don't want personal vows, don't include them. You may wish to have a reading or poem included that sums things up just right for you. Or keep your ceremony short and sweet with just the basics. All. Your. Choice!

We don't know where to start with all the legal documents we have to complete, what do we do?

That's one of the things I am here for! I will complete all the legal paperwork with you and let you know exactly what identification documents I need you to gather together. Some situations require that additional documents need to be included, but I will let you know if that's the case when we chat.

What will you wear?

I will be guided by you, your colour scheme, the venue and the style of wedding you are having when deciding what style of outfit will be most appropriate for your wedding so that I blend in well.

A bit more about me...

The epitome of love

When I think of unconditional, total and pure love, this girl springs straight to my mind! She is my protector, shadow and constant companion. We love taking her out on coffee dates to Elaia or Levee, for walks by the river and visits with her little bestie my daughter's Westie!

Flying high!

The epitome of love

When I'm not busy getting happy couples hitched, my husband and I spend time in the sky learning to fly. It is a shared passion of ours, and we love the freedom and exhilaration of being airborne! Our aim is to eventually be able to fly ourselves around Australia ✈️

Tassie - our beautiful state

Everywhere you look in Tasmania there is something wonderful to discover. If the polished and formal wedding and reception thing is not for you, consider an intimate elopement or micro-wedding with a majestic backdrop, anywhere in the beautiful nature-scape of Tassie.

This photo is from an epic two day hike at Cradle Mountain I did with

This photo is from an epic two day hike at Cradle Mountain I did with my husband and his brother via Scott Kilvert Hut and Barn Bluff.

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Elope in Tas

Tassie - our beautiful state

I have created another branch of my business to specifically focus on elopements in Tasmania. Our Elope in Tas ceremonies are for those couples who want the simplest ceremony delivered in a personalised way, in a location of their choosing. This could be on a beach, by a waterfall, at a cafe or bar, in your backyard, or even on a mountai

Get in touch for more info https://elopeintas.au

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Natalie Freeman - Marriage Celebrant