CURRENT NEWS
Wedding Industry Awards 2023
I was so excited to receive an email in February 2023 advising me that I had received enough votes to be named as a Finalist in the Wedding Industry Awards 2023 for Tasmania.
At the Awards night on 7th March 2023 I was blown away to be given the #2 Highly Commended Wedding Industry Award in the category of Marriage Celebrant for Tasmania.
What an absolute honour that my couples have thought enough of me to take the time to give me their vote. I am so incredibly grateful!
TRENDS I'M LOVING RIGHT NOW...
Confetti Cannons! These were used at one of my weddings recently and created such a wow moment for the guests, and also an amazing photo memory. If you are looking into purchasing these for your special day it is worth noting that most venues request only biodegradable confetti is used (if confetti is allowed at all).
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 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.
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.
I am excited to also announce a collab with the amazing Daniel Livings (check him out here: https://www.daniellivingsphotography.com.au) to create and capture your epic elopement.
Focussing on gorgeous East Coast and Northern Tas, this is a wonderful package to get all your legal requirements covered off on, a sweet and simple ceremony in an out of the box location, and have 2 hours of professional photography and have those precious memories captured beautifully forever.
These awesome packages are available from $2,200.00.
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 🤍
Help to keep your guests comfortable...
Apart from helping you to design an engaging ceremony for your guests, I also have 24 white umbrellas and 2 holders that I bring to all my weddings and provide to you to use for free if you wish.
Never underestimate how important it is for your guests to be comfortable at an outdoor wedding. My umbrellas are very gratefully used to provide shelter from the rain or shade from the sun (or sometimes both at the one ceremony!).
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 Australian Federation of Civil Celebrants which also gives me a ton of resources to draw on and access up to date information.
"It's amazing how one day someone walks into your life, and suddenly, you can't remember how you lived without them."
Anurag Prakash Ray
A BIT MORE ABOUT ME...
The epitome of love
The epitome of love
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
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
Need umbrellas? I've got you covered!
Need umbrellas? I've got you covered!
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
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 my husband and his brother via Scott Kilvert Hut and Barn Bluff.
Need umbrellas? I've got you covered!
Need umbrellas? I've got you covered!
Need umbrellas? I've got you covered!
I provide 24 white umbrellas for your use at your ceremony in case they are needed for shelter from the rain or shade from the sun (or both!).
Keeping your guests comfortable at an outdoor Tassie wedding is very important!