Melbourne Marriage Celebrant

Creating Personalised Wedding Ceremonies

Your wedding ceremony is more than just the legal part of the day. It's the moment you stand together, surrounded by the people you love and begin the next chapter of your life.

As a Melbourne Marriage Celebrant, I’m here to help you create a ceremony that feels genuine, relaxed and unmistakably yours.

Whether you’re planning a grand celebration, an intimate gathering or a simple legal ceremony, I’ll work closely with you to create an experience that reflects your personalities, values and the journey you’ve shared together. Together, we’ll create a ceremony that everyone will remember long after the day has passed.

Let’s start planning your perfect ceremony!

Every love story is unique and your ceremony should be too. Together, we'll create a heartfelt celebration that reflects your relationship, your values and the exciting journey ahead.

Every Love Story

Deserves to Be Celebrated!

No two relationships are the same, so why should every wedding ceremony sound alike?

Some couples have been together for many years while others have found each other more recently. Some couples dream of exchanging vows in front of hundreds of guests while others prefer a quiet ceremony with only their closest family and friends.

Whatever your story, your ceremony should feel like an authentic reflection of who you are.

I take the time to get to know you both, learn what matters most to you and create a ceremony that celebrates your relationship in a way that feels natural, heartfelt and completely personal.

My goal is simple — to help you feel relaxed, supported and excited as you step into married life together.

Why Couples Choose Rita

Choosing your marriage celebrant is one of the most personal decisions you'll make when planning your wedding. When you choose me, you're choosing someone who genuinely cares about creating a ceremony that feels as special as the commitment you're making to one another.

A Bespoke Ceremony Written Just for You

Every ceremony I create is individually written to reflect your story, your personalities and the life you’re building together. Nothing is copied or pulled from a template.

A Calm and Reassuring Presence

Wedding days can bring a mix of excitement and nerves. With my background in wellbeing and meditation, I bring a calm, grounded presence that helps you feel comfortable and present throughout your ceremony.

Guidance Every Step of the Way

From our very first conversation through to lodging your legal paperwork after the ceremony, I’ll guide you through each step so you always know what to expect.

Professional and Personal

I take pride in being organised, reliable and approachable while creating a relaxed experience that allows you to enjoy every moment of your day.

Funerals &

Celebration of Life

Compassionate, personalised ceremonies honouring and celebrating a loved one’s life.

Funeral Celebrant Services

Meditation

Classes

Relax any wedding-day nerves as Rita gently guides you to a calm state of wellbeing.

Guided Meditation Sessions

Your Wedding

Your Way

Every couple is different and every ceremony should be too.

Personalised Wedding Ceremonies

I'll create a unique ceremony designed around your relationship, values and your vision for your wedding day.

Elopements and Intimate Weddings

Whether you're celebrating with two guests or twenty, I'll help create a beautiful ceremony that feels meaningful and memorable.

Legals Only Ceremonies

If you prefer a simple legal marriage ceremony without any extras, I'll guide you through the legal requirements and deliver a professional, warm ceremony.

Same-Sex Weddings

Love is love and every couple deserves a ceremony that celebrates their unique story filled with joy, warmth and respect.

Vow
Renewals

Celebrate your journey together by renewing the promises you've made to one another surrounded by family, friends or just the two of you.

How We'll Create

Your Ceremony

STEP 1

Let's
Meet

We'll begin with a relaxed chat where I can learn more about you, your wedding plans and the kind of ceremony you're dreaming of.

STEP 2

Making It Official

Once you've decided I'm the right celebrant for you, we'll complete the Notice of Intended Marriage and take care of all the legal requirements.

STEP 3

Creating Your Ceremony

I'll spend time getting to know your story before writing a ceremony that's personal, engaging and true to who you are as a couple.

STEP 4

Your
Wedding Day

On the day, I'll arrive prepared and ready to guide you through the ceremony with professionalism, enthusiasm and warmth. I'll help you enjoy the moment and simply focus on each other.

STEP 5

After the Ceremony

We did it!
Once the wedding celebrations begin, I'll take care of lodging all the required legal documents so your marriage is officially registered.

Legals Only Wedding
- Made Simple!

Getting married involves a few legal requirements, but you don’t have to navigate them on your own. I’ll guide you through everything, including:

• Completing your Notice of Intended Marriage
• Witness requirements
• Identification documents
• Legal wording during the ceremony
• Registering your marriage after your wedding day

I’ll explain everything clearly and make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.

Get In Touch

Weddings Across Melbourne & Victoria

I provide marriage celebrant services throughout Melbourne and across Victoria.

Whether you’re planning a wedding in the city, the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, the Dandenong Ranges, the Macedon Ranges or another location, I’d love to be part of your day.

Wherever you plan to have your wedding day, please get in touch.

Let's Have A Chat!

Love Notes

From My Couples...

Words can not describe how amazing Rita is! She had everything under control and for a stressful bride it everything you want!! Caring, understanding and has such a warm heart, when she speaks you can hear the love and makes your wedding day feel even more special! We loved having Rita so much!! Thank you again for making our day feel even more special!!

Crystal + Matthew, Newly Weds (Google Review)Wedding: June, 2026

Rita was absolutely phenomenal. Her calm demeanour really put us at ease. She was professional, organised and has a sense of humour that really calmed us. She went above and beyond for us and couldn’t recommend her more. 5/5 stars!!!

Adrian + Olivia, the Newly Weds (Google Review)Wedding: June, 2026

We cannot thank Rita enough for making our wedding day so incredibly special and for being a wonderful celebrant. From our very first meeting, she was so welcoming, warm, and genuinely invested in our story. Having her there to officiate our marriage gave us so much peace of mind, it truly felt like we were in the best hands possible. She brings out such beautiful energy - highly recommend!

Clara + Edward, the Newly Weds (Google Review)Wedding: February, 2026

We honestly couldn't have asked for a better marriage celebrant than Rita. From the very first conversation, she was warm, professional, and genuinely invested in making our day special. She took the time to really get to know us, which made the ceremony feel so personal, heartfelt, and us. On the day itself, Rita was calm, organised and a total natural – she set the perfect tone and made everything flow beautifully. So many of our guests commented on how lovely the ceremony was and how amazing Rita was at telling our story. She truly went above and beyond, and thanks to her, our wedding day was absolutely perfect. We are so grateful and couldn't recommend Rita highly enough to any couple looking for a celebrant who genuinely cares and delivers something unforgettable.

Kerry + Terrence, the Newly Weds (Google Review)Wedding: Jan, 2026

Rita was absolutely amazing as our celebrant on our wedding day, we couldn’t be happier with how it went. Rita was always so helpful and easy to talk to leading up to the day, making the process so smooth. Rita always stayed calm and calmed our nerves. The ceremony went better than we could imagine, we couldn’t recommend Rita enough, she was great!!

Chloe + Daniel, the Newly Weds (Google Reviews)Wedding Date: April, 2026

Rita is such a lovely caring, calm and kind person to deal with. She guided us through the whole process and reassured us at every stage. Our Ceremony was beautiful and many of guests commented on how great Rita was. Thank you Rita!

Rhiannon + Benjamin, the Newly Weds (Google Reviews)Wedding Date: April, 2026

A Few Questions

That You Might Have

Many couples book their celebrant 12 to 18 months before their wedding, particularly for popular dates. If your wedding is sooner, please get in touch as I may still have availability.

Absolutely. Your vows are one of the most personal parts of the ceremony and I’m happy to provide guidance and inspiration if you’d like a little help getting started.

Of course. Every ceremony is created especially for each couple and can include personal stories, cultural traditions, family involvement, readings and meaningful rituals.

The duration of most ceremonies last between 20 and 35 minutes depending on the style of ceremony and any special inclusions.

Yes, absolutely! Love has no boundaries! I warmly welcome all couples and believe every love story deserves to be celebrated.

Absolutely! Including children, parents, grandparents or close friends can make your ceremony even more meaningful.

I certainly do, yes! I regularly travel throughout Melbourne and Victoria and am always happy to discuss ceremonies in other locations.

We’ll always have a backup plan so you can enjoy your ceremony with confidence regardless of the weather.

You’re certainly not alone. Many couples feel nervous before their ceremony. I’ll guide you through every step and create a relaxed atmosphere so you can simply enjoy the moment together.

Simply get in touch using the form below or give me a call. I’d love to hear about your plans and answer any questions you have.

Let's Chat About

Your Ceremony

Book an obligation-free consolation to discuss your ceremony ideas, wedding plans and how we can create a ceremony that truly reflects your relationbship.

Call Rita 0401 515 199

Love, Light and Happiness,
Rita Doherty