Andrea Woods

AUTHORISED MARRIAGE Celebrant

Hello! I’m Andrea and I’m an Authorised Marriage Celebrant and if you are here, you must be planning your wedding and looking for that ‘just right Celebrant’, one that you and your partner feel comfortable and confident with.

Let me tell you a little about me, to see if I’m your Celebrant.

I chose this fabulous job to celebrate life and all of the joyful and significant moments in it. I truly love what I do, I get to be creative, meet and get to know amazing people, and be a part of your wedding day. How special is that?

I have a working background in the hospitality, corporate and public sectors and I have experience in planning and hosting events and public speaking. Basically, I’m organised, efficient and professional but with a warm, relaxed and friendly style.

If you’re looking for a stand-up comedian, I’m probably not the Celebrant for you, though I do love to make a connection with your guests and a little giggle or two makes us all relax and smile and enjoy the ceremony.

I believe a Celebrant should shine the light on both of you and focus on the very important job of getting you married. I also want to ensure your guests are feeling the ceremony with their hearts (cue laughter and emotional and happy tears) and realise that they are witnessing a significant and special moment in your lives. Most importantly, I want you and your partner to be comfortable, relaxed, and enjoy yourselves.

Let me help you plan your ceremony with calm, professional efficiency so that it reflects you and your wishes and gives you one less thing to worry about on the day.

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Services and Pricing

MARRIAGE CEREMONY from $700

I’ll create a personal, heartfelt ceremony tailored just for you and present it with warmth, sincerity and humour. Apart from certain legal requirements, your ceremony can be as unique as you are as a couple. If you want to include a unity ritual or want to involve your kids and/or other family members, I can suggest lots of ways to incorporate those elements in your ceremony.

Included in the pricing:

• A bespoke ceremony (one written according to your story and your wishes)
• Preparation and lodgment of all legal documents
• Use of my PA and cordless microphone for the duration of the ceremony
• Travel up to 50km return from my home office (additional charges may apply for extra travel)
• At least 2 face-to-face meetings, in person preferably or alternatively online
• Decorated vow cards and a copy of your ceremony script
• Unlimited contact by email, phone or text – always available for questions, concerns or just a

friendly chat

• A rehearsal at your venue a few days before your wedding

Ask me about

A “Legals Only” Ceremony

That’s a no fuss, short & sweet ceremony with me, both of you, your two witnesses and a handful of guests.

“The Co-Pilot” Ceremony

Maybe you have a special person in your life who can write and present your ceremony with some guidance from me, and I will say the legal words, complete the legal documents and lodge them to register your marriage.

“Commitment” Ceremony

A non-legal ceremony, just as heartfelt but without the legal aspects of a marriage ceremony.

“Renewal of Vows”

Been together a long time? You may want to reaffirm your love for one another to celebrate a milestone or just because, you know, ……LOVE!

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Testimonials

Some kind words from a few of my happy couples.........

“Andrea was the perfect celebrant for our dream wedding on my now husband's family farm on the Yorke Peninsula. Andrea matched our vibe so well and made the official process of getting married so seamless; providing so much helpful information with regular correspondence and helped calm our nerves on the day.

Thanks a million Andrea, you’ll be part of our memories for a lifetime! 🥹💖🥰”

Heidi & Jordan

“Our ceremony was everything we could have hoped for and more. Andrea helped us every stage of the way, she is meticulous with her preparation, provided us with so much support and went above and beyond to make sure our ceremony was perfect.

She is extremely professional, warm and caring, her personal touches made the day truly memorable and the beautifully printed vows we will treasure as a keepsake.

We had so many compliments from our guests on Andrea's delivery of our ceremony, she has a very calming presence and also a great sense of humour.

Thank you, Andrea, for making our wedding one of the best days of our lives. We could not have done it without you”

Sarah & Ben

“We could not recommend Andrea more

Her friendly and helpful nature made us feel comfortable and prepared throughout the whole process.

From just a few dot points and casual conversations she was able to write our story beautifully and reflected our personalities well.

She has lots of helpful tips and suggestions to help plan the ceremony and calm the nerves.

Thank you, Andrea, for your amazing work in putting together our wedding ceremony”

Jana & Danny

“Andrea was a fantastic celebrant for my wedding most recently! We were so glad to share our special day with such a lovely person.

Andrea always kept us in the loop with all the formal processes but also reassured us and calmed our nerves the entire way- I couldn’t recommend her more highly”

Holly & Brett

“We couldn’t have been happier with Andrea. After having a bad experience with another celebrant we reached out to Andrea and she was amazing. She really got to know us as a couple in order to deliver a fun and personalised ceremony”

Dylan & Molly

“Andrea was amazing from start to finish! After my original celebrant canceled on me very last minute, Andrea saved the day, and I believe it was a blessing in disguise. Jordan and I were both so happy to have such a kind and capable celebrant that made the whole process so easy.

Thank you xx”

Chloe & Jordan

“Andrea is a beautiful soul and made the whole process a breeze ! We would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a celebrant.

Highly professional and offered so much helpful advice leading up to our big day

Thanks again Andrea xx”

Danielle & Keaton

*F A Q's*

Q1. When should I book you as my Celebrant?

Your Celebrant is one of your, if not the, most important suppliers, so you should lock one in as soon as you have settled on a date and a venue. My role as your Celebrant, is to ensure you leave the ceremony legally married in accordance with the Marriage Act, 1961. It is also my role to ensure your legal documents are accurately completed and lodged within the required timeframe.

Q2. What are the legal requirements to be married in Australia?

- You must not be married to someone else

- Both parties to the marriage must be at least 18 years old (unless a court has approved a marriage where one party is aged between 16 and 18 years old but under no circumstances can 2 persons under 18 years old marry each other)

- You must not be closely related to each other (Not be a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild or sibling)

- You must understand what marriage means and freely consent to marrying

- Specific words must be used during the ceremony in accordance with the Marriage Act, 1961

- You must give written notice of your intention to marry (the ‘Notice of Intended Marriage’) to the Celebrant within the required time frame, which is no less than one month before the wedding and no more than 18 months before.

Q3. What personal identification do we need to provide?

You must each produce evidence of your name and date and place of birth and prove your identity. All documents must be originals; if you have misplaced any of your documents, you should contact Birth, Deaths & Marriages for replacements.

Acceptable documents include:

- Birth Certificate; and

- Photo identification, either a passport (if expired, the photo must strongly resemble the party) or a current Driver’s Licence or other official photo I.D.

- If a party has been married before and they are divorced or their former spouse has died, then evidence of divorce or death must be provided.

Q4. Do we need a rehearsal?

The purpose of the rehearsal is to let everyone know the ‘what, where and how’ the ceremony will run and will ensure that everyone knows what is expected of them on the day. A rehearsal should be arranged a week or two before the actual date and if the ceremony is outside, ideally at the same time of day that the ceremony will be held. This will ensure we know where we will be standing without having a glaring sun in our faces or too many shadows.

It's a good idea to invite all of the ceremony participants, including any younger members of the party and parents, if they are playing a role in the ceremony. If it can’t be organised at the venue, we can arrange another location.

Q5. How long does a civil marriage ceremony usually take?

A very simple ceremony with no readings or rituals can be as short as 10 minutes. However, most ceremonies usually take approximately 20 to 30 minutes, including the signing of documents.

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