Your Best Friend Can Do the Ceremony – I’ll Handle the Paperwork
So, your best mate is funny, confident, and has been with you through every chapter of your love story. Of course you want them to be front and centre at your wedding ceremony – maybe even “officiating” the whole thing.
The good news? They absolutely can.
The better news? I can make it legal.
Whether it’s your best friend, brother, sister, aunty or even your nan – anyone special to you can take the mic and run the ceremony. It’s your day, your way.
Can your best friend legally marry you in Australia?
Not unless they’ve completed a Certificate IV in Celebrancy, applied to the Attorney-General’s Department, and been approved as a registered marriage celebrant. So no – your friend, dad, or aunty can’t technically marry you on the day, even if they say all the right things.
But here’s the magic workaround that modern couples are loving: you let your friend lead the ceremony, and I quietly take care of the legal side.
How it works – the best of both worlds
You get a friend-led celebrant wedding ceremony that feels personal, fun, and truly you – while still being 100% legit on paper.
Here’s how we do it:
We meet up and handle the legal bits – the NOIM, ID checks, and legal vow requirements.
You get legally married in a short, private signing – just us, before or after the big day.
Your best friend runs the ceremony in front of everyone – they tell your story, welcome guests, and guide the flow.
I submit your legal docs and register your marriage with Births, Deaths & Marriages Queensland.
Why couples love this approach
You still have a professional, registered wedding celebrant handling the serious stuff
Your ceremony feels personal, relaxed and familiar
You have total freedom to customise – from private vows to flash mobs
It’s perfect for creative couples (and yes, it can save money too)
Quick Q&A
Can my friend be our celebrant in Brisbane?
They can lead the ceremony – but only a registered celebrant of marriage can make it legally binding. That’s where I come in.
How much does a legals-only wedding cost?
My pricing is flexible depending on what you need – get in touch and I’ll walk you through it.
Can we mix a friend-led ceremony with a professional?
Yes! I often co-host ceremonies where I do the legal part and your friend adds the fun. It’s a dream team situation.
Looking for a “celebrant near me” in Brisbane?
If you're searching for a flexible, inclusive, and fun-loving Brisbane wedding celebrant who’ll help you keep it legal while your best mate takes the mic, I’m your guy.
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