A name giving ceremony is not a baptism or a christening although it is sometimes referred to as a 'secular christening'

The name giving ceremony conducted by Celebrant 2 u is a fulfilling and significant experience for all concerned. It is an occasion when a new birth is celebrated and a child welcomed into the world. Family relationships are deepened and the parents become more fully aware of their responsibilities. So, of course, do the godparents (also called 'mentors' or' guardians') and grandparents.
Things to consider
If you are having supporting adults or godparents would you like say a few things about them and the importance in your child’s life. Would you like to have a special poem or reading for the day. Is there anyone else special to your child i.e. Grandparents, great grandparents?

Other siblings love to be recognised also on this special day, how you will include them on the day.

Types of ceremonies or inclusions

Candle Ceremony – lighting of candles by parents, godparents/grandparents or guests

Container of wishes – each guest will write a wish on a slip of paper which will be sealed in a box and presented to the child on their 21st.

Time/Date capsule – items which relate to the year the child was born i.e. Photo’s, newspaper clipping, coins, toys, note from Grandparent etc. Again to be sealed and presented to the child on their 21st.

Releasing of balloons – balloons to be released at the end of the service with each guest making a wish for the child as they release the balloon.

Hand painting - Large canvas – several water paints – child hand print in middle then each family member hand print joins the child, this then continues with each guest whom attends.

Tree planting – A tree is planted to represent the life of the child



I would like to confirm Kellie is unavailable perform weddings without the assistance of a qualified celebrant until September 2008.

Celebrant 2 u can provide the services of another celebrant for your upcoming wedding – please call Kellie today.
Congratulations on your up coming wedding ! I am very aware of daunting task ahead of you to find that perfect celebrant…. Well look no further ! Celebrant 2 u understands every bride and groom wishes their wedding ceremony to be significant and memorable. Whether this is your first marriage or your third, whether you are young, or walking down the aisle later in life, you will want a wedding ceremony that reveals you as a couple.

We will assist you to create a unique and personalised ceremony that reflects you both and respects your culture, beliefs and expectations as your wedding is a personal experience. The most important thing is that you both feel comfortable with the celebrant and confident they will provide a service with you both.

I am confident but not overbearing, friendly, passionate and have a pure sense of joy and commitment to my role as a celebrant. I am an active listener and pride myself on professionalism. I look forward to speaking with you regarding your up coming wedding.

The renewal of wedding vows can be a momentous and valued ceremony for you along with your family and friends. The ceremony will celebrate not only the life you two have already shared but to look forward to many more loving years ahead of you. In a relationship, we give ourselves freely and generously into the hands of the one we love. To renew your vows is a special affirmation of your love and will commemorate this love to you and your family.


There is nothing more astonishing than for your family and friends to watch as hands and hearts are connected in lasting love, a truly romantic moment for all attendees.

Vow renewal can be as personal as you may like them to be. There is no specific structure. Some people like to reaffirm their original vows or re-write them to include the life they have already lived and look forward to their everlasting love toward the future. You may like to include your children or grand children, pets, readings, original bridal party.

It can be formal or informal the choices are endless. A candle or sand blending ceremony could include your whole family. Giving and receiving of new rings. Unlike weddings, there is no legal paperwork; however, Kellie will provide you with a beautiful certificate to commemorate this special occasion. Please call me today to discuss your requirements.

A Commitment Ceremony is a meaningful and dignified ceremony for adult couples. The purpose of the Ceremony is to make a public declaration of life-long commitment, love and dedication between two people.


The occasion can be shared with family and friends or the ceremony can be held in private without guests.

A Commitment Ceremony does NOT have any legal implications and does not provide you with any legal rights or responsibilities.

There is no structure for this service; as such the limit is your imagination. You may like to have a unity candle or sand blending service or release of butterflies or doves. What about Wine Ceremony – the cup of life is symbolic of the pledges you have made to one another to share together the fullness of life.

When someone we love has died, it is always a very difficult and painful time. It is at this distressing time that the family is often faced with many decisions about the funeral. Celebrant 2 u will assist you in providing those answers.  Nothing can take away the shock of death, but a genuine, well prepared tribute eases the pain.


Find a quiet, safe place to begin your planning. Give yourself permission to laugh, cry and to remember. There is an implicit psychological progression to the plan, if you follow it from beginning to end, you will discover what is right for you. Creating a ceremony that reflects you, your ideas, beliefs and feelings will become increasingly clear. 

It seems ironic that traditional funeral services are the only kind that many people consider. It's as if after a life filled with individual choices and decisions, we ultimately conform as everyone else.

None of us live lives in exactly the same way. So it seems inappropriate that everyone should be memorialized in death in exactly the same way.
I can assist you to find the appropriate music, poetry, readings and symbols that have personal significance for you and your family. We will honour the life of the departed, and say a beautiful farewell in a way that is meaningful for you. My aim is to provide you with ceremonies that are relaxed, intimate and simply perfect. I can even give you suggestions to help you write your own. The recollection of a personal ceremony is a constant consolation.

Please contact Kellie to discuss your requirements.

  • In Australia the minimum legal age for consent to marry is 18 years.
  • Please speak to Kellie if one of the parties is under 18 yrs old.
  • A ‘Notice of Intended Marriage' must be completed and lodged with your celebrant at least one month and one day prior to the wedding date. This notice has a life span of 18 months  
  • If born in Australia, a birth certificate must be shown, if born overseas a current passport can be provided, if no birth certificate can be shown. Evidence of the date and place of birth of both persons must be sighted by your celebrant.
  • Any dissolution of a previous marriage must be supported by a decree absolute, or in the instance of a deceased spouse, a death certificate.
  • Each marriage must be witnessed by two persons aged 18 years or over.
  • Relationship Education - a brochure outlining the importance of your union as husband and wife will be explained and given to you in your client folder.
 
Costs
Celebrant 2 u fees are worked out on the type of service you require; please don’t choose your celebrant on the basis of price only. My fees are competitive and will be calculated on your requirements along with the time and place chosen.  These fees will be discussed with you on your first enquiry.

Length of notification prior to wedding
You must complete a "Notice of Intended Marriage" form, a minimum one month and one day prior to your ceremony. This form will be kept in your file until after your wedding at which time it is forwarded to Births Deaths and Marriages with the other documentation you will sign on the day
What do we bring to our first meeting with Celebrant 2 u?
Birth Certificate and Change of Name documents if applicable. If either of you have been married before, your Certificate of Divorce and previous Marriage Certificate if the Certificate of Divorce does not state your birth name. If applicable, late spouse's Death Certificate and your Passport or Driver's License for photographic identification.
A non-refundable deposit of $100. The deposit is only refundable if for some unforeseen reason Celebrant 2 u was unable to go ahead with your ceremony.

My fiancé has changed his name by Deed Poll? Is this going to be a difficulty?
New regulations state that when completing the Notice of Intended Marriage form couples must use the name exactly as it appears on their birth certificate unless they have changed their name through a previous marriage or have in their possession Change of Name documents.
Deed Poll is no longer accepted as proof of a name change. Note in Queensland, applications for change of name will only be accepted for people born in Queensland or born overseas.
If a Change of Name document is required, the Notice of Intended Marriage Form can be completed using the name on the birth certificate and then amended when the Change of Name document is received.

My fiancée is an overseas resident; can you assist us to obtain a Prospective Marriage Visa?
Yes - Celebrant 2 u can complete the Notice of Intended Marriage Form with you and supply a letter indicating their availability to marry you at a mutually convenient time, date and place. This letter is required to be lodged with the Application for a Prospective Marriage Visa.

What happens if we have to postpone our wedding?
The "Notice of Intended Marriage" form that you complete is active for up to 18 months from the date of signing. Your deposit will be held for your new date.

Is the deposit refundable if we don't go ahead for any reason?
No, this is a non-refundable deposit as time and resources will have been spent with you at the first meeting, your ceremony would be in preparation and your wedding date would have been held for you.

Can we bring our children to the meetings with you?
Children our welcome, but please remember it can take up to 1 ½ hours for your first meeting and little children will get bored. If you can't arrange a sitter, please bring some of their favourite toys along to the meetings.

Do you charge mileage?
150km return trip from my home is included in your fee. Travel will then be charged at an hourly rate with consideration of your circumstances

Can you help us write the ceremony?
Kellie will provide you with information for you both to make a decision or guide you to information regarding services.  You can write your own ceremony, however additional wording set by the Attorney-Generals departments requirements must be included in all ceremonies

We would like to do an "Order of Ceremony" booklet, do you provide these?
These can be provided in a suitable format so that you can have them copied or printed. You may wish to prepare a separate cover page or Kellie will help you with this also.

Do we get a copy of our ceremony as a keepsake?
Kellie prepares a keepsake copy of your ceremony on her stationery. This can be kept with other mementoes of your day such as wedding and gift cards in a Treasure Box. You will then be able to renew your vows one day if you wish, using words similar to those you said on your wedding day.

If we have a rehearsal is there any extra cost for this?
Kellie will meet you at your venue for a rehearsal at no extra cost - this will ensure there is no confusion with the exact location of your ceremony, your entrance and recession will be rehearsed and if being "given away" or "presented" this will be practiced to ensure everyone knows what to do on the big day.

Do I sign the Marriage Certificate with my new married name?
No, all documents should be signed with the same signature.

How can we ensure our Certificate of Marriage doesn't go astray after the ceremony?
Celebrant 2 u has a policy that the Certificate of Marriage once presented to the newly-weds is given only to the person of your choosing for safe-keeping. This is arranged at one of our pre-wedding meetings.

Is the Presentation Marriage Certificate you give at the ceremony suitable for proving name change by marriage say for the bank, passport application, driver's license etc.?
It is recommended that after your wedding, application is made to Births Deaths and Marriages for the official marriage certificate. This is required for certain circumstances such as changing your name for your driver's license and applying for a passport etc. This form will be supplied to you by Kellie at one of your meetings

Do you have public liability and would this cover us as a couple in case of a claim?
Celebrant 2 u carries $5,000,000 of public liability insurance for incidents arriving from actions of the celebrant and does not cover the couple in any other circumstances. It's wise to investigate wedding insurance which is available in the event of an incident for which you might be liable and for unforeseen postponement, problem with venues, caterers, photographs etc.

We would like to do a pre-marriage education course, have you got details about the courses available?
Yes, all Marriage Celebrants are required to hold information on pre-marriage education or counselling services. Contact Celebrant 2 u for information or search http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au

Welcome to Celebrant 2 U, my name is Kellie Allen. What can Celebrant 2 U offer you? A personally crafted ceremony which reflects you and your partner’s personal values, experiences and most important your individuality and compatibility.

Whether you are looking for a marriage, naming, vow renewal, commitment or funeral ceremony I am here to listen and respect your wishes and concerns and to further create a memory which will last a lifetime.		 Kellie Allen - Celebrant 2 U Profile Picture

As a mother of 3 beautiful children as well as volunteering to Child Services, I understand that our lives are busy, and I have the flexibility to meet with you at anytime of the day or night. I have a range of qualifications which include JP (Qual), Civil Marriage Celebrant, Cert IV Workplace trainer, Cert IV Small Bus Stud, Dip Paralegal, Dip Prac M’ment.

I pride myself on a professional and friendly service and with several years experience in public speaking, education and project management, you can be sure that your ceremony will run to perfection. I service all areas from the Sunshine Coast through to Brisbane and the Gold Coast and out to Ipswich. Please call me today and I look forward to speaking with you.


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Wedding Ceremonies

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There are numerous moments in life in which you may celebrate. Celebrant 2 u offers creative, inspiring and distinctive ceremonies which will be written for YOU ! Please select the link above for the type of service in which I can be of assistance for your upcoming ceremony.