About Camille

How much experience do you have as a marriage celebrant?

I’ve been an authorised marriage celebrant for 18 years and working full-time since 2012. This isn’t my first rodeo!

And I’ve had the priviledge of seeing just about every combination of family dynamic, weather event, nervous couple, emotional parent, unexpected interruption and beautifully chaotic moment you can imagine. And I still love it.

My job is to make sure you can relax and enjoy the experience, knowing that I’ve got the legal, logistical and ceremony details under control. Like a trusted friend who’s got your back.

How many couples have you married?

I’ve married more than 1,000 couples across Australia.

That amount of experience means I’ve learnt a lot about what makes a ceremony run smoothly and, perhaps more importantly, what can make one drag. I know how to keep things lighthearted, but meaningful, how to read a room, when to let a moment breathe and when it’s time to bring the energy before cocktail hour.

What is your celebrant style?

Fun, relaxed, warm and modern.

I want your ceremony to feel like you, not like you've accidentally wandered into someone else's wedding from 1987.

That doesn't mean your ceremony has to be a stand-up comedy routine. I love a good laugh, but I want the genuine and earnest expressions to land too. The sweet moments, emotions, the people you love, the stories that make you who you are. It’s a fine line to walk.

Basically, I’m aiming for a ceremony that feels natural, personal and bloody brilliant to be part of.

Are you LGBTQIA+ affirming?

Yes. A thousand times yes.

I’m an LGBTQIA+ ally and proud supporter of marriage equality, and I work with couples of all genders, sexualities, relationship types, cultures and backgrounds.

You shouldn't have to explain or defend who you are, your relationship or how you want your wedding to look. You be yourselves, and I’ll make sure your ceremony reflects that. I’m more than happy to leave outdated gender roles, assumptions and traditions behind as well.

What makes you different from other Adelaide celebrants?

Aside from the fact that I’m obviously delightful, I think it comes down to the combination of experience, organisation, trust and personality.

I’ve been doing this for 18 years and have married more than 1,000 couples, but I still treat every couple and their wedding as the unique celebration it should be.

I create a ceremony specifically for you, and I’ve developed an extensive online Ceremony Planning Dashboard to help you work out and communicate what you actually want your ceremony to say and feel like.

I’m also really organised. Which is handy when there are legal documents, wedding party logistics, music cues, vows, readings, family dynamics and approximately 17 other things happening all at the same time.

My aim is for you to feel looked after, listened to and completely comfortable while knowing that someone experienced has got the important stuff covered too.

Is Camille right for us?

Do you perform same-sex and LGBTQIA+ weddings?

Your wedding ceremony should celebrate you and your relationship exactly as it is. I’ve married many LGBTQIA+ couples and I’m proud to be an ally and supporter of marriage equality.

Whether you want something super romantic, wildly unconventional, or just “not too mushy”, I'm here for it.

Do you perform elopements in Adelaide?

Omg, yes!

So if the thought of organising a giant wedding with 150 people, 14 different opinions and a seating chart that could qualify as an engineering project makes you want to run away.. you absolutely can.

I’m more than happy to help create a beautiful, meaningful ceremony for just the two of you, or with a small group of your favourite humans in tow.

Can you marry us somewhere other than a traditional wedding venue?

For sure. I’ve conducted ceremonies everywhere from vineyards and private properties to brewries and beaches around Adelaide and beyond. And honestly, some of the most memorable ceremonies happen in places that feel completely personal and comfortable to the couple.

How far do you travel from Adelaide?

I’m based in Adelaide and regularly conduct ceremonies across the Adelaide metro area, the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Fleurieu Peninsula, Barossa Valley, Clare Valley and Kangaroo Island. I’m also happy to travel interstate for the right couple and location.

Can you help us find other wedding vendors?

This is so so important. It’s a big yes from me.

I’ve been in the wedding industry for a long time, so I’ve built up a pretty extensive list of experienced, talented and trustworthy people I know and would happily recommend.

I also run Unbridely Suppliers, a curated directory of Adelaide wedding vendors who meet specific criteria around experience, professionalism, inclusivity and customer service. So if you’re looking for a great photographer, musician, DJ, florist, stylist, hair and makeup artist or other wedding supplier, I can point you in the right direction.

Your Ceremony

Can we personalise our wedding ceremony?

Please do! Creating warm, unique and relevant ceremonies is my speciality. Your ceremony should sound like you, reflect your relationship and include the things that actually matter to you.

If you've already got a very clear idea of what you want, brilliant.

If you've got absolutely no idea and are thinking, “Wait.. we're supposed to write a ceremony too?” no that’s my job. And we’ll work out what you want together. I’ve got plenty of resources and experience to help you define the perfect ceremony for you.

Can you make our ceremony funny rather than soppy?

YES!! But there's a difference between funny and turning your wedding ceremony into a comedy show, and I know where that line is.

I love creating ceremonies with plenty of personality, warmth and genuine laughs, while still making sure the important stuff gets the attention it deserves. My favourite ceremonies usually have a bit of everything: laughter, happy tears, stories, meaningful moments and the occasional raised eyebrow from a parent.

Can we have a short wedding ceremony?

Of course. A civil wedding ceremony doesn't have to be long to be meaningful. Most ceremonies run for around 10–20 minutes, plus time for the legal signing, although the length really depends on what you want to include.

If you want something short, sweet and straight to the champagne, we can absolutely make that happen. And if you want something longer and more story-filled, that's fine too. That’s why I offer my different packages so we get the right fit for what you’re after.

Can we write our own wedding vows?

Only if you want to! Your vows can be one of the most personal parts of your ceremony, so if you want to write your own, I’m all for it.

But if the thought of staring at a blank page and trying to summarise your entire relationship in 300 words makes you want to fake your own death then I can help you with that (not the death, but the vows part).

I have the resources, experience and guidance to help you work out what you actually want to say without ending up sounding like you've just copied a quote from Pinterest.

Do we need a wedding ceremony rehearsal?

Not necessarily, but I generally recommend one for weddings with a wedding party, readings, music cues or lots of moving parts.

A rehearsal gives everyone a chance to understand the “when, where and why” of the ceremony, so nobody is standing at the altar on the day wondering, “Am I supposed to be doing something right now?”

Ideally, the rehearsal happens around 1-7 days before the wedding.

And preferably not immediately after the bucks or hens night. I feel this advice speaks for itself.

Can our children be involved in our wedding ceremony?

If they are happy to be, then yes.

Whether they're tiny flower girls, page boys, teenagers, adult children or somewhere in between, there are an unlimited number of ways to include children (whether they are your or someone elses) in your ceremony.

They might have a formal role, participate in a ritual, read something, bring the rings up, or simply be acknowledged as an important part of your family.

And I'm very comfortable with the fact that children don't always follow the music cue or script. Some of my favourite ceremony moments have happened because a child decided to improvise. It’s cute as hell.

Can we include an Acknowledgement of Country in our wedding ceremony?

While it’s not compulsory, if you'd like to include an Acknowledgement of Country in your ceremony, I'm very happy to include it in a way that feels respectful and natural.

As an Adelaide-based celebrant, I acknowledge and pay my respects to the Kaurna people, the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we gather, and recognise their continuing connection to Country, culture and community.

And if you're considering a Welcome to Country, that's different (but also most encouraged). A Welcome to Country is performed by an appropriate Traditional Custodian or Aboriginal person with the authority to welcome people onto Country. I'll help you understand the difference and, where appropriate, point you towards the right people to involve.

Can we include cultural or religious traditions without having a religious ceremony?

That’s the beauty of having a civil ceremony here in Australia. A civil ceremony doesn't have to mean a completely secular/non religious ceremony with all of your heritage removed from it.

If there are cultural, religious or family traditions that are meaningful to you, I'd love to discuss how they could be incorporated into your ceremony.

My role is to create a ceremony that reflects your values, beliefs, and culture rather than impose my own.

Can you help us create a ceremony for a blended family?

Definitely. Blended families come in all sorts of combinations, and there isn't one “right” way to acknowledge them.

If your children or stepchildren are an important part of your family story, we can find a way to recognise that in your ceremony that feels genuine rather than forced. And no, you don't have to perform a unity candle ceremony just because someone on Pinterest says you should.

There are lots of personal ways to acknowledge the people who are becoming part of this new chapter with you and I can help you find the one that feels most natural and comfortable for you.