Hi, I’m Trude Paladin, I am an authorised Civil Marriage Celebrant. When it comes to your wedding or special ceremony, you want everything perfect. You want it stress free, you don’t want any unpleasant surprises. I will work with you to create the perfect ceremony for you. A ceremony that reflects all you want it to reflect, that holds that special essence of you. Something you will be happy to l
ook back on, and cherish. No matter what celebration you are planning, you will find that I am very easy to work with, friendly, confident, imaginative and approachable. Perhaps you want a pirate themed wedding, or gangster, or in football colours. Maybe you want to hold it at the beach, or a park, or somewhere special to you. I want to create for you a perfect moment in time. I enjoy working with people from all cultures, ages and sections of the community. Being involved in the creation and presentation of important life ceremonies and rituals is a true honour and a privilege. I love people and I love helping people. I have a warm, empathetic personality, and I’m a fantastic listener. I am a passionate supporter of Marriage Equality, and look forward to the day when I can marry any adult couple, who want to express their love and commitment, through marriage. Fees
My standard fees are below, however, they could vary due to the location of the ceremony and additional travel is required, or if you have any special requirements to be included. Should there be any additional charges applicable this will be advised and agreed by all parties at the time of the booking. I charge a flat rate of $500 for weddings within the metropolitan area. What my fee includes:
Creation of a unique & personalised ceremony. Face to Face meetings to discuss your ceremony and needs. Unlimited telephone or email contact
I provide a detailed Wedding Pack customised for each couple, to help you personalise your ceremony, which can include:
• Your Notice of Intended Marriage
• Your Declaration of no legal impediment to marriage
• Useful checklists
• A large selection of vows, Bible verses, readings and poems
• A list of wedding rituals
• Wedding FAQs
• A questionnaire which will help me plan your ceremony
• A sample ceremony structure
• Wedding tips
• And much more
A pre-marriage rehearsal
Officiating at your ceremony. Provision of a suitable PA system. The completion of all legal paperwork and forwarded to the relevant authority. Travel to your venue - Note: Extra fee applies to travel outside 75kms of Metropolitan area. Confidential and secure storage of your personal information. Contemporary alternatives for old traditions
How to include or acknowledge your family members and guests apart from mere words
Ideas on involving children
Acknowledging guests who travelled distances, remembering loved ones now deceased. Payment and legal
You must present me with your signed Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) document, at least one month and not more than 18 months before your marriage. At which time I require a $150 booking and lodgement fee. This will secure my services and your booking on your set date and this fee is non-refundable. The balance is to be paid in full no less than fourteen (14) days before the ceremony. Payment can be made in cash or by direct credit to my nominated bank account. Prior to the wedding you must sign the ‘Declaration of no legal impediment to marriage’. This is the declaration that there is no legal impediment to the marriage, therefore it must be signed before the wedding takes place. I recommend you do this at the wedding rehearsal. Refunds: The initial $150 booking fee is non-refundable. The balance, however, is fully refundable, if for some reason you need to cancel the wedding. Funerals $350
I’m sorry for your loss. The one thing you don’t need right now is stress. I will work with you and your Funeral Director to keep the service as stress-free as possible. What my fee includes:
Creation of a unique & personalised ceremony. Face to Face meetings to discuss your ceremony and needs, with you and any family and friends who might assist with giving me a picture of who your loved one was in life. A large selection of funeral readings poems and Bible verses
Unlimited telephone or email contact
Officiating at your ceremony. Working with your Funeral Director
Travel to your venue - Note: Extra fee applies to travel outside 75kms of Metropolitan area. Contemporary alternatives for old traditions
How to include or acknowledge your family members and guests apart from mere words
Ideas on involving children
I also provide
Each unique & personalised for you:
Simple Civil Ceremony $250
When you want to get married, without the fuss. This is just the two of you and your two witnesses, without the full ceremony. Commitment Ceremonies $400
Renewal of Vows $400
Engagement Ceremonies $300
Naming Ceremonies $300
Scattering of Ashes $300
Ceremonies for Pets $250
