Alana with Love
Timeless wedding ceremonies across Melbourne, tailored to perfection.
GET TO KNOW ME
Hi, I'm Alana, a celebrant, wife and dog lover based in Melbourne
…and I would love to marry you! There is a bit more to me than just love. I am a wife, a brunch connoisseur, coffee addict, dog mum of a beautiful Doberman named Wilbur.
My belief is that the spotlight should always be on you, your guests (and your beloved pets) and I take the time to truly understand the couple getting married.
Did I mention I LOVE dogs?
Whether you’re after something traditional or quirky, in front of 5 or 500 of your nearest and dearest; it would be my honour and privilege to guide you to your perfect ceremony that’s “100% you.”
What i’m all about
A fun and friendly celebrant guiding couples through a first class experience.
Born and raised in Adelaide, I moved to Melbourne in 2011, where I developed my love for public speaking, hosting charity events, beauty pageants and even MC-ing wedding receptions! After being a guest at more weddings than I could toss a bouquet at and tying the knot myself, I realised there were too many celebrants that stole the spotlight, kicked off with an impromptu stand up act, or came unprepared.
After seeing the best and worst that wedding celebrants have to offer, I took my love of love and mixed it with a dash of storytelling, a sprinkling of public speaking, a healthy amount of creativity and a light dusting of humour.
My belief is that the spotlight should always be on you and your guests and I take the time to truly understand the couple getting married.
The Process
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Let's catch up
After touching base via phone or email, we would first make sure that your chosen wedding date is available, we would then arrange a time for you and your fiancé to meet over Zoom.
On this chat, we'd have an informal discussion about the both of you, how you met, what kind of ceremony you are both envisioning and a brief rundown of what is expected of you both from a legal point of view.
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Make it legal
If you decide that I am a perfect fit for your big day, we will then arrange a more in depth meeting (no less than a calendar month out from your big day) to discuss the legal particulars…. Coffee, vino or milkshake… it’s my treat!
At this meeting you will need to bring any relevant information such as passports/birth certificates/divorce certificates etc to fill out your NOIM (Notice of Intent to Marry is a legal document that I send to Births, Deaths and Marriages along with your Official Marriage Certificate after your wedding).
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The fun stuff
With unlimited correspondence, I am always a phone call or email away, no question is a silly one! This is meant to be a stress-free part of your wedding and I am here to make it as seamless and as fun as possible.
After you decided that I was to be your celebrant, I will have sent you and your fiancé a love story questionnaire. This is an opportunity for you both to be as open and honest as you wish (as this will be a helping guide for me to personalise your ceremony).
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The practice run
A few weeks or days prior to the wedding, I like to organise a wedding rehearsal over Zoom with both parties, this allows you to feel comfortable around all aspects of the big day. We fill out one more legal document, the no legal impediment to marry before your ceremony, this states that you are both willing to enter into marriage with the consent of both parties.
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The big day!
Your wedding day arrives, I am all set up and ready to go at least a half hour before your ceremony starts. This is the part where everything we have created together comes to life, your day is as relaxed, unique and as personal as you are.
I would now like to welcome the happy couple…
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Testimonial
Having Alana MC our reception was just the icing on the cake for our perfect day! Alana had everyone up and dancing and laughing through the reception! Alana is an incredibly genuine, caring and considerate person. I am so happy we had the chance to go through this monumental process with her. She filled us with confidence and left us with no doubt that we were in more than capable hands.
Chantelle & Tom
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Alana was everything we could've hoped for (and more!) in a celebrant – the way she personalised the ceremony and helped us add our own touch truly made for a magical experience. So many of our guests commented on how she was the best celebrant they've ever seen.
Could not recommend her enough, thank you Alana!
Johnny & Jasmine
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Alana doesn't just deserve 5 stars; she deserves 100 stars! We could not have asked for a better celebrant, and it was such a joy to have her officiate our ceremony. It was everything we could have wished for and more. Alana's involvement throughout the entire process ensured our special day was incredibly personal, full of love, emotion, and laughter. She is so passionate about her work, and it truly shows in her approach to wedding ceremonies. It says a lot when so many of our guests tell us it was the best wedding ceremony they had been to, and we believe Alana is to thank for that.
Alex & Tim Murdoch
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When Luke and I began our search for a Celebrant, we knew we wanted someone vibrant, kind and witty. We were quite surprised at how hard it was to find someone like this until we met Alana. She was perfect! She made the process very easy for us even with me being so far. I love how personalized our wedding was, all our guest were certainly raving about it. We loved Alana's personality so much we also chose to have her as our MC for our reception and she helped everything flow so effortlessly. Thank you Alana!
Luke & Luisa Ectoros
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After seeing Alana in action at Lily and Kento's wedding in 2020, we always kept Alana in the back of our mind for when it was our turn - and boy are we glad we did! Alana was so easy to engage, the process was very smooth and she's so easy to get to know. It was so great to see her in her element during the ceremony! Even though she's done it many times, she personalises every story and every ceremony to the couple. Would definitely recommend Alana for all your celebrant needs - she is the bee's knees!
Alex & Kerny
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Alana was better than we could have ever imagined!! She told our love story beautifully and was extremely professional throughout the whole process. From the first meeting to the very end, Alana made the whole process smooth and effortless. We will definitely recommend her to everyone we know. The day wouldn’t have been as special without her.
Rachel & Luke Zahra
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If I sound like a good fit, complete the form below to arrange virtual catch up over coffee, tea (or bubbly). You can share your love story, your dreams for the big day (and introduce me to your fur babies).
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