Weekend wedding celebrant

Engaged couples, plus families wanting naming ceremonies or vow renewals.

A fixed fee per ceremony, often with a package covering planning meetings, a rehearsal and a personalised script. Naming and vow renewal ceremonies can add extra bookings.

• Confident public speaking
• Warm, calm manner with couples and families
• Good writing and storytelling
• Careful with paperwork and deadlines

• You must be authorised and registered as a marriage celebrant to legally conduct weddings, check the current process, fees and ongoing obligations
• Annual registration fees and professional development requirements may apply, check what is current
• Public liability insurance is worth checking, as some venues ask for it
• Income can be seasonal and bookings often come 6 to 12 months ahead, so first revenue may be slow
• Ensure ABN and tax set up are right for sole trader income, check GST rules if your turnover grows

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $4,000, depending on training, registration, insurance and your marketing materials. This is an estimate, so check current fees and requirements before you budget.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on how many ceremonies you book and your fees. These are estimates only, and income can be seasonal, with bookings often made well ahead.

Things to check: you must be authorised and registered as a marriage celebrant to legally conduct weddings, so check the current process, fees and ongoing obligations. Also check insurance that venues may ask for, plus ABN, tax and GST rules.