Modern Sydney Celebrant

Phoebe and Ryan get married at Taronga Zoo, Sydney Phoebe and Ryan were thrilled with every aspect of their Taronga Zoo wedding in Sydney, but what they loved most was their marriage ceremony performed by modern Sydney celebrant Laura Craddock. "Laura was very professional to work with, but, most importantly, so personable, relaxed, warm, and accommodating. So many of our guests asked us how we found Laura - in fact, we'd witnessed our friends be married by Laura last year, and knew we'd love to have her marry us - Laura really makes the ceremony personal. Our guests commented that they really enjoyed the ceremony - it was fun, and really personalised." Giraffes look on as Phoebe and Ryan say 'I Do' "Whilst Laura's happy to be guided by your wishes and vision for the day, she also has plenty of suggestions and options if you just don't know where to start with everything. Laura really captured our relationship and co...

Same-sex marriage will soon be legal in Australia Australian Parliament is currently debating changes to the Marriage Act 1961,  which would allow same-sex couples to marry in Australia 2018. This follows a resounding 'yes' vote in the 2017 plebiscite on Marriage Equality. The contentious postal vote revealed that 61.6% of Australians believe same-sex marriage should be legalised. Prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has pledged that parliament will vote on the issue of marriage equality before Christmas. Changes to the Marriage Act 1961 will need to be passed in the House of Representatives and the Senate. The earliest same-sex marriage could be ratified and accepted into law would be December 8, but there are no concrete timeframes in place and it coule be much later. ​ Once same-sex weddings are made legal, LGBTI couples will first need to lodge a Notice Of Intended Marriage with their celebrant in order to be able to marry. There is then a minimum one-m...

Anja and Camilo celebrate their love and commitment in what they described as a 'magical' ceremony in front of family and friends at Observatory Hill in Sydney. "Hi Laura, thank you for being the best celebrant any couple could have asked for. You were gracious, patient and so warm on our special day. We couldn't recommend enough, you were our first choice and best choice! All our guests praised you on your professionalism, your romantic dialogue and we could truly feel the love and your love of love! Thank you again! Anja and Camilo x"  Ceremony performed by Modern Sydney Celebrant , Laura Craddock. Photos by Justin Aaron

This 'free range wedding' was great fun to be a part of. Alex and Tom met each other (and their guests) at the NSW Art Gallery, then together we all wandered down to the Botanic Gardens for an intimate ceremony in the Herb Garden. This set the tone for a warm, relaxed ceremony and a wonderful celebration of love. "We were really pleased and happy with you as our celebrant, you did a wonderful job." - Tom & Alex Ceremony performed by Modern Sydney Celebrant , Laura Craddock. Pictures by Dane at Reel Imagination Photography .

Akina had dreamed of travelling to Australia ever since she was a little girl. For their 10th wedding anniversary Lee decided to make her dreams come true by arranging a surprise holiday and renewal of vows in Sydney. At the intimate ceremony, Lee and Akina celebrated a decade of love and reaffirmed their commitment to one another. They were thrilled with the personalised ceremony created by Modern Sydney Celebrant, Laura Craddock. Thanks For Everything... This Day Wasn't Possible Without You... U R An Amazing Woman and We Truly Thank you." - Lee & Akina    Ceremony by Modern Sydney Celebrant , Laura Craddock. Photos by Kevin Du .

Watsons Bay elopement Victoria and Shane traveled all the way from Nelson City in the South Island of New Zealand to elope at beautiful Watsons Bay. They had fallen in love and become engaged there several months earlier and couldn't think of a better place to marry. Victoria and Shane elope at Watsons Bay. Photo by Leanne King / Crackerjack Photographic Studio "Laura, Sydney Celebrant, helped us to make it all happen without a single glitch! ... Nothing was a problem to Laura - and she communicates so well, that being separated from us by the Tasman Sea was never a hurdle. She interpreted the words we wrote for our ceremony, so sensitively and with much respect, ensuring we felt it was very much about us and our personalities." - Victoria and Shane Photo by Leanne King / Crackerjack Photographic Studio "Thank you, yet again, for making our day so incredibly meaningful and memorable. Big hugs to you!" - Victoria and Shane Photo by...