Melbourne Marriage Celebrant
Steve King
If you’re looking for a professional, fun and inclusive wedding celebrant in Melbourne, you’re in the right place. I’m a highly experienced, 5-star rated, marriage celebrant based in Melbourne, proudly officiating weddings for all couples, of all backgrounds, identities, and love stories. Together, we can create a space that is modern, fun, and deeply romantic.
The Narrative Arc
I view the wedding ceremony not as a mere administrative necessity, but as the structural foundation of a couple's shared history. My practice moves away from rigid templates to focus on the storytelling. By combining legal precision with creative writing techniques, I construct a script that reflects the dynamics of your relationship.
The goal is to balance the solemnity of the commitment with the genuine energy of the room, ensuring the moment is grounded in authenticity rather than performative "cookie-cutter" tradition.
Atmosphere Architecture (Reading The Room)
A ceremony requires careful management of emotional energy. It's about reading the room to adjust the pacing and tone in real-time.
Whether the moment calls for gravity or levity, I modulate my delivery to maintain engagement, ensuring the transition between serious solemn vows and the fun elements that feel natural and structurally sound.
Bespoke Scripting & Compliance (Getting it right)
The process begins with a detailed interview to extract the nuances of your story, which I then create into a custom manuscript. Parallel to the creative work, I handle the Notice of Intended Marriage and all necessary legal documentation. This dual focus ensures that the ceremony is legally binding while remaining totally unique to your specific journey.
Collaborative Alignment (Working Together)
I operate on a model of "collaborative partnership" rather than a boring standard service provider.
The journey starts with a complimentary consultation over a cup of tea or coffee to ensure that we are a match and our styles and expectations align. This alignment allows for a revision process where the script is refined until it accurately represents your voice and personality, creating a totally personalised wedding
Contextual Adaptability (Size doesn't matter)
I adapt to the physical and thematic context of the event, from high-energy wedding venues with a "cast of thousands" to intimate coastal elopements with a few very close friends.
I adjust the vocal projection, script length, and style to suit the acoustics and atmosphere of the venue, ensuring the ceremony resonates correctly, whether it is a micro-wedding or a large-scale festival-style gathering.
Ceremony Services
"I view the ceremony as the heartbeat of a couple's shared history, not just a legal formality. My practice combines creative writing, public speaking, and legal compliance to craft bespoke experiences. From the initial consultation to the final signing, I manage the atmosphere and logistics to ensure the event is authentic, stress-free, and reflective of your unique narrative."
Full Wedding Ceremony
This gold standard, comprehensive service covers the entire scope of your wedding day ceremony. I manage all legal documentation, including the Notice of Intended Marriage, and, at the end of the day, I can order a copy of your Official Certificate of Marriage on your behalf. I conduct detailed interviews to draft a fully personalised script. The process includes a rehearsal, if needed, to finalise logistics and crowd management to ensure the energy shifts seamlessly between serious and fun.
Elopements and Micro-Weddings
Focused on intimacy and direct connection, this service is for couples seeking a private or small-scale event. I strip away the production elements of a large wedding to focus on the very personal exchange of vows and the legal solemnisation. The script is tailored to be concise yet emotionally resonant, suitable for unique locations or quiet settings.
Vow Renewals
This ceremony serves as a formal reaffirmation of an existing union. I structure the event to honour the timeline of your relationship and the evolution of your commitment. While there are no legal requirements, I apply the same rigorous scriptwriting process to articulate your enduring story and future promises in a meaningful setting.
Consultation and Script Development
Every engagement begins with a 'Chemistry Check' to ensure we "click" as the right fit before proceeding to the creative phase. I chat with you to extract the details of your story, drafting and revising the text until it fits perfectly. This phase also includes full guidance through the necessary legal frameworks to ensure total compliance before the big day.
Why Choose Me as Your Wedding Celebrant?
• Experienced Melbourne marriage celebrant
• Australian marriage celebrant registered and professional
• Warm, inclusive, and approachable
• Extensive experience with same-sex and mixed-sex weddings
• Victorian wedding celebrant who travels state-wide
• Passionate about equality, diversity, and personal connection. Your ceremony is the heart of your wedding day
• And I take that responsibility seriously.
The Ceremony Experience
"A wedding ceremony is not merely a legal formality, but the heartbeat of a couple's shared history."
Bespoke Weddings
I craft ceremonies that are as authentic as they are memorable. By moving away from impersonal templates, I ensure your ceremony is a true reflection of your personality—modern, fun, and deeply romantic.
Every couple deserves a celebrant who understands them, respects them, and celebrates their story. My role is to ensure your ceremony feels authentic, inclusive, and personal — never generic or one-size-fits-all.
Elopements
For those seeking intimacy and focus, I offer micro-weddings, or as my couples like to call it, "a quickie." It prioritises the raw connection between two people. This service strips away the noise of a busy wedding to allow you to honour your bond in a space of trust and serenity.
As a gay wedding celebrant, I’ve had the honour of officiating a large number of same-sex weddings, as well as mixed-sex weddings, multicultural ceremonies, and non-religious celebrations. Whether your ceremony is intimate or grand, traditional or modern, I’m here to help you create a day that truly reflects who you are.
Vow Renewals
I view renewals as a powerful reaffirmation of enduring commitment. This is a moment to pause time, celebrate the chapters you have written together, and honor the strength of your continued journey.
What my Couples are Saying
"Steve didn't just read a script; he captured our energy perfectly. He balanced the laughs and the happy tears effortlessly, making the ceremony feel totally unique to us. Our guests are still talking about how authentic the vibe was."
Laura & Jacob
Steve was the perfect celebrant for us. He not only helped with all aspects of the wedding but also provided help, guidance and worked with our immigration agent.
Scott & Kai
"From the first 'Chemistry Check' to the big day, Steve made everything easy. He handled the legal paperwork seamlessly and kept us calm at the altar. A true professional with a heart of gold who made us feel truly heard."
Alex & Wei-Sheng
"We wanted a small elopement, and Steve made it feel monumental. He created a space that was deeply romantic and personal without any stiffness. It was the perfect, unscripted start to our forever."
Danica & Ambrose
Ceremony Packages
"I view your ceremony not as a transaction, but as the heartbeat of your shared history."
These packages are designed to offer you a stress-free partnership, ensuring your moment is crafted with warmth, professionalism, and a vibe that is uniquely yours.
(Pricing is for the 2025-2026 wedding season)
Elopements & Micro
Starting from $495
- Intimate and focused atmosphere
- Handling of all legal paperwork
- Short, meaningful script
- Perfect for small gatherings
- Travel within the Melbourne area
Full Ceremony
Starting from $750
- Fully bespoke love story script
- Unlimited edits and guidance
- Rehearsal to iron out logistics
- Full legal lodgement
- PA system for clear audio
Full Ceremony
Starting from $1150.00
- Fully bespoke love story script
- Unlimited edits and guidance
- Rehearsal to iron out logistics
- Full legal lodgement
- PA system for clear audio
- Choice of rituals and/or religious* aspects within your wedding ceremony
- Beautifully printed and hand-bound copy of your ceremony
Let's create a ceremony that feels like the true heartbeat of your shared history.
If you’re looking for a friendly, inclusive wedding celebrant and experienced wedding celebrant in Melbourne, or anywhere in Victoria or Australia, I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch to chat about your plans, your story, and how we can create a ceremony that feels unmistakably yours.
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