Brian Brennan - Marriage Celebrant

21/09/2025

This is a terrible setback for these couples. My heart goes out to them. It is always very important to read the contract and ask questions if you have them. I really hope that they find alternatives in time.

Couples that were due to marry at the Loxley on Bellbird Hill wedding venue in the Hawkesbury feel they have been left in limbo following a devastating fire.

02/08/2025

Writing vows can be fun, endearing and affirming. I like to assist my clients in developing vows that resonate with them. I recommend writing a letter to each other saying what they love about the other, how it makes them feel, and what they promise to do to support all of this throughout their marriage. Then we use that letter as a base for the vows.

Message me if you are considering getting married and need a celebrant to aid you in putting together a memorable wedding ceremony.

28/07/2025

I love Nathan W. Pyle cartoons! He captures everything in such a unique way. Here is basically every wedding!

26/07/2025

I was recently asked if it was true that Islamic refugees could marry a few wives and then claim benefits for all of them. I assured the person that it was patently untrue. Under the laws of Australia, only two people can be married and that is to the exclusion of all others. As celebrants, we actually read this to the couple during the ceremony. The ridiculous story about the refugees is, unfortunately, propaganda designed to build hatred to others. I hope you that Australians can give others a fair go and rise above this deliberate attempt at division.

Should anyone like to discuss it with me, I'd be happy to point out the legislation (The Marriage Act 1961).

13/07/2025

Met a young couple who told me that they had decided that they would change both their names after the ceremony. She didn't like hers and wasn't too keen on his either! So she shopped around for a surname that had a meaning that resonated with both of them. The two found one they really liked so they will adopt it after I register their marriage.

I find it so refreshing when people look for new, unusual or fun elements to include in the ceremony! I help where I can with suggestions and ideas and, together, we build the ceremony that they will enjoy and remember forever!

06/07/2025

Eloping is becoming more popular as prices for wedding venues and extras climb beyond the capacity of couples to pay. Affordable weddings are not necessarily low quality. You can have a memorable wedding within a tight budget if you focus on what is important to you and look at innovative options rather than fixed packages from venues.

Lovebirds blow their wedding budget by an average of $8,000.

12/05/2025

Sometimes the plans have to be really thought through!

11/04/2025

At the demonstration for strengthening laws against domestic violence. I was with this group of about 100 motorbikes that came from Yass. 2 more groups arrive soon. We just want to stop the killing of women.

08/02/2025

If you come to the Wedding Expo today, make sure you say hi! I'm in booth 50 in the Convention Centre.

04/02/2025

Come and look at your wedding options in air-conditioned comfort! If you come, please come and talk to me. I just LOVE talking weddings!

22/12/2024

Wow! What a great idea to include an activity you both love in your ceremony!

Elspeth Nicholls and Collin Acton got married immediately after their weekly pilgrimage to their local parkrun in Canberra.

03/09/2024

As a celebrant, I am required by law to ensure that both parties are participating in marriage with their full consent. This requires a bit of discussion and examination of the situation and circumstances behind the marriage. I have been very fortunate to have had all of my couples willing participants in the ceremony however all celebrants have to keep an eye out for those who do not give their consent willingly. The situation this poor girl found herself in is both unfortunate and devastating. I am so glad that Australia provides such a positive focus for people wanting to marry and also an option for escape for those who are being forced.

Forced marriage is the most common form of human trafficking in Australia. We speak to a victim-survivor about how she escaped.