Tracey McKellar Celebrant

11/10/2025

07/10/2025

06/10/2025

💥 MYTH-BUSTING TIME:
3 Wedding Traditions You Absolutely Don’t Have to Follow 💥
(Unless you really want to, in which case — I’ll be right there fluffing your veil and cheering you on 🥂)

Let’s be real — if you're planning a wedding and thinking “Do we have to do it like that?” … chances are, you probably don’t.

Time to bust a few myths that just won’t die (and are 100% not invited to your ceremony):

MYTH #1: You have to follow tradition and copy and paste your parents ceremony
👉 Nope. Not on my watch.
These days, your wedding can be completely personal — barefoot on your family farm, a beer in hand, your dog as ring bearer? YES PLEASE.

MYTH #2: The ceremony has to be serious
👀 Serious? Where’s the fun in that?
Let’s be honest — your love story is probably full of belly laughs, inside jokes, a few misadventures, and plenty of personality. Your ceremony should be too.
You can absolutely have the heartfelt moments AND humour all weaved together to create your story
(and in truth it's what I actually do best)

MYTH #3: Celebrants just read from a script
🗒️ If I had a dollar for every time I heard this…
NO WAY - Not this celebrant!
Every ceremony I create is 100% personalised.
It’s your love story — told your way, with allll the good bits.

✨ Your wedding can be anything you want it to be.
Meaningful, fun, relaxed, heartfelt — or a beautiful mash-up of all four
(again - what I do best!)

When you work with me, you’re getting a ceremony that actually feels like you two.
Not a script. Not a performance. Just magic moments, laughter, and a big ol’ dose of love. 💛

📅 2026 dates are filling up fast – rural sweethearts, if you’re ready for a ceremony that’s actually about you, I’d love to chat.

📍Based in rural NSW & beyond
🎤 Personalised, relaxed, modern ceremonies IS.WHAT.I.DO
Let’s make it official. Find out all you need to know at www.traceymckellarweddingcelebrant.com.au

03/10/2025

If your wedding party aren’t looking at you like this 👀… then mate, they’re probably not the ones.”

Your wedding party aren’t just there to fill a suit, hold a bouquet, or make the photos look balanced. They’re your ride-or-die crew — the ones who’ve laughed with you, backed you up, and maybe even pulled you out of a few sticky paddock situations along the way 😉.

Especially for the blokes — choose the mates who’ll stand proud beside you, cheer you on through the nerves, and still be on that dance floor when your tie is around your head at midnight.

Because at the end of the day, your wedding party should be your people — the ones who know your story, love your quirks, and look at you with that “heck yes, you’ve found your person” kind of pride.

💛 So tell me — who’s making the cut for your wedding party? Drop their names below and give your crew the shout-out they deserve.

👉 Need a celebrant who gets the importance of your people being part of the story?
Let’s chat: [email protected]
Find out more here - www.traceymckellarweddingcelebrant.com.au

03/10/2025

PSSSSST... WANT MY TOP 10 WEDDING TIPS? 👀💍
As an Authorised Marriage Celebrant, I’ve seen it all — the epic, the chaotic, and the downright magical. So I thought I’d spill my TOP 10 must-knows for planning a wedding that’s actually you.
Know someone tying the knot? Tag them or share this post — trust me, they’ll thank you later.

Here goes…

1. BUDGET 💸
Budgeting doesn’t have to suck the joy out of wedding planning. Hate cake but love apple pie? Serve pie!
Spend where your joy lives and skip what doesn’t light you up.

2. GUEST LIST 👯‍♀️
Before you invite your hairdresser’s cousin’s dog-sitter… pause.
Start with your ride-or-dies, then see who fits. Your budget and sanity will thank you.

3. THEME + VIBE 🍷
Your wedding vibe = your love story, in party form.
Black tie and moody candles? Backyard barefoot boho? Disco in a woolshed? If it feels like you, it’s right.

4. VENUE 🏡
Don’t just tick boxes. Choose a space that fits your people, your budget—and most of all, feels like forever. Trust the belly flutter.

5. WEDDING INSURANCE 🛡️
Unsexy? Yep.
Smart? Absolutely.
It’s a small price for big peace of mind when you’re investing in your best day ever.

6. VENDORS 📸🎶
These people make the magic happen. Choose good humans who feel like mates.
The vibe matters more than a fancy portfolio.

7. GUEST ACCOMMODATION 🛏️
Out-of-towners will love you if you make their stay easy.
Think hotels, B&Bs, budget options — you’re basically their travel concierge now.

8. VOWS 💌
Your vows don’t have to be Insta-worthy or even public (and definitely not written by Chat GPT! gahhh).
Whisper them, write a letter, or keep them between you two. Your words, your way.

9. INVITATIONS ✉️
Your invites set the tone. Make then feel like your wedding. Double-check spelling.
And remember: if you send a save-the-date... they’re definitely invited. No take-backsies.

10. GIFT REGISTRY 🎁
No one wants another dusty crystal bowl.
Ask for what lights you up — camping gear, charity donations, date nights.
Your registry = your vibe, not your nan’s.

And if you want your fur babies there - I'm all for it!

💬 Which one’s your fave? Or did I miss a golden tip you swear by?
Drop it below — I’m all ears! 👇
And if you know a couple who need this in their life, give it a cheeky share.
Check me out here at www.traceymckellarweddingcelebrant.com.au

27/09/2025

Glencara is just the most beautiful venue and WOW! This silo bar is incredible!!

27/09/2025

✨ Why I’m a little bit obsessed with wedding rituals… ✨

There’s something so special about weaving a tradition into a modern love story. Whether it’s the ancient beauty of a handfasting (yes, it’s literally where “tying the knot” comes from 💕), the warmth of a Quaich ceremony (sharing a cup to symbolise unity 🥂), or the magic of a ring warming (rings passed through loving hands so they carry everyone’s blessings 💍) — each ritual adds depth, meaning, and goosebump moments you’ll never forget.

I adore helping couples choose rituals that feel authentically them — whether it’s steeped in history, a nod to heritage, or simply a way to involve loved ones in a heartfelt (and sometimes cheeky!) way.

💌 Curious about how we can bring a beautiful ritual into your ceremony? Let’s chat — I’d love to help craft something uniquely you.
👉 www.traceymckellarweddingcelebrant.com.au

26/09/2025

✨ Dreaming of a country church wedding? ✨

Ok, here’s the thing… I’ll be totally honest — I’m not the most religious person in the world. But what I do believe in, with my whole heart, is LOVE. The big, poetic, goosebump-y kind of love that celebrates your story without ever slipping into cringe clichés. 💕

And you know what else I adore? Our little country churches. 🌿 Hidden gems that ooze charm, history, and romance (and yes… I know where the good’ens are!).

So, if your dream “I do” involves a sweet country church backdrop, just ask me — I’d love to help you find the perfect one.

💌 Let’s start planning your storybook moment: www.traceymckellarweddingcelebrant.com.au

19/09/2025

A big "hello" to my FB friends! I've had a little tweak of my website and I'd love for you to have a peek at it too. If you know of any lovely couples out there in love and ready to get married - please do pass my details on.
Check out my beautiful website here at: www.traceymckellarweddingcelebrant.com.au

Full credit must go to Kirsten at One Circle Studio for her mastery in website design.
Thank you also to my beautiful couples who I've had the honour of officiating their love story.

Modern love stories made into your happily ever after. Set the tone for a lifetime of love with a wedding of warmth, sincerity, time honoured traditions & zero boring bits. I'M SAYING YES! RURAL NSW CELEBRANT TRAVELLING CENTRAL WEST NSW & BEYOND Timeless traditions with modernised, personality-packe...

18/09/2025

If you are needing some fancying up of your website - here’s ya gal!
Highly recommend!!

28/08/2025

22/08/2025

FORGET DOVES…WHAT ABOUT DOGS?
Let’s talk pets at weddings - yay or neigh?
They’re family too…so should your furry bestie get an invite to the wedding too?

From dogs delivering rings to alpacas in bow ties (yep, it’s a thing) - pets can totally be part of your big day. BUT… there are a few things you’ll want to paws and plan out first:
1️⃣Check if the venue all-owls animals
2️⃣Consider if your pet will actually enjoy the day (crowds + loud music aren’t for everyone!)
3️⃣ Make sure they’ve got food, water, shade, favourite familiar bed + a dedicated minder
4️⃣ BONUS: think about the role they could play (ring bearer? flower pup? paws of honour?”

With a little planning, your pets can add extra love, laughs, and unforgettable moments to your ceremony. 🐾💕

👉 Would YOU include your pet in your paw-some wedding day? Drop me a 🐶 or 😸 in the comments!