Fun ceremony ideas
Your wedding, your way! 10 fun ideas for a celebrant ceremony
So, you're planning a wedding and you’ve realised something, you don't want it to be just like everyone else’s.
Enter the celebrant-led wedding!
When you book a celebrant, you get the freedom to do things your way, no stiff scripts, no awkward "repeat after me" bits that make you feel like you're in a school play. Just a ceremony that reflects your love story, your humour, and your full-on fabulousness!
So, in the spirit of doing things differently here are 10 fun ideas you can steal (or be inspired by) to make your wedding ceremony anything but boring.
1. Write your vows like a mini love letter
Personal vows don’t need to be full-blown poetry (unless that’s your thing). Honestly, the best ones sound like you, funny, heartfelt, a little bit cheeky and completely genuine.
Need help writing them? That’s what I’m here for.
2. Tell your love story the way it happened.
Not the polished, PG version for the in-laws. I’m talking about the real stuff the dodgy first date, the hungover brunch that sealed the deal, the dog that third wheeled your proposal.
This is one of my favourite parts of a celebrant ceremony — weaving your story into something everyone can laugh (and cry) along with.
3. Ring warming
This one’s a gorgeous little ritual that gives your guests a chance to be part of your ceremony in a really meaningful way.
Here’s how it works, before the rings go on your fingers, they’re passed around your guests (usually tied with a ribbon or nestled in a little pouch) and everyone is invited to hold them for a second, sending a wish, a blessing, or just a bit of good juju into them.
By the time they make it to you, your wedding rings are literally filled with love and support from your favourite people.
4. Include a ritual
Unity rituals are symbolic gestures that say “we’re in this together” but they don’t have to be stuffy or overly spiritual.
Some fun ideas:
Mixing cocktails together
Planting a tree or potting a plant
Handfasting
Painting a canvas together
5. Surprise ring bearer
Want to inject a little fun (and chaos) into the ceremony? Try this: instead of a traditional ring bearer, hide the rings under someone’s seat before the ceremony starts and keep it a secret.
Then, at the big moment, your celebrant announces that the rings are hidden under one lucky guest’s chair.
When the mystery guest finds them, it’s a hilarious and unforgettable little moment, plus, it makes that person feel properly part of the day.
6. Let your pets be part of the ceremony
Is your dog your best mate? Does your cat think it’s your boss? Bring them along!
Pets make brilliant ring bearers, guests of honour.
7. Getting your guests involved
People want to feel part of your day, not just watch it.
Try:
Asking them to write one-word wishes for you before the ceremony
A group vow moment
A singalong if you’re that kind of crowd (bonus points for acoustic guitars)
8. Walk down the aisle together (or dance in!)
You don’t have to be “given away” unless you want to.
Walk in together, stroll in with your dog, or skip the aisle entirely and just turn up from behind a bush like Beyoncé in a field. This is your moment. Own it.
9. Include a moment of pause - it goes so fast!
Weddings are wild. One minute you’re putting on socks, next thing you’re married.
Build in a little pause, maybe a moment of mindfulness, or a reading that slows things down, so you can actually feel the moment.
10. End the ceremony with a bang!
Why not finish your ceremony with a group cheer, a confetti cannon, or a parade down the aisle to your favourite tune?
There’s no “right” way to get married, just the way that feels right for you.
Whether your vibe is boho barn, big brunch, wild woodlands or town hall with tacos, your ceremony should be the part that makes everyone go: Yep. That’s SO them!
And a celebrant led wedding gives you the freedom to do exactly that!
I’d love to create something unforgettable. Let’s chat!
