Paul Atherton Celebrant

About Paul Atherton Celebrant

Paul Atherton has been a civil celebrant since 2007 and says the diversity of the work is what he loves most. Celebrancy grew to become his full-time job, and he describes his role as making the whole process easy, personal and enjoyable. His style is relaxed, warm and friendly, and he works with each couple so the ceremony reflects them, with the motto that a successful and memorable wedding is a good start to any marriage.

His process starts with an obligation-free chat about availability, followed by a meeting where he explains the legal requirements and can help complete the Notice of Intended Marriage. He then drafts a ceremony based on that conversation and refines it with you by phone, email or another meeting. A rehearsal usually takes place at your venue, and after the wedding he lodges the paperwork with Births, Deaths and Marriages the next business day.

Paul promises to incorporate your ideas, offer suggestions, take care of all the legals and keep you relaxed through the planning. He says his quoted fee covers everything with no add-ons. For couples who want to elope or simply get married without fuss, he offers an intimate, no-stress option, and he can arrange witnesses or provide a letter for prospective spouse visa applications. He also conducts same-sex weddings.

Beyond weddings, Paul conducts vow renewals, naming ceremonies and funerals, working alongside funeral directors. Couples in his testimonials describe him as down to earth, flexible, kind and easy to talk to, and mention his help refining vows and his call the night before the wedding. He services Melbourne and the rest of Victoria.