Non-religious Wedding Ceremony in Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga & Sawtell
My role as your celebrant is to bring that story to life in a ceremony that feels completely you — relaxed, meaningful, and authentic.
Couples often describe me as easygoing and genuine, someone who instantly makes them feel comfortable and takes the stress out of the day. After years of performing at weddings as both a musician and celebrant, I’ve learned that the best ceremonies are the ones that flow naturally — where guests are smiling, the couple is relaxed, and everything just feels right.
Whether you’re planning something small and simple or a big celebration surrounded by everyone you love, I’ll guide you through the process, handle all the legalities, and help create a ceremony that feels effortless and personal.
How I can be involved in your special day
There are multiple options when choosing to be married by a civil marriage celebrant, after years of working at weddings i’ve formed 4 different packages that you can choose from.
Elopement
- Weekday Weddings (Monday – Thursday)
- Relaxed, Intimate + Flexible
- Completion of all legal paperwork
- Online meeting to co-sign prep paperwork
- Registration of your Marriage with BDM
- BDM Official Marriage Certificate
- Intimate ceremony with 2 witnesses
Micro Wedding
- Friday, Saturday or Sunday
- Weekend Wedding with a few guests
- Completion of all legal paperwork
- Online meeting to co-sign prep paperwork
- Registration of your Marriage with BDM
- BDM Official Marriage Certificate
- Legal ceremony up to 10 guests
- Pre-Recorded Ceremony Music
The Ceremony +
- A personalised ceremony script crafted to capture your relationship and unique story
- Clear, reliable audio with a professional PA system suitable for larger gatherings up to 200 guests
- Live Music while your guests gather + wait
- Completion of all legal paperwork
- Online meeting to co-sign prep paperwork
- Registration of your Marriage with BDM
- BDM Official Marriage Certificate
- Pre-Recorded Ceremony Music
The Celebration
•Everything in the Ceremony+ package PLUS
- An hour & a half of live acoustic music following your ceremony — perfect for drinks, mingling, and post-ceremony celebration where you want your guests to stick around (Ceremony Location ONLY)
- Professional Battery-powered PA system for live music anywhere! On the beach, next to the river, no access electricity required.
Reception Starter
Everything in the Ceremony+ Package PLUS:
- 3 hours of live acoustic music to get your reception started
- Flexible format – this can be at the ceremony location and/or at the reception location.
- Professional PA system for live music, including battery-powered options where electricity is not available
- Perfect for those wanting to set up their own speaker + make their own dance floor playlist
The Complete Wedding Experience
*Licensed Venues ONLY
- Full-day coverage by one experienced professional vendor, ensuring a stress-free, seamless experience with no interruptions or downtime
- Consistent style and personalised approach creating a cohesive and memorable celebration
- Civil Marriage Celebrant service includes a personalised ceremony script crafted to capture your relationship and unique story
- All legal paperwork registered with BDM + an official BDM cerificate of marriage
- Clear, reliable audio with a professional PA system suitable for larger gatherings up to 200 guests
- ALL DAY Entertainment
- Live Music while your guests gather + wait
- Pre-Recorded Ceremony Music
- Live Music post-ceremony while your guests mingle
- Live Music and/or DJ Entertainment @ Reception
- Complimentary Inclusion (only if you wish):
- Master of Ceremonies (MC) — Seamless reception coordination and engaging announcements to keep your day flowing smoothly
Celebrant / Musician / DJ
“Ryan was amazing to work with and easily accommodated last minute changes. He planned our ceremony to perfection, then he helped us party the night way with an amazing solo and DJ set. Couldn’t have asked for a better person to be such a big part of our day.“
Celebrant / Musician
Adam & I send our biggest heartfelt thank you again for making our big day so memorable, we couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant! You made us feel so comfortable throughout the whole process and created a ceremony that was a true reflection of us. Your professionalism, warmth and sense of humour kept us both relaxed knowing we were under your capable guidance (and calming influence!).
Celebrant / Musician
Ryan was our Celebrant, MC and Musician and he did an amazing job! Everything ran smoothly on the day and the vibe that was set in the evening was just perfect. We are so grateful that we chose you and it was a pleasure to deal with you. Thank you Ryan Martin for making our day so magical.
