Celebrations By Rhett Chapman

22/03/2023

Happy Wednesday all you wonderful people. Please allow me to introduce myself - I'm Rhett Chapman, and I'm an authorised marriage celebrant working in the metropolitan Melbourne area, though I don't mind a trip to regional Victoria. 😁
I wanted to take a moment to tell you why I enjoy performing wedding ceremonies. Recently, my partner and I have been planning our wedding (though she's really doing the heavy lifting - thanks baby!), and I got to thinking about why I enjoy performing wedding ceremonies.

Like a lot of things, I knew I liked it, but I hadn't stopped to think about why. I've always been good at speaking in front of crowds and creating a fun, vibrant atmosphere, but that didn't explain why I liked it. That was just the way I like to work, both in my full-time job and as a celebrant. After all, who wants to work if you're not having at least a little bit of fun?

Then, it clicked. There is nothing quite like the joy of uniting a couple who love each other. There is a pure, wholesome and captivating happiness that occurs during a wedding, which fills not just the happy couple, but all the guests as well.

And I love being a part of it! Pronouncing a couple married to a group of elated, cheering loved ones is an amazing experience and one I never get tired of. I've been a celebrant since 2017 and the excitement of marrying a couple is like nothing else in the world!
I also want to mention my Wonderful Winter Weddings offer: from now until September 30th, the most you'll pay is $600. Exclusions apply for public holidays and long weekends, and anywhere more than an hours drive from the Melbourne CBD will have some additional travel expenses, but otherwise $600 clams is all you'll pay.
If you want a fun, engaging ceremony that you and your loved ones will remember forever, then let's work together.

Get in touch to secure your big day!

19/03/2023

Happy Sunday! Hopefully your weekend has given you a chance to relax and recharge. Maybe you got married, that'd be pretty cool!

Recently, my partner and I have been planning our wedding (though she's really doing the heavy lifting - thanks baby!), and I got to thinking about why I enjoy performing wedding ceremonies.

Like a lot of things, I knew I liked it, but I hadn't stopped to think about why. I've always been good at speaking in front of crowds and creating fun, vibrant atmosphere, but that didn't explain why I liked it. That was just the way I like to work, both in my full-time job and as a celebrant. After all, who wants to work if you're not having at least a little bit of fun?

Then, it clicked. There is nothing quite like the joy of uniting a couple who love each other. There is a pure, wholesome and captivating happiness that occurs during a wedding, which fills not just the happy couple, but all the guests as well.

And I love being a part of it! Pronouncing a couple married to a group of elated, cheering loved ones is an amazing experience and one I never get tired of.

08/03/2023

21/03/2022

Winter wedding wonders!

Hello you amazing people!

With March quickly disappearing in the rear-view mirror, it won't be long before Winter is well and truly upon us. For a lot of couples, Winter doesn't stand out as a desirable time of year to get married.

However, after two years with serious restrictions on wedding party sizes, I am expecting this winter to be a bit busier than previous years! And I'm excited for all those couples who are going to embark on the next phase of their relationships!

So excited, in fact, that I'm capping the cost of all wedding ceremonies between 22/4/22 and 31/8/22 at $500.00 max! For context, the average celebrant cost in Melbourne is between $750 and $1000!

There are only two conditions:
1. The venue must be within 100kms of Melbourne CBD - any greater, and an additional fee for fuel will apply
2. The wedding isn't on a public holiday - public holidays will be charged at a normal rate.

So if you're planning to get married this winter, I would love to hear from you and help celebrate your love for one another.

Take care, beautiful people!

Rhett Chapman

08/03/2022

Today - March 8 - is international Women's Day. In my normal day-to-day life, I'm lucky enough to be surrounded by amazing women in both my personal and professional lives. These women are my colleagues, leaders, family and friends - not to mention, my beloved girlfriend. I'm constantly in awe of how they excel!

I often take for granted how unequal the world still is for women. The barriers that women have to overcome are practically invisible to me.

For all of us, this situation needs to end as soon as possible!

This International Women's Day, the theme is . Conscious or unconscious bias in our communities and workplaces are a major barrier in women's progress towards true equality. These biases can be the notion that women should stay home to raise a family, or that women are naturally better suited to some roles, and worse suited to others. Time and again, these outdated ideas have been proven false, yet they still persist! And women are impeded as a result.

This IWD - and beyond - remember to challenge those biases you encounter in others - and yourself! Together, we can all help 🙅‍♂️

28/02/2022

Hello friends! And, before you know it, Summer is over! I can’t believe that we’re already 2 months into 2022! Seriously, where did that time go?

Autumn is a beautiful time of year. The striking, vibrant colours of the foliage. Warm, golden afternoons followed by cool evenings. All in all, it makes for a great time to get married!

And, as I’m sure many of you would already know, there are no longer density limits for weddings! Some venues may still have certain requirements based on their specific situation, so make sure you confirm with any venue you contact. And, not to editorialise, but if you haven't been vaccinated, you really should!

So many couples have had to delay celebrating their love for one another due to the pandemic. I could think of no better time than a gorgeous autumn afternoon to say, “I do”. If you agree, send me a message and let’s make it happen!

16/01/2022

Wow, I can’t believe it’s been almost a year since I posted on this account! To be honest, there hasn’t been much to post about. Personally, I haven’t performed a ceremony since February. Understandably, there have been so many unknowns regarding restrictions throughout the past 2 years that certainty has been hard to come by.

But it’s 2022 now! It’s a new year, and it looks likely that lockdowns are (hopefully) a thing of the past. I’m looking forward to leaving the last two years behind us and make 2022 a better year for myself and those around me.

Late last year, I was doing the annual Ongoing Professional Development (OPD) that all celebrants must do. One of the questions was why do I love being a celebrant? It is simple question, but it’s one that is so important to understand the answer to. After all, why we do things can be as important as what we do.

So, why do I love being a celebrant?

Because I love to celebrate people! Getting married is one of the biggest moments in a person’s life, where they look at the person they love most in the world and say, “whatever comes next, we’re doing it together”. In making that commitment, they start a brand-new phase in their lives, one of challenges and triumphs, and being involved in that is such a joyous feeling. There is nothing quite like it!

I’m so excited for what 2022 has in store. After such a long time out of action, I can’t wait to get back to doing this thing I love!

Take care of yourselves out there. And if you need the services of a celebrant, drop me a line! I’d love to work with you.

02/03/2021

If I were able to give out an award for most resilient couple, these guys would be top of the shortlist. Matt and Anya had initially planned their marriage for April 2020. Naturally, with the COVID lockdowns last year, this was not to be. So, they rescheduled to September 2020. Melbourne’s second wave put that idea to bed.

But, finally, in December 2020, I had the joy of performing their wedding! On a hot and humid Saturday in December, joined by friends and family both in person and around the world via livestream, Matt and Anya became their best versions of themselves! And, incidentally, I was dubbed “Speechman” by a member of Anya’s family, so it was an even more special day for me!

The gorgeous Rippon Lea Estate provided the most glorious backdrop to this beautiful ceremony. But the happy couple easily stole the show, with both looking stunning and speaking from the heart. Be it due to humidity or their emotional vows, there wasn’t a dry eye in the gardens! It was a pleasure working with this couple and to share in the love they have for one another.

If you are planning your wedding and looking for a celebrant who will deliver a vibrant ceremony - tailored to your preferences - that will engage your friends and family, then click follow and shoot me a message. I would love to hear from you and begin working together for your special day!

16/02/2021

Oh Melbourne, this one really stings, doesn't it? We've done so well since July last year, been through a lot together as a city, and to cop this when we seem so close to the vaccine just doesn't seem fair, does it?

I've had some clients left in limbo because of these developments, and my heart breaks for them. For one couple, they were just 2 days away from saying "I do" before the announcement was made. If you know someone in a similar situation, make sure you get around and support them - they will really be going through it right now.

This won't last forever, and our city and state will get through this. It's okay to feel a bit flat - or worse - right now. And don't be afraid to reach out to people, whether you need help or suspect they do. We overcome this together

Stay safe, beauties!