PERTH MARRIAGE CELEBRANT & WEDDING DJ
I’m James, and I’ve been a celebrant and DJ for weddings throughout WA and across Australia for around 7 years.
I do wedding ceremonies for couples who want their story told with warmth, depth, and sincerity, with humour that hits right but always matches the moment, and without the same old clichés you hear right before you tune out for the next 10 minutes.
And I mix music for people who understand why it’s the music that makes a wedding reception, people who’d never settle for Spotify, and who love to dance and sing with everyone who matters most.
If that sounds like you guys, then I’m glad you found me. Scroll down for a quick overview, then check out the links above for more detailed info on what I do and how I do it.
Marriage celebrant and wedding DJ. Or take your pick.
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Celebrant
Answer a few questions for me about you guys and your relationship, at your own pace, and I’ll take it from there. Every couple has their own thing that makes their relationship what it is, and that’s what we’re there to celebrate.
I’ll handle all the legal stuff, help you guys with your vows, and make sure everyone’s where they’re supposed to be for the big moment. I’ve done hundreds of ceremonies, so nothing’s left to chance and last-minute changes are never an issue.
DJ
Tell me what you like, how you imagine your wedding sounding, and how your friends and family like to party, and I’ll make sure the mood is right from your bridal party entry to the last song on the dancefloor.
I love it when couples care about music like I do and nothing matters more to me than getting as many people dancing, as much as possible. Whatever your vibe is, we’ll make sure your wedding is a party.
Why one guy for celebrant, MC, & DJ?
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The same vibe and energy from the beginning of the ceremony through to the end of the reception, someone who’s fully invested in the way your wedding feels, from the most formal parts through to the most fun.
A celebrant who gets how much music matters for ceremonies, too! Custom song edits for perfect ceremony moments, making sure all the bits hit where they’re supposed to, and audio managed by someone who knows how all that stuff works.
More than a celebrant who bought some DJ gear and hoped for the best. I’ve been a DJ most of my life, and worked as a copywriter before I became a celebrant. Doing both roles is what I do best and what I love the most!
From first meeting to last dance.
Enquiry
A short exchange to confirm your date, venue, and discuss pricing.
Meeting
An in-person conversation to get to know each other, and shape your ceremony and reception.
Confirmation
Your deposit secures the date; paperwork follows by email.
The Script
Your ceremony is written and your reception script and playlists are planned.
The Day
I arrive, set up, and run your services as booked - celebrant, DJ, or both!
Questions couples often ask:
What happens before we meet?
Once you’ve hit me up via the contact page, I'll be in touch via email with my prices, inclusions, and some other info. If you're happy with all the details, we'll schedule a time to meet up and discuss your wedding ceremony and reception. There’s no need to bring anything along except yourselves!
What's covered at the first meeting?
We'll get to know each other a bit and discuss what you’re feeling for your wedding ceremony and reception. If you're only booking me as your marriage celebrant, we'll discuss your music and other preferences for your wedding ceremony. We'll also discuss what kind of ceremony you have in mind - one with all the traditional elements, something more modern, or a blend of the two. Either way we'll make sure it's unique, intimate and personalised!
If you're also booking me as your wedding DJ, we'll also discuss your taste in music and the ideal vibe for your reception, for both early evening and party time - your requests can be as broad or specific as you like!
What identification will I need?
Only your passports! In the event either of you don’t have a passport, you will instead need both your driver’s licenses and birth certificates. Long story short, I need to see photo ID and proof of date & place of birth.
You can upload images of these on the form I’ll send after once you’ve confirmed me as your marriage celebrant. These are stored securely and in confidence, and deleted after your wedding day. If either of you have been married previously, you’ll also need to show me proof of termination of any marriages.
What happens after we book?
Once you’ve sent your deposit and secured the date, I’ll send through the Notice of Intended Marriage form to get all the info I’ll need from you both, along with a questionnaire about your relationship to fill out together.
Closer to your wedding day, there’ll be a questionnaire to confirm the details for your wedding ceremony and reception, plus individual questionnaires for you both which helps me flesh out your wedding ceremony script. You won’t hear what I’ve written about you guys until you’re at the altar - this may sound daunting, but it makes for the most fun and spontaneous reactions!
Do we need a rehearsal?
When I first started as a marriage celebrant, I would hold rehearsals for most wedding ceremonies. What this taught me over the years is that most ceremony rehearsals of them are a waste of time. Wedding ceremonies are mostly pretty straightforward, I’ll be there to guide everyone on the day, and we’ll still have a final meeting in the weeks before to make sure we’re on the same page.
But if your ceremony is more complicated for whatever reason and you’d feel more comfortable rehearsing, I’m happy to do it! At this stage, you'll both sign the Declaration of No Legal Impediment to Marriage form. This will be pre-filled and all you'll need to do is sign. I can also provide you with all forms and information necessary for changing surnames.
What happens on the day?
Now we're getting to the fun part - I'll be there before your guests arrive to get my ceremony system set up and your documents ready. I'll make sure all guests are in place (and their phones are on silent and out of their hands) for the start of the ceremony, and once they are, we'll proceed as per your script.
Neither of you will have to memorise anything for the day, but it still helps to be familiar with the ceremony running order, which I’ll have sent through beforehand. It's normal to be nervous, but I'll make sure it's fun from start to finish - it'll be over before you know it, so don't forget to enjoy yourself!
If you've booked me as the wedding DJ for your reception, I'll see you there! I'll have all audio and lighting equipment setup well before the reception starts and will head straight over after the wedding ceremony to set up and kick off the party. Whatever music preferences we discussed will set the tone for your reception and I'll make sure it sounds just like you'd hoped it would.
What happens after the wedding?
I'll lodge all your marriage paperwork with the Department of Births, Deaths and Marriages and once they've received that you'll be registered as married. At this point, you'll be able to use the forms I've given you apply for a copy of your Marriage Certificate, which you'll need should you be changing your surname. Any feedback from you will be greatly appreciated, and I'll let you know how you can leave me recommendations on Google and Facebook.
And that's it! I make the process as fun, straightforward and hassle-free as possible from start to finish. Sound good? Check out the Wedding DJ and Marriage Celebrant pages for more details on how we’ll create the perfect soundtrack for your reception and the most unique, personalised and intimate wedding ceremony possible. Then check out what’s included in my services, and drop me a line over at the contact page!
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