A bit about Charis

I’m Charis White, a Melbourne-based marriage and funeral celebrant with over sixteen years of experience and the highest number of 5-star reviews in the city. I create modern, personalised wedding ceremonies that are clear, meaningful, and entirely tailored to you.

As a professional wedding celebrant in Melbourne, I’ve officiated ceremonies across iconic locations, from the Royal Botanic Gardens and Yarra Valley wineries to rooftop venues and bayside beaches. Whether you’re planning a large celebration or a small elopement, I’ll manage every detail, from customising your script to lodging all legal documents.

I love people and their stories, drinking coffee, a good old drinking gin and tonic, eating sweets, walking my dog and hanging out at home with my beautiful family. 

Throughout my careers, I have worked in various jobs which focus on public speaking; whether it is singing for Opera Australia, Victoria Opera or performing a funeral or a wedding. This has helped me to become a confident public speaker.

Couples choose me for my calm presence, sharp organisation, and ability to write ceremonies that feel natural and engaging, without clichés or awkward moments. As a female marriage celebrant, I bring warmth and clarity, ensuring your wedding feels effortless and genuinely reflects your relationship.

I am: passionate, attentive, organised, friendly, modern, outgoing, professional, and sensitive to your needs. Together we will create a meaningful wedding ceremony.

If you’re looking for a top-rated marriage celebrant in Melbourne, I’d love to chat.

I absolutely love a love story and I cannot wait to tell yours!

For funerals please go to my funeral page: https://www.chariswhitecelebrant.com.au/funerals/

How I Work For A Wedding Ceremony

Your wedding day should be a true reflection of who you are as a couple—whether you want a relaxed, lighthearted celebration or a meaningful, elegant ceremony. My goal is to create a ceremony that feels like you, with the perfect balance of personal stories, and heartfelt moments.

Step One: Let’s Get to Know Each Other

We’ll start with a casual chat. I’ll get to know you both, listen to your story, and understand your vision for the ceremony. Whether you want a laugh-filled, lighthearted event or a deeper, more intimate ceremony, we’ll craft it together.

Step Two: Your Story & The Essentials

This is where I gather all the important details—from the highlights of your love story to your personal preferences for the ceremony. At the same time, we’ll take care of the legal paperwork to make sure everything is in order. My job is to handle the details so you can focus on the excitement of your upcoming day!

Step Three: Creating Your Ceremony

I will write a beautiful, personalised ceremony that reflects your unique journey as a couple. Whether you’re looking for moments that bring smiles and laughter or touching words that leave a lasting impression, we’ll craft a ceremony that’s true to you—fun, modern, memorable, or traditional, it’s all up to you.

Step Four: Your Wedding Day

On the day of your wedding, I’ll be there to guide you and make sure everything runs smoothly. From making your guests laugh to bringing a tear to their eyes, I’ll ensure that your ceremony is exactly what you envisioned—whether it’s relaxed and humorous or elegant and meaningful. Most importantly, you’ll get married surrounded by the love and joy of your friends and family!