MnM Wedding Celebrant Services
+ Music to cover your whole day

Before The Day: We have an interactive website which ensures easy and timely communication between yourself and MnM Weddings. The first and most important thing for us is your wedding date as this helps us to confirm if we are free for that date. Once the date is confirmed as free feel free to send us a message/inquiry around any questions or thoughts you might have for your day. We offer a wide array of packages with various prices and finding the right to suit your wedding day is important.  We are happy to answer any questions you might have. Of course, we recommend the holistic package as this a one-stop shop for all your celebrant and music needs (celebrant, ceremony music including pre and post, cocktail/canapé music, duet reception music, dj’ing and MC’ing for the night) and understand everyone has different needs for their wedding day.

If you’re ready to proceed with the booking then you can click the BOOK NOW button on our website, complete the digital form, and submit a 10% deposit (bank details will be visible once you submit the form). We then block out that date for you and get things rolling on our end, which requires some work on your part.

After booking we’ll send you a confirmation email which includes a few things. The first is a link to a questionnaire which both people getting marry will need to complete (separately please) as your answers help us craft your ceremony and also provide you with a customised vow option unique to you and your wedding. Also included in this email is a fillable form, aptly named ‘The Details’ the MnM team would need completed and returned to us no later than a month prior to the wedding date and we also ask you to send us a run sheet of the day (event coordinator name, photographer name, parents of the people getting married).

For the celebrant part Michael will need to meet with you both face-to-face to sign the Notice of Intended Marriage which will include verifying your identity, place of birth, and date of birth [passport (does it all), driver’s license, birth certificate, i.d. card]. If either or both of you have been married before he’d also need to witness official documentation as to how the previous marriage ended (divorce certificate or death certificate). In this meeting, Michael will discuss with you how the ceremony typically runs and if there is any concerns/questions you might have at this time (don’t worry, plans can changes and you don’t have to have it all figured out at this point).

For the music part, the aforementioned fillable form is important for you to start jotting down songs you have in mind for the special events throughout the day (aisle song, signing song, first dance song, etc.). We will learn up to two additional songs not already in our repertoire for your wedding day. This form also asks for other details for your wedding day and ensures your music is all you want it to be. Again, we’d need this form at least a month prior to your wedding day.

Lastly, the outstanding balance is also due a month prior to the wedding. We’ll communicate as much as necessary from the beginning through to the lead-up to your wedding day to make sure everything is well-prepared and we are certain things will run as you envision them.

 

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Before the ceremony: While you’re getting ready, we’ll travel to your ceremony location and arrive between 45-60 minutes prior to the ceremony start time (this depends largely on whether we’ve been to the venue or not). We will ensure everything runs smoothly with the setup of sound equipment, instruments and sound check. Please let us know if there is no access to power at your ceremony location as we do have a battery-powered, wireless system for just such an occasion. Mim’s live music performance will begin as guests are arriving, 15-20min prior to ceremony start time. Michael will ensure partner 1, the support crew, and the guests are comfortable and aware of what will be happening. Once partner 2 and the rest of the support crew arrives, Michael will have a quick chat to make sure everyone is feeling ready to begin the ceremony.

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The ceremony: Once the ceremony is ready to begin, Mim will receive a cue from Michael and begin playing the entrance songs of your choice. Two separate songs may be chosen (one for the support crew/bridal party and one for the partner entrance); however, we recommend going with a single song as this is usually sufficient for the entire entrances (unless your aisle is very long and you plan on walking slower than a casual pace).  Mim can always extend the song, if necessary.

Once all parties are up front and comfortable, Mim will bring the music to an end with a cue from Michael. At this point Michael will take over. While creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere he will take you through the ceremony (as drafted and sent to you prior to the ceremony—see above), including all legalities, your vows, exchanging rings (or watches or something else), and any other special element you wish to add to your ceremony (candle lighting, tying of the knot, readings by other people present, input by the family pet, etc…and yes, we’ve probably seen it if it’s something you’ve heard about!).

Towards the end of the ceremony while the two parties to the marriage and the two witnesses are signing the necessary documents, Mim will perform your requested song(s) for the signing of the papers (this usually takes between 5-10 minutes). You may choose two songs for Mim to play or she will repeat parts of the first song should only one be chosen.  Simultaneously Michael will walk the two people marrying and the witnesses through the signing of the necessary forms.

Once comfortably returned back to the front of the aisle Michael will say his final words, including any logistics you’d like communicated to the guests (reception location, photos, canapé information, etc.), and then introduce you to the world for the first time with your chosen introduction (already discussed in ceremony draft weeks before the ceremony)! Here Mim will either play live or a recorded version of your recession song. Recorded songs are often preferred here as they are fuller and more upbeat than a solo acoustic performance and reflect the celebration of the moment; however, the option for live music is available.

You will then walk back down the aisle together and be congratulated by your guests while Mim continues with a few more songs. Concluding the ceremony we will hand your fancy marriage certificate to your chosen person and then begin to move our equipment to the next performance location (if it’s not the same as the ceremony). You would typically head off with your support crew and photographer while your guest move to the cocktail or reception locations and enjoy some socialising and drinks.

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Cocktail/Canapé Hour: While you are off getting your photos taken, we will set up at your chosen location (if it’s near the ceremony we will have our other system ready to go for a seamless transition—Mim will go play while Michael tears down the equipment at the ceremony site) and Mim will entertain your guests with guitar and piano acoustic sets. Ideally this location would be the same where we will perform the duo sets and then DJ for the reception; however, we understand this is often not possible and we have a system in place to ensure smooth transitions and no disruption to the flow of the evening.

Approximately 20 minutes before the reception is due to commence, we will begin moving necessary equipment and finalising our set up in the reception space, including a small table for the DJ desk. Our instruments will also follow us as we will continue with live, duo performances, mixed in with some solo ones, especially if you’ve requested Michael to be your MC.

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The reception: Before beginning the reception we require access to power and where you would like us to be set-up for the night.

Michael or your chosen MC will usher your guests into the reception space (if they are not already there) while some inviting, more upbeat tunes are playing. Once guests are settled we will await your arrival. Once you arrive we’ll have a quick chat to make sure you’re aware of what will happen. The MC will announce any housekeeping and encourage the guests to welcome you into the reception space.

Most people choose an upbeat, recorded song to walk into the reception which we will fade in and out as each bridal party member/couple gets announced and enters with you being the big finale. What you and the party choose to do is up to you: smile, dance, clap, relax…it’s time to party and celebrate!

From here settle in as we continue duo music. Throughout the night the MC will introduce the speeches and formalities according to your provided run sheet. Before and after speeches and throughout dinner, we will usually continue with live performances (we typically eat something while speeches are taking place or put on a playlist to have dinner with the other suppliers while you are having dinner).

We will perform or play your requested songs for the cutting of the cake, your first dance, and any other dances or events you would like to be highlighted throughout the evening (bouquet toss, father/daughter dance, etc.) after which we will switch to DJ’ing. Celebration vibes are on order after the slow dances (usually two or three) are over. DJ’ing lighting will come on, the houselights will be dimmed, and the volume will increase a notch or three to get the dancefloor pumping.

From here on we’ll make sure everyone can let loose and we’ll ensure everything continues to run smoothly, including announcements for last call, bus arrivals, closing time, etc. (this should be included in your run sheet you provide to us, if possible; we can always add it on the fly as well).

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After the wedding: At the end of the night we’ll announce the final song and, if requested, coordinate a formal farewell of the couple. Lights will be turned up and we will begin packing up our equipment as final guests are making their departures.

In the days following your wedding Michael will send off all the necessary documentation to register your marriage with the Department of Births, Deaths, & Marriages.

We will also touch base with you one final time asking for your feedback, wishing you a happy life as a married couple, and requesting you both to leave a review of our services on a link we will attach. This helps us continue doing what we love to do by spreading the word and your first-hand experience review is appreciated.