A Ceremony By Design

Susan Artup
Civil Marriage Celebrant

Phone: (02) 4739 3618
0408 826 743
e-mail: enquiries@ceremonybydesign.com.au

I know the choice of a marriage celebrant is an important part of planning your wedding day.

In 1995, I was appointed an Authorised Celebrant by the Attorney General , and since then have performed hundreds of marriage ceremonies - from intimate elopements to complex rituals, for neighbourhood friends to overseas couples. From them, I have been privileged to develop an insight into what ritual means, and have been able to create a rich repertoire of ceremonies on which to base my advice on ceremony design.

Over the decades, I have seen many changes in the Marriage Celebrant Programme, and, as a professional and experienced teacher, have trained many new and existing celebrants.

Couples are increasingly discerning in the choices they make for their wedding day, and I am aware of the vital, yet subtle role played by the right celebrant for you.

I believe that the ceremony is the essence of the day. Your vows become the foundation of your marriage, so the words and their significance should be carefully considered. The rest of the ceremony, too, should be just as you wish it to be. I will work closely with you to ensure your vows and ceremony reflect your feelings and wishes.

In response to the growing demand for such personalised ceremonies, I also facilitate the making of rituals for other occasions - commitment ceremonies, renewals of vows, baby-namings, funerals - or the creation of new rituals for new occasions.

I am a foundation member of the Association of Authorised Celebrants of Australia Incorporated, one of the oldest established professional associations of experienced celebrants. Specialising in ceremonies in the Blue Mountains and on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, I am also accustomed to performing ceremonies anywhere in the metropolitan area, including in the city of Sydney itself. Ceremonies for interstate and overseas couples can be arranged long-distance through phone, email or correspondence. As a languages teacher, I am able to conduct ceremonies in French, German and Indonesian.

I am confident I can help make your wedding ceremony the unique and significant event you would hope for.

I would love to meet with you.
Susan Artup
BA (Hons) DipEd

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