Celebrate your Love with a Tailored, Meaningful Wedding Ceremony

From the Beach to the ‘Berg, up and down the coast, bush lodges and game reserves, tranquil lakes and private homes, all over KZN and beyond.

Tiaras or T-shirts, classic or creative, funky or formal, intimate gathering or stadium spectacular.

It’s your wedding – it’s your choice.

The guiding philosophy at The Wedding Celebrant is that the ceremony belongs to the couple. It is your special moment to express to each other what you intend your marriage to be.

Weddings are surrounded by many traditions, but there is no need to comply with expectations. Apart from the legally required parts (which are very few) feel free to be as creative as you like, or, if you prefer, be as traditional as you like. It is truly up to you.

I would be honoured to guide you through the ceremony you want, the one that you know expresses everything you want to say, do and be as you set out on your life together.

What couples are saying

“We didn’t just feel married — we felt understood.”
— Michelle & Andrea

“He completely took the reins and guided us through everything. The ceremony was exactly what we dreamed of. Guests still talk about how moving it was.”
— Craig & Amelia

“Jonathan’s warmth, presence, heartfelt words and contagious sense of humour made the moment truly magical. He created a ceremony that felt sacred, personal, and unforgettable.”
— Zandile & Sipho

“We were looking for something simple — no fuss. What we got was effortless, elegant, and surprisingly emotional. It felt like Jonathan had known us for years.”
— Vicky & James

The Wedding Celebrant

Let’s connect and set up a conversation either in person or on video call so we can get to know each other, you can ask all your questions, and we can start planning your own, personalised, enjoyable wedding ceremony.

WEDDING CEREMONIES

This is the traditional wedding (or not so traditional). The one where you invite all your family and friends to a great venue. Everyone awaits the Bridal Procession (and yes, The Groom’s procession), readings and a talk are followed by vows and an exchange of rings, the couple are declared married and then The Kiss! It’s all excitement and a wonderful expression of your commitment and your intent for your marriage in front of your special people.

From R5200.

LEGAL REGISTRATIONS

This is a marriage registration as you would have if you went to the Department of Home Affairs to have you marriage registered – with the very big plus that it is not conducted in a Home Affairs office.

It is most suited to a couple who don’t want any form of gathering or ceremony, or who are planning a full ceremony at a later date.

Some couples want to have a family friend conduct their wedding ceremony who is not a licensed marriage officer – in which case they would choose to have their marriage registered this way before the ceremony.

The legalization includes the basic requirements to solemnize a marriage, although you may exchange wedding rings if you would like to.

Legal Registrations are conducted in Hillcrest, Durban but they can also be conducted in your home or venue of your choice.

(Legal Registrations are not available on weekends or public holidays).

From R2850

BOTH OPTIONS INCLUDE:

*Issuing an official Marriage Certificate in terms of Section 12 (3) of the Civil Union Act of 2006 

*The legal requirements to solemnize a marriage according to South African law

*The submission of all documents to the Department of Home Affairs within five business days

*Acquiring and delivering an printed Abridged Marriage Certificate to any address in South Africa by courier.

Give me a call – let’s talk about making this the ceremony that is you and about you.

Call: (+27) 083 4617 123 Email: jonathan@theweddingcelebrant.co.za