OH HEY THERE LOVEBIRDS. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ENGAGEMENT!!

If you're still on that love and champagne high & have begun thinking about your wedding ceremony, you're in the right place.

MELBOURNE CELEBRANT

MEET KIMBERLEY

I'm Kimberley Duband and I hitch lovers all over Melbourne (and beyond). I’m not your average run-of-the-mill celebrant; I'm the one who’ll hug your Grandma, cuddle your dog, wipe that rogue lippy mark off ya cheek, stuff some tissues in your pocket just-in-case, and I know when to gracefully step to the side for that memorable first kiss shot.

I want to dive into your beautiful, messy, funny relationship, and what it is about each other that's got your hearts ablaze. Guaranteed no boring or prescriptive wedding ceremonies here – just a promise to craft your love story with the perfect blend of warmth and humour. Imagine your guests laughing, shedding a tear and leaving your wedding ceremony ready to celebrate like never before.

Having spent the last 20 years in the entertainment industry as a film producer, actor and writer, I have finely-tuned the art of storytelling. Your day is your story, and narrating it is an honour!

If that sounds like your vibe, stick around — or just bite the bullet and shoot me a message to see if I’m available for your special day!

GET MARRIED
IN 6 EASY STEPS

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We’ll knock over your legal paperwork (a couple of little
forms with fancy acronyms)

You might be quietly confident or scared beyond belief; either way, that’s what I’m here for. To help you craft your perfect vows (whether you say them publicly or in private.

Step 2: Say ‘Yes’ (again)

Step 1: Get in Touch

You lock me in for your ceremony. Once you’ve paid a deposit, we move on to the really fun stuff; sharing stories & planning your ceremony.

Drop me a message with your wedding date, and let's have a casual, no-pressure chat to see
if we click (spoiler alert: my
magic 8 ball says ‘yes’)

Step 4: Wedding Vows

Step 3: Legally Lodged!

Step 6: Someday is Today

Step 5: The Calm Before ‘I Do’

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With delightful butterflies in your tummy, you arrive. I'll be there early to ease your pre-ceremony nerves and make sure everything is on-point so you have the time of your life saying ’I DO’ to the one you love. Then I’ll lodge your paperwork

Everything is ready to go! Time
to gather your posse, pop the bubbly, and let's rehearse so
you'll be cool as a cucumber
on the big day!

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JEWISH & INTERFAITH CEREMONIES

HERE’S THE SCOOP: There's more than one way to be Jewish!

SO, Whether you're from a family that has a strong cultural connection or you're just looking to include a subtle nod to your roots, I'll guide you through the planning so that we strike the perfect balance and create a ceremony that is not only meaningful to you, but one where your guests, regardless of their familiarity with your cultural practices, will enjoy participating in, and find truly captivating.

LOVELY WORDS FROM LOVELY PEOPLE

  • Talisa & Ricky

    ★★★★★
    Both Ricky and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kimberley!

    She will forever hold a very special place in our hearts. We haven’t just met an amazing celebrant to celebrate the start of the rest of our lives, but we do wholeheartedly believe we have made a great friend who we will be sure to catch up with down the track. She absolutely made our wedding day! If we had the chance to do it all again, she would definitely be there! ”

  • Michael & Madeleine

    ★★★★★

    Fantastic. Would use again. Except I am happily married now thanks to Kimberley.
    So instead I’m telling you to use her. Kimberley is fun, calming, professional, organised, friendly and one of those authentically down to earth humans you will want with you on your special day. She takes the time to get to know you, what makes you spesh as a couple, and then helps that to shine through. Cannot rate her highly enough. Stop searching. Just reach out and you will see what all the fuss is about!

  • Gen & Jamal

    ★★★★★

    You fucking crushed it!
    Thank you so so much Kimberley! Everyone that we spoke too loved the way you handled the ceremony! Thank you for having fun with us and getting us in line when we needed to! We appreciate it so so much you made everything wonderful xoxxox

    Lots of love Jamal and Gen xx

  • Jordane & Nathan

    ★★★★★

    Kimberley went above and beyond for us.
    She was such a special and integral part of our day - helping with everything, from the schedule, to the rehearsal, to really understanding what was important to us and how best to express it. We can’t imagine any other person to marry us! She was perfect in every way, made so much time for us, and shared in our journey. Thank you Kimberley 💕

  • Mikayla & Reyne

    ★★★★★

    The ceremony she crafted was beyond our wildest expectations.
    The words she chose were a heartfelt narration of our love story. Our initial meeting felt like catching up with an old friend. Kimberley took the time to understand us as a couple. She was always available for questions and embraced our ideas and feedback with enthusiasm. Kimberley's talent, professionalism, and warm personality made our wedding day unforgettable. We can't recommend her enough, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have had her as our celebrant.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Send me an enquiry form to find out how much it’ll cost to have your Ceremony created by Kimberley and I’ll send you my package prices. I don’t share my fees online because I need to know more about what you’re hoping to create for your ceremony.

    I will say though - the service I offer is boutique and my price reflects the very high standard of my ceremonies and the wealth of knowledge and experience I bring to you special day.

  • Most people think a celebrant just stands up in front of people for 30 minutes and that’s all there is to it. But, that’s not really the case. When you decide to get Married by Kimberley, I will spend, on average, 20+ hours on your ceremony;

    -We will have meetings (either face to face, zoom or on the phone).
    -I will work collaboratively with you to write your ceremony until we get it spot on.
    -I assist with filling out and lodging all your legal paperwork both before and after your ceremony.
    -I run your rehearsal so you can shake off any pre-ceremony nerves.
    -I coordinate with you so that I am wearing an outfit that blends seamlessly into your aesthetic, and I will be available for you, 24/7 via email or phone until after you are married.
    -On the day, I do everything I possibly can to ensure that you have a day to remember (for all the right reasons). With a background in Producing and Entertainment, I effortlessly coordinate with your team so things run seamlessly, and I know how to work a crowd (large or intimate).
    -I also arrive ahead of time to ensure everything is set up exactly the way you planned, and I roll with a brand new Bose S1, with bluetooth to play your ceremony music, and wireless mics.

  • It breaks my heart a little when I hear this because it’s one of the biggest mistakes made by couples. As costs mount up on a spreadsheet, couples prioritise flowers, outfits and booze neglecting the ONLY thing in their entire day, that actually legitimately makes them married - their celebrant. Later on many couples look back and wish they had opted for someone more vibrant, warmer, engaging, experienced or simply more attuned to their vision so they could have created a ceremony that really reflected them!

    I see your ceremony as the heart of your celebration, not just the formality you have to get through, before the celebrations can begin. So, when we decide to collaborate on your celebration, I make a commitment to curate a ceremony that is uniquely yours and I will spend an average of 20+ hours doing that. From our first meeting, to making sure the legal aspects are complete, to the rehearsal, collaborating with your vendors, exploring endless possibilities to make sure your ceremony is perfect, and of course, being with you on the day to ensure your ceremony is nothing short of spectacular.

    And when you wake up to a flood of messages from your guests raving about the most wonderful ceremony they’ve ever been to, you’ll know that you made the right choice to invest in the right celebrant, and not the cheap one!

  • I officiate ceremonies for good humans. I don’t care about race, religion, gender or anything else! As far as I’m concerned, as long as it’s respectful, love is love!

    I am based in Melbourne, so I do most of my weddings here in my hometown, but I have travelled Australia to do both legal and non-legal ceremonies (because some people chose to do both on different days).

    I would love to hear all about your plans, no matter where they are, and we can discuss how we can make them work.

  • Absolutely. These are some of my favourite weddings and elopements because we get to take age old traditions and make them relevant to you and the life you are creating with your partner. The beauty of these ceremonies, is that I also make them accessible for people who are not Jewish or who have not had any experience with the Jewish culture. You can add a little nod to your roots or incorporate a selection of the festivities. I can also be accompanied by my cousin Michelle Duband who is an incredible vocalist and specialises in Jewish music (both traditional Hebrew and modern contemporary english).

  • That’s ok. Most people feel exactly the same as you when faced with the prospect of having to write their vows. As part of my fee I offer Vow Mentorship, so if you’d like to work with me to write the perfect vows, we can do that together.

  • For a wedding, Absolutely. The rehearsal is the time when we will run-through what will happen on your special day, and everyone involved will get to practice doing their part. For example
    * The timing of your walk with the music.
    * The order of the ceremony
    * Where we all stand
    * The role other people will play; where they will sit if they are going to speak, and
    * The timing of special elements

    For Elopements, Naming Ceremonies, Celebrations of Life, this usually isn’t necessary.

  • Hell Yeah you can! I want to make sure that whether it’s whimsical, romantic, rustique, rock-a-billy or contemporary-black-tie, that I am dressed appropriately. I will ask you what you and your bridal party are wearing, to ensure I don’t clash with you, and more importantly, I blend in, so that you two are what everyone remembers about the day.

  • The answer is YES. More and more these days, people are opting for a non traditional celebration. Whether at a funeral home, a chapel at a cemetery or at home, I am able to officiate your ceremony, crafting a beautiful ceremony that honours the life of your loved one, and celebrates their incredible journey.

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE MARRIED BY KIMBERLEY

Mikayla Reyne

Breannon & Ross

Kiran & Jonathan

Kirsty & Alex

Paul & Kayla

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