Packages

Why Choose Destination Ceremonies by Charmian?

Tailored to Perfection

Every love story is unique—and yours deserves to be told with heart, authenticity, and joy.

Each ceremony is crafted specifically for you!

I take the time to truly listen and understand what makes your bond special, so your ceremony becomes a genuine reflection of who you are.

Thoughtfully crafted to honour your vision, unique touches and traditions, so your celebration will feel personal, meaningful, and unforgettable.

Seamless Planning

I’m here to make your wedding ceremony everything you’ve imagined—personal, heartfelt, and stress-free.

  1. I’ll guide you every step of the way.

  2. We’ll speak on the phone. We will meet, as individuals and as a couple, where you will share your ideas, and together we will create a ceremony uniquely yours.

  3. We will complete the paperwork and I will take care of the legal requirements.

  4. I’ll learn your story and get to know you, so your ceremony truly reflects you both.

  5. On the day, I’ll guide you both—leaving you to focus on each other and the love.

Guidance

  • Paperwork made easy – I’ll take care of all the legal details, so you can focus on each other.

  • Clear timelines – You’ll always know what’s next, making the journey to your day smooth and exciting.

  • Seamless ceremony flow – We’ll plan every moment so it feels effortless and full of meaning.

  • On-the-day coordination – I’ll guide the timing, cues, and details, so all you have to do is be present.

  • Peace of mind – While I manage the behind-the-scenes, you can lose yourselves in the magic of the moment.

lux promise

 Full-service Ceremony

This is a ceremony with all the inclusions a couple could want. Personalised vows, sharing your relationship story, contributions from your chosen loved ones, and ceremony elements that capture the essence of who you are as a couple. This full ceremony is approximately 30 minutes duration.

Inclusions

  • Initial introductory meeting that gets to know you with some friendly Q & A to learn about you both, what you plan for your ceremony and how we can make it happen.

  • Guidance with elements planned as ceremony inclusions

  • Access to our wedding ceremony resources to help in preparing for your day.

  • Access to vendors options for additional ceremony requirements.

  • Completion of legal paperwork and lodgement.

  • Ceremony practice prior to your ceremony.

  • A quality presented copy of your ceremony.

  • A beautiful commemorative Marriage Certificate.

  • Signing table – 2 elegant chairs and table

  • High quality BOSE rechargeable sound system and wireless digital microphone.

  • PLUS - there is me! On the day I will make sure you are at ease, providing you with guidance, calming your nerves and offering many smiles and encouragement throughout the ceremony. Additionally, you can be sure the guests will be well informed of your wishes and ready to witness your special ceremony.

Intimate Promise 

Micro Ceremony

Wanting a smaller and more intimate ceremony that offers the feel of a glorious Luxe Promise wedding ceremony yet without all the additions and the time it takes. Our Intimate Promise is ideal for up to 30 guests and offers a shorter ceremony duration of approximately 15 minutes.

Inclusions

  • Initial introductory meeting - a get to know you with friendly Q & A to learn about you both.

  • Access to vendor options for additional ceremony requirements.

  • Completion of legal paperwork and lodgement.

  • Ceremony practice prior to your ceremony if required

  • A quality presented copy of your ceremony.

  • A beautiful commemorative Marriage Certificate.

  • PLUS - there is me! On the day I will make sure you are at ease, providing you with guidance, calming your nerves and offering many smiles and encouragement throughout the ceremony. Additionally, you can be sure the guests will be well informed of your wishes and ready to witness your special ceremony.

two Heart Promise

Elopement

Like to keep things simple? Choose your setting. Choose your experience.

The duration is brief, powerful and intimate. You just need each other, your vows and two witnesses required. If you don’t have witnesses, we can help.

The location can be of your choosing or select from one that we recommend within our glorious Cairns to Port Douglas region. Please note location may incur travel costs.

Inclusions

  • It’s so easy, with a get to know you meeting and some friendly Q & A.

  • We take care of the legals and paperwork.

  • We gift you a beautiful commemorative Marriage Certificate.

Save the Fanfare Promise

Legals only 

For those not wanting any fuss. Its just the two of you and two witnesses - no guests.

  • A get to know you chat in person, phone or zoom call with each partner.

  • Legalities and paperwork only.

  • This simple legal ceremony can be held at a location of your choosing.

    Please note the location may incur travel fee if outside Cairns area.

Travel

I am definitely happy to travel, as I do love an adventure and officiating a wedding anywhere in Australia. 

  • A travel fee may be relevant if location is greater than 30 minutes from my home office in Cairns.

  • Flights, accommodation and transit costs for any destination weddings away from Cairns.

Bespoke Additions

We have a list of interesting additions that you can choose to add to your ceremony whether you choose me to conduct your ceremony or not.  From musicians, luxury vehicles, accommodation, unique drinks accessories and ceremony styling fixtures. 

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