Maroota · The Hawkesbury · Wisemans Ferry · Blue Mountains · Central West · Central Coast

The Hawkesbury Marriage Celebrant

A ceremony that feels right for you.

Whether you’ve got a clear idea of what you want or you’re not sure where to start, I’ll help you put together a ceremony that feels right for your special day.

Kate McDonough holding her marriage register in a blue dress
What I do

Your occasion, your way

I’m a down-to-earth, organised Marriage Celebrant who enjoys getting to know the people behind every ceremony. We’ll work together to make it personal, comfortable and true to you.

Weddings

A marriage ceremony shaped around your story, your people and what matters to you both.

Legals-only

A simple way to be legally married, with the necessary paperwork and a ceremony that still feels like yours.

Vow Renewals

Celebrate the life you’ve built together and the promises you choose to make again.

Naming Days

A warm welcome for your child, shared with the family and friends who love them.

Commitment Ceremonies

Mark your commitment in a way that reflects your relationship.

Funerals

A thoughtful farewell that honours the person and the memories you share.

Kate smiling during a wedding ceremony while holding the microphone and register
The little moments

Room for a laugh, too.

Every ceremony has its important moments, but I love the relaxed ones in between. We’ll make space for your personalities and the people around you.

Kate standing with a newly married couple in the woods
Meet your celebrant

Hi, I’m Kate.

I’m based in Maroota and have conducted over 250 ceremonies since becoming a celebrant in 2016. I’m known for being organised, easy to talk to and happy to have a laugh along the way.

From our first chat to the ceremony itself, I’ll listen to what you want and help bring it together in a way that feels comfortable for you.

More about me
Kind words

From couples I’ve married

“She made the process so smooth and easy”
Freya Norbury · Google review
“short, sweet and relaxed”
Dylan Lloyd · Google review
“She kept us informed on the whole process.”
Hayley Myhill · Google review
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Real moments

A little look at the day

Where I travel

Local to Maroota, happy to travel

Based in Maroota, I travel to couples across the Hawkesbury, including Wisemans Ferry, and to Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central West and Central Coast. Other areas upon enquiry.

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A few common questions

Planning your ceremony

Where do you conduct ceremonies?

Based in Maroota, I travel to couples across the Hawkesbury, including Wisemans Ferry, and to Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central West and Central Coast. Other areas upon enquiry.

Can we have a simple legal wedding?

Yes. If you’re after a legals-only ceremony, we can talk about what you need and how you’d like the moment to feel.

Do you only conduct weddings?

No. I also conduct Vow Renewals, Naming Days, Commitment Ceremonies and funerals, each planned around the people involved.

How do we get started?

Send me your date, venue and a little about what you have in mind. We can have a chat and take it from there.

Read about getting married in Australia
White blossoms and native leaves against a blue sky
“The best thing to hold on to in life is each other.”
— Audrey Hepburn

Let’s talk about your ceremony

Tell me your date, location and what you have in mind. I’d love to hear from you.