About Us
Thanks for dropping by - You never know the value of a moment - until it is a memory.
I love nothing more than turning life events into memories that will last a lifetime.
Working with couples to plan out their special day is so important to ensure they get the ceremony they have dreamed about.
Listening to couples tell me their story helps me to assist them to include small elements into their day that will really make it one to remember for not only them, but for their family and friends also.
I have been awarded a Certificate of Excellence from Easy Weddings four years in a row 2019 to 2022 - thank you to my fabulous couples for reviewing me and allowing me to win these awards. It was my pleasure to officiate at your weddings.
What a year it has been for us all in Victoria. Now with lockdowns and restrictions in the past and confidence returning, I currently have good availability for 2022/23, so please contact me at Memories and Moments in Time for more information or to make a booking.
Highlights of working with Memories and Moments in Time
- Confident, engaging celebrant who puts couples at ease
- Listens to couples and writes personalised ceremonies to match their style
- Has officiated countless wedding ceremonies
- Can suggest readings, vows, music etc
- Supplies a state-of-the-art cordless sound system
I look forward to speaking with you soon. Dean
Services offered
In 2018, my niece got engaged and I become a celebrant to officiate at her wedding.
I set up Memories and Moments in Time after her wedding, as I found supporting people in love to take the next step in their relationship was so rewarding.
I have been married for over 25 years and recently renewed my marriage vows – there is something really special about two people making a public declaration of their love.
Contact me and let’s turn your wedding into a lasting memory. I am also available to officiate at these events:
- Civil marriage ceremonies
- Elopement ceremonies
- Wedding vow renewals
- Commitment ceremonies
- Funeral ceremonies for your loved ones, including your beloved pets
- Baby naming ceremonies
- Renaming ceremonies
- Graduations
- Other special occasions, 21st, engagements & other life moment events
- Witness Commonwealth Statutory Declarations
Pricing Structure
To confirm the cost of your special event, please understand that prices vary for celebrancy services across Australia.
Please contact me to discuss your needs and how I am able to fully customise it to your particular ceremony. I have a number of packages available to suit your style, needs and budget. Including mid-week and weekend packages.
I know that weddings can be expensive and couples pay approximately 3% of the wedding budget on a celebrant.
To help couples, I am offering a 20% discount on all full price wedding packages booked through the Memories and Moments in Time website
I am looking forward to discussing with you, the date, location and initial ideas to help to plan your memories and moments in time.
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Getting Married
Legal Requirments
In Australia, Marriage is regulated by the Marriage Act 1961, which sets out the process for getting married and the legal requirements of a valid marriage.
The Notice of Intended Marriage
- This form must be lodged at least one month before the wedding and is valid for up to 18 months.
- You must produce evidence of your place and date of birth. All documents must be original - certified copies can not be accepted
- Both parties must be over the age of 18 at the time of the marriage
- If either party have been married before, you must provide evidence that there is no legal impediment for this marriage to take place
- All documents must be in English, otherwise have them translated by a NAATI accredited translation service
- If either party are related to each other you must disclose the relationship.
Planning your Special Day
- Lets chat and set the initial date to meet in person
- Get to know each other, tell me your story
- Ask as many question, its your day
- Run through your ideas of your day
- Lock in your date
- Unlimited email and phone calls
- Write your personalised ceremony
- Attend your rehearsal
- Complete legal paperwork
Wedding Day
- Officiate your dream wedding
- Deliver the Monitum and Legal Vows as required by Australian Law
- Signing of the offical Marriage Certificates
- You need two witnesses on the day - these should be known to the couple and appear to be over 18 years of age.
Post Wedding Day
To complete the legal requirements of your wedding, your signed wedding certificates will be lodged with the relevant Registry of Birth Deaths and Marriages in the State where the marriage was solemnised.
Once this lodgement has taken place, please contact them to obtain a copy of your certificate of marriage registration, which can be used to change your name officially.
Testimonials
Luke & Jaz
Dean was a fantastic celebrant!
He was easy to work with, very flexible and accommodating. We got lots of rave reviews from the guests about the ceremony and Dean was able to really pull together a fantastic story for us.
He also helped us keep calm and really enjoy the moment - one which we will never forget!
Thank you Dean!
Jess and Lewis
We feel so happy, relieved, grateful and content with our wedding. It was such a long wait but we really did have the best day.
Lots of family and friends have commented it was a fabulous wedding which makes us very happy.
Thank you SO much for all your care and support the last few years. It's been a long engagement and wedding planning process but a positive way of looking at it is we've been able to get to know you really well.
We're so pleased we had you as our celebrant.
Akira & Peter
Highly recommend having Dean as you celebrant!
He was wonderful to work with, easy going and has a warm and welcoming presence. We all know it can be difficult communicating with all your wedding vendors, but Dean is a great communicator and very attentive. He is organised and efficient and understood what we were looking for in a celebrant and in our ceremony.
Thank you again Dean for everything.
You truly made our ceremony very special.
Nathan and Elise
Dean Eddy...... like a Dior handbag in an affordable shop window!
We will remember this man forever. His passion and commitment are on a different level. He will treat you like you are part of his own family. We had a wedding during COVID 19 and 2 days before we had a lot of restrictions put into place - Dean was the one who called the bride (and the groom on seperate calls) straight away to say he's got alternatives which ones do you think is best?
My goodness what I thought would be a stressful day turned out to be a breeze because of this AMAZING 5 star individual. And the best bit is he does it from his own heart. You will be VERY well looked after with this one taking charge of your ceremony.
He even calls you to check up how you are doing! #weddingGOLD
Ra and Michael
Thanks so much for everything Dean.
We had a great time and you really helped me keep my nerves at bay!
Cheers Ra and Michael
Kristin and Rhys
Dean was absolutely incredible from the moment we met him, and we knew he was a perfect fit for our wedding.
He is light hearted, easy going and shared our humour with us. Planning a wedding is hard enough, and planning during a global pandemic seemed impossible.
Dean made the process a breeze, he allowed me to make a ridiculous amount of changes to keep up with the restrictions and have a ceremony that reflected my husband and I as a couple.
I truly recommend Dean to anyone looking for a celebrant.
Thank you again!
Franc and Shane
Dear Dean.
Thank you for your expert blend of warmth and professionalism.
You turned our special day into magnificent. It was truly our memorable moment in time.. and you are deserving of the highest commendation.
We love you. Franc & Shane
Chris and Yvette
Myself and my now husband had the pleasure of having the best celebrant in Melbourne - That is Dean.
We meet different celebrants, but Dean was a standout for his engaging and genuine character and disposition.
Dean took the time to give us tips and tricks for the wedding day on our first time meeting him, before we’d even decided to pick him. that’s just who he is, dedicated to an amazing wedding day for all couples.
We didn’t have to worry about anything on the day or beforehand, as Dean knew everything required and guided us through. Dean took the time to get to know myself and my then “to be“ husband so our wedding was meaningful and representational of is.
Dean took the time to even meet out parents and siblings before the ceremony.
We can’t recommend Dean highly enough.
Amanda and Anthony
Dean was very professional - he made the whole process really easy and went above and beyond to ensure that everything for the ceremony went perfectly.
He was also really lovely to deal with and he made everyone feel really comfortable.
Evelyn and Aaron
Dean, thank you so much for your kind support from the beginning to the end.
Everything was perfect and way above our expectations.
We hope to see you next time we are in Melbourne.
Bianca and Paul
Dean was absolutely amazing. He was very helpful with helping us with our personal vows, always kept in contact and was extremely polite and professional.
I could not recommend Dean highly enough, I felt like we knew him for years. He is very easy to get along with, and the love for his job really shows! He made sure we weren't too nervous and our day was beautiful.
Thank you, Dean, for making our day as memorable as it was.
Cathy and Alan
Thank you Dean for such a splendid wedding.
Your skilled master of ceremony brought out the best in us.
Your gentle unfolding of what would bring memorable depth and meaning to our wedding was the making of an exceptional service.
We have had many people say this was the best wedding they had been to.
Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.
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