Philip Holland - Sydney Celebrant - Philip Holland

Hi, I’m Philip.

I truly believe your wedding ceremony should feel like you — fun, meaningful, and full of personality. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of officiating at close to 1,000 weddings, both traditional and modern, and no two have ever been the same.

I’ve even been known to dress up as a pirate, a magician, a game show host, or a clown — if that’s what suits the couple and the moment!

One of my favourite ways to begin a ceremony is by sharing a light-hearted story about the two of you. It’s a great way to break the ice, get your guests laughing, and set the tone for a relaxed, joyful celebration. I love creating ceremonies that feel warm, inclusive, and genuinely fun — without ever losing sight of the meaning behind the day.

Couples often tell me they feel like they’ve known me for years from our very first meeting, and I take that as the biggest compliment. I bring experience, creativity, and a genuine passion for telling your love story in a way that feels authentic and memorable. I encourage you to share as many ideas, thoughts, and inspirations as you like — this is your ceremony, after all.

Whether you’re planning something classic and elegant or completely out of the box, I’m always up for trying something new and joining in on the fun. My goal is straightforward: to help you create a ceremony that feels effortless, joyful, and unmistakably your own.

If you’re looking for a celebrant who’s calm, experienced, and not afraid to do things a little differently, I’d love to chat and see if we’re the right fit.

Special Offer!

Complimentary Personalised Wedding Song

Couples who find me through Easy Weddings can receive a complimentary personalised wedding song, created especially for them. Using a few details about your story, I’ll craft a light-hearted, feel-good song that can be played during your ceremony or reception — often as a fun exit moment or a surprise for guests.

This is a unique value-add at no additional cost and is completely optional.

What I Offer:

All legal paperwork handled
Personalized ceremony planning – Easy-to-use Wedding Manual and Planning Form
A rehearsal (online or in-person)
Professional setup – PA system, microphones, signing table and chairs
Your Love Story, beautifully told – A fun, heartfelt highlight of your ceremony

Optional Special Touches:

Ring Warming – Guests bless your rings with love and good wishes
Multilingual Welcome – Parts of the ceremony in any other language (e.g. Chinese)
Handfasting – A symbolic “tying the knot” ritual

Packages and Pricing for Sydney weddings (contact me for weddings outside Sydney):

Diamond – $990 (Includes a face-to-face meeting, ceremony planning, a custom love story, an in-person rehearsal, performing your wedding and the official certificate from the NSW Registry, if required)
Gold – $700 (Includes a face-to-face meeting, ceremony planning, an online rehearsal, and performing your wedding)
🥈 Silver – $600 (Includes ceremony planning, an online rehearsal and performing your wedding.) N.B. With this option, we do not meet in person until the day of your wedding.
MC Services at your reception – $800

I have performed almost 1,000 weddings over the last 20 years, as well as commitment ceremonies, baby namings and funeral services and every one of them has been an absolute joy.