Ceremonies with Sherwood
Garden wedding ceremony setting in Melbourne

Sherwood Chen | Melbourne Marriage Celebrant & MC

Thoughtfully planned. Warmly delivered.

Celebrating different cultures, families and traditions.

Ceremonies available in English, Mandarin, or a natural blend of both.

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Portrait of Sherwood Chen, bilingual marriage celebrant in Melbourne

Meet Sherwood

Life has a wonderful way of bringing people together. For me, that journey began in China, where I was born and raised, before moving to Australia at the age of 16 to begin a new chapter. Like many who build a life in a new country, I learned to navigate different cultures and discovered that home can exist in more than one place.

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Services

A ceremony that feels like you

Legal marriage

Signature Ceremony

From $1,095

A ceremony thoughtfully created around who you are.

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Legal marriage

Intimate Ceremony

From $595

Simple, heartfelt and meaningful.

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Symbolic ceremony

Commitment Ceremony

From $695

Celebrate your commitment in Australia, your way.

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Bring It All Together

Chinese Tea Ceremony

From $395

Bring this meaningful tradition into your wedding in a way that feels natural and inclusive.

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Co-Pilot Ceremony

From $795

Want a close friend or family member to help lead your ceremony?

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MC Services

From $395

Warm, confident and organised hosting to keep your reception relaxed and running smoothly.

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The process

From First Chat to I Do

  1. 1

    Let’s Chat

    A relaxed, no-obligation consultation.

    Book your complimentary initial chat

  2. 2

    Secure Your Date

    Booking confirmed and legal paperwork underway.

  3. 3

    Create Your Ceremony

    Crafting a ceremony that's uniquely yours.

  4. 4

    Celebrate Your Day

    I'll guide the ceremony while you enjoy the moment.

  5. 5

    After “I Do”

    Marriage officially registered for you.

Sherwood Chen leading a wedding ceremony in Melbourne

whenever you're ready

Let’s Create Something Meaningful

Choosing your celebrant is about more than completing the legal paperwork. It’s about finding someone who understands you, your people and the kind of atmosphere you want to create.

Whether your wedding brings together different cultures, languages, traditions or simply two very different families, I’d love to hear your story and help create a celebration that feels genuinely like you.

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Questions

Your Questions Answered

Yes. Ceremonies can be conducted in English, Mandarin, or a blend of both. Together, we'll create a ceremony that feels natural, meaningful, and inclusive for everyone present.

As soon as you’ve chosen your wedding date. I recommend getting in touch at least three months before your wedding so there’s plenty of time to complete the required paperwork and plan your ceremony. If your wedding is approaching sooner, feel free to get in touch and we can see what’s possible.

Absolutely. Whether it's a Chinese tea ceremony, family blessings, or other meaningful traditions, we'll create a ceremony that reflects your story and what matters most to you.

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