Kate Ellis, Brisbane celebrant, smiling warmly in a garden — approachable, professional and genuine

THE WOMAN BEHIND THE MIC

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Meet Kate Ellis.

Hi, I'm Kate — dog mum to the incomparable Gzi Gzi, live music devotee, earring collector, stairwell singer, and committed devourer of good books. I hate cooking but I am inexplicably obsessed with cooking shows. Make that make sense.

I'm curly, curvy, calm in a crisis, and proudly neuro-sparkly. I believe the world is genuinely better with good vibes, great friends, a fab soundtrack — and of course, love.

I studied Drama and Psychology at university, and have spent my career working in human services, supporting women and families through some of life's most significant moments. That's still the work I do — and it's that background that makes me a different kind of celebrant.

I understand how to hold space when emotions run high. I know how to find the right words when they matter most. And I've learned, through years of sitting with people in tender moments, that a good ceremony isn't just delivery — it's genuine human connection, wrapped in something carefully crafted and completely personal.

Growing up, I came to appreciate just how much rituals and ceremony matter — and how important it is that they're done well. A good ceremony is a bit like good theatre: memorable, satisfying, and impossible to forget. Whether it's a wedding, a baby naming, a funeral or a pet memorial, I curate experiences that honour the real story — and make everyone in the room feel it.

I've been a registered Marriage Celebrant since 2014, and a qualified Justice of the Peace. Since then I've had the privilege of officiating ceremonies all over Australia — and across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast.

"I've always believed love deserves to be witnessed properly — with words that actually mean something, by someone who genuinely cares."

— Kate Ellis.

What I Bring:

  • Written Around You

    No templates. No recycled vows. Every ceremony is built from scratch around your story.

  • Commands the Room

    Confident on the mic, quick-witted under pressure, and always in service of the couple.

  • Genuinely Warm

    I know how to hold space for big emotions. Couples feel it from the very first conversation.

  • Zero Admin Stress

    NOIM lodgement, legal requirements, certificate registration — all handled properly and on time.

  • A True Partner

    From first enquiry to final "I do," I am present, responsive, and genuinely invested.

  • All of South-East Queensland

    Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast . I travel across the region for you.

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A free, relaxed chat to see if I am the right fit. No obligation, no pressure — just a genuine conversation.