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Philip Holland Sydney Celebrant

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OVERVIEW

Philip Holland is a joyful marriage celebrant who specialises in crafting one-of-a-kind ceremonies for couples all around Sydney. He has extensive experience performing 900+ weddings over the past 16 years, including live weddings on Channel 7’s The Morning Show and Four Weddings. You’ll simply love working with Philip’s delightfully easy-going, flexible, and creative nature.

Philip Holland is the type of marriage celebrant you feel you’ve known for years upon first meeting. He boasts a wealth of experience, wisdom, and a raw passion for capturing your love story in the most authentic, creative, and joyful way possible. He encourages you to contribute as many thoughts and ideas as you like to ensure he performs the wedding ceremony you’ve always envisioned. 

Philip never shies away from the opportunity to try something new or out of the ordinary. Regardless of your wedding theme or style, he will happily accommodate and join in on the fun. He has performed over 900 traditional and modern weddings, dressing up as everything from a pirate and Indian magician to a game show host and a clown. 

He will even take the time to write up a light-hearted story about you as a unique way to get your guests laughing and involved at the start of the ceremony. His tongue-in-cheek style and undeniable passion for what he does are beloved by the couples he’s married, who he now calls friends.

 

“Philip was absolutely perfect - he responded to every email immediately, accommodated us with in-person meetings, crafted a beautiful and personal ceremony, and was so amazing on the day that many of our guests commented that he was the best celebrant they'd seen.” - Cassandra C. 

 

What you'll love about working with Philip Holland for your Sydney wedding:

  • His incredible thoughtfulness. Philip’s thoughtfulness is admirable. He works with couples all around Sydney, including the Hunter Valley, Wollongong, and the Blue Mountains. Regardless of where you’re located, he is happy to travel to you for every meeting and catch-up. If your parents reside overseas and are unable to make it to the wedding, Philip will offer to perform some of the ceremony in their native language to ensure your wedding day is extra special for them as well.  
  • Traditional and modern ceremonies. If you’re after a formal, traditional wedding or something a little more out of the ordinary, Philip Holland is eager to hear your ideas and turn your wedding dreams into a vibrant reality. From culturally specific weddings to same-sex marriages, Philip strives to capture who you are as a couple as best he can - making your wedding day an unforgettable occasion for all. 
  • Highly experienced. It’s not every day you find a marriage celebrant who has performed live weddings on TV! Well, this marriage celebrant has! Philip’s not only been a part of a live wedding on Channel 7’s The Morning Show, but also the Four Weddings TV series. With over 16 years in the wedding industry, he’s performed over 900 wedding ceremonies and is ready to bring your ceremony wishes to life next. 

 

Highlights of working with Philip Holland Sydney:

  • Highly experienced
  • Passionate, joyful, calm nature 
  • Performs traditional and non-traditional wedding ceremonies
  • Isn’t afraid to try something new or out of the ordinary 
  • Encourages thoughts and ideas from his couples to create the perfect personalised ceremony 

 

Does Philip Holland Sydney perform other services apart from wedding ceremonies?

Yes, Philip Holland also performs vow renewal ceremonies, baby namings, commitment ceremonies, funerals and more! 

 

“If you are looking for a professional, approachable, warm and flexible celebrant, then look no further. Philip is wonderful to deal with. Highly recommended.” - Fiona F. 

 

Meet the Owners

After 16 years and over 900 weddings I cannot imagine a job I would prefer to be doing! Every wedding and every couple is different. When we meet for the first time it is always a joy to hear my couple's ideas and suggest a few of my own and then to develop something really memorable for them to enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives. The most common feedback I get from my brides is "Thank you for keeping me calm" which is one of the things I pride myself on.

Mr Philip Holland

Sydney Marriage Celebrant


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Service Area New South Wales


FAQ

I love the things that make your day truly your own. I have officiated weddings in a cowboy outfit, and in a wetsuit, so no matter how unusual your request, I can likely do it!

I can travel up the Central Coast and the Hunter Valley, down to Kiama and out to the Blue Mountains.

Absolutely nothing, I take care of all of the legals for you.

NSW law requires you to have completed a Notice of Intended Marriage at least one month prior to your intended date. Should you be looking for an elopement, reach out and we can discuss your options.

I can give you some information to get you started, or alternatively you can use pre-wrote vowes if you would prefer.


16 reviews 4.9 Write a Review

November 2021

Philip officiated our wedding during uncertain times. Due to changing COVID NSW health policies we needed to reschedule our wedding date. Philip was accommodating and allowed us to change our plans with ease. Philip's calm demeanour brought emotional stability to an already chaotic wedding day. His excellent public speaking skills kept all our guests engaged. It was a perfect amalgamation of professionalism and comedy that made Philip a stand-out from all other celebrants we encountered. My partner and I felt truly lucky to have Philip service our wedding ceremony and we could not have chosen a better celebrant.

Nigel T.

Philip Holland Sydney Celebrant

Thanks so much Nigel, It was an absolute delight to marry you and Chloe in such a beautifully different location - I have never done a ceremony at the Roslyn Packer Theatre before and i will certainly be recommending it to other couples! I hope you have a wonderful life together! All the best, Philip

October 2021

From the beginning of the planning to the end of the evening, Philip assisted us with a combination of professionalism, cheerfulness, and flexibility that allowed us to say what we felt and to have exactly the ambience we wanted. We couldn't be happier with him and will definitely be booking him for our renewal of vows in ten years!

Tom A.

Philip Holland Sydney Celebrant

Thanks Tom and Alex, What a joy your wedding was! I felt like part of the family from the day we met and feel that we will always remain friends. All the best for a wonderful married life. Cheers, Philip

November 2015

Philip was absolutely perfect - he responded to every email immediately, accommodated us with in person meetings, crafted a beautiful and personal ceremony, and was so amazing on the day that many of our guests commented that he was the best celebrant they'd seen.

Cassandra C.

February 2023

Philip was the most kind, patient, attentive and welcoming celebrant. We were so lucky to have him conduct our ceremony. Philip was professional, but also so approachable. He listened to all our wants and made the ceremony a memorable one. He was prompt in answering all our questions and he had such a calm presence which made the whole process so easy for us. Everyone felt apart of the ceremony and he offered suggestions and advice which we loved. My partner and I kept saying how lucky we were to have Philip. I cannot recommend him enough!

Jessica P.

Philip Holland Sydney Celebrant

Thanks so much Jess 🙏 What a lovely review and what a lovely time we had your wedding 😀 It is meeting couples like you and Pat that make my job so rewarding!

October 2022

Philip is super responsive and guided us through the wedding. There's absolutely no stress and it is very trustworthy and reliable to work with Philip. Thanks Philip.

Stephanie H.


Expert Advice

As a wedding professional, Philip Holland Sydney Celebrant offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.

Get Expert Advice

If a Couple Doesn't Kiss at Their Wedding, What Else Can They Do?

I am extremely phobic of being touched, but at weddings the couple always kisses. Is it a requirement, or are there different things I can do? If so, what?

Philip Holland Sydney Celebrant

Hi,

A kiss is traditional but certainly not a requirement. Other options might be a hand fasting, where your hands are joined together with a special ribbon with your names embroidered on it. Once the fasting is completed the knot is slipped off and placed in a special box as a memento of your special day.

If the actual touching of the hands is an issue you could have a special set of silk gloves just for the purpose.

Another option is sharing a glass of wine, where you have a special goblet and you each take a sip from it.

I hope that helps,

All the best,

Philip Holland Sydney Celebrant

My partner won't be wearing a wedding ring. Does this make the "ring exchange" part of the ceremony seem awkward?

Hello, My partner won't be wearing a wedding ring. Does this make the "ring exchange" part of the ceremony seem awkward?

Philip Holland Sydney Celebrant

Hi,

That is pretty common and certainly not something you should worry about.  I generally say a few words of introdcution to the custom of the ring ceremony and hand the ring to the groom who repeats a few words after me and places it on the bride's finger - end of story :) If the groom is going to be waearing a ring I then do the same with the bride repeating a few words. No one will even notice!

All the best,

Philip

how can i make my elopement special?

Philip Holland Sydney Celebrant

Hi,

An elopement is a great alternative to the expense of a wedding where it is often difficult to decide who not to invite and how much money you should spend. All you basically need is a celebrant and two witnesses, whom your celebrant can probably find for you if you decide to get married in another city, for example. At the same time you can still make it very special with a beautiful location, beautiful words, great feelings and  a great celebrant! One couple I married decided not to go ahead with the big wedding their parents wanted to arrange with over 500 guests and instead chose an intimate ceremony with their two closest friends in the Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens and it was one of the most romantic weddings I have performed.

Give me a buzz if you would like to have a chat about your ideas.

All the best,

Philip Holland


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