Sue Lush-Saunders, celebrant and MC, based in Hobart, Tasmania.

Celebrant Mentoring with #hitchedbylush: 

for new and aspiring marriage celebrants

My focus is on the personable skill set required within the world of celebrancy.

Let's dive into what makes a celebrant truly exceptional.

Together we'll move beyond the essential skills you acquired during your training.

I'm here to assist you in creating strong bonds with clients and fellow professionals in the industry, whether you're a newcomer to the scene or contemplating a bold move.

If you decide to take the plunge, welcome to the next exciting chapter of your life! Hitching loved-up-couples is the best gig in the world, and I’ll be forever grateful I took the leap.

For those of you who have finished training and got the AGD approval... Congratulations! Welcome to the world of celebrancy, you're going to love it.

Reach out via email to suelushsaunders@icloud.com, I’ll send you out a quote and then we can get you celebrant’ing on your way.

Come along for the ride

I'm currently offering two celebrant mentoring options

A little Lush

  • One hour – ask me anything - we can pack a lot into an hour!

  • Two Lush handy hint sheets

    • How to get the most out of your first couples meeting

    • My expo tips

And, if you're based in Hobart Tasmania, let's go all out with

A bit Lushious

  • One hour – ask me anything - we can pack a lot into an hour!

  • Two Lush handy hint sheets

    • How to get the most out of your first couples meeting

    • My expo tips

  • Watch me in action, why not tag along to one of my couple’s rehearsals and ceremony.

  • One hour – debrief session (after rehearsal & ceremony attendance)

Reach out via email to suelushsaunders@icloud.com to get started.

What you’ll get from these mentoring sessions

Observe and learn

You'll witness how I conduct ceremonies, how I interact with a couple, their loved ones and other vendors.

Understanding Ceremony Dynamics

You'll see the flow and dynamics of a rehearsal and wedding ceremony, including how to manage timing, cues, and transitions smoothly.

Learning Ceremony Design and Personalisation

You’ll witness how I design and personalise a couple’s ceremony. Which will inspire and inform your own approach.

Handling Unexpected Situations…and there’s been a few!

You'll observe how a skilled celebrant manages surprises or difficulties that may arise during ceremonies. Teaching you flexibility and problem-solving skills.

Networking Opportunities

The chances I provide may also give you networking opportunities in the celebrant and wedding industry. These may lead to referrals or collaborations in the future.

If you'd like to chat further, please email me at suelushsaunders@icloud.com

I'm always happy to chat about what you have in mind and tailor something to suit YOU and get YOU on your way.

  • "Dear Sue Thank you so much for your invaluable knowledge and advice as I venture on my journey to become a marriage celebrant! You have been so open and willing to share your knowledge with me, and I am so grateful to you for always making yourself available."

    Julie

  • "Sue, You’ll be a sensational mentor & I’m so grateful for the time you offered me! I found our time together so incredibly rewarding. Having your guidance to be myself and seeing you so happy whilst you were officiating a ceremony, reassured me that I'd chosen the right career path. I feel much more prepared to walk the walk now that I've shadowed you! "

    Sophie Duggan

Ask me anything

I have a no BS, no holes barred, no question is a silly question approach to mentoring……I love questions. I’ll tell you anything you want to know about the world of celebrancy and being #hitchedbylush.

Join me, I’d love to chat, support and work with you and ultimately watch you learn and grow.

Why did I become a celebrant?

I’m fascinated by people and relationships and I don't take myself too seriously.

Want to hear about my wedding day?

When I married my husband, Deft, 30 years ago, it was the best day ever.

We picked a celebrant who was real, honest, friendly, fun, chill, ready for a good time, and outright awesome. All the qualities I admire in a person.

I left my wedding day thinking, "I could do that for others - I'd love to make the art of marrying someone memorable."

Personal development

Becoming a celebrant means you will always be learning and growing. It's not only about getting certified – it's being open to learning new things every day.

There is not a day, a rehearsal, a ceremony, a client meeting, or a celebrant group chat where I do not learn something new.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • To become a marriage celebrant you must

    • Be 18 or older and considered "fit and proper"

    • Meet qualification requirements

    • Take a government-approved celebrancy course

    • Apply to the Attorney-General's Department with your documents and fee

    • Agree to ongoing development and adhere to the Code of Practice

    • Wait for approval and maintain your registration

  • The course takes a few months to a year to complete.

    After that, the Attorney-General's Department takes several weeks to a few months to process your application.

    Check with them for the most current processing times and requirements.