Birthday Ceremony
A meaningful way to mark a birthday — and the life it represents.
A birthday ceremony is a personal, non-religious celebration that honours a person, a milestone, or a chapter of life. It’s a chance to pause, reflect, and celebrate — not just another year, but the experiences, growth, and relationships that have shaped it.
Whether you’re celebrating a significant birthday, welcoming a new stage of life, or gathering loved ones for something a little more meaningful than a party, your ceremony is thoughtfully written, warmly delivered, and shaped entirely around you.
Based in Canberra, celebrating birthday ceremonies across Canberra and surrounding regions.
About
Here’s everything you need to know about a Birthday Ceremony.
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A birthday ceremony is a symbolic celebration — there are no legal requirements, and no set format.
Instead, it focuses on:
Honouring the person being celebrated
Reflecting on the year (or years) that have passed
Acknowledging growth, resilience, and change
Sharing words, memories, or intentions for the year ahead
It can be quiet or lively, reflective or joyful, intimate or shared — designed to suit the person and the moment.
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Many people choose a birthday ceremony because they want to:
Mark a milestone birthday with intention
Honour life experiences, achievements, or challenges
Celebrate growth, healing, or change
Create a meaningful alternative to a traditional party
Gather loved ones in a way that feels personal and considered
A birthday ceremony creates space to be seen and celebrated — not for what you’ve achieved, but for who you are.
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Birthday ceremonies can be created for:
Adults celebrating milestone birthdays (30, 40, 50, 60 and beyond)
Children or teenagers, as a meaningful addition to a celebration
Elders being honoured by family and community
Anyone marking a new chapter, transition, or turning point
There are no age limits — only intention.
The decision to have a renewal of vows ceremony can be based on a variety of factors, including the couple's desire to celebrate their love, strengthen their relationship, or honor a special occasion or achievement. It's important to choose a date and setting that is meaningful to you as a couple, and to involve family and friends in the planning process to create the experience.
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No. Birthday ceremonies are non-religious and non-legal. They’re about meaning, reflection, and celebration — not formalities.
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Anyone you choose. Family members, friends, children, grandchildren, or mentors can all be included in ways that feel natural and comfortable.
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Anywhere that feels right — your home, a backyard, a park, a private venue, or another meaningful location. I’ll help shape the ceremony to suit the space.
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That’s very common. Ceremonies can be gentle, short, and low-key — focused on warmth rather than spotlight. Everything is tailored to the comfort of the person being celebrated.
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Yes. Birthday ceremonies can be planned as a surprise, or with the full involvement of the person being celebrated. I’ll help guide the process either way.
Pricing
Birthday Ceremony - $549
Included:
A professional, experienced celebrant to lovingly host and guide your ceremony
Travel within a 30km radius of Canberra’s Parliament House
Unlimited correspondence, so you’re fully supported from enquiry to ceremony day
A face-to-face or virtual planning meeting to shape a ceremony that feels true to you
A personalised ceremony script written especially for you
Use of my professional PA system for clear, confident sound
Access to a curated collection of readings, symbols, and rituals to enrich your ceremony
Ready to celebrate a birthday with meaning?
If you’d like to mark a birthday with intention, warmth, and reflection, I’d love to help you create a ceremony that feels right. No pressure — just a genuine conversation about what you’re imagining.
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