Adelaide marriage celebrant, MC & published Poet
Renée is a published Poet and Author who crafts ceremonies the way she writes everything else: with heart, honesty, and just the right amount of humour. Yours will be the kind of ceremony that has your guests laughing, crying, and reliving your love story throughout.
Author of Mother Me and Dear Darling · Words read around the world
Little things about love · in Renée's words
"Life is a series of profound moments, tiny, tender, transformative."
Renée, on why she does this work
"Honouring love in all its forms: soft, strong, messy, magical, mixed with the right amount of laughs."
Renée, on her ceremonies
"Every love story, every milestone, and every memory deserves to be told with care."
Renée, on telling your story
"Ceremonies that feel like you: personal, relaxed, and unmistakably you."
Renée, on what to expect
The difference a Poet makes
"I've always loved reflecting on the beauty in the mundane, romanticising life, if you will. And that's exactly what I bring into every ceremony I create."
Plenty of celebrants will marry you. Renée will sit with you, listen to how you actually met, what you argue about in the car, the moment you knew, and then write a ceremony that sounds like the two of you and no one else.
And if you want it, she'll write you something no other celebrant can: an original poem, composed just for your day, that you keep forever.
Ways that Renée can tell your story, with all the heart and humour it deserves.
A legally binding ceremony that reflects your story, your humour, and your people. Warm, personal, and beautifully written, with custom poetry if you'd like it.
From $1,500 Check your date Just the two of youWith Renée as your designated celebrant and Marybank owners Brie & Billy as your hosts, The Little Wedding Co. brings together a beautiful team to create intimate elopements at this private heritage estate, just fifteen minutes from the city, with your ceremony, photography, florals and grazing all taken care of.
From $4,950 + GST · up to 30 guests See the Marybank package Still choosing each otherTen years in or fifty, renewing your vows is a love story with proof. Renée writes the next chapter with you.
Write the next chapter The newest arrivalWelcoming a little one with words written just for them. A keepsake ceremony their family will read back for years.
Welcome your little oneAlso: elopements somewhere other than Marybank, commitment ceremonies, MC services for your reception, and personalised poetry commissions. Just ask.
Simple from your side. All the craft happens on Renée's desk.
Send through your date and a little about you both. Renée will confirm she's free and set up a relaxed first chat, no obligation.
Over a cuppa or a call, Renée asks the questions no one else thinks to ask, and listens properly. This is where your ceremony starts.
Renée crafts your ceremony word by word, refines it with you until it's right, then delivers it on the day so you can just be present.
Real couples, real ceremonies, straight from their five-star reviews.
Catriona & Harry"Can't speak higher of our amazing celebrant, Renée. She captured our love story perfectly and made it exactly 'us'. She knew we were very relaxed, chilled out people and she captured that perfectly. She reassured us through the whole process, checked in with us both individually and made sure we were both comfortable. She answered any small or big question we had and instantly made us feel at ease on such a nerve-racking day. Couldn't rate her higher! Thanks again Renée for helping make our day perfect! Xxx"
Lidia & Daniel"Oh my goodness Renée you were so so incredible! This whole process with you has been so perfect and seamless. The love story, the poem, everything was just truly so heartfelt and we can't express how perfect it was for us! You definitely fit our vibes of laughter, love and sentiment. You're amazing and I look forward to recommending you moving forward! ♥️"
Mia & Luke"I can't thank Renée enough for making Luke and I's wedding day so seamlessly amazing! From the meetings before the wedding to the chaotic rehearsal she came to and then on the day, she guided us every step of the way and always made us feel like we could ask and lean on her for absolutely anything. Her beautiful words during our ceremony and the way she carried herself throughout the day left us feeling so overjoyed and we knew we made the right choice in having her marry us! xxx"
Jeongah & Anthony"From the very start, communication with Renée was so easy and seamless. Her calm, warm energy made me feel completely comfortable and at ease on our wedding day. Having her as our celebrant was one of the best decisions we made!!
I'm still not over the beautiful love story Renée created for us. It captured everything so perfectly. I honestly haven't been able to stop crying (in the best way) 🥹🤍
Thank you so much Renée ❤️❤️"
Joanna & Michael"Thank you so much, Renée, for being so incredible and for making us feel completely supported and calm on our special day 🥹 You told our story so beautifully and made our ceremony feel seamless from start to finish. We truly appreciate you.
If you're looking for a trusted celebrant for your special day, you've found her right here. Renée's warm and caring nature makes her absolutely perfect for the job 💖"
Luiza & Matt"I met Renée through the venue we hired for our wedding via a package deal, which can be daunting but rest assure she's your girl! 💕 From the first meeting until our special day she was warm, thoughtful and made us feel at ease with all the steps we had to go through! Her warmth made us feel like we were long time friends 💕 Really special!
Besides that she made herself available if we had any questions, and for my non-speaking family members she helped me to find a way to include them in the ceremony 🥹"
Meet Renée
Renée has been writing since she was seven. After years in high-target corporate management, and, in her own words, a journey "from stilettos to slippers" as an Adelaide mum of two, she became a qualified civil celebrant and MC. But really, this work began long before the certificate.
Her collection Mother Me and children's book Dear Darling grew from love letters to her daughters. Her poetry has travelled far beyond Adelaide, translated and shared around the world. Between ceremonies she hosts journalling workshops on connection and story. When she stands up at your ceremony, that's the writer telling your story.
She'll happily admit she's a softy. That's rather the point.
Much love, Ren
Both of Renée's books began as love letters to her daughters, and her poems have travelled the world. Your ceremony comes from the same pen.
Poetry and prose on motherhood, featuring "Yet you rise", the poem that travelled the world. Buy on Amazon.
A children's book about gratitude that began as love letters to her eldest daughter. Buy on Amazon.
"Renée's pieces are real, honest and from the heart. They allow me to feel seen, heard and understood."A reader, on Renée's writing
Yes. Renée is a qualified civil celebrant, so your ceremony is the real, legal deal: the Notice of Intended Marriage, the certificates, all of it, handled with care. And she's a qualified MC too, if you'd like her voice to carry through to the reception.
Popular dates can book out a year or more ahead, and Renée takes a limited number of ceremonies each season so every couple gets her full attention. Short notice weddings and elopements are sometimes possible, so it is always worth asking.
Yes. Renée is based in Adelaide and regularly travels to the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, the Barossa Valley and the Fleurieu Peninsula. Travel within greater Adelaide is included, and a small travel fee may apply further afield. Renée will confirm any travel costs in your quote.
Renée's full wedding ceremonies start from $1,500, which buys something no template ceremony can offer: your story written from scratch by a published Author, with an original poem composed just for you if you would like one. Elopements, vow renewals, naming days and poetry commissions are quoted individually. Tell Renée a little about your day and she'll send through the details.
Absolutely. Renée welcomes couples of every gender, orientation, culture and background, and honours love in all its forms. Every love story deserves to be told with care.
Yes. Renée takes commissions for personalised poetry for weddings, anniversaries, and special occasions. Just mention it in your enquiry.
Tell Renée a little about your day, and she'll be in touch within 24 to 48 hours.