Northern Beaches shoreline in Sydney where Kate Cohen conducts outdoor wedding ceremonies

Sydney Celebrant
for Weddings, End of Life and
Life's Meaningful Moments

Ceremonies with heart, meaning, connection and a little bit of magic.

Sydney marriage celebrant Kate Cohen with a happy newlywed couple holding their marriage certificate on Shelly Beach, Manly

Ceremonies with heart, meaning, connection and a little bit of magic.

Hi, I'm Kate. I'm a Sydney celebrant and whole-of-life celebrant, creating meaningful and personal ceremonies for life's most important moments.

From celebrating love and new beginnings through weddings, to honouring life, legacy, family and friendship through funerals and memorials, I feel incredibly privileged to walk alongside couples and families during these significant moments.

I'm based on Sydney's Northern Beaches and work across the North Shore, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, Western Suburbs, the CBD and Greater Sydney. I'm also very happy to travel beyond Sydney for the right celebration.

Most importantly, I show up with genuine care, warmth and commitment, because I believe your ceremony should feel like you.

Ceremonies that reflect love, beauty, connection and meaning stay with us for a lifetime.  This is what I offer.

Meet Kate

I'm mum to my adult sons, Zac and Toby, and Archie, our giant Groodle. I'm an ocean swimmer, sunrise seeker and lover of the beach, nature and living a fulfilling, active and connected life.

I love my people fiercely and wholeheartedly, and I truly cherish the privilege of being a whole-of-life celebrant.

My journey into celebrancy began more than ten years ago, sitting in my Dad's funeral. In that moment, I had a warm, knowing feeling that celebrancy was a vocation calling me. The calling never left me.

Since then, it has been my honour to walk alongside couples and families as they mark life's key milestones and transitions.

I bring a unique blend of head and heart to being a celebrant. I combine warmth, creativity, passion and genuine care with the professionalism, organisation and attention to detail that help ceremonies run smoothly.

Sydney marriage and whole-of-life celebrant Kate Cohen smiling

Weddings

Your wedding ceremony should tell your story, reflect who you are as a couple and feel completely yours.

Whether you're planning a big celebration, an intimate wedding or an elopement, I'll work with you to create a ceremony that captures your love, your personalities and what matters most to you.

End of Life Funerals and Memorials

Saying goodbye to someone we love is one of life's most difficult moments. I create heartfelt end-of-life ceremonies and memorials that honour a person's life, legacy, relationships and the memories that live on.

I'll listen carefully, guide you through the process and create a ceremony that feels authentic to your loved one.

White spiral design.

Naming Days and Life Celebrations

There is something incredibly special about welcoming a new life and marking the beginning of a new chapter.

Naming ceremonies, blessings and other life celebrations like vow renewals or commitment ceremonies offer a beautiful opportunity to gather the people you love and acknowledge a moment that matters.

Let's chat about your vision for your special occasion.


Celebrating Life, Love and Everything In Between

Life is made up of so many important moments, and each one deserves to be marked in a way that feels meaningful.

Celebrant Across Sydney

I'm based on Sydney's Northern Beaches, but my connections to Sydney reach much further.

I grew up on the North Shore, my grandparents lived in the Eastern Suburbs, I lived in the Inner West and Concord for 25 years, and I worked across the Western Suburbs for many years as a teacher, health educator and sports administrator.

This has given me a real connection to the places and communities across Sydney, and I'm very happy to travel to support couples and families wherever they are.

I work across the Northern Beaches, North Shore, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, Western Suburbs, the CBD and Greater Sydney, and I'm also happy to travel outside Sydney for celebrations.

Marriage celebrant Kate Cohen conducting a casual, intimate wedding on Shelly beach, Manly
celebrant Kate Cohen conducting a casual, intimate wedding in a beautiful backyard in Sydney

My Why? Quite Simply…You!

The heart of my work is people.

I have a genuine interest in people and their stories. Heart-centred listening allows me to connect, learn and create ceremonies that capture and reflect the true essence of you as a couple, or your loved one.

My role is to be a supportive presence for your feelings, wishes and values, and to help you create a ceremony that is personal, meaningful and true to you.

I love the heart-warming feeling I get when couples and families know, to their core, that the ceremony was everything they wanted and needed it to be... and more.

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Some Kind Words From Couples and Families

“Kate was the perfect celebrant choice for our big day.”

— Felicity and Dan

“From the moment we met Kate we felt calm, confident and excited about our wedding.”

— Julie and Olivier

“We couldn’t have asked for a more thoughtful or dedicated celebrant.”

— Nat and Steve

“Kate was the glue that brought everything together with so much heart.”

— Ronnies Daughter

I’d Love to Hear Your Story

celebrant Kate Cohen conducting a casual, intimate wedding in a beautiful backyard in Sydney
Sand pattern spiral drawn on the beach.
A bouquet of white, purple, and blue flowers arranged on a stone step, with flowing white fabric draped around the flowers at a wedding conducted by marriage celebrant Kate Cohen outside of Sydney in Wisemans Ferry
Sunset over the ocean with gentle waves reflecting the golden sunlight on a beach where Kate Cohen celebrant conducts weddings