The Real Work Behind a Perfect Wedding Ceremony with Alison Pickel | Episode 55

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Just as Planned Weddings and Podcast TV Show! I’m your host, Nathan Cassar, and today we’re diving into the world of wedding ceremonies with a true pro who’s making waves in the celebrant world.

Joining us today is Alison Pickel, otherwise known as Alison the Celebrant, a wedding industry powerhouse hailing from Marrickville in Sydney’s Inner West. Alison’s journey from a print and digital media journalist to one of Sydney’s most sought-after celebrants is nothing short of fascinating. Since swapping deadlines for ‘I do’s’ in 2018, Alison has been dedicated to making wedding ceremonies personal, unique, and filled with meaningful moments.

In addition to being an experienced celebrant and wedding MC, Alison is also a celebrant trainer, ceremony ghostwriter, and the NSW Local Leader for The Celebrant Society. She’s passionate about empowering other celebrants and making sure couples get the most out of their wedding day.

Today, we’ll dive into the nitty-gritty of what a celebrant actually does beyond the ceremony, including the legal bits you may not know about, how to choose the perfect celebrant, and why the price for celebrants can vary so much. Alison will also debunk some common myths like ‘why can’t my friend get ordained online to marry me?’ and provide expert advice for couples who are tying the knot.

When she’s not making couples’ wedding dreams come true, you can find Alison geeking out over pop culture, solving escape room puzzles, or hanging out with her two rescue cats, Pancake and Barney.