Couple embracing on a Queensland headland at golden hour

Authorised Marriage Celebrant · Queensland

Modern ceremonies
for wildly in love
humans.

"She made our ceremony feel like a love letter read aloud. There wasn't a dry eye, and every single guest told us it was the best ceremony they had ever been to."

Sophie and Jack · Noosa

Liza O'Connell, Queensland Marriage Celebrant

Meet Your Celebrant

I'm Liza.
And I live for this.

I believe your ceremony should be the moment that makes everyone stop, feel everything, and remember exactly why they came. Not the part people sit through waiting for the party to start. The part that makes your best friend ugly cry and your dad pretend he's fine.

I'm an authorised marriage celebrant based in Queensland, and I have spent the last decade standing beside couples at the most beautiful, nerve wracking, heart bursting moment of their lives. I have performed more than 600 ceremonies across this incredible state, from beachside Noosa headlands to rooftop Brisbane celebrations, and every single one still gives me goosebumps.

I'll write words that sound like you. I'll hold space for the tears and the laughter. I'll make sure you are so present in that moment that you actually remember it. And I'll do it all with warmth, confidence and a steady hand on the day you need it most.

600+

Ceremonies Performed

10+

Years of Experience

All QLD

Brisbane to the Whitsundays

The Calile Hotel·Rickys Noosa·Gabbinbar Homestead·Spicers Peak Lodge·Palazzo Versace·Victoria Park·Maleny Manor·Cloudland·Sirromet Wines·Coolibah Downs·The Rocks Yandina·Ancora·600+ CEREMONIES PERFORMED·The Calile Hotel·Rickys Noosa·Gabbinbar Homestead·Spicers Peak Lodge·Palazzo Versace·Victoria Park·Maleny Manor·Cloudland·Sirromet Wines·Coolibah Downs·The Rocks Yandina·Ancora·600+ CEREMONIES PERFORMED·

"Liza has this incredible ability to make you feel completely at ease while also making you feel like the most important people in the room. She is warm, funny, emotional and everything you want your celebrant to be."

Hannah and Tom · Brisbane

Couple walking along a Queensland beach at sunset with flowing veil

Ceremony Offerings

Every love story deserves
its own ceremony.

Wedding ceremony under an elegant arch with emotional couple and guests

For couples who want every moment to count.

The Full Ceremony

This is the ceremony that sets the tone for the entire day. We will work together to craft something personal, emotional and completely you. From your love story woven through custom vows, to the perfectly timed moment of laughter that breaks the happy tears. Includes unlimited consultations, a fully personalised ceremony script, rehearsal coordination and all legal requirements.

Intimate elopement couple on a dramatic Queensland cliff overlooking the ocean

Intimate. Intentional. Unforgettable.

The Elopement

Just the two of you, maybe a handful of your favourite people, and a ceremony that feels like a secret the world doesn't deserve to know. Whether it's a clifftop at sunrise or a private beach at golden hour, I'll create something intimate and powerful that honours the enormity of what you're doing. Includes a personalised ceremony, location guidance and all the legal paperwork handled with care.

Couple signing wedding papers in an elegant modern setting

Making it official, made beautiful.

Legals Only

Sometimes you just need to sign the papers. But that doesn't mean it can't be a beautiful moment in its own right. Whether you're planning a big celebration later, or you simply want to keep things simple and private, I'll make your signing feel warm, intentional and memorable. Includes all legal requirements, a brief personalised ceremony and two witnesses if you need them.

"From our very first call I knew she was going to be perfect. Liza doesn't just officiate, she creates a moment that makes you feel every bit of love in the room. Booking her was the easiest and best decision we made."

Meg and Daniel · Sunshine Coast

How It Works

From enquiry
to "I do."

01

The Connection

It starts with you reaching out. Tell me your names, your date and a little about your story. I'll reply personally, and if the feeling is right, we'll jump on a call. No sales pitch, no pressure. Just a real conversation about what you're dreaming of and how I can bring it to life.

02

The Curation

Once we're locked in, the magic begins. I'll get to know you both deeply, the way you met, the things that make you laugh until you cry, the moments that made you certain. Then I'll craft a ceremony that sounds like you and feels like you, right down to the last word.

03

The Celebration

On the day, I'll be there early, calm and ready. I'll manage the flow, settle your nerves, and deliver a ceremony that makes everyone feel something real. You just need to show up, hold hands, and enjoy every second of the best part of your wedding day.

"I lost it the moment Liza started speaking. She captured us so perfectly. Our guests are still talking about the ceremony months later, and honestly, so are we."

Lauren and Chris · Gold Coast

Where I Celebrate

Across Queensland
and beyond.

Brisbane city skyline reflected on the river at twilight

Brisbane

City skyline ceremonies and rooftop celebrations.

Aerial view of Noosa headland with turquoise waters and golden sand

Noosa

Headland magic and coastal sophistication.

Glass House Mountains at golden hour in the Sunshine Coast hinterland

Sunshine Coast

Hinterland beauty meets ocean grandeur.

Couple dancing at golden hour overlooking the Gold Coast skyline and ocean

Gold Coast

Glamour, golden light and endless coastline.

I also travel throughout Queensland for destination weddings. Let's talk about your location.

"If you are looking for someone who will make your ceremony feel like the best part of the entire day, Liza is your person. She is one of those rare humans who makes everything feel natural, personal and deeply beautiful."

Kate and Ryan · Maleny

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Liza O'Connell

Authorised Marriage Celebrant
Queensland, Australia

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Performing ceremonies across Brisbane, Gold Coast,Sunshine Coast, Noosa and destination Queensland.

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