A Stand-up Celebrant

If you’re looking for a Melbourne-based marriage celebrant who knows how to truly entertain your guests while sharing your love story in the most beautiful, heartfelt way, Paul Bonadio is the man for you. Boasting **several years on the stage as a stand-up comedian**, alongside some of the greats such as Fiona O’Loughlin and Dave O’Neil, **Paul knows how to keep an audience engaged**. Paul has **performed 436 and counting lively, emotive ceremonies since 2016** — each with their own spoonful of sentiment and bucket loads of laughter. He’s also written features for some of Australia’s most beloved artists, including Jimmy Barnes, The Rubens, Bernard Fanning, and Gareth Liddiard. If these accomplishments don’t scream **experience, passion, and professionalism**, Paul’s natural charm, thoughtfulness, and love for legal paperwork (yep, you heard correctly!) may convince you. You can expect a lot of laughs, tears, and unforgettable moments when working with Paul. He even offers several useful features, including a _Pimp My Celebrant_ outfit choice, a _LOVE to LOLs ratio_, and an _online ceremony builder_ to ensure a smooth, enjoyable experience **tailored perfectly to your ceremony desires, needs, and requirements**. _“Need a celebrant? Stop looking now. You’ve found him! Despite having the "we don't have to choose the first celebrant we meet" conversation, it was clear that Paul was the guy for us from the get-go. He did such a good job. In fact, I actually received congratulations on choosing Paul before I got congratulations on choosing my husband. Paul's ceremony captured our relationship so perfectly and intimately. It was like having a long term friend conduct it for us. It was the perfect mix of laugh out loud, sentiment, and embarrassment. It was exactly us. If there were an option to give more stars, I'd give Paul all the stars. Every. Single. One.”_— Kate H. **What you’ll love about working with A Stand-up Celebrant for your Melbourne wedding:** - **Perfect blend of wit and sentimentality. Paul has a knack for lighthearted, fun ceremonies filled with stunning, emotive moments and, of course, some incredibly witty and personal jokes. He’s all about creating an unforgettable ceremony you and your guests will remember for years to come.** - **LOVE to LOLs Ratio.** From roaring belly laughter to sweet, heartfelt giggles, the choice is yours. Paul’s comprehensive and clever _LOVE to LOLs ratio_ allows you to select the perfect amount of humour or tear-filled “aww’s” for your ceremony. - **Pimp My Celebrant.** Paul boasts several innovative features, including his famed _Pimp My Celebrant_ tool. This feature allows you to select from a sophisticated selection of Paul’s outfits for him to wear at your wedding. You’ll be spoilt for choice, with a sneaky “Bogan Classique” option he added for kicks and giggles — not realising that some couples actually prefer that look! **Highlights of working with A Stand-up Celebrant Melbourne:** - Fun, vibrant ceremonies with the perfect blend of sentiment and humour - Years of experience as a stand-up comedian and writer - Several useful tools and features - Experience performing 436 ceremonies - Fully vaccinated **What’s your ‘My Celebrant Buddy’ option?** Paul’s _My Celebrant Buddy_ option allows you to choose your own celebrant, whether your best friend, relative, or funny mate from university, and he will take care of all the legal requirements. He also offers access to his learning centre and a series of lessons for ceremony building, including script examples, music advice, and more! **Can I have readings during the ceremony?** Paul has a super handy online ceremony builder that allows you to quickly and easily create your perfect ceremony with as many readings as your heart desires. **Can you play music for the ceremony?** While Paul encourages hiring a live band or DJ for your wedding, you are more than welcome to use his quality PA system for music. _“Paul Bonadio was incredible to work with. We could tell that he was exactly what we were after for a celebrant from our first meeting. He was very friendly and professional, and very passionate about his work. Paul is also a fantastic writer and captured our story so accurately. He delivered our ceremony so well, in a way that was both funny and romantic. We honestly could not be happier. Thank you so much, Paul, for making our ceremony so memorable.”_— Natalie C. About I’m a wedding celebrant who digs his job. BIG time. I did stand-up comedy for a number of years (loved it) before entering the wedding biz and it’s been sunshine and donkey rides ever since. I enjoy well-fitted shirts, a casual beer, and keeping active (I’m 33 but my bioscore says I’m 29 – I know right).  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I have an online ceremony builder which lets you easily and quickly create the structure of your ceremony. Pretty neat huh! [Can you play music for the ceremony?](https://www.easyweddings.com.au/MarriageCelebrant/Melbourne/AStandupCelebrant/#ewfaq_3) While I would recommend you have a few musos or DJ do their thing, you are MORE than welcome to use my PA :) [What’s this Pimp My Celebrant thing?](https://www.easyweddings.com.au/MarriageCelebrant/Melbourne/AStandupCelebrant/#ewfaq_4) Well, it lets you choose exactly what you want me to wear! There’s a number of classy options to pick from. Plus there’s also Bogan Classique, which was a joke costume until couples actually started picking it for their day. Oh boy! [So are you just gonna roast my partner and I up there?](https://www.easyweddings.com.au/MarriageCelebrant/Melbourne/AStandupCelebrant/#ewfaq_5) No of course not! My ceremonies are fun, light-hearted but with a lovely mix of sentimentality. I’m soon creating a feature called the ‘Love & LOLs metre’ – it will let you pick the perfect mix of chuckles and awwws. * * * Reviews 5.0 out of 5.0 290 reviews [Write a review](https://www.easyweddings.com.au/reviews/supplier/astandupcelebrant/ "Write a Review") 5 Stars 100% 4 Stars 0% 3 Stars 0% 2 Stars 0% 1 Stars 0% Review Summary This is an AI generated summary of this supplier's rating and feedback. Couples consistently describe Paul as an engaging, approachable celebrant who brings warmth, humour and heartfelt storytelling to their wedding. The experience is marked by clear, proactive communication, thorough handling of legalities and a bespoke ceremony script that reflects the couple’s story. Clients note his professional delivery, perfect timing, and ability to ease nerves on the day, while guests frequently compliment the ceremony's balance of laughter and sentiment. He is flexible—adapting to last-minute changes, coordinating schedules across time zones, and even including pets—and keeps the process stress-free. Overall, he’s seen as an exceptional, personalised fit for couples wanting a memorable, joyful ceremony. [](https://www.easyweddings.com.au/reviews/user/c0d8466e-d6bf-4df7-8d97-00c13fd09201/) April 2025 Show moreShow less We were so lucky to have Paul as our wedding celebrant! He brought such a fun and warm energy to our ceremony, making it feel personal, engaging, and truly "us." From the very start, he took the time to get to know our story and captured it beautifully, blending heartfelt moments with humour in the most perfect way. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how much they loved the ceremony, and we couldn’t have imagined anyone better to officiate our special day. If you're looking for a celebrant who is not only professional but also brings joy, laughter, and genuine care to your wedding, we highly recommend Paul! [Sophie V.](https://www.easyweddings.com.au/reviews/user/c0d8466e-d6bf-4df7-8d97-00c13fd09201/) [](https://www.easyweddings.com.au/reviews/user/f41e81f7-e533-4d75-be76-da42c0213b6d/) March 2025 Show moreShow less Paul was wonderful from start to finish, he was so professional and so much fun to work with! The script for our wedding was fabulous with such a wonderful mix of love and laughter. He made us feel so comfortable to provide any feedback and was happy to add and remove anything we wanted. If you’re looking for a celebrant to make you laugh and happy cry at the same time, Paul is your man [Tasha](https://www.easyweddings.com.au/reviews/user/f41e81f7-e533-4d75-be76-da42c0213b6d/) [](https://www.easyweddings.com.au/reviews/user/68383e51-5a06-4c49-b679-36a4de2ba049/) November 2018 Show moreShow less He is amazing, just the best! Everyone thought he was the highlight, our guests loved him. He was also super responsive and worked so well with us. [Katie W.](https://www.easyweddings.com.au/reviews/user/68383e51-5a06-4c49-b679-36a4de2ba049/) A Stand-up Celebrant Hey Katie - how can I ever forget that ice sculpture?? And that was just the tip of the iceberg (no pun intended) of how much fun that day was. Brilliant. Love to Steve, as well. [](https://www.easyweddings.com.au/reviews/user/9771f2e1-843e-4f33-8a81-4fd77f64d2a9/) November 2025 Show moreShow less Paul was brilliant to deal with. Our wedding audience loved the ceremony. A great mix of humour and heartfelt moments. Paul lets you have full control on how the script goes and is with you every step of the way. Sam & Kelly [Sam M.](https://www.easyweddings.com.au/reviews/user/9771f2e1-843e-4f33-8a81-4fd77f64d2a9/) [](https://www.easyweddings.com.au/reviews/user/c1d4a364-6907-4d83-8dd0-fc9608d22471/) October 2025 Show moreShow less Paul did an incredible job being the celebrant for our wedding. He was a great mix of funny and serious, with many of our guests telling us how great of a job he did. Paul was organised with contacting us with all the relevant legalities and compiling our ceremony script, as well as managing our nerves on the day. We would definitely recommend him to our friends, and thank him for making our day so special. [Isobel D.](https://www.easyweddings.com.au/reviews/user/c1d4a364-6907-4d83-8dd0-fc9608d22471/) Load more reviews * * * Expert Advice  As a wedding professional, **A Stand-up Celebrant** offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice. [Get Expert Advice](https://www.easyweddings.com.au/MarriageCelebrant/advice/) * * * [](https://www.easyweddings.com.au/reviews/user/fc92fd54-da61-456c-9f23-9ade229f031b/) I'm looking for a funny celebrant in Melbourne/Canberra/Sydney? If you'd travel to canberra, then I'd love to hear from you! 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