Wedding Ceremonies on Tamborine Mountain & the Scenic Rim — Your Way
What Sort of Ceremony Will Suit You?
Everyone says that weddings are a celebration — so why on earth do we put up with ceremonies that are boring? That's why I decided to be true to my authentic self, and why I'm known as the fun marriage celebrant.
Getting married on Tamborine Mountain or in the Scenic Rim? You've already chosen one of Queensland's most stunning settings. Now let's make sure your ceremony matches. You get to choose everything: the vibe, the length, the level of fun, the amount of emotion. I'll guide you there.
Not sure what you're after? Have a read through your options below — or if you'd like to talk it through first, just get in touch.
A Full Hinterland Wedding Ceremony
My full ceremony runs around 20–25 minutes — beautifully structured, completely personalised, and guaranteed to have your guests smiling and your grandma dabbing her eyes. This is the option for couples who want the works: personalised vows, interactive moments, something your guests will still be talking about at your 10-year anniversary dinner.
I'll write your ceremony from scratch — based on your story, your personalities, and the information you share with me. You won't get something nicked from the internet. Want to write your own vows? I'll show you how. Even the couples who are terrified end up nailing it. Honesty is the only tool you need — I'll give you the framework.
Want to see what a Lynette Maguire ceremony actually looks like? Browse the gallery or read what my couples say.
A Same-Sex Wedding Ceremony
Ever since marriage equality passed, I've been marrying same-sex couples and loving every single ceremony. I've had the honour of marrying couples who'd been together 25 and 30 years before they could finally make it legal. Your ceremony will be whatever you want it to be — traditional, fun, deeply emotional, or all three. Tamborine Mountain's hinterland venues are beautiful settings for LGBTIQ+ weddings of every style.
A Sneaky Elopement in the Scenic Rim
Tamborine Mountain and the Scenic Rim are absolutely spectacular for elopements — misty morning rainforest, golden valley views, waterfall backdrops, and almost no one around. If you want to sneak away and make it official with just the two of you (plus two witnesses), this is the option.
Elopements run around 10 minutes, are usually on a weekday, and are a fraction of the cost of a full ceremony. Kenny and I eloped ourselves — best decision we ever made.
Interested in a full elopement package? Check out my Marry Well elopement option — designed specifically for the mountain.
The Registry-Style Coffee Table Wedding
The ultimate in no-fuss. A legals-only ceremony that takes about 10 minutes — the essential legal words, your signatures, done. Perfect if you can't wait to be married, want to save money, are planning a bigger celebration overseas, or just want something quiet and real.
You can have up to a handful of guests, exchange rings, even write a few personal words if you like — it still feels like a wedding, just beautifully stripped back. For everything you need to know about the legal requirements for getting married in Australia, I've written a plain-English guide.
A My Wedding Wish Gifted Ceremony
I'm the founder of My Wedding Wish, Australia's project that gifts weddings to couples battling terminal illness. We've gifted nearly 100 weddings worth around $800,000 — and it remains one of the things I'm most proud of.
If you know someone who could benefit, please reach out — I'd love to tell you more. Get in touch.
A Funeral or Life Ceremony
I'm also a professional funeral and life ceremony celebrant — and I bring the same care, warmth, and genuine humanity to a life ceremony that I bring to a wedding.
A great funeral should capture the real person — their spark, their humour, their quirks, the specific way they laughed. It should feel like them. I've had the privilege of conducting ceremonies for people aged 20 to 100, from stillborn babies to centenarians, and I take every single one seriously.
I conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies across Tamborine Mountain, the Scenic Rim, Gold Coast hinterland, Gold Coast, and Brisbane. If you're looking for a funeral celebrant who will handle your loved one's service with love, respect, and genuine humanity — please reach out. I'm here.
What Every Ceremony Has in Common
- 100% personalised — written for you, not copied from anywhere
- Cheese-free. Always.
- Warm, professional, and genuinely fun where it counts
- All legal paperwork handled perfectly and always on time
- No levels of service — my quality never varies based on what you pay
- 20+ years experience across hundreds of ceremonies
Other Ceremonies and Celebrations
I also conduct renewal of vows ceremonies, child namings (for couples I've married or will marry), and other life celebrations on Tamborine Mountain, the Scenic Rim, and surrounds. If you're not sure whether what you need falls within what I do — just ask. The answer is probably yes.
A Few Tips for Outdoor Ceremonies on the Mountain
Tamborine Mountain weather can be gorgeous and dramatic in equal measure. A few things worth knowing:
- Always have a Plan B — a venue or covered spot you're just as excited about as your first choice. Most venues can accommodate a backup option.
- Wind is the underrated enemy. Not just rain. Wind ruins hair, veils, and audibility more than most people expect on the mountain.
- Summer afternoons can bring dramatic storms — beautiful, but worth planning around. Early morning and late afternoon ceremonies are magical.
- Water and shade for guests in warmer months — 10 minutes of waiting in full Queensland sun is plenty.
Need a permit for a ceremony on public land in the Scenic Rim? Check with Scenic Rim Regional Council — I can help you work out what's needed.
Ready to talk about your ceremony? Call 0400 595 679 or send me a message. No pressure or sales pitch — just a chat about your day.
Lynette was our celebrant at our wedding and she was absolutely amazing! My partner and I may be biased but we have never been to a better ceremony. Lynette goes out of her way to create a ceremony that suits you as a couple and she definitely achieved that for us. There were tears, there were smiles, and there were full on belly laughs! The ceremony truly was a celebration and really set the tone for the day. Thanks Lyn! :)
Emily and Paul
Photo by Luke Middlemiss
