A wedding celebrant is a person who performs and officiates formal wedding ceremonies. They are often chosen by couples who want a personalized, flexible, and unique ceremony that is not limited by traditional religious or legal structures. Wedding celebrants can also perform other related ceremonies such as vow renewals, baby naming ceremonies, and funerals. In Australia, celebrants or civil celebrants are people who conduct formal ceremonies in the community, particularly weddings, and for this reason are often referred to as marriage celebrants). In Australia, only authorized (registered) marriage celebrants have the authority to perform marriages). Wedding celebrants can offer guidance in terms of planning and can perform a personalized ceremony for the couple and their guests. They can also assist and guide the couple in completing the necessary requirements for the marriage license, although they do not currently have the authority to approve it.