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MARRIAGE CELEBRANTS

Here are our recommended marriage wedding celebrants located on the South Coast of NSW, servicing the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and Eurobodalla regions.  You can meet some of these amazing celebrants at our next Wedding Fair. Check the EVENTS page for details or contact them directly for availability or a quote.

DAVID NEWMAN CELEBRANT

Dave was voted best male celebrant in the 2020 Shoalhaven and South Coast Brides Choice Awards and highly commended in 21,22 and 23.. His approach to a wedding ceremony is what couple’s love. His ceremonies are warm, personal and fun! It’s a very special day and as a team he will work on what eventually becomes the wedding you’ve always dreamt of! He's located on the beautiful NSW South coast, picture perfect for any wedding. Dave is happy to help with your vows and all those special touches you need to make your day extra special. He's motto is “ Enjoy ,Relax and have fun! “

CELEBRATE WITH NATASHA

CEREMONIES WITH SHARON

Natasha knows that your ceremony really sets the tone for your wedding day. You want to laugh, you want your partner to cry when they see you, and you want your guests to rave about it afterwards and say, “That’s the best ceremony I’ve ever been to. I’ve never seen a wedding quite like that”. Bold, cheeky, and unforgettable. If you want to kick things off properly get in touch with Natasha. Based in Wollongong, servicing the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands.

Sharon Bridges wanted to be a Celebrant for a long time and when the stars finally aligned, she jumped at the chance!  Sharon will never forget the thrill of conducting her first wedding and seeing all the love that surrounds the happy couple. The atmosphere of a wedding day is absolutely contagious and she gets goosebumps at every wedding. Sharon wants your ceremony to be a celebration of you and guarantees to  a ceremony that is relaxed, fun, and modern. You will find Sharon marrying wonderful couples like you all around Illawarra, the Southern Highlands, the Shoalhaven, and anywhere else that love takes her.

A LIFE CELEBRANT LOU

A fun, friendly, considerate, helpful, professional, Family Celebrant with a difference; a permanent smile, a listening ear, and loads of experience.
Lou loves what he does!… and believes & trusts that you will too. He wants you to enjoy your Ceremony even more than he does! There is a reason other celebrants come to Lou for advice…. and a reason he has been told, “don’t you ever stop doing what you are doing, you were born to do this”! 

MARRIED BY CERYS

Hey Lovers! I'm Cerys, and I'm here to sprinkle some extra magic on your special day! With a vibrant personality and a passion for creating unforgettable moments, I'm not your average marriage celebrant & MC! I believe that every love story is beautifully unique, and your ceremony should reflect that. That's why I specialize in crafting bespoke ceremonies tailored specifically to each couple. Whether you're dreaming of a traditional affair or a quirky, offbeat celebration, I'm here to bring your vision to life in the most unforgettable way possible.

MARRIED BY LEAH

Leah truly loves love! Being a celebrant isn’t just a job—it’s her passion. With perfectly crafted bespoke ceremonies that take guests on a journey of laughter, sentiment, and celebration. Along the way, Leah is your guide, advisor, and stress shielding ninja, ensuring your day is seamless and full of joy. Clients say she is fun, bubbly, and easy to work with, setting the perfect tone for their wedding day. She comes highly recommend, but don’t just take others word for it. Book her, and experience it firsthand!

CHRIS BRAGG CELEBRANT

Chris is the epitome of a celebrant who seamlessly blends professionalism with a vibrant, easy-going spirit and is not afraid of a good laugh! With a knack for infusing joy into every ceremony, Chris crafts bespoke experiences that reflect the unique essence of each couple. His charismatic approach ensures a relaxed atmosphere making sure that couples are supported and relaxed through the entire process making your experience enjoyable from start to finish. You can count on Chris to infuse your wedding with the perfect balance of warmth, laughter, and a touch of magic, creating a ceremony that truly speaks to your love story.

SEALED WITH A KISS

Cath is an award winning celebrant. voted by wedding couples as the number one celebrant for the Shoalhaven & South Coast region for 2022 and 2023 along with Top 10 and Top 15 in Australia! As a fun loving, easy going, relaxed and highly experienced celebrant, Cath works both independently and in partnership with local Jervis Bay and South Coast businesses to assist in creating your perfect ceremony. Her 18 years’ experience coupled with great ceremony tips, excellent public speaking skills, efficient and trusted organisational skills and absolute professionalism, you can trust that you are in good hands with Cath.

LAUREN KAYLE CELEBRANT

Lauren Kayle is a sought-after Marriage Celebrant who is deeply passionate about crafting unforgettable ceremonies that truly reflect each couple’s unique love story. She absolutely loves love and brings warmth, charisma, and a touch of magic to every moment. Her ceremonies are the perfect blend of emotion, laughter, and sophistication. Never stiff or scripted, but exquisitely tailored to feel effortless, meaningful, and entirely personal. For Lauren, a wedding is more than just an event; it’s an extraordinary celebration, setting the stage for a day filled with love, connection, and lifelong memories. With her, your ceremony will be nothing short of breathtaking.

SHARON IS MY CELEBRANT

Sharon Campbell, a Kiama Marriage Celebrant and Industry Leader for 16 years, has the expertise and experience to make your wedding ceremony beyond amazing. As a creator and storyteller, Sharon adds laughs and happy tears into your personalised ceremony and intentionally creates the most perfect photo moments. Awarded number one Celebrant of the Year 2022, Wedding Industry Awards - Illawarra & Southern Highlands! Sharon specializes in all ceremony types but has offered a range of all inclusive packages for Elopements and Intimate Weddings which can be viewed on her website.

BEE TOGETHER CELEBRANT

Gabrielle is the celebrant behind BeeTogether, based in Wollongong and creating ceremonies across the Illawarra and beyond. Known for her warm, inclusive approach, Gabi works closely with couples to shape a ceremony that feels like them; real, relaxed, and thoughtfully crafted. The planning process is fun and collaborative, with plenty of space for creativity and personal touches. A proud LGBTIQA+ ally, Gabi also offers MCing your reception and hand-rolled beeswax candles bringing extra heart and craft to weddings and events. Her ceremonies are grounded in genuine connection and delivered with care, clarity, and just the right amount of sparkle.

SHOSHANNA VERNHAM

Shoshanna's passion is to create ceremonies that not only get you legally hitched but make everyone's heart pump with excitement, flutter with laughter and melt to the sweet moments of your love story! She loves to hear stories in all their gritty detail and looks forward to curating her couples' love story to make their special day nothing short of magical and a unique expression of them.  Based in Gerringong, Shoshanna is available throughout the NSW South Coast, Southern Highlands and beyond.

JO BOOTH EVENT CELEBRANT 

Jo is a marriage celebrant and wedding Emcee that LOVES celebrating love. Jo believes your wedding ceremony should be a reflection of you and she is busting to make your wedding ceremony unique and memorable. She has years of experience as a civil celebrant working on a multitude of diverse events. This experience coupled with her ability to hold the attention of the room and wrangle guests is exactly what's needed for a great event. Jo can't wait to work with you to design a wedding ceremony that will live in your hearts and be remembered by you and your guests.

MARRIED BY MANDI

Mandi is not your "run of the mill" marriage celebrant! Weddings mean so much more to her than the traditional "lawful wedded husband /wife hoo-hah" because the beauty in a wedding is about celebrating your journey of life and love- and that's never going to be the same from one couple to the next. Mandi is a  mother to 4 crazy kids who are all on their own love journeys which leaves her time to focus on you! She's an adventure-seeker, animal-lover and travel enthusiast who would love nothing more than the honour of helping you to co-create your unique, fun and memorable wedding ceremony.

CEREMONIES WITH TANYA

Tanya is young vibrant wedding celebrant who believes there is no greater honour than to be a part of someone’s special day. She likes to work outside the box, creating a ceremony that truly reflects the couple getting married. Tanya particularly enjoys brain storming and having open discussions to work together on a ceremony that leaves the bride, groom and the guests feeling satisfied. She loves that a good ceremony can awake feelings in everyone present and inspire all to  love, honour, respect and trust the special people in their lives. 

ROSEMARY JOHNSON

Rosie loves to create a ceremony that is all about ‘celebrating your love’ – setting the scene for your day of wedding celebrations. She will listen to you and work with you to create a personal and meaningful ceremony. Servicing the  NSW South Coast and Southern Highlands.

MERYL McGINN

A professional marriage celebrant with style and integrity. Meryl will work with you to create a ceremony to mark all "rites of passage" with care and consideration. She specialise in weddings in the Jervis Bay/Shoalhaven area but is willing to travel to other locations. Meryl believes it is all about the attention to detail and creating a joyous day for all.

NARELLE MURRAY

Narelle is an experienced, fun-loving celebrant who truly loves leading you in a ceremony you will remember forever. She truly loves celebrating love. She adores creating unforgettable experiences with her quirky, fun, and heartfelt ceremonies, which will reflect the personalities of each couple. Whether you're wanting a quick elopement, a  small intimate wedding, or the whole shebang, you will be in the best hands with Narelle as your celebrant.

DALLAS McMAUGH

Dallas has years of experience and recently conducted her 400th wedding. She will work with you to ensure your wedding is a meaningful and memorable occasion by creating the perfect ceremony, one that is uniquely yours and reflects your personalities and relationship. Based in Jervis Bay.  Happy to travel.

MELROSE MEMORABLE MOMENTS

Let Julie from Melrose Memorable Moments tell your love story to your family and friends on your special day.  Fresh, personalised, friendly and professional wedding celebrant service tailored to your needs. Create memorable moments with Julie. Servicing all of the NSW South Coast.

KAREN AMBROSE

A perfect location and a perfect ceremony will set the scene for your wedding day with your choice of ceremonies created by an  experienced  marriage celebrant. Karen is passionate about her role on your special day and will guide you through the process with unlimited advice and support as you embark on your journey to married life, with a ceremony you will remember for a long time to come.

COASTAL CEREMONIES

No more boring bits...I say! Let your ceremony be the party starter with all the good stuff included. Change up the traditional stuff to suit you two with a bit of cheeky banter, lots of laughter, and of course sweet moments thrown in too. You are a unique couple...so don't let your ceremony be anything less than fabulous! Meet up with Cathryn over a coffee… or her fav, a wine and start making your big day everything you have always wanted it to be.

LYNDA LEITH

There’s nothing more magical than finding your special someone.​ Lynda incorporates the heart-warming story of you two and celebrates your love & journey into her ceremonies. Get in touch and be reassured that Lynda is here to make your ceremony planning fun and relaxed with a professional edge. Sharing a few laughs, telling the good stories, and making this very special moment in your lives all about you. A personalised ceremony is all about the two of you, and it is what Lynda does best.

YOUR SPIRITED CELEBRANT

Jim is a Celebrant and MC that delivers vibrant, open-hearted ceremonies throughout the South Coast and beyond. He is the captivating, youthful energy that is ideal to get you and your guests laughing, crying and remembering all the best parts of your special day. Whether it's a deeply spiritual ceremony or a fun, light hearted time. Having Jim stay and also MC your reception is the best way to create a cohesive energy throughout the whole day and leaves your guests wanting for nothing!! 

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