Married by Haya

09/07/2022

It’s been a hot minute since I last visited my family overseas - so I’ll be out of office for the next 5 weeks!

During this time, I’ll be checking my emails intermittently to respond to urgent enquiries from my wonderful couples… but otherwise, you’ll find me laying in the sun enjoying some long awaited rest!

07/04/2022

THE CELEBRANT LURK || no one wants their celebrant front and centre of their ‘first kiss’ photo… so I’ll just be cheekily lurking behind, blending into the background or hiding behind the nearest Haya-sized object.

📷 and .raftopoulos captured by the incredible .co on behalf of

29/03/2022

LITTLE WINS || starting a small business was terrifying, so it’s time to celebrate a few small wins!

23/03/2022

WEDDING TIMELINES || last minute surprise ceremonies are always fun, but did you know that you need to lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage at least one month prior to your ceremony date? Keep that in mind when you’re working out your wedding timeline!

16/03/2022

LOVING LOVE // This month, my parents have been married for 36 years! In honour of their love, get 10% off elopement and ‘the lot’ ceremonies booked prior to 16 April 2022. 🧡

Check out the link on my page to arrange a time to chat!

10/03/2022

UNPLUGGED || have you considered whether you’d like your guests to put their phones away during the ceremony?

Asking for an unplugged ceremony is one way to make sure your guests are truly present on the day. Let’s have a chat about how you can incorporate this into your ceremony!

08/03/2022

08/03/2022

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY || To all the incredible women who have fought for equality and paved the way, thank you.

This is my mother. She is fierce, courageous and beautiful. She taught me to stand up for myself, follow my dreams, and to advocate for others who cannot advocate for themselves… and she is slowly teaching me how to do bookkeeping 😅 Growing up, I watched my mother as she opened her heart and our home to all in need. She is the best role model I could ask for, and a woman worthy of honour this International Women’s Day.

03/03/2022

FUN FACT: did you know that there are only a total of 114 words that you are legally required to include in your ceremony? Everything else is totally optional and up to you!

17/02/2022

Absolutely cannot wait to wed these two in March 🧡

📷 by the incredible Bel Combridge Photography

14/02/2022

Every day is the day of love when you’re a celebrant, but here’s to the one that falls on 14 Feb 🧡

03/02/2022

WHEN || TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2022 & 2023
Has your wedding been postponed for the fifth time and you need a celebrant to stand in? Or are you super organised and planning ahead for 2023? Whatever your story is, I’m officially taking bookings. I have a few dates left for the 2022 peak wedding season – so reach out for an initial chat!

27/01/2022

HOW || WE GET YOU TO 'I DO'
Ever wondered what's involved in getting married? He's a quick overview of my process.

25/01/2022

WHY || DID YOU BECOME A CELEBRANT?

I have always loved bringing people together and finding ways to create a fun, happy, and exciting atmosphere for my family and friends.

When I was a cute little five-year old, with giant eyes that took up ¾ of my face, you’d often find me gathering my brothers and searching nearest microphone-looking prop to host game-shows in our living room.

Not much has changed since then, except now I have finally grown into my eyes. But, in all seriousness – why did I become a celebrant?

Well, aside from being super comfortable in front of a crowd (and actually enjoying it!), I really wanted to use my public speaking skills for something totally fun and different. I absolutely love meeting new people, hearing their stories, and finding creative ways to share them – so becoming a celebrant seemed like a no-brainer.

Despite all of this, deciding to try something wildly different to my 9-5 was absolutely terrifying and totally outside of my comfort-zone – but I couldn’t be more happy having finally taken the plunge!

20/01/2022

WHERE || NGUNNAWAL AND NGAMBRI COUNTRY & BEYOND

I am based on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country (Canberra), and am always happy to travel for love. Beach, mountains, cities with high-rise views, your grandparents coastal house... Fiji? you name it!

If you’d like pack me in your suitcase and take me a little further out, there’s just a few extra details we’ll have to iron out – but we’ll discuss this in our very first catch up so you know exactly what’s happening.

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where I work and live, the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people, and pay my respects to Elders past and present. I celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

18/01/2022

WHAT|| WEDDING CEREMONIES

We’re talking everything from elopements in your backyard with your two best friends to big kick-ass ceremonies that’ll leave you and your guests feeling all warm and fuzzy.

But before we get you to ‘I do’, I’ll also be there to guide you through all of the legal paperwork, bounce ideas on how to make your ceremony fun and engaging, help you find ways to include significant friends or family members in the ceremony, and give you resources to get those sweet vows flowing.

My prices and packages are based on the size and style of your ceremony, but I’m always up to chat about which ceremony would be the best fit for you. With me as your celebrant, you won’t be left guessing what you’re paying for – I’m clear, upfront, and honest. I’ll be there to make sure you have the best day ever!
📸 capturing my beautiful brother and sister-in-law

13/01/2022

WHO || Hey, I’m Haya! Knowing your celebrant and their values is incredibly important. Let’s be real, they’ll be standing near you on one of the most significant days of your lives! You wouldn’t want to discover on the morning of your ceremony that your celebrant only wears Crocs to weddings.

I am an authentic, fun-loving, sunset-chasing owner of half finished craft projects. I’m originally from Perth, and at risk of making this sound like a dating-app pitch, I genuinely do enjoy sitting, swimming, walking, and reading on the beach.

I am incredibly passionate about social justice, human rights, and gender equality. I’ve dedicated my career as a lawyer to protecting some of the most vulnerable members of our community and advocating for change. In my past life, you would have seen my fierce courtroom personality... but I’ve since hung up the robes to do a bit more behind-the-scenes advocacy.

As a former class-clown, I absolutely love to chat and have a laugh. So rest assured that your ceremony will be a nice balance of serious and cheeky.

Above all else, I just love love!

10/01/2022

Remember when we all picked up new skills during lockdown? Here’s a cheeky sneak peak of what I’ve been up to!

Over the next couple of weeks, join me as I take you into my world for the who, what, where, when, why and how of Married by Haya.

09/01/2022