Ceremonies by Sarah Jane

26/07/2024

Did you know I cap my weddings to one ceremony per day and, only on rare occasions, I will take on two weddings per weekend?

Mainly because I don’t want to overcommit and underdeliver on one of the most important days in a couple’s journey. Also, I am still working full-time and I am a respite/emergency foster carer, so this also keeps me on my toes.

I will be scaling back to part-time at the end of this year. For now, I am trying to navigate that healthy work life balance (does it exist?) 😂

Some celebrants book more than one wedding per day, but for me, this takes away from the quality of service I can provide my couples. It’s important to me to get to know all my couples well and create something truly meaningful and genuine on their special day.

So, if you have been thinking about inquiring and confirming your chosen date with me, this is your sign to reach out as my calendar is starting to look oh so busy.

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10/07/2024

There was no doubt that Molly’s stunning, timeless beauty captured and held the attention of all the wedding guests upon her arrival. 🥹

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04/06/2024

✨The Pre Ceremony Check In✨

This is a last minute check in with my bride, bridesmaids, and anyone else gearing up to walk down the aisle. It’s to let you all know that everything is on track. You all look stunning because, seriously, you always do. It’s that last minute reminder to take a deep breath, breathe, and soak in this beautiful day because there is a very excited person waiting for you to arrive.

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14/05/2024

The moment the lovely Raya captured my Grandma telling me how special it was for her to watch one of her grandchildren (me) be the celebrant officiating another one of her grandchildren’s (my cousin Emma) wedding. Hearing your grandma tell you she is proud of you just hits differently. 🥹

Thank you for capturing this precious memory 💫

13/05/2024

If you’ve attended one of my ceremonies, you might have noticed that I position myself off to the side of the couple for the majority of the ceremony. Here’s why..

Personally, I’ve always found it a bit awkward when a celebrant stands directly in the middle of the couple. Additionally, the couple can feel uncomfortable facing each other for the entire duration of the ceremony.

This is your day! You don’t need me, the wedding celebrant, in all of your photos. Standing in this position off to the side provides the opportunity for natural, organic photos of you, the two main characters of the day, enjoying your ceremony as it unfolds.

The main reason is that I love how open and welcoming the space feels when the couple gets to look out over all the faces of their friends and family listening to their wedding ceremony. This also allows your guests to witness all of the couple’s facial reactions and emotions.

All of my couples know from the very beginning of their involvement with Ceremonies by Sarah Jane that their wedding day and ceremony can look however they choose it to look. However, if you do want my advice, these are my thoughts on the positioning of your wedding ceremony!

Bring on ceremony planning meetings for all my couples who are tying the knot at the end of 2024! 💫

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08/05/2024

Still floating on cloud nine after hitching my beautiful cousin Emma to the legend himself, Daniel!

The smiles on our faces speak volumes about the vibes that were felt that day. 💫

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28/04/2024

POV - Reporting live from the best day of your life.

What a damn joy it is to call this my side hustle.

P.S. I do go easy on the champaz until the formalities are over... I promise 🤭

24/04/2024

What a wedding to top off a very busy March + April full of travel and amazing couples.

I love being a wedding celebrant, but let me tell you, working full time and having back to back interstate weddings, I am looking forward to a couple of weekends at home on the couch 😂.

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23/04/2024

✨James + AJ ✨

One of the most beautiful things about life is meeting people who genuinely just make life better. Their existence has this gravitational pull that reflects happiness, love, and genuine joy.

I’m talking about the kind of people who can make your day better by simply just being around them. The people who make the world feel as if it’s not so heavy. They are the closest thing to the feeling of sunshine.

James and AJ are those kinds of people, and on Saturday the 20th of April, every guest who attended their special day felt their gift of sunshine ☀️

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09/04/2024

Twelve of the best months, twelve of the best couples 💫

09/04/2024

💫 Bethany + Cameron 💫

It was honestly so refreshing to witness Bethany and Cameron prioritise what was truly important to them on there special day. They planned a simple yet tasteful wedding that accurately reflected who they are as a couple. In today’s modern society, where the attraction of perfection often leads to stress, excessive spending, and keeping up with the Kardashians, Bethany and Cameron reminded me of the importance of authentic love that is genuine and being unapologetically true to yourself. So, thank you!



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08/04/2024

💫 Molly + Sam 💫

Molly + Sam met in June of 2013 during a polocrosse exchange program in the USA. They were just two teenagers, 16 years old, navigating the complexities of life and love.

Sam was shy, taking a week to work up the courage to approach Molly. But once they started talking, they quickly became inseparable. They eventually returned to Australia, and despite living many kilometers apart, they refused to let distance come between them.

Their love story wasn’t always easy. Molly worked hard to save money from her first job to spend on plane tickets, while Sam drove eight hours most weekends to spend time with Molly in Harden. Their bond grew stronger with each visit, both determined to make their relationship work. Eight hours... Talk about dedication! 

After many years of long distance, in 2019, Sam moved back to Jugiong, where they could finally settle down together. These two are each other’s biggest motivators, supporters, and should be seriously proud of the amazing life they have already built together.

I am so happy for your both and can’t wait to see what’s to come for you two darlings ✨

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08/04/2024

Happy 1st wedding anniversary to these two wonderful people, and happy anniversary to Ceremonies by Sarah Jane.

Peter + Margie’s wedding ceremony was the first ceremony I officiated 🥹 Twelve months has gone so fast, and it’s safe to say I have loved every minute of the last year. I feel so grateful to all the couples that have chosen me along the way and in the future to be a part of their wedding day. ✨

Can’t wait to see what the next twelve months bring.

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21/03/2024

💫 Kind words from Josie + Dave 💫

“SARAH!

Where do we even begin.. we cannot thank you enough for being our celebrant. You perfectly encapsulated our story in the most genuinely personalised way. You crafted a ceremony that consisted of raw emotion, humour and reflected our personalities and wishes.

You are so talented in what you do and we received endless compliments from our guests about how amazing you were!

You offered so much support throughout the whole process and were always available if we had any questions.

You absolutely exceeded all expectations, thank you so much 💗”

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15/03/2024

💫 Emma + Daniel 💫

My STUNNING cousin Emma married her perfect match, Daniel, on the 9th of March on the Yorke Peninsula, SA.

It was one of the hottest days of their lives, but that definitely didn’t take away from the genuine feelings of happiness and joy that filled the happy couple and everyone there to celebrate with them. 🥹

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02/03/2024

✨Danni + Jarrod ✨

“Danni + Jarrod’s story began long before they officially met on one significant September night in 2022. Their journey started with Jarrod’s Nanna May whispering little tales in Danni’s ear when she would visit the coffee shop where Danni worked. With each visit, Nanna May would share stories of her grandson, a handsome young man with a body full of tattoos. Little did Danni know, those tales were the starter to her own love story.

Danni + Jarrod’s journey towards each other was not hurried or forced rather a natural flow, guided by a touch of fate that inevitably led to their beautiful wedding day on February 16th, 2024.”

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28/02/2024

All my darlin new followers + couples.. I see you! I want to give you a bit of insight around who is Ceremonies by Sarah Jane!

🙋🏼‍♀️ So, this is me.. Sarah, Sezzy, Sair, Red, Sarah Jane - Just a few nicknames I have collected from friends and family over the years.

I am lucky enough to live on the beautiful Bellarine in Victoria. For the past four years I have worked in the Social Work industry, this work is something I am truly passionate about as I love working along side people and creating positive change.

To be very honest, becoming a wedding celebrant was never something I would have envisioned for myself.. however, connecting with people and spreading smiles is what I’m all about, so, I have come to learn it’s kinda the perfect role for me!

Speaking of roles, I’ve had a few! I have lived in South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales and landed here in Victoria. Within these years I have worn many hats and gained a huge amount of valuable life experience whilst sitting in the role of kitchen hand, waitress, barista, dishy, pharmacy technician, babysitter, cleaner, retail assistant, bakery clerk, bartender, OH&S representative, administrative assistant, nanny, station hand, rouseabout, cellar Hand, polo groom, Home Based Care Caseworker, Senior Placement Support Worker and now to my most recent journey; hitching all of you beautiful couples!

I’m not sure I have any business giving out life advice, but, if I was going to, it would be to all you young ones out there - travel around Australia, meet as many new people as you can, work as many jobs and gain as much life experience as you can 🙌🏼

Life is too short to limit ourselves, so I try to embrace the unknown with open arms, no matter how scary the unknown can be (Thank god our courage grows the older we become😂) With each new experience, I like to think I grow, evolve, and discover a greater sense of purpose.

I know this may sound very clichè, but I don’t take for granted having the opportunity to show up for you during this special time in your relationship and contribute something truly beautiful and meaningful! 🥂

📸 Thank you to Jake from for the photos 💫

18/02/2024

💫 Heartfelt and organic moments 💫

Including children or young people in your life can bring a genuine feeling of love, connection, and joy to your ceremony.

Children’s innocence and joy can lift any occasion. On Friday, the 16th of February, Brooklynn & Flynn helped make their parents Jarrod + Danni’s ceremony so much more special ⭐️

Honestly... I couldn’t even deal with this level of adorableness 🥹

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03/02/2024

I like to think I can effortlessly fit into any setting, at any time, anywhere, and with anyone. But….. if you’re in search of a celebrant who lives her life through kindness, authenticity, progressive thinking, style, and a touch of good humor, I am definitely your gal!

Any celebrant can marry you, that’s the easy part. What’s not easy is finding a wedding celebrant who understands you and can create a ceremony that reflects your story, capturing the depth and reality of your loving, imperfect, and authentic relationship. If you want me.. I got you!

Please reach out if you feel I might fit into your special day. Limited availability for 2024. Books are open for 2025!

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23/01/2024

Long weekend ahead, getting in the zone!

With a busy wedding season approaching, I’m in the thick of scriptwriting, planning meetings, and couple catch-ups. Although I’m busy, I am so excited to marry some darlin couples in the coming months.

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16/01/2024

✨ Kind words from Lauren + Stew ✨

“Sarah was amazing to work with and it was an absolute delight to witness her in her element as our wedding celebrant. She had great communication the whole way through and tailored our wedding so it was exactly what we wanted (in only a few short months as well!). Could not be happier with the service and care she provided”

14/01/2024

2024 is hitting different 🔥

14/01/2024

If you’re married, give one piece of advice to those planning their wedding 🥰

What did you do? What would you change? What mattered and what didn’t?

I’d love to check out how long you’ve been married too and see if the advice changes for different marriage lengths☺️

Feature image from Ruby and Billy’s gorgeous day at

13/01/2024

Loz + Stew tied the knot on Saturday the 6th of January, 2024 💕

The first wedding of the year for Ceremonies by Sarah Jane ✨ Words will never be able to describe the feel of this day - Loz + Stew’s journey started at a moment when the universe deemed it perfect, when they both needed each other the most.

How amazing is it that sometimes, when we least expect it, love has a way of finding us and altering our lives in the simplest and blissful of ways.

Can’t wait to see more of what’s to come for these two legends.

29/12/2023

✨ Kind words from Billy + Rubi ✨

Our day was made incredibly special with a close family friend being our celebrant and putting together a beautiful ceremony. The ceremony was our favourite part of our day as Sarah was able to capture our journey and share this with our loved ones in a personal, sincere and very touching way. She was amazing to work with and the whole process was completely genuine and fun. Sarah was always there when we had questions and was a helping hand every step of the way - she made us feel so comfortable throughout the whole planning process and on the wedding day. Thank you Sarah for making our day so much more amazing than we could have ever hoped for - we love you 🤍 Love Rubi & Billy x

26/12/2023

What a year it has been for Rubi + Billy!

In 2023 alone, their journey reached new heights. They got engaged, planned a wedding, purchased and started renovating their dream home —each milestone a testament to their shared vision.

Billy’s SANFL premiership win and Rubi’s 42km marathon run highlighted their individual strengths in 2023!

This fun loving couple then ended their year with a beautiful wedding day, once again showing up for each other and their commitment to a future filled with shared experiences. Proud of these two is an understatement 🥹 BIG love xx

04/12/2023

✨ Kind words from Maddie + Phil ✨

“What an unbelievable experience to have my best friend marry me to the love of my life. Sarah, you made our day flow so beautifully from the moment we arrived to the moment we waltzed back down the aisle as Mr & Mrs. Your attention to detail throughout the whole process meant Phil and I could relax knowing we were in the best hands. I love how you worked with each of us and our very different communication styles to ensure the ceremony and our vows were completely authentic to our relationship. Your ceremony was funny, touching, personal and meaningful. I couldn’t have asked for any more on our special day.”