Shelley Hancock- Celebrant

29/06/2024

Yesterday I had the honour of being a part of a sweet little elopement in Sarina. A gorgeous couple that in time will share their exciting news. It also brought to an end my wedding journey in the Mackay & Whitsunday regions. I have been honoured to be a part of 53 weddings, all different in many ways, but all similar in the fact they were performed how each of my couples wanted them and filled with so much love. Thank you to each of these couples for choosing me to be a part of your dream. I feel honoured. There are not many jobs in life where one gets to be a part of something as personal as a wedding and l am so thankful that you all chose me to be there. Thank you also to the amazing team of celebrants that l have got to know and work with over my time here. From mentoring to helping each other out, I have created some amazing friendships that will not end today. A special thanks to .evetts.celebrant .meets.rhi you are all amazing and have all been a part of my journey. So thank you. Thank you also to all the amazing vendors that l have gotten to know aver the past few years. We have had so much fun and it has been a pleasure to meet you all. We now move onto our next chapter, spending more time with the family and creating new memories. But l will always treasure the ones l have created here in the tropic’s. 😘

16/06/2024

We are on the move!! Our family has decided that they would like to be closer to the rest of our clan!! So we are leaving Central QLD behind and headed down to the Central West of NSW!! We are so excited for this next chapter in our journey!! Watch this space as we move my business to a new area!! Thank you to all of my amazing couples that have supported me whilst we have been in central QLD.

04/06/2024

Thank you to all of my amazing couples who voted for me in the Wedding Industry Awards.

Top #5 for 2024. To say l am stoked is an understatement!! I am so grateful to have been a part of each of your special days and l thank each of your for appreciating me and acknowledging me!!

I love this job so much 🥰

20/05/2024

🌺 MACK & LAUREN // 18.05.24 🌺

Sometimes we are a part of something special. A love that needs no extra trimmings, as it is written on their faces! This day was just so beautiful and relaxing from start to end! A small intimate wedding that had all the feels. Congratulations to you both. ❤️

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17/05/2024

🥇 Whst an honour it is to once again be selected as a finalised in this years Wedding Industry Awards.

❤️ Thank you to all my amazing couples from 2023 that voted for me. I truely do appreciate the support and acknowledgement.

We are off and running, FINALISTS, 2024 Wedding Industry Awards - WHITSUNDAYS & MACKAY have been announced. What will 2024 deliver for the Australian Wedding Industry, for some of these FINALISTS, significant RECOGNITION for their hard earned efforts. All Recipients of Wedding Industry Awards for WHITSUNDAYS & MACKAY will shine and expand their horizons in 2024.
Give a SHOUT OUT to to your Favourite FINALIST Businesses here:
A Willow in Bloom Florist
Absolute Weddings and Events
Airlie Beach Hair and MakeUp
Airlie Day Spa Express
Airlie Picnic Co.
All Saints Chapel Hamilton Island
Alyce Holzy Photography
AM Lash & Beauty
Ambitious Cakes
Angels Alterations
Anna Dutton Couture
Annie Lloyd Lewis Marriage Celebrant
Aquava Boutique Catering
Azure Weddings and Events Whitsundays
Barb Baretta Marriage Celebrant
Beach Pavillion
Bears BBQ
Belle Q Beauty
Blessed Hair Lounge
Blossoms Flower Boutique
Blush Brows & Beauty
BoHo on the Go Mackay
Borrow My Bits
Breakwater Bar and Restaurant Mackay..
Brooke Miles Photography
Cape Gloucester Beach Resort
Carisa Morgan Videography
Ceremonies at Forest Grove
Chantal Elyse Hair
Claire Carter Bridal, Wedding Hair and Makeup
Coast to Coast Golden Roast Mackay
Coffee and Hops
Confetti Creations
Coral Sea Marina Resort
Coral Sea Resort
Daydream Island Resort
Deanne Woods Photographer
Designer Jeweller Mackay
Divine Weddings Whitsunday
Donna Fornasiero Marriage Celebrant
Earlando
Eimeo Pacific Hotel
Element Events by Ramona
Elope in the Whitsundays
Emieo Surf Life Saving Supporters Club
Enchanted Flowers
Equava Boutique Catering
Espresso and Bloom
Euphoric Event Producers
Exclusive Cakes 4 All
Fiesta Rentals Mackay
Final Touch Hair and MakeUp Artistry
Fish D''vine & Rum Bar
Floral Collections
Flowers From Lisa's
Freedom Shores
Funk It Up
Golden Soul Tanning
Good Souls Media
Greg Neill & Son Fine Jewellers
Hair and Makeup by Yvonne
Hair by Casey
Hair by Shannon K - Bridal Hair
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island Golf Club
Hamilton Island Weddings
Harrup Park Country Club
High Horse Bar
Hydeaway Bay Beach
Iconic Lash and Beauty
Illustrative Hair
In The Booth - Mackay
Infinite Eleven Designs
Inspire Hair by Sarah
Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort
Jennifer Treloar Photography
Joanne Dromgold MakeUp
Jojo's Bakehouse
Just Smitten Wedding and Events Hire
Justin Blank Photography
Karen Hill Floral Design
KC's Bar and Grill
Kerrie Long Marriage Celebrant
Kombi Keg Whitsundays
Kylie McIntosh Marriage Celebrant
Lauriely Taylor MakeUp
LOHST
Love and Lace Boutique
Lush Beauty Bar
Lynelle Unedited MakeUp Artist
Mackay Golf Club Inc.
Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
Mackay Rustic Hire and Events
Mackay Surf Life Saving Club
Mackay Turf Club
Magoo Hair
Magpies Sporting Club Mackay
MakeUp by Brook
MakeUp by Tam
MakeUp by Bailey
Man About Formal Hire
Mantra Mackay
Marie Muscat Marriage Celebrant
Mirage Whitsundays
Monica Galea Marriage Celebrant
MS Beauty and MakeUp
Natasha Mills Cosmetic Tattooing and Beauty
North Mackay Bowls Club
Note Park Grazing Co.
Ocean International
P Jays Jewellery
Paradise Cove Resort
Pinnacles Resort
Plan My Wedding Whitsundays
Qualia Spa
Riptide Creative Photography
Rydges Mackay
Salon Rio
Saltwater Hair
Sarah Hearts Photography
Say I Do Celebrancy
Seabreeze Hotel
Shamrock Hotel
Shelley Hancock Marriage Celebrant
Sirens Tantalizing Beauty
Sofi & Flora
Sorrento Restaurant and Bar
Sprinkles and Love Cakes by Renee
Starcut Flowers
Sugar Hair Co
Summer Rain Photography
Sweet Ideas Wedding Cake Design
Tamara Brown Makeup
Tanya D'Herville Photography and Videography
TeePee Events Whitsundays
Th3rd Dimension Media
The Beauty Room
The Chef Sisters
The Creek Whitsundays
The Lost and Wild .
The Sleek Boutique
The Sweet Spot Creations
Tiff & Co Cupcakes & Custom Cakes
Tropix Photography Studio
Ultra Essence
Under the Veil
Vartamana Yoga and Spa
Villa Botanica
Villa Lamor Wedding and Function Venue
Wattle & Fig Photography
Webb & Co Photo
Wedding Dance Mackay
Wedding Excellence by Tez
Weddings of the Whitsundays
Western Arrow Photography
White Fox Wedding Photography
Whitehaven Beach
Whitsunday Marine Club
Whitsunday Hair and Makeup
Whitsunday Sailing Club
Whitsundays Wedding Hair Lounge
Wildspirit Floating Bar
Windmill Motel

25/04/2024

Today l had the pleasure of being a part of a secret elopement. A love between two souls who only wanted two of their friends to know their special news. They plan to share it with family and friends one day, but until then it will remain our little secret. What a beautiful way to start the 2024 season. 💍 ❤️

19/04/2024

Last chance to vote!! ✅

09/04/2024

Voting is now OPEN 🥇 If you were one of my amazing couples who l married after 31/3/2023 and you would like to vote for me, please follow the link. I would truely appreciate your support.

26/03/2024

🌸 Congratulations Mr & Mrs Edwards 🌸
Saturday 23 March - Chip & Dip Day.
Kirsten Edwards & Ben Edwards, I hope your day was everything you have ever dreamt of. I’m sorry l couldn’t be there to deliver your ceremony. However the amazing Jessica Evetts - Civil Celebrant was able to step in for me and was amazing. Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your day.

04/03/2024

Are you thinking of eloping but not sure where to start? Let us guide you and work with you to create your dream!!

Introducing... Shelley Hancock- Celebrant

Shelley is a civil celebrant based in Mackay. If you’re after a fun, vibrant, emotional ceremony that pulls on those heart strings then she is the one for you. Shelley will work with you to create the perfect ceremony for you. Short and sweet, her words or yours, together you will create the perfect mix.

You bring the love. We'll do the rest.
www.mackaywhitsundayelopements.com.au

📷 Coffee and Hops

03/03/2024

Are you looking to elope? Is your vibe to have your wedding the way you choose to have your wedding? Then contact us The Elopement Collective Mackay & Whitsundays and we can make your dreams come true!!

Getting married doesn’t need to be stressful. Nor does it need to wipe out your savings account. Getting married DOES need to be about the two of you, and needs to be celebrated in a way that reflects you as a couple.

The elopement collective specialises in crafting unique and unforgettable experiences that allow couples to focus wholeheartedly on their love, while we take care of the rest. With a dedicated team of celebrants and photographers, and carefully curated special extras, we are here to ensure that your elopement day is nothing short of magical. From intimate ceremonies on secluded beaches to adventurous mountaintop vows, we're committed to turning your wildest elopement dreams into a reality, leaving you with cherished memories that last a lifetime.

You bring the love. We'll do the rest.
www.mackaywhitsundayelopements.com.au

Our Celebrants
Shelley Hancock- Celebrant
Amanda Flanagan - Love Like You Ceremonies
Say I Do Celebrancy
Monica Galea- Marriage Celebrant and Master of Ceremonies
Romance meets Rhi

Our Photographers
Leah McLean Photography
Kieron Place Art & Photography
Coffee and Hops
Shay Ryannan Photography

Our Partners
The Common Room Espresso Bar
Wedding Excellence, By Tez
Ceremonies at Forest Grove

26/12/2023

Jade & Frank.
Saturday 28 October 2023 at the majestic
A magical day with a magical couple in paradise. This wedding was a dream with every detail included. Photographer Wedding Planner-
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26/12/2023

Michelle & Brendan
Saturday 21 October 2023.
A magical way to spend your anniversary with an elopement at Mackay Botanical Gardens. A day spent with their children and some magical memories made. Michelle & Brendan also did a sand ceremony which was a beautiful addition to the ceremony. Their eldest son also presented some of the service, which was extremely heart warming.

03/11/2023

Fiona & Barak. Sunday 15 October. This couple are so bloody cool and is was an absolute pleasure to be a part of such a fun, short, love filled elopement. Thank you for choosing me and l can’t wait for us to catch up in the NT!! .

30/10/2023

Saturday 26 August. Danielle & Trent tied the knot at their family farm in Eton. This day was filled with so much love as they got to share their wedding with their three children and family and friends. Congratulations to you all on such an amazing day and thank you for choosing me to share it with you all. Mr & Mrs Buckton. Celebrant- Photography- Videography- .scholz_videography Catering- & Hair- Makeup- Flowers- Equipment Hire-

21/10/2023

Mr & Mrs Filewood.
Saturday 7 October truely was a magical day. Sometimes you just know that a certain vibe is going to be achieved and this day did not disappoint! So much thought and planning went into making sure that this day was just perfect to this awesome couple!!
The styling from was amazing along with the magical photos from .
Thank you allowing me to be a part of such an amazing vibe.

23/09/2023

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19/09/2023

Gorgeous photos for a gorgeous couple. Congratulations Vanessa & Luke. ❤️

12/09/2023

On Saturday 9 September 2023 Shazz Kleidon and Glen Kleidon tied the knot at The Shamrock Hotel. I was unable to attend as l have injured myself, but the amazing Amanda Flanagan - Love Like You Ceremonies came to the rescue and filled in for me and by all accounts did an amazing job!! I love our celebrant community. We are always here to help one another. I wish Sharon and Glen a lifetime of happiness together.

11/09/2023

Look at these amazing photos from from and wedding in June. They are just stunning and truely display just how magical this day was!

04/09/2023

How amazing are these photos and how gorgeous are this couple!! Was a pleasure to be a part of this awesome day. Fiona and Shay your photos are amazing 🤩

03/09/2023

Mr & Mrs Radford. Saturday 12 August 2023. This was truely the most romantic wedding l have ever seen!! So much bloody love in the air. High school sweet hearts that FINALLY tied the knot!! So happy for you & . May your future be filled with as much love as your past. 📸

28/08/2023

My gorgeous couple that got married on Saturday, had this awesome cheese board made by the amazing Zammit Designs. What a beautiful addition to their perfect day.

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09/08/2023

Your wedding dress is so often a statement of your personality. From A- line to trumpet, ball gown to mermaid, tradition has lead up down a path of white or ivory bedazzled often with jewels and tulle. For , she had another vision, she wanted unique, textured and beautiful. And this dress she chose from is exactly that. With the weather for and being a little dreary, it brought to life this stunning gown that has so much personality within itself. And was the perfect model for this gown. has captured some stunning pictures to truely magnify this beautiful gown worn by this beautiful bride at this picturesque location of Long Island.

04/08/2023

Aloma Nielsen & Barney Nielsen Congratulations on your wedding last weekend. These photos from Wattle & Fig Photography are absolutely gorgeous and have captured perfectly just how much love was in the air!

29/07/2023

Holly & Brandon. Your elopement with just your kids and your closest two friends present was truely something special. A special moment shared for a gorgeous couple. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this gorgeous day. May your future filled with endless love ❤️. these photos that you took are truely amazing