The Jolley Celebrant

20/07/2024

Elissa and Mitch - 23.03.2024

Love was in the air, all thanks to Elissa and Mitch! What a celebration for two beautiful people at the uber cool location

Here's to a lifetime filled with laughter, love and countless adventures.

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Wedding Planner/Stylist: .goodsmiths

26/04/2024

That was a hell of a season 🥂

I want to thank all the amazing couples who have entrusted me to play a role in their special day over this wedding season. It’s been so much fun working with you all and bringing your ceremonies to life.

So here goes - congratulations and thank you to Lisa & Luke, Katie & Cameron, Ash & Sophia, Aleks & Kaitlyn, Kiera & Nath, Alex & Natasha, Brett & Kathleen, Fiona & Andrew, Emma & Jake, Nick & Lucy, Olivia & Thomas, Elissa & Mitch, Sarah & Michael, Nathan & Zara and Pat & De.

I’ve been slack with the insta-posts lately so individual post to follow shortly ❤️

Also thanks to all the talented photographers, videographers, event planners, content creators and venues who have made the experience really seamless and fun.

26/04/2024

23/02/2024

Looking forward to officiating my cousin, Nick’s wedding tomorrow! I have no doubt he’ll scrub up just as well in his tux 🤵‍♂️

Photo circa 1998 and Dave’s wedding

15/02/2024

Absolute legends - is how I would describe Ash and Soph. Bringing their wedding to life was so much fun.

On the day, they had incredible energy and the ceremony was filled with plenty of laughs and a whole lot of love! Marrying this amazing couple in front of their family and friends was truly special!

Thanks Ash and Soph!
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25/11/2023

Luke and Lisa first met way back in the summer of 2009, working at Osmosis in Doncaster. During their time at Osmosis there were many epic birthday celebrations and light-hearted soccer showdowns shared with friends, but it was after a trip to Mexico with their besties in 2016 where Luke and Lisa’s strong friendship really formed.

Eight months after their trip, Luke decided to put it all on the line and ask Lisa out on a date. Whilst there was a slightly humorous ending to date number one (that they still laugh about today), it didn’t stop the incredible relationship that would follow.

Since then Lisa and Luke have created countless cherished memories, travelling and camping but perhaps the biggest highlight is the enjoyment of being in one another’s company. 

Two truly great and fun-loving people who I had the pleasure of marrying back in August.

06/11/2023

Symon and Gab's heartfelt words are a reminder of how fortunate I am to be able to pursue the work I love.

25/08/2023

And that's a hat trick! I married Luke (far left) and his beautiful bride Lisa last weekend – a fun-loving duo who live for adventure and good times.

This crew of friends is seriously something else and this marks my third time officiating for the lovebirds in this tight-knit circle. Duncan (second from left) and Cody (far right) also had me be the voice of their ceremonies.

18/06/2023

It was an absolute privilege to officiate the legal ceremony for Thilini and Naveed in April this year. An intimate ceremony with those close to them including their son. Bride and groom both looking incredible in their wedding outfits!

13/02/2023

Most couples hope for sunshine on their wedding day. For Samantha and Chris they got plenty, with Melbourne producing a 38 degree day.

But even a heatwave couldn’t wipe the smiles of their faces and they shared a beautiful wedding with family, friends and their gorgeous daughter at the stunning Conservatory.

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness ❤️

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24/01/2023

Cody and Lily were originally booked for a December 2021 wedding. However, unlike many couples in recent times, it wasn’t COVID that would cause a 12 month delay in their wedding. Instead it was the arrival of their beautiful daughter Matilda.

It was definitely worth the wait, as their family and friends packed out the Grand Cinema at the in Yarraville.

It was my absolute pleasure to bring this ceremony to life and deliver it for this amazing couple. Thanks again Lily and Cody. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness ❤️

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25/09/2022

25, 30, 35 - the random numbers Steph chose on her first date with Shane. He then proceeded to pick items from the menu based on her selections. Whilst some of the food could be forgotten, their amazing connection could not, and they have been together ever since.

A great way to spend the public holiday marrying this amazing couple - Steph & Shane!

Incredible photos by the talented 👏🏽 It was like a St Bernard’s reunion as myself, Shane (groom) and Alex (photographer) all went to high school together.

17/09/2022

The moment Jayden spotted his beautiful bride Emily walking down the aisle.

A completely epic start to their ceremony and one I feel privileged to have witnessed.

31/07/2022

There are so many ways to meet your celebrant…

Mark was renovating our kitchen when he mentioned he was getting married in a couple of months. My wife told him that I was a celebrant and later that week I met with him and his lovely fiancé Paula to go through the finer details of their wedding.

They were married in April and it was a great honour to officiate the special day of this wonderful couple.

13/06/2022

Sometimes it can be unexpected what your guests find funny during your ceremony.

At my own wedding I never expected that my middle name would be the punchline… 👰‍♀️ 🤵‍♂️

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20/05/2022

That feeling!

This is one of my favourite photos from my own wedding day. It captures the energy and excitement I felt after we were announced as husband and wife! Weddings just have such an incredible buzz don’t they?

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16/05/2022

I’m always enthusiastic when it comes to weddings…

12/05/2022

Making it official for this awesome and fun loving couple in front of a packed house in Phillip Island

When one of their friends from London couldn’t make it to their wedding, Nikki and Duncan chose to have him write their love story and another guest delivered it to their crowd perfectly. It was a hit and an absolute pleasure to be involved!

09/05/2022

What an absolute privilege it was to officiate the wedding of one of my oldest friends and his beautiful bride.

Matt and Emma thank you for the amazing opportunity to play a part in your special day. Held at the stunning and shot by the talented

08/05/2022

Welcome! For those of you who don’t know me I’m Alex Jolley and last year I became a civil celebrant.

I married my wife Rach in 2018, in the middle of a huge wedding season when three of our closest friends got hitched within weeks of our own wedding and it was a blast! The energy and passion that went it to each celebration was infectious and it was this that inspired me to become a marriage celebrant.

I’ve always enjoyed connecting with people and getting to know their stories which naturally lead me into a career doing this. I’ve spent over 10 years working at some of the biggest football clubs delivering exceptional customer service and experiences and recently I switched industries working now as a Customer Success Manager in finance.

The best thing about being a celebrant is getting to meet awesome people and having the opportunity to tell their story. I really do feel privileged to do it.

If you’re getting married or know someone who is please feel free to get in touch for a chat over at thejolleycelebrant.com

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