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25/03/2024

Steve and Liv - undeniably two of the greats.
I was thrilled to be a part of their ceremony and reception with such a super crew and venue ❤️❤️

I love these photos by capturing what has quickly become a very popular entrance trend, the waving of the napkins.

Am I for it?! Sure, it gets people up and about and adds to the festivities 🥳 🏳️

Also, scroll across for the super nice review from Steve and Liv 😊❤️

26/02/2024

Wowsers, where to start with Woody & Ronnie.. well in this case I think the pictures tell the story of what their day was all about - scroll across!

(Perfectly captured by )

Also, I am a massive fan of - very cool venue!!

21/02/2024

Incoming couple appreciation post!

Just a big thank you to all the couples that choose me to be the guy that weds them :)

It’s never lost on me how lucky I am that this is my full time gig, and the people I get to work with really make my job a dream ❤️❤️

To all the past couples and to all the new ones who have just jumped on board this year, thank you!
I can’t wait to work with you, share a bunch of laughs & good times, but most importantly, get you married!!

And about this photo - well this is the magnificent Em & Gary, two of the sweetest people going around (I mean look at the review they wrote me! - scroll across).

Supreme photo from

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07/02/2024

Here is me, in my natural environment, in the jungle wearing a bow tie.. and also getting a couple of excellent people married in Millie & Andrew at .thevenue

Being enquiry season there have been a few new followers on here (thank you!), so I thought I probably should introduce myself to these new folk.

So here goes, my name is Sam (obviously) and I marry people, sometimes MC weddings, and occasionally corporate events.

Here are some quick fun facts about what I do:
- this is my full time gig (since 2019)
- I have performed over 400 weddings
- In a previous life I did stand up comedy
- The biggest compliment I can get after a wedding is that people think I am an old friend of the couple.
- My ceremonies are often described as a mix of meaningful, fun and funny, but all of it comes from telling the couples story, no cookie cutter stuff here.

Most of all, I really love what I do and feel incredibly lucky to work with the awesome people that choose me to get them hitched! ❤️

If you think I could be the guy to kickstart your big day, then head over to my website and drop me an enquiry, I’d love to have chat :)

Photo thanks to the talented

28/01/2024

2024 is here!! Wowsers it has already been a wild one.

Lots of weddings, but also we are also smack bang in the middle of enquiry season so I have been meeting with so many awesome couples who are getting married in 2024, 2025 & 2026 (yep that’s happening!)

So, about these photos (by ) well it is the very, very, very good looking Chantal & Chams at .
We definitely had a bunch of fun on the way to getting them married - they also left me a super nice review - scroll across!

If this looks like the type of ceremony you are after, head to my website for more info (link in bio)
I have made sure to have video of me in action on both my website and Insta - so you know I can string a sentence together and get an idea of how I roll!

02/01/2024

Well, hello 2024.

Happy New Year!

We are back and firing with a cheeky 3 weddings to kick things off this week, I can’t wait.
I am really excited for this year, it’s going to be a winner, I can feel it!

To start off 2024, here are a few happy snaps from Elly & Henry’s ceremony from late last year.

I love seeing photos of the bride and groom, but also the guests just having an awesome time during the ceremony - this is how weddings are meant to be - Not just the part that stands in between your guests and an open bar. Let’s have some fun with it!
Shout out to for capturing it so well!

Also, friendly reminder to couples, now is the time to get in touch with your dream team suppliers!
(I am 90% booked for this year and 2025 is getting snapped up!!)

Elly & Henry’s supplier A Team:

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18/12/2023

One wedding left for 2023, what a wild one! 🤩

I will do a proper recap post soon, but in the meantime here are some happy snaps from when I got to marry the awesome Suzanne & Joel earlier this year ❤️❤️

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Photographer: .Laura.Photgraphy
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Flowers: Cheree's Flowers
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24/11/2023

Smiles, smiles, laughs… then more smiles. That is Rene & Scott.

These guys were absolute superstars, they gave me so much great material to work with in their script.. fun fact - the first thing Rene said to Scott when they met was that he looks like Macklemore.. he kinda does.

But lookalikes aside, when I look at these snaps (thank you ) it reminds me of how fun their night was.

And what a stacked vendor list - what a crew!!

Side note - I had some good banter with Sue, the mother of the groom, but I think she won the roast in the end, scroll across for the pics.

01/11/2023

This is Tyson and Kim.

I had the pleasure of marrying these two awesome humans a little while back at the gorgeous

If we are being honest here, which we are, Tyson and I worked together many years ago - so when he got in touch about me being a part of their wedding, it was an absolute no-brainer and I jumped at the opportunity ❤️

It was a truly stellar night, with an outstanding crew on board!

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05/10/2023

Can my dogs be involved in the ceremony? 🐶

Absolutely!! For Joel and Elizabeth, this was a non negotiable. Their ‘best dogs’ Louis & Henry were great, and are also super cute, scroll across for some happy snaps!

I personally am a big dog person, I have a fat Cavoodle called Barney, so I get it! If having your dog there on your big day is a thing, lets do it!

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14/09/2023

Pretty stoked to be featured in the Wedding Planning Guide with so many other amazing vendors!

This is on on sale now and is a must read for anyone planning a wedding…or someone who likes reading about weddings & great vendors, whatever floats your boat!

Cover art with paintings by

13/09/2023

A visually boring post…yessss.

However, I have had so many kind reviews lately from awesome couples, I just wanted to share a few.

A running theme through my reviews is that guests think I am mates with the bride and groom and we have been friends for years.

This is probably the biggest compliment I can get and something I strive for in every wedding that I do.

As always, thank you to all the brides and grooms who take the time to write reviews for their wedding vendors, it really does make our days and is a big help for couples on the search for their A-team.

09/09/2023

Will you be nervous before your ceremony?

Yes.. yes you will be, and it is completely natural, to be honest it would be weird if you weren’t!

Here is why - you care about it, it’s an occasion that means a lot. The nerves are actually a beautiful thing.

Hell, I even get some butterflies before every ceremony, even after doing more than 300 of them, but it’s because I want it to be the best for you both - it keeps me on my toes, I actually love it.

Before the ceremony I do everything in my power to create a relaxed environment for you, jokes, chitchat, banter, grabbing you a glass of water, whatever helps you stay calm, present and enjoying the moment.

This photo is a great example of that, some pre-game chat with Blake before the beautiful bride, Hannah, walked down the aisle.

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17/08/2023

Here we go! The “winter break” is done and now starts the fun (yes that rhyme is on purpose).

Weddings are picking up and im bloody excited 😊

If you are planning a wedding for 2024 or 2025 don’t wait to contact your dream team suppliers, key dates are getting snapped up!

Photo thanks to the magical 📸

03/08/2023

Claire and Stephen got married - and did it 💯 their way!!

They walked down the aisle together, no bridal party, “rock paper scissors” for who goes first on vows, it was tremendous.

A day of laughs, champagne and celebration 🍾 ❤️

Claire and Stephen’s team:
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28/04/2023

Every detail accounted for, even matching sunnies with the suave operator and groom, Ciaran.

Alex and Ciaran were absolute rockstars, it was such a joy getting to marry these two humans at ❤️❤️

Scroll across for more snaps and a very kind review.

Great photos thanks to 🙌

17/04/2023

Smiles all round with Rach and Nick 😃

A super day had by all at the fantastic

Swipe across for more snaps and a very kind review from the great couple ☺️

Nick and Rach’s dream team:

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Dance Classes:

21/03/2023

Ash & Chris were a blast!

The ceremony space was AMAZING, they absolutely crushed their vows, and they even had Ted the dog attend, what a day!!

Also, scroll across for a super nice review they left me 🥰

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Video .zarik
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08/03/2023

Is that a phone, sir?

Truth be told I can’t remember why I was pointing, but it does raise a good point (pun intended) - “unplugged ceremonies” seem to be a buzz phase thrown around by couples and suppliers alike, but for good reason.

Getting your celebrant to tell everyone to put phones on silent, keep them in their pockets and essentially just be present for 30mins is a beautiful thing, for many reasons, but here are 3:

1. People actually listen and watch the ceremony (that’s a big one)

2. Guests don’t get in your photographers way, who btw, you have paid a kings ransom to capture your day.

3. Your socials aren’t inundated with 100’s of blurry s**t photos your mums friend took from the back row.

Personally, I think unplugged is the way to go, after all, we could all do with a little less phone time (as I write this on my phone 😬)

Photo thanks to the talented

06/03/2023

Petals flying, bouquets raised, and smiles all round. Jye & Emma’s day was epic!!

The people were ready to party, and party they did. A truly great night! 🥳

Also, being able to hang out with & well it doesn’t get much better 🙌❤️

Also, scroll across for the super nice review Emma and Jye left me 😊🥰

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20/01/2023

Here is me and Aidan keeping the chat up before his beautiful bride Klaudija arrived.

A big part of my job is making couples big day as easy, but also, as relaxed as possible.

Waiting for your partner to arrive and walk down the aisle can be nerve wracking, (I’m married, I know the feeling!).
So hanging out with your crew or trading banter with a member of your A-team (like me!) can help keep the nerves at bay, it’s all part of the service! 🙌

(Swipe across for more great shots of their big day)

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29/12/2022

Annnnnnnd that’s a wrap.

Nicole and Nicks big day at today was my last wedding for 2022,and what a wedding to finish on, they absolutely smashed it!!🥳🥂

2022 has been a wild one, and by far the busiest of my career.
I want to thank all the couples that booked me to be their celebrant this year. It is really awesome and I am truly thankful that you chose me to be the guy that gets to tell your story, and most importantly, marry you both!

To all the couples who have booked me for 2023… I can’t wait, it’s going to be a great one!

(Also, just a heads up, 2023 is nearly fully booked, and key dates are filling up quickly for 2024. So if you are interested, get in touch!)

Lastly, a big shout out to all my fellow vendors I get to hang out with. It is such a great industry and community, and I am proud to be a part of it.

Stay safe, have a great NYE and see you all in 2023!! 🥂🍻🍹

15/11/2022

Wow, that was a fun one!
Megan and Curtis were ready to party 🎉

Dream team:
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05/10/2022

Wow, Bel and Alex, what a day! You guys knocked it out of the park! 🥳🥂

Perfect weather at the marvellous , kick ass suppliers - shout out to for the snaps and the awesome hang, what a man!

17/08/2022

Here are some great shots from Amy and Mark’s day earlier this year at the superb

It was one of those weddings where everyone was just ready to party and let their hair down. An awesome vibe from the start to finish, which was 100% echoed by the very talented

Swipe across for more snaps and a super nice review! ❤️❤️

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08/07/2022

I am raising the bat for reaching 100 five star 🌟 reviews on

I am so thankful for the awesome couples I get to work with.

A huge thank you to all who took the time to write a review, it is a big deal for us wedding suppliers! ❤️❤️❤️

04/07/2022

Can’t decide who should go first with vows?

Sachi and Shan decided to leave it up to an ultra competitive game of rock, paper, scissors. (Scroll across) 😆

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31/05/2022

Don’t want to sign your certificate during the ceremony?

No problem, that’s exactly what Chantelle and Brad did. We snuck off straight after the ceremony so they could enjoy a couple of drinks and sign away 🖊 🥂

Oh and scroll across for some more snaps from the big day + a really sweet review.

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Wow Kate and Nick, just wow. My goodness where do I start with this one… If I had to sum up the day for these two legends, it would be simple - laughs, lots of drinks and a mega wedding party 🎉 There were a few added elements to this wedding. I had the pleasure of being the celebrant for Kate’s sister Lauren and her husband Alan a few years back, and as any wedding vendor knows, it is so special to get the invite back to be a part of another huge day!! Plus awesome to hang out with all the fam again! Super team on the day, none more so that the ultra talented @courtney.laura.photography with these snaps. Side note, I also got to share a drink with a great friend and brother from another mother @sparkz_city who was a guest on the day. Super fun times, so many laughs. One truly for the ages, congrats Kate and Nick!! Super suppliers: Photographer: @Courtney.Laura.Photography Venue: @vueonhalcyon Celebrant: @sam_lavery_the_celebrant Videographer: @white_horse_films Florist: @forgetmenot_floret Cake Maker: @customcakesby_alyssa Dress Designer: @luvbridal Hair Stylist: @rae.hairstylist Make Up: @makeupby.tahlia Suits: @peterjacksonau Acoustic: @lilygeorgiamusic Dj: @tngentertainment Audio Guestbook: @offthehook.au Stationary: @mhevents.melbourne Custom cufflinks & bouquet clip: @pawfectlove.au Couple: @redderssss & @kateredfern_

Competition time!!! To celebrate taking part in the @valleyloves wedding fair April 21st in the Yarra Valley, I have two general admission tickets to giveaway to this amazing day of wedding planning. This is such a great day out with epic vendors, live music, food trucks, workshops and much more! To go in the draw, tag an engaged friend (or friend you want to bring to the fair) and I pwill draw the ticket winner on Monday 18th March. Cannot wait to see you there! #valleylovesweddingfair #valleyloves

He thought he had the night off! 🫠 When that mate who MC’s everyones wedding thinks he has the night off.. Well he did, the bride and groom just wanted me to wind him up 😂 #melbournecelebrant #yarravalleycelebrant #entertainingceremonies #funweddings #funwedding #funcelebrant #weddingplanning #weddingideas #dreamwedding #weddingplanner #weddinggoals #bridestyle #bridetobe #bride #groom #weddingday #weddingdress #weddinginspiration #weddinginspo #marriage #instawedding #weddingparty

Here is the magical story of Hannah and Jason’s first Valentine’s Day together! If this feels like the vibe you are after for your big day, please get in touch, dates for 2024 are getting snapped up! Big thanks to @directorsedge for the crisp video, you are the best! Also, big thanks to not only Hannah and Jason, but all my couples who trust me to tell their stories and have some fun with it! ❤️❤️

A lot of couples say they want a big ole party for their wedding - Teagan and Brennan meant it! Their ceremony was so much fun, a bunch of laughs, a couple of sneaky tears, and a group of loved ones ready to celebrate these two legends!! Superb vendors on the day Venue @immerseyv Photos @michaelbriggsphotography Film @directorsedge