Hunter Valley Wedding Celebrant
Founded in 2012
Weddings arenât just eventsâtheyâre deeply personal moments that deserve to be honoured with presence, care, and creativity. As a registered marriage celebrant, I work with couples who want their ceremony to reflect who they truly areânot just tradition or expectation.
Whether youâre planning a wild elopement under an open sky, an intimate celebration with close friends, or a heartfelt vow renewal, Iâm here to help you craft a ceremony thatâs genuine, relaxed, and full of meaning.
What I Offer
- Personalised Wedding Ceremonies â Handwritten with your story at the heart.
- Wild Elopements â Unique, adventurous, and unforgettable experiences.
- Vow Renewals â A beautiful way to reaffirm your love and commitment.
- Legals-Only Marriages â Simple, no-fuss ceremonies for couples who want the legal side covered.
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I collaborate with creatives and local legendsâincluding Kawal Rock, Hunter Valley Helicopters, Cedars Mount View, Thorny Stories and moreâto offer elopements with a difference. These partnerships mean your day can be as wild, grounded, or magical as you dream it to be.
Hunter Valley Wedding Celebrant
How weddings have changed over time
In days past, the idea of incorporating humour into a marriage ceremony was considered a sacrilege.
Most weddings were held in a church or the registry office- neither of which is generally considered a place of fun. The closest thing to humour might have been nana, not realising she had her beautifully ironed skirt hitched up into her nana undies (you know the ones we where when it’s that time of the month) (lol) or toilet paper stuck to uncle Fred’s shoe, or a stifled giggle by the cousins as Uncle Harry dozed off in the back pew. Weddings were more about ritual and tradition than celebration and there was no tolerance for silliness. Marriage was serious business.Â
Thank heavens those days are past and couples now have the option to customise every facet of their ceremony to reflect their personalities. And since most of us thrive on humour, there is no reason to leave it out of the ceremony. So infusing your ceremony with some lightness and playfulness that will leave you the couple relaxed and your guests energised and conclude with you feeling “WOW” ! That was really US.Â
That’s what Ceremonies by Jo is all about.
Celebrant Packages
For couples who want the whole heartfelt experienceâbig or small. Exposing the raw authentic YOU..
- Custom-written ceremony with your story at the heart
- Face-to-face or video planning meetings
- All legal paperwork, submitted and registered
- Ceremony rehearsal (if needed)
- Use of my PA system for ceremony and music
- Travel within Hunter Valley & surrounds
- Official Marriage Certificate
- Optional: guidance with vows, readings, and personal touches
For the wild souls, the romantics, the letâs-just-do-this kind of love.
- Intimate, meaningful ceremony for up to 10 guests
- Custom ceremony or short ânâ sweet script
- All legal paperwork and registration
- Guidance with location, styling & vendors if needed
For couples who just want to talk it out firstâor keep things super simple.
- Letâs have a chat and work out what feels right
- Includes a âlegals-onlyâ option (just the legal words, signing, and done)
- Option to upgrade anytime to a full ceremony
- Ideal for commitment ceremonies, renewals, or easy paperwork
The Big adventurous Elopement
Fly high in the sky to a rock in the clouds Flights from Wild Elopements Custom packages available with our Wild Elopement crew. From $6999
Why Work with me?
- With a background in everything
 from the police force to psychosomatic therapy, I bring empathy, intuition, and a calm presence to every ceremony. I donât do cookie-cutter weddings. I listen. I laugh with you. I hold space for your nerves and your excitement. And I make sure your ceremony feels just right.
- Letâs Begin Your Story
Whether you know exactly what you want or youâre not quite sure where to start, Iâm here to guide you. Together, weâll bring your vision to life with heart, humour, and a touch of magic.
Hunter Valley Marriage Celebrant
Ready to book your ceremony?
Looking forward to creating memories that last a lifetime.
Contact today for a personalised quote.
