Hunter Valley Marriage Celebrants
Celebrants: Hunter Valley | New South Wales
The best marriage celebrants in the Hunter Valley officiate wedding ceremonies that are highly memorable & deeply meaningful. Whether you're eloping in Wollombi or marrying at a large vineyard in Pokolbin, the professional wedding celebrants listed below bring a unique vibe to the altar, from modern & quirky nuptials to momentous occasions of a more traditional nature.
Our top 12 Hunter Valley celebrants listed below range from simple ceremony specialists who get you married in less than 5 minutes to civil celebrants who craft fully personalised wedding ceremonies and assist with writing your own vows. There's also marriage celebrants and MC's, singing celebrants and officiants who deliver ceremonies in multiple languages.
If you're getting married in the Hunter Valley you have access to some of Australia's best marriage officiants as the region is a popular destination for the country's most in-demand wedding vendors. Amongst the many local wedding celebrants curated below you'll also find 5 star professionals who bring a unique skillset or type of ceremony to the Hunter Valley.
Here are our top 12 marriage celebrants in the Hunter Valley.
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Love & Life With Louise
- Location: Maitland, NSW
- Years in Business: 6+
- Personality: Fun loving & organised
Louise Manning is a qualified wedding celebrant & MC with more than 6 years experience planning weddings in the Hunter Valley. She is the owner of Hunter Events NSW which runs the largest wedding expos in the Hunter region, and is an award winning planner with 5 star run sheet skills. So if you hire Louise to marry you, you'll also have one of the industry's best wedding coordinators on your team.
Louise has a fun loving approach to marrying couples and delivers a highly personalised wedding ceremony shaped to the vision, personality, interests and beliefs of her clients. She's very conscious that while you may forget the words spoken on the day you'll always remember how you felt, and creates one-of-a-kind ceremonies with this in mind.
Hunter Ceremonies by Elegant Hearts
- Service Area: Hunter Valley
- Years In Business: 1+
- Cost: $500+
Kellie Warren is a local marriage celebrant who offers all inclusive wedding ceremony packages anywhere in the Hunter Valley and Hawkesbury regions. She's young, dynamic & fun with a can-do attitude and delivers elegant ceremonies from short & sweet to fully personalised.
Kellie's all inclusive ceremony package is $3,300 including a fully styled arbour and ceremony set up, a vibrant wedding ceremony with all legal paperwork and a professional photographer for 1.5 hours. Discounted packages without the photographer are also available.
Megumi Carver Celebrant & MC
- Location: Rosebery, NSW 2018
- Years In Business: 11+
- Cost: $400+
- 5 Star Reviews: 180+
Megumi Carver might be little in stature but she's mighty on fun, bringing a playful & lighthearted presence to wedding ceremonies across the Hunter Valley. This highly sought after celebrant officiates in both English & Japanese, offering translation services as part of her packages if required. Expect plenty of laughter & heartwarming moments sprinkled amongst the official formalities.
Holymatrimonty
- Service Areas: Hunter Valley, Pokolbin, Lovedale
- Packages: Weddings & elopements
- Personality: Down to earth, warm, kind
Monty is quite probably the cheekiest marriage celebrant in Australia. This whip cracking, cowboy boot wearing country boy truly means it when he says "no boring bits". Aside from the fun and shenanigans you'll receive a personalised wedding ceremony that's all about the two of you.
Hitched In The Hunter
- Service Areas: Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, Newcastle
- Packages: Weddings & elopements, legals only
- Personality: Warm, fun, calm, relaxed
Mel creates personalised wedding ceremonies and elopement that celebrate your unique love story so far. Her high attention to detail and quiet patience makes it easy for couples to get to the altar with minimal fuss. Mel is highly experienced with elopements and is well known as one of the Hunter Valley's best inclusive marriage celebrants.
Intimate Belle Weddings
- Service Areas: Pokolbin, Lovedale, Hunter Valley
- Packages: Weddings
- Personality: Easy to talk to, supportive, friendly
Belinda guides couples through the wedding ceremony process with stability and confidence. She makes anxieties disappear with her calming smile, quirky sense of humour and beautifully written words. A down to earth and funny marriage celebrant who is well liked by her clients.
Liz Watson Weddings
- Location: Erskinville, NSW 2043
- Years In Business: 5+
- 5 Star Reviews: 60+
Liz Watson is a caring & kind wedding celebrant who specialises in marrying queer couples in love. She's has an easy going personality and brings a calm presence to the altar, along with a laid back dash of light hearted humour. Liz is based in Sydney and travels the length of Australia to marry couples in her kin.
Wed By Kez
- Service Areas: Pokolbin, Maitland, Newcastle
- Packages: Weddings, elopements, legals-only
- Personality: Approachable, accommodating, friendly
With her quirky sense of humour, Kez delivers heart felt wedding ceremonies filled with emotion, laughter and plenty of personality. Her ceremonies are fun and personal and she takes great care to reflect what her clients have in mind instead of dictating how the ceremony will go. Wedding fees start at $850 for personalised ceremonies, elopements from $700 and legals only from $650. approaches
The Soulful Celebrant
- Service Areas: Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie, Newcastle
- Packages: Legals Only, Elopement, Full Wedding Ceremony
- Personality: Caring, helpful, soulful
Joanne has a background in interior design which has made her well practised in interpreting the wishes of clients. She crafts unique & meaningful marriage ceremonies after getting to know you, and offers "outside the box" ideas to take your ceremony to the next level. Fees to officiate weddings start at $700.
Julie Muir
- Service Areas: Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, Newcastle
- Packages: Weddings & elopements, legals-only
- Personality: Genuine, kind, thoughtful, calm
With her Irish heritage and accent, Julie knows how to engage a room. She's a bilingual marriage celebrant who tells the story of how you met and what you love about each other with plenty of giggles. She'll also help you write your own vows, and can do it in Spanish, French or Italian too. Wedding fees start at $1,850, elopements from $1,000 and legals-only from $500.
Monty King
- Service Areas: Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, NSW
- Packages: Weddings, MC
- Personality: Enthusiastic, chilled, funny
The charming Monty King is a self described 'love rustler' and 'raconteur'. Translated, that means a fun marriage celebrant who shares anecdotes and tells stories throughout the wedding ceremony. He exudes energy and brings a relaxed vibe that couples often say keeps them calm at the altar.
Jaya Bargwanna Civil Celebrant
- Service Areas: Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Port Stephens
- Packages: Weddings, elopements, vow renewals
- Personality: Bright, fun, warm, genuine
You're in capable hands with Jaya. She's a fully qualified marriage celebrant, a registered pharmacist, a licensed surf coach and has been known to skateboard in stilettos. A cheeky presenter, Jaya is a modern and playful celebrant who delivers unique wedding ceremonies including the mixing of a signature gin that you can enjoy on your first anniversary. Wedding packages start at $1,400.
Weddings With Jules
- Service Areas: Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Melbourne
- Packages: Weddings, legals only
- Personality: Warm and welcoming, funny, compassionate
When you book Weddings With Jules you get a light hearted and heart felt wedding ceremony that's delivered with grace and humour. Jules goes the extra mile of sharing your special story not just from your own perspective but from friends and family also. Wedding packages start at $800 for legals only up to $1,200 for a fully personalised ceremony.
That Altar Guy
- Service Areas: Pokolbin, Newcastle
- Packages: Full wedding ceremonies
- Personality: Kind hearted, fun, energetic, quick witted
Jeremy is a charismatic and fun marriage celebrant who delivers light-hearted and entertaining ceremonies. He brings an enthusiastic vibe that puts couples at ease at the altar and ensures plenty of laughter through the ceremony.
Wed By Jade
- Service Areas: Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Maitland
- Packages: Weddings, legals only, MC, Vocals
- Personality: Bubbly, helpful, calming
Jade is a marriage celebrant, MC and musician who can provide end to end live vocals throughout your wedding from ceremony to reception. She can sing you down the aisle and sets a fun and upbeat vibe to kick off evening celebrations. Wedding packages start at $1,150 for personalised ceremonies and $650 for just the legals.
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Hunter Valley Celebrant Guide
Couples getting married in the Hunter Valley have hundreds of amazing wedding celebrants to choose from, which can make find the most suitable officiant for your big day a time consuming task. In this guide are handy tips to help you find the perfect celebrant to hire for your wedding, including how to choose the right ceremony package for the type of wedding you want.
How To Find The Perfect Celebrant Your Wedding
When you find the perfect celebrant to officiate your wedding ceremony you'll know deep down in your gut that they're 'the one' for you. You'll have a connection with the celebrant that fills you with a sense of opportunity about what your wedding ceremony could be. You'll feel their vibe. And they'll feel yours. Together, you have the necessary connect to create a magical wedding ceremony that speaks to the heart of your unique love story.
So, how do you find this unicorn person that is your perfect wedding celebrant? Here are 3 easy ways to differentiate between marriage makers and hire an officiant who'll give you the kind of wedding experience that ticks all your good-vibe boxes.
1. Find A Local Wedding Celebrant
If you're not local to the Hunter Valley, you can either hire a Hunter Valley celebrant or one who lives locally near you. There are benefits to both options. Hiring a local Hunter Valley celebrant gives you access to expert referrals for other local wedding services. On the other hand, hiring a local celebrant near you allows you to meet face-to-face with your officiant in the lead up to your wedding.
2. Find a Wedding Celebrant With Special Expertise
Wedding celebrants are talented human beings who bring a vast range of skillsets to your wedding in addition to orating & story telling. These skillsets present an opportunity to add to the uniqueness & memorability of your wedding ceremony. Hunter Valley celebrants include professional wedding planners & MC's, singers, guitar players, actors, comedians and bilingual peeps who speak multiple languages.
3. Find a Wedding Celebrant Who Offers The Perfect Ceremony Package
Here's a quick run down of the main wedding ceremony packages available from Hunter Valley Celebrants:
- Legals Only Ceremony - The quickest & most affordable wedding ceremony to get you officially married with all the legal paperwork. A legals-only ceremony contains no personalisation and is best booked with a local celebrant as they're typically cheaper than a celebrant who needs to add travel costs.
- Personalised Ceremony - X Factor celebrants write a custom wedding ceremony that engages your audience, keeps you present in the moment, sets the scene for the rest of your wedding day and creates incredible memories. The best celebrants in the Hunter Valley charge $1,200 - $3,000+ to write a custom ceremony, with the upper end bringing their own original & inimitable flair.
- Ceremony + Set Up - Some celebrants offer ceremony hire packages that they set up before officiating your wedding ceremony. Ceremony hire packages can include a signing table & chairs, guest seating, an arbor, aisle decor etc. You may save transport fees by having these two services provided by one supplier.
Cost to Hire a Hunter Valley Celebrant
Fees for a wedding celebrant in the Hunter Valley range from $500 - $3,000+ depending on the kind of ceremony you request. Legals only ceremonies that don't require a lot of pre planning are the cheapest and the more personalised your ceremony, the higher the fee will be.
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