Kaitlin + Justin

“We adored working with Jam and feel really lucky to have had her both as our celebrant and MC for our wedding! Jam has a beautiful energy and is an amazing storyteller, incredibly stylish and brings so much heart to what she does.
She told our story in the most meaningful way. Some of our guests even thought she must have been a close friend that had known us for years! As our MC, she kept the night running smoothly, engaging everyone and creating such a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
We couldn’t recommend her more highly to any couple looking for a fun, passionate and down-to-earth celebrant and MC.”

Justin and Kaitlin’s story dates all the way back to the 1st day of high school.

As two newbie year 7 babes starting out at a brand new school, they were put in different classrooms, but paired up as ‘buddies’ so they’d know another familiar face around the place. Even though everyone thought the exercise was ‘soooo lame’, Kaitlin appreciated seeing Justin’s friendly face and would often give him a little wave.

Fast-forward to 6 years later, our two 18 year olds are just about to finish high school and enter into the big wide world. Even though they’ve gotten to know each other through their time at school, hanging out in adjacent friendship groups, with mutual friends dating one another, Justin and Kaitlin never got to hang out one on one. That is until one fateful night down at their local Circus nightclub.

That night there wasn’t the usual crew out, so the vibe was a little different, it meant that Justin and Kaitlin finally got some time to really get to know each other. Something then drastically shifted within Justin’s psyche, it was like he finally saw his dream girl that was under his nose the whole time!

Our lovers have since tackled the world together hand in hand and seen some great sights. It was on their last overseas trip to Vietnam where Justin proposed to Kaitlin. Whilst taking a cruise around scenic Ha Long Bay, Justin persuaded Kaitlin to take a ‘Titanic’ photo with him at the front of the ship. Kaitlin extended her arms out like Rose did on the Titanic and when she turned around, she was greeted with her beautiful man Justin down on one knee with a custom Corky St Clair engagement ring in hand.

For their wedding day our sweethearts shared an intimate ‘1st-look’ moment at their Collingwood wedding venue Rupert on Rupert. They read out some personal vows between themselves with a giant cardboard cutout of their beloved kitty Ziggy watching over them. They then took to the streets of Collingwood along with their wedding love squad to capture some shots together before the ceremony.

Kaitlin and Justin’s ceremony started just as the unpredictable Melbourne weather decided to deliver a sprinkle of showers. Luckily ceremonies at Rupert are 100% wet weather proof, Mali and her team however did make a run out with umbrellas to help Kaitlin and her love party shelter out of the elements before her big entrance.

We then kicked off the ceremony with the lovely Drea serenading us with a live performance of Latch by Sam Smith. The ceremony itself was was full of heart, I was able to tell Justin and Kaitlin’s story over the more than half a lifetime they’ve already known each other. Everyone was overjoyed in seeing them become ‘buddies’ for life! I stayed on to help with MC-ing their reception celebrations and had a great time getting to know their guests and my fellow wedding vendors. Guests were treated to Rupert’s infamous hospitality with mouth watering dishes, whilst listening to speeches delivered by our newlywed’s loved ones.

At the end of the dinner our couple of the hour took to the mic to delivery their speech and then they got to cut their yummy Mali bakes wedding cake. They then took to the dance floor, to first dance with their mother and father respectively and then taking to the dance floor for the first time as husband and wife. We then all joined in for a roaring time on the d-floor. I especially loved seeing their Ziggy kitty cutout used as their wedding doof stick.

Celebrant: Celebrant Jam
Venue: Rupert on Rupert
Photography: Wren Photo
Entertainment: With Drea
Cake: Mali Bakes
Rings: Corky St Clair

Gemma + Callan

‘We have attended weddings and have seen celebrants that blended in with the background and not much personality. Kind of just ticking boxes. However, upon finding Celebrant Jam, she is the absolute opposite. She brings so much life, positivity and fun, along with professionalism and wisdom. Her style is so unique and fits with our sense of style as well. Even though we didn't have any ritual or anything too special to add during our ceremony, I love how she asked if there was any way we would like to make it unique. On the day of the elopement, her calming presence yet vibrant energy helped ease our nerves. We loved the little touch of polaroid photos at the end. All of this, has helped make our elopement and ceremony special and unforgettable. Thank you so much!!’

Last year Gemma and Callan reached out to me from Queensland to help them plan an magical elopement to be held on the 1st day of Spring at the top of Mount Donna Buang, just outside Warburton, with both their mamas as their witnesses. They had come across a magical misty COVID era elopement that I had performed up there captured by the team at Emotions and Maths and thought to give it a shot. We proceeded to meet via zoom and get the ball rolling on their elopement plans.

A week out from their ceremony weather reports were predicting one last cold snap, which meant that there’d be more snow at the top of the mountain. Upon learning of the snowy conditions Gemma and Callan made the call to pivot their mountain top ceremony to instead take place within nearby Warburton Cement Creek Redwood forest. I was more than happy to go along with the change of scenery. I had previously visited the Redwood forest with my family, and had instantly thought to myself that this would be such a powerful and witchy site to perform ceremony.

Just when I thought my wish of hitching a couple within the magical redwoods was coming true, I receive a late night email from Gemma and Callan saying that they’ve just landed in Melbourne and realised that they have left their IDs behind… That was Saturday night and they were to be hitched on Monday. I had to regrettably explain that unfortunately I would need to sight their original ID documents before I could proceed with the ceremony, otherwise we would have to perform a commitment ceremony instead.

I spoke to an anxious Callan Sunday morning as they were trying to figure out the logistics of getting their documents couriered down, and whether it’ll get here in time. I had suggested that they might need to invite an extra guest to their ceremony. A couple of hours later I heard back from Callan with some welcome good news. Callan’s mum Jen was planning to stay on for a mini holiday in Melbourne and she was to be joined by her partner Steve. So old mate Steve was up to the task of changing his flight and getting in a day earlier in order to hand deliver the precious documents we needed for the our ceremony. Alls well that ends well!

On that cloudy 1st day of Spring I made the drive out to Warburton and met with our mini elopement crew up at their Airbnb to finalise their legal marriage paperwork. I was able to thank Steve for coming through and saving the day, he reckons he’s going to write a book about it one day, what a legend. We then drove out to the Redwood forest along with our photographer Eric from Emotions and Maths.

Nothing can prepare you for the sheer impact of stepping inside the towering mass of perfectly spaced redwoods. The atmosphere is moody and dramatic, there’s a sense of quiet magic about when you’re walking between the endless columns of trees, for the beauty of nature has been carefully curated by human hands through the intentional planting of each redwood.

Gemma and Callan chose to have their ceremony take place at one of the impressive stick nest sculptures that were constructed by previous visitors to the forest. Getting hitched in a nest in the redwoods, it doesn’t get more freaking magical than that! The three of us stood in ceremony, looking like the holy trinity of love magic as I told their story. Their ceremony ended with a very fitting quote ‘The evening trees moan as if they knew, at night I always dream of you.’

Celebrant: Celebrant Jam
Photographer: Emotions and Maths
HMU: The Distinctive Dame

Gaya + Rich

Gardens House

“Wow, what an honour to have such an incredible soul being our celebrant on the 9/5
Jam from the get go had the best vibes and made sure to be articulate in details.
Her way of delivering our journey was incredible to watch and truely amazing to have found her through a wonderful friend ❤️
It was a true blessing and honour to have her there calming us and evoking great vibes😍💕
Thank you Ms Jam, you are incredible in what you do!”

Rich and Gaya’s colourful ceremony delivered all of the goods!!!

These two sweethearts matched online through Hinge during the pandemic and had their 1st date IRL ‘exercising’ at a park. Rich then proposed to Gaya whilst they fed black swans by a lake in Ballarat. So it was very fitting for these two nature lovers, Rich being a landscape gardener, to have their wedding set within Gardens House at Melbourne’s Royal Botanical Gardens.

It’s hard not to get caught up in Rich and Gaya’s vibrant world and their wedding day incorporated so many thoughtful elements.

Our wedding party was decked out in traditional Indian attire with Gaya looking like an absolute goddess dressed in a stunningly bold red and gold sari. For their heartfelt ceremony, we took a moment to pause and see our soon to be newlyweds commemorate their dearly departed loved ones by lighting a candle in their honour. We also paid homage to Gaya’s heritage by performing a simplified Indian Thali wedding ceremony. Rich presented Gaya with a gold necklace that was blessed in a temple in Singapore. Followed by our lovers exchanging floral Thali garlands as a symbol of their everlasting bond, and in turn offering them protection and longevity in their marriage.

The sun had set right as the ceremony ended. Our just married husband and wife were set up for a stella love fest into the night with their nearest and dearest.

Our amazingly talented photographer Liam was on hand to capture all of the candid fun and feels. Loving his bonus polaroids and action filled gifs, also worth checking out his Insta for some bonus SmartGlasses BTS content!

Celebrant: Celebrant Jam
Photographer: Liam X Quinn @liamxquinn
Venue: Gardens House
Photobooth: Smiles By Seno
Cake: Get Caked by Lisa

Emily + Jono

Daylesford Convent

“Jam did our wedding back in April, and she was such a super star. We wanted a celebrant that reflected us, and she was perfect. We had a lot of guests come up to us afterwards praising the unique touch she gave to the ceremony and many of our friends loved getting to know her at the reception as our MC. ”

Emily and Jono brought their family and friends together for a magical evening celebrating their love.

Our two babes matched on Tinder as a couple of 18 year olds swiping left and right at everyone within their reach, but it wasn’t until a year later that their sparks took to flame. A Prom themed night at their local MYNT club saw them both turn up dressed in their best.

That night Jono spotted Emily from across the beer garden and proceeded to message her to check and to see whether it was ok for him to come over and say ‘hi’. Emily gave the green light and then immediately spotted Jono’s head bobbing over the crowd, she was greeted by his signature goofy grin and was pleasantly surprised at how handsoe and tall he was in person.

Jono then asked if Emily wanted to meet his date, at which point he pulled out his Platinum Angel, Magic the Gathering card. Luckily Emily got the reference and is also a MTG player, they arranged a meet up so they could play against each other and the rest is history. That Platinum Angel card has proven itself to be Jono’s good luck charm, he of course had it with him on his wedding day!

Our lovers have since matured and made a beautiful life together, shared along with their extended friendship group. For their wedding day they were each 7 wedding squad memebers deep. These are the wonderful people supporting them on their wedding day and beyond, so it was a beautiful touch to do a mini intro for each of their VIP buddies standing up there with them during the ceremony.

Emily and Jono’s autumn ceremony held within the picturesque grounds of Daylesford Convent was perfectly paired with the wedding squad’s burgandy colour palette. The majestic light coming through the chapel’s stainglass windows gave off a regal sense of romanticism, making everyone look like they’re a cast member in Baz Luhrmann’s production of Romeo + Juliet, except nobody dies in this fairytale. Kara from ‘The Runaway Hearts’ then expertly captured our newlyweds basking in those magical autumn golden hues.

I had the pleasure to stay on to MC the wedding reception party and it was a good time for all. Loved hearing the heartwarming speeches and getting to know the wonderful guests in between the yummy dinner that was served. Once the cake was cut, then the D-floor was opened for Luke our DJ to get everyone to dance the night away.

So much love and magic came together for our newlyweds.

Celebrant Celebrant Jam
Photographer The Runaway Hearts
Venue Daylesford Convent
Flowers Blooms by Cecilia
DJ The DJ You Need
Cake Mali Bakes
Bridal Dress Luv Bridal