Gaya + Rich

“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

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

Laura + Aisling

Laura and Aisling was a HINGE match made online in those carefree pre-COVID days. They bonded over talking conspiracy theories and found that they shared a similar sense of humour.

Our sweethearts went on a wonderful 1st date a week before Melbourne went into Lockdown #1, the one that lasted 43 days. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. And thus through this time of distance and seperation our two babes stayed in daily contact and made up their own Netflix dates, where they’d watch a movie and facetime each other until the early hours. This is how you do romance!!!

In between Lockdown #1 and #2 Aisling and Laura were able to go on a cute date together to the museum, where they shared their first kiss. It was the day after Lockdown #2 came into effect where our two lovers acknowledged that this relationship was the real deal and it was something worth fighting for. As a result they logged hundres of hours just talking to each other and saw their love grow in a slow and steady pace.

Aisling and Laura emerged out of Lockdown #2 triumphant and it only took a week or so before Aisling knew that it was love. It happened so naturally that she simply woke up one morning knowing that Laura is the the person for her.

3 years into their relationship Aisling and Laura caught the wedding bug after going to an engagement party. They were inspired and wanted to create a day to celebrate their love. So naturally they then went and got some engagement bling made up. Our two darling lovers then became engaged on a Phillip Island getaway. Even though they had both brought the rings to propose, Laura had beat Aisling to the punch as she presented Aisling with her ring in bed whilst they listened to the early morining rain outside.

For Laura and Aisling’s wedding, they had dreamt up a beautiful day held at Laura’s parents’ private property in Castella. Our brides shared a beautiful first look moment before having their ceremony under the shade of a magnificent kurrajong tree. Our brides then drew names out of a hat to select their witnesses to sign the legal paperwork with them. And at the end of the ceremony guests were welcomed to come up and individually greet and congradulate our newlyweds.

For our newlywed Aisling and Laura’s reception, our guests were treated to some fun games and food truck yums. Our married wifies even got to (wo)man the ice-cream van to serve delicious desserts to their lucky guests.

A simply incredible day, celebrating Aisling and Laura’s love and shared life together!

Couple: @aislina & @laura_chyeah
Photographer: Roland John Photo
Celebrant: Celebrant Jam
Make Up Artist: @triplennnmakeup
Hair Stylist: @triplennnmakeup
Wedding Rings: Oval and Pear
Florist: Gather Flower Farm
Cake Maker: Motte Bakery
Caterer: Purple Rabbit Food Truck
DJ: Kristenisshe
Dress Designer: Piondress
Dress Designer: Madi Lane Bridal
Dress Boutique: Luv Bridal

Carmel + Peter

“We had the best day ever! Powered by our amazing celebrant, Jam. Jam made our wedding celebration wonderful. She brings boundless energy, joy and magic. She listened to us and crafted a ceremony that was tailor made to our love journey. We heartily recommend Jam to anyone looking to really celebrate on their wedding day.”

Peter and Carmel worlds collided in spectacular fashion on Valentine’s day 2015 at a mutual friend’s 30th birthday party in Fitzroy.

Carmel recalls meeting Peter at the party and thinking to herself ‘Who’s this? They are so kind and thoughtful.’ She also observed that Peter was very tall and lanky, especially as Peter was rocking a pair of giant heels. Carmel had never met anyone so intriguing and was captivated by Peter’s tales of travels and stint working as a ski instructor.

Peter was equally charmed by Carmel that fateful Valentine’s night. By the end of the evening our new party buddies found themselves laying side by side, holding hands in a circle on the cobble-stone floor of an old stable, as the soothing frequency of a sound bath ritual washed over them both. Carmel recalls feeling sparks fly when their hands touched during the meditation. In that moment as they held tightly onto each other’s hand Peter thought to themselves that this was it, they have found ‘The One’ and it just felt like they’ve known each other forever.

Early on in their courtship, on their 3rd encounter, they found themselves chatting on a bench in the main street of Maldon one freezing morning. A random witchy old lady stops in her tracks and proceed to declare to them both that she could see the love shining out of them.

A decade after their initial meeting our lovers come together to be joined in marriage and proudly shine their love bright.

For their wedding day held at Arthur’s Creek Mechanics Institute Hall, our radiant bride Carmel paused at the door to enter the ceremony, Peter then walks down to take her hand. They then walk up together hand in hand, as they do in life.

I then began the ceremony by inviting local Indegenous Wurrundjeri man Daniel Ross to come up and present a meaningful Welcome to Country address. It was a touching way to acknowledge and honour the land that we have gathered upon and the sacred ceremony that is taking place.

Carmel and Peter’s guests participated in a ring warming ritual during the ceremony. And the end of the ceremony our guests formed a tunnel of love joyously showering rose petals and ringing bells for our newlywed couple to walk through.

What a heartfelt and meaningful day fit for two radiant lifelong soulmates.

May your love continue to shine bright!

Celebrant: Celebrant Jam
Photographer: Laura Du Vè
Venue: Arthur’s Creek Mechanics Institute Hall

Meg + Joe

“We are so grateful and blessed to have had Jam as our wedding celebrant. The whole process from start to finish was incredibly professional and a lot of fun! Jam supported us through the process and ensured we understood everything, worked with us to create the most unique and special ceremony, reflecting us both and our love story. Jam has amazing energy and set the scene with the guests #noawkwardmoments. Not to mention the most amazing incense that was hand crafted to the scents we loved to burn while we signed our marriage certificate, and now have to burn and remember our day with. Every detail thought out and intentional and special. Thanks so much again!”

You can’t help but fall in love with Meg and Joe.

This couple of babes meet over a decade ago, first coming across each other online in the weird and wonderful world of Tumblr. They then got to meet IRL (In Real Life) at a South Brisbane house party, where Meg saw Joe rock out on the drums with his band. That night Joe was mesmerised by Meg in her newly dyed Manic Panic green mermaid hair. Meg was also equally captivated by Joe that night, but was seeing his bandmate at the time and thought to herself ‘Fuck! I chose the wrong band member!’.

It took some time and several other social cross-overs before Meg thoughtfully curated a mixCD for Joe aptly titled ‘Gal tunes’. It was an effort to engage him over in conversation through sharing her love of angsty gal grunge and it worked a treat! Their chats became increasingly playful with Meg eventually drunk texting Joe declaring that ‘I really like you’. Our two smittened babes then shared a boozy kiss at a friend’s post-Christmas birthday party and that was that.

For Meg and Joe were in love with each other even before they really got to know one another. And over the years they have supported and helped each other to mature and grow into their wonderful selves. From moving into the country, to moving across the country together during a global pandemic, and to travelling overseas as n00bs, our two young lovers take on each new challenge with sweet hope and gusto.

Things may not go according to plan, but as long as they have each other, they will make the most of the situation. This sentiment has been put to the test for both their engagement and wedding day celebrations. The unpredictable moody Victorian weather as backdrop in what should have been a spectacular November sunset beach proposal and a balmy December summer garden ceremony. On both occasions our lovers went with the flow and came out absolutely victorious!

For Joe and Meg’s wedding day they started their day getting ready seperately within their Loddon Paddock accommodation, to then sharing a tender ‘First-Look’ moment on the property. Their wedding celebrations were then held out at the spectacular 2 acre country event’s space Scrub Hill in Newlyn. We had originally planned for an outdoor ceremony in the garden, but heavy storms throughout the day meant that we had to activate Plan B, with Scrub Hill opening up the doors to their beautiful 19th century blue stone church.

The heavens stopped just as our guests started to arrive for Meg and Joe’s ceremony. It was perfect timing as our loving sweethearts had reached out to the local indigenous mob at Djarra to help facilicate a Welcome to Country smoke ceremony. We had Bendigo elder Troy Firebrace come out with his son to speak on behalf of the Dja Dja Wurung people and welcome all gathered for the special wedding celebration. It was the first wedding ceremony I had officiated that had incorporated an official Welcome to Country ceremony and I had felt that it was a truly beautiful and powerful way to pay respects to where we have gathered, the traditional custodians, and to initiate guests into the ceremony.

Our guests quickly settled within the church at Scrub Hill and gave a great big cheer when Joe made his entrance with his BestDad Noel, we then eagerly anticipated for Meg to arrive. Meg made her stunningly grand entrance accompanied by her love squad and parents to the tune of ‘Fade into You’ by Mazzy Star. All eyes were trained on our beautiful couple through the ceremony as I told their story and then had them declare their loving vows to one another. The ceremony finished up with a floral toss outside the church as I proudly presented the newlyweds.

Joe and Meg took some ‘just married’ portraits with their fam and squad before popping out with their photography/videography duo Caity and Duncan for some incredible shots around the stunning Scrub Hill property. Our newly married husband and wife then rejoined their guests at Scrub Hill’s modern glasshouse Marquee for the delicious reception and dancefloor action.

A simply gorgeous day for the most gorgeous sweethearts.

Photographer: Caity and Duncan
Videographer: Caity and Duncan
Celebrant: Celebrant Jam
Cultural Ceremony: Djaara
Venue: Scrub Hill
Florist: Alchemy Orange
DJ: Nickname
Hair Stylist: JazLittle
Make Up Artist: Yanu
Dress Boutique: Twelve South Bridal
Suit Designer: InStitchu
Caterer: Round the Way
Wedding Rings: Natalie Marie Jewellery
Accommodation: Loddon Paddock