“We can't thank Jam enough for the beautiful ceremony and words that she had given to us and our loved ones at our wedding day in 2020.
We met her through destiny and we could not be more thankful for that.
Jam is very organised and professional celebrant, but at the same time she down to earth and so lovely. She definitely has a sense for all the beautiful details which made our ceremony so unique. She created a most beautiful flow and vibe. It was more than we ever expected for our little, but very close and beautiful wedding in the unexpected and different year 2020.”

Pia and Gonzo are from opposite ends of the earth. It was at a lime farm in the far north tip of Australia that this beautiful German girl met her handsome Chilean future husband. They hit it off straight away and spent a wonderful couple of weeks working and enjoying the summer festivities on the lime farm. Gonzalo eventually had to return to Melbourne to resume his studies and they had made plans for Pia to join him in a couple of week’s time. During their 2 weeks apart their hearts grew feverishly fonder and when they were finally reunited in Melbourne their relationship went into hyperdrive.

Gonzo and Pia fell in love in and with Melbourne. It is here against the colourful Melbourne backdrop where they shared their hopes and dreams and moved in with each other to create their own home away from home with each other. They had both worked hard to save up and visit each other’s families and homes back in Germany and Chile. They loved sharing all of themselves with each other and felt that together they can do anything.

So the last time Pia’s folks came out to Melbourne for a visit, Gonzo formally asked Pia’s parents for their blessing for them to be married. And even though Pia’s folks are happily-not-married, her father Benno was so overcome by the incredibly moving moment that he cried tears of joy.

And then 2020 and a global pandemic happened.
All of their wedding dreams went out the window that is until…

Pia saw a sign… LITERALLY!

A chance encounter at the front of my house brought Pia face to face with my Celebrant Jam sign. That moment was pure fate and the rest is wedding history!

For Gonzo and Pia’s intimate ceremony they had gathered their closest family and friends in Melbourne at the picturesque Carlton Gardens to witness their nuptials. And living in the COVID age with thanks to modern technology both Pia and Gonzo’s parents were able to join in the ceremony via video link. Our lover’s beautiful heartfelt ceremony was followed by champagne and cake before the wedding party continued their celebrations throughout Melbourne.

Marriage Celebrant: Celebrant Jam
Photography: Sofia Machado