“Jam was an absolute delight to have as a celebrant, and the thoughtful, funny and sentimental ceremony she put together was the highlight of our wedding. I have never laughed/cried so much in my life! We are constantly asked who our amazing celebrant is. Thank you, Jam, for the memorable ceremony, your professionalism, the meaningful touches, and your incredible attention to detail. You are the best!”

Ummmmm… just stand back and admire how stunning Tessa and Billy looked seated like the absolute Queen and King they are on their wedding day.

These two adorable high school sweethearts created a simply wonderful wedding ceremony in honour of the life that they have built together. Tessa and Billy hit it off through their high school band days where they found that they shared some extra good rhythm. Their teenage romance matured when they both eventually moved down to Melbourne and set up camp in their beloved neighbourhood of Brunswick.

Their wedding day is a coming together of all things that Tessa and Billy love. Set within the kitsch 5th Brunswick Scout Hall, Tessa and Billy transformed the space into a colourful feast of love! Every little gorgeous detail has been carefully captured by our darling photographer Bri Hammond. I especially loved the little DIY touches like the handmade crochet bunting running though the reception space, made by family and friends from all around the world, or the wooden candle holders at the ceremony crafted by Billy’s dad, and my favourite is the fact that our bride Tessa was still up at 1am the night before her wedding day painting the big felt banner of the interlocking rope that was to be the backdrop of our ceremony.

Our ceremony was set on a little stage within the main scout hall with the reception set up in the adjacent small hall. I had arrived to find Billy setting up the online YouTube livestream for all their distant loved ones to tune in to the ceremony from Queensland and the Netherlands. We kicked off our ceremony with Tessa’s beautiful bridesmaids walking in wearing outfits decked out in bold Kylie Zerbst prints by Tessa’s workplace Obus, they also made matching accessories for our adorable ceremony doggies Badger and Piper. Tessa then emerged looking radiant AF in her Needle and Thread gown and living out her milkmaid Dutch braid fantasy with her hair and make up zhuzhed by Margeaux from The Distinctive Dame. Billy also looked handsome AF in his custom tailored suit by their good mates and guests at their wedding, Jarrad and Michael from Mr Cuff.

At one point in Tessa and Billy’s ceremony they were presented with a breathtaking performance of the song ‘I’ll Never Find Another You’ by Billy’s sister Georgina and Tessa’s cousin Theo. It was then Billy and Tessa’s turn to take the mic and declare their vows to each other. In that moment they spoke with heart about their love and dedication to each other. It had all of the feels, with lots of laughs and happy tears.

Tessa and Billy’s wedding is a true labour of love. And with all their wonderful family and friends pitching in to set it all up on the day it all came together like magic. Our lovers had an absolutely spectacular day, from their ‘first look’ reveal, to their heart felt ceremony and finally to their delicious reception feast and dance floor action.

Marriage Celebrant: Celebrant Jam
Photography: Bri Hammond
HMU: The Disctinctive Dame
Tessa’s Dress: Needle and Thread
Billy’s Suit: Mr Cuff
Bridesmaids outfits: Obus
Venue: 5th Brunswick Scout Hall
Florist: Flowers on High
Catering: Small Axe Deli
Table Settings: Betty May Vintage Hire
Dessert Table Sweets: Choukette