Bef + Sing

October 23, 2017 by Jamima Wu

"Jam is a beautiful, responsible, lovely and fun woman, I was so busy organising my wedding and always forgot to send her our paperworks. She kept reminding us and tried to help and explain to us. Before the wedding, we met her in her house, she made us felt extremely comfortable and made sure we are prepared.
She did an awesome job, lovely housekeeping on our ceremony. She look after her customers seem as friend. If you like a careful, stylish and always respond marriage celebrate. She is the one....
Thank you Jam!! Made our ceremony perfectly through to the end. xx Bef"

This couple of cool cats both hail from Hong Kong, they met and fell in love half way across the world, in Bundaberg of all places! They're currently based in Brisbane, but love the feel of Melbourne so they decided to have their wedding ceremony at the classically romantic Montsalvat Estate.

Bef and Sing flew into Melbourne for their big day and brought with them friends and family from lands far and away. We had the privilege to welcome guests coming from all over Australia, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and China. Their wedding party took on a distinctly playful vintage twist with the beautiful couple rocking out in their own signature style.

Images courtesy of Photographer Ding Dong and #holaiwedding

Pre ceremony with the gorgeous bridal party

Mid ceremony with the couple and their groomsmen

Michael + Emmy

August 19, 2017 by Jamima Wu

"Thank you so much Jam, we had a wonderful, calm and fun wedding.
You created a ceremony that was relaxed, yet focused where we were 100% engaged in the moment and truly felt the real love and commitment between us.
I never thought that having a wedding in our living room with our most cherished friends would feel so professional and special.
Thank you again, I would love to recommend you to all my nearest and dearest."

Michael and Emmy organised a romantically lavish wedding ceremony in Croatia and it was my absolute pleasure to help them finalise their legal nuptials back home in Melbourne.

For this occasion we planned a mini surprise ceremony for their witnesses who were responsible for introducing the newlyweds all these years ago.

Jenna + James

November 26, 2016 by Jamima Wu

"Jamima was perfect as our celebrant. The whole process was smooth and we felt extremely comfortable and guided at all times, especially during the ceremony. Jamima understood what kind of ceremony we wanted and wrote a beautiful script that was perfectly personalised. She went above the standard ceremony requirement and added her own personal touches that we now have as keepsakes which is very special. I would absolutely recommend Jamima as a celebrant."

I had the pleasure of marrying Jenna and James, a couple of real life high school sweethearts - now that’s something special!

True to their down to earth nature, the couple invited their family and friends to gather for their wedding ceremony in a lush clearing at the back of Kennett River, with the majestic green Australian bush as their backdrop. The stunning bride walked in barefooted along the grassy path guided by her proud father. The ceremony was conducted with the couple standing on a Moroccan rug that they purchased on their big overseas adventure together that saw James propose to Jenna under the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The couple sealed their 13 year relationship with a kiss as newlyweds. Whilst the signing of papers took place with both James and Jenna’s grandmothers, the crowd charged up their glasses with the help of the Tom Collins Caravan Bar. I then presented the couple as the new Mr and Mrs with the crowd raising their glasses for a toast to the newlywed sweethearts!

Photographer Abigail Varney
http://www.abiweddings.com

Following images sourced from Instagram under #hildo4jenna

The way to the ceremony at Kennett River

Checking out the lush ceremony surrounds

Tom Collins Caravan Bar waiting for the guests to arrive

Ryan Loves Fatuma

November 19, 2016 by Jamima Wu

"Jamima was an outstanding celebrant that absolutely made our day, bringing all the elements of our wedding together into one heartwarming, fun and joyous service. I wholeheartedly encourage you to do whatever you can to have Jamima involved in your special day, she is a gem!"

Ryan and Fatuma are two people close to my heart and it was an absolute honour to help these two amazing individuals marry in the most spectacular fashion. It was truly a memorable day enjoyed by all who made the journey down to Tasmania to be there for the couple.

Melbournites Ryan and Fatuma enjoyed a romantic trip to Tasmania a couple of years back and it was there at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) that Ryan decided to ask Fatuma for her hand in marriage. MONA is such a unique space and was very fitting for the couple to choose as the site for their wedding day.

The wedding day between Ryan and Fatuma was a genuine celebration of the couple surrounded and supported by their loved ones. Myself as the celebrant, as well as the photographer, hair and make-up artists and MC at the reception, were all friends of the couple; it really gave the day an extra special touch.

Images sourced from Instagram under #ryanlovesfatuma

MONA wedding rehearsal at the Chapel by Wim Delvoye

Shooting with Friends

September 21, 2016 by Jamima Wu

I am fortunate to begin my journey as a celebrant with knowing some friends who currently work within the world of weddings.

So I called upon photographer Ryan Wheatley and make up artist Karen Burton to help me take some shots for my profile. I have known these two for years working hard at what they love.

Ryan a.k.a. Sir Wheatley was THE Streetparty club photographer of the Melbourne indie scene from the early 2000s. His candid and fun shots were the myspace profile photo of every young hip party kid. He along with his muses have grown up and now he shoots weddings and ads.
http://www.ryanwheatley.com/

Karen a.k.a. Kaz moved to Australia from NZ in her early twenties and has since worked with various popular Melbourne fashion brands in keeping their models looking naturally beautiful.
http://www.karenburton.com.au/