About Me

Hi, I'm Elly - the one in the white dress.

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First of all, congratulations on your engagement! If you're here, you're likely in the middle of planning something really special, and I'm so glad you found your way here.

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I’m a Commonwealth-Registered Marriage Celebrant based in the Illawarra, NSW, creating warm, meaningful and personalised wedding ceremonies for couples who want something that feels truly theirs. I believe your forever starts here - with a ceremony that reflects your story, your values, and the love you share.

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I became a wedding celebrant because I genuinely love people and the beautiful, unique ways love brings us together. No two couples are the same, and I believe your ceremony should be just as individual. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement, a relaxed beach wedding, or a fully personalised ceremony surrounded by family and friends, my role is to guide you through the process with clarity, warmth, and zero stress.

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I was married myself in 2023, so I know first-hand how special and, sometimes overwhelming, the lead-up to a wedding can be. That experience has shaped how I support my couples: with calm reassurance, genuine understanding, and a deep appreciation for just how meaningful this moment is. I know how much the ceremony matters, that pause in the day where everything feels real, present, and full of love.

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With a background in law, I’m naturally organised and detail-focused. I live and breathe timelines, run sheets, coordination and planning (yes, I had multiple run sheets and Excel spreadsheets for my own wedding). This means all the legal requirements are handled properly, the little details aren’t missed, and your ceremony runs smoothly - allowing you to relax and truly enjoy the moment.

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When I'm not creating wedding ceremonies (​or being a lawyer) I'm at home with my wonderful husband, Nathan, and our son, Lucas. We also share our home with our two golden retrievers, Harvey and Summer - because life (and love) is always better with a little extra joy and chaos, and endless dog hair (that I like to call fibres of love).

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While I'm based in Wollongong, I love working with couples across the Illawarra, Southern Sydney, the Southern Highlands, Shoalhaven, Jervis Bay, and throughout the South Coast - and I'm always happy to travel further afield for the right love story. 

 

Whether you're dreaming of a barefoot beach ceremony, an enchanting forest setting, or a glamorous rooftop celebration, I'm here to help bring it to life in way that feels natural, meaningful, and entirely yours.

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With me, you’re not just booking a marriage celebrant. You’re choosing someone who is calm, prepared, and genuinely invested in giving you the best possible start to your marriage. Someone who cares deeply about your ceremony feeling right - not rushed, not generic, but meaningful, memorable, and true to you.​​​​