A Bit 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. 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 celebrant because I genuinely love people and the unique ways love brings us together. No two love stories are the same, and I believe every ceremony should be just as unique—whether you’re planning a traditional wedding, an intimate elopement, or a same-sex celebration full of love and personality. I’m here to guide you through the process with clarity, calm, and zero stress.

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Having been married myself in 2023, I understand just how special — and sometimes overwhelming — the lead-up to your wedding can be. That experience shapes how I support my couples: with reassurance, understanding, and a deep appreciation for that pause in the day when 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, and planning (yes, I had multiple spreadsheets for my own wedding). That means the legal requirements are handled, the little details aren’t missed, and your ceremony runs smoothly — so you can relax and truly enjoy the moment.

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When I’m not creating wedding ceremonies (or working as a lawyer), I’m at home with my husband, Nathan, our son, Lucas, and our two golden retrievers, Harvey and Summer. Life (and love) is always better with a little extra joy, chaos, and endless dog hair — or what 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 the South Coast — and I’m always happy to travel further afield for the right love story.

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Whether your dream is a barefoot beach ceremony, an enchanting forest celebration, or a glamorous rooftop wedding, I’ll help bring it to life in a way that feels natural, meaningful, and entirely yours.

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With me, you’re not just booking a 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 that your ceremony feels right: not rushed, not generic, but meaningful, memorable, and completely reflective of you.