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Southern Highlands

Country estates, heritage gardens and Highlands villages — Bowral, Berrima, Moss Vale and the open-sky celebrations in between.

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Authorised Sydney marriage celebrant · Based in Balmain

Southern Highlands wedding locations

Elegant country settings with warmth, laughter and personal vows.

From manicured estate lawns to rustic barns and village gardens, the Highlands give your day room to breathe. As your Southern Highlands wedding celebrant, I'll craft a ceremony that matches the setting and guide every legal step with care.

Suggestions only — not affiliated with venues. Confirm details with each property.

Why the Highlands feel right

Formal lawn, rustic barn or intimate garden

Highlands venues vary widely — tell me whether you picture champagne on a formal lawn, barefoot vows under gum trees, or a candlelit barn aisle. I'll write wording and structure that fit.

Many couples make a weekend of Bowral or Berrima with guest accommodation nearby — the ceremony becomes the easy, joyful centre of it all.

Best Highlands ceremony settings

Estates, gardens and village backdrops

Bowral garden estates & lawns
Classic Highlands elegance — clipped hedges, seasonal blooms and lawn ceremonies with a country-town polish guests love.
Berrima historic village settings
Sandstone, heritage streets and boutique venues around one of NSW's most atmospheric villages — romantic for smaller celebrations.
Moss Vale & Sutton Forest estates
Sprawling estates and rural outlooks between Moss Vale and Sutton Forest — space for larger guest lists and golden-hour photos.
Retford Park & heritage gardens
Heritage National Trust gardens and historic grounds (when available for ceremonies) — old-world romance with Highlands light.
Vineyard & rural paddock ceremonies
Open skies, vines and long views — ideal when you want a relaxed, scenic ceremony before a barn or cellar reception.
Intimate homestead gardens
Private homesteads and walled gardens for couples who want privacy, personal style and a celebration that feels like home.

Ceremonies

Which ceremony suits you?

Explore the ceremony styles Janet creates — then get in touch with your preferred date and venue.

Wedding Ceremonies

Wedding Ceremonies

wedding ceremonies, all custom written, full of joy, and carefully planned with you across Balmain, Sydney, the harbour, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and beyond.

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Elopements

Elopements

Intimate elopement ceremonies across Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Southern Highlands — custom written for just the two of you, or a tiny circle of the people you love.

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Legal Only Ceremonies

Legal Only Ceremonies

A personalised Legals Only marriage ceremony at Janet's Balmain home office custom written, warm, and more personal than a registry wedding, with room for a small number of guests or witnesses.

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Renewal Of Vows

Renewal Of Vows

Celebrate your marriage again with a personal vow renewal ceremony across Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Southern Highlands written around your story, your people and the life you have built together.

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Same Sex Marriage Ceremonies

Same Sex Marriage Ceremonies

Same-sex wedding ceremonies across Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Southern Highlands — warm, inclusive and written entirely around you as a couple.

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Commitment Ceremonies

Commitment Ceremonies

Personal commitment ceremonies across Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Southern Highlands — celebrate your love with custom vows and rituals, without legal marriage paperwork.

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Baby Naming Ceremonies

Baby Naming Ceremonies

Joyful baby naming ceremonies across Sydney, Blue Mountains or the Southern Highland with a personal, non-religious welcome for your child, written around your family, your values and their name story.

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Southern Highlands wedding FAQs

Questions before you book

Do you travel to Bowral and Berrima?
Yes — Bowral, Berrima, Moss Vale and surrounding estates are regular celebration areas.
Can we include personal rituals?
Yes. Sand ceremonies, candle lighting and other personal touches are warmly welcome.
Are vow renewals popular in the Highlands?
Absolutely — a Highlands weekend is a beautiful setting for a renewal of vows.
How do deposits work?
A $250 deposit secures your celebrant date. The balance is due two weeks before your ceremony. Venue fees are separate and set by each property.

Plan your Southern Highlands wedding

Having a Highlands celebration in Bowral, Berrima or beyond? I'd love to be part of it.

Weddings I Do

Wedding Ceremony Packages

Everything you need for a beautiful ceremony with an authorised Sydney marriage celebrant.

Microphone

Microphone

PA Wireless microphone & connections to play music from iPhones

Registration

Registration

Registering your wedding with Births, Deaths & Marriages

Online Rehearsal

Online Rehearsal

An online rehearsal in the same week as your wedding.

Marriage Certificate

Marriage Certificate

Handwritten Marriage Certificate

Meeting

Meeting

Meeting you both to sign the legal documents.

Wedding Ceremony

Wedding Ceremony

I arrive 45 minutes before your ceremony to everything is prepared.

Weekend Ceremony

Friday/Saturday/Sunday

$850.00 Enquire Now

Weekday Ceremony

Tuesday to Thursday

$750.00 Enquire Now

Legals Only

At my Home Office (Balmain)

$650.00 Enquire Now

Monday Ceremony

Mondays Only

$700.00 Enquire Now

What people say…

Client Testimonials

Meghana & Lachlan's Wedding

Thank you Janet You really helped us be in our bubble! 

Could not have asked for a better ceremony!



Regards, Meghana

Meghana & Lachlan's Wedding

Campbelltown, Sydney

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