Sydney · Blue Mountains · Southern Highlands weddings
Together we can create a personalised wedding ceremony with fun, romance & laughter.
As an experienced Sydney marriage celebrant, I create warm, personal and relaxed wedding ceremonies that reflect who you are as a couple & every couple is welcome, including same-sex and LGBTQ+ weddings. From harbour views and backyard gardens to Blue Mountains lookouts and Southern Highlands estates, I'll guide you through every step with care, clarity and genuine support.
From the legal paperwork and ceremony structure to your vows, readings and finer details, I make the planning process feel simple and stress free. You will also receive my detailed wedding planning folder, with more than 30 vow options and plenty of practical ideas to help you create a ceremony filled with warmth, laughter and meaningful moments.
Explore all ceremony types, browse wedding locations, or get in touch for a no-obligation chat in Balmain or via Zoom.
My Wedding Planner
Packed with options for every aspect of your ceremony
You'll receive a clear wedding planner packed with wording options, so choosing your ceremony flow feels inspiring not overwhelming.
Together we shape the Introduction, Readings, The Giving Away, The Asking, your Vows, The Ring Ceremony, Wedding Blessings and any personal rituals you love.
I take care of all legal paperwork, register your marriage with Births, Deaths & Marriages, and keep everything running smoothly on the day. A $250 deposit secures your date, with the balance due two weeks prior to your wedding.
Inclusive wedding ceremonies for every couple
Same-sex and LGBTQ+ weddings are warmly welcome
Love is love... and your ceremony should feel joyful, personal and completely free of awkwardness. I create inclusive wedding ceremonies for all couples, including same-sex and LGBTQ+ weddings across Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Southern Highlands.
I'm proud to be an Equally Wed partner, and I supported marriage equality long before it became law in Australia. Your day is never treated as a special case: it is a wedding, written around your story, your people and the tone you want.
Want a page that speaks more specifically to LGBTQ+ couples? Visit same-sex marriage ceremonies, or simply start with a friendly chat via the contact page.
Why choose Janet as your wedding celebrant
Calm guidance, joyful storytelling, and a ceremony that sounds like you
Couples choose me because their day feels held and not rushed. I listen carefully, write with heart, and arrive early so you can breathe, laugh and be present with the people who matter most.
I'm an authorised Civil Marriage Celebrant based in Balmain, celebrating across Sydney Harbour & surrounds, the Blue Mountains and the Southern Highlands for every couple who wants a warm, personal ceremony.
Read what couples say in the testimonials, or see where I regularly celebrate on the locations pages.
Ready to talk about your wedding day? I'd love to hear your ideas, venue dreams and favourite stories whoever you are marrying.
Wedding ceremony FAQs
Questions & answers couples often ask before we meet
- How far in advance should we book our Sydney wedding celebrant?
- As early as you like as popular dates fill quickly. Once you're ready, we'll pencil in your day and lock it in with a deposit.
- What is included in the wedding ceremony fee?
- Your fee covers the ceremony, PA and music connections, BDM registration, an online rehearsal, a handwritten marriage certificate, document signing, venue travel and parking in Sydney (except water taxis), and arriving 45 minutes early to prepare. See the packages section below for current pricing and inclusions.
- Do you officiate same-sex and LGBTQ+ weddings?
- Absolutely. Same-sex and LGBTQ+ couples are warmly welcome. Every ceremony is written around your relationship and the day you want to create. You can also read more on the same-sex marriage ceremonies page.
- Do you travel outside Sydney for weddings?
- Yes. I work across Sydney, Balmain, the Blue Mountains and the Southern Highlands — and further afield by arrangement. Browse the locations pages or tell me your venue when you get in touch.
- How does the wedding rehearsal work?
- We hold an online rehearsal in the same week as your wedding so everyone feels calm, clear and ready for the day.
- What legal paperwork do we need for a civil marriage?
- I guide you through every legal step, help you complete the documents, and register your wedding with Births, Deaths & Marriages after the ceremony.
- Can we write our own wedding vows?
- Absolutely. Your vows can be traditional, personal, light-hearted or a mix and I'll help you shape words that feel like you.
- What is the deposit and when is the balance due?
- A $250 deposit secures your date. The balance is due two weeks before your wedding.
- Can we include personal rituals in the ceremony?
- Yes. Sand ceremonies, candle lighting and other personal touches are warmly welcome and we'll weave them into a ceremony that feels uniquely yours.
- Where do you usually celebrate weddings?
- Harbour views, backyard gardens, mountain lookouts, Highlands estates - if it matters to you, we'll make the ceremony feel at home there.
- How do we start planning with you?
- Send a note via the contact page with your preferred date and venue. We'll arrange a friendly chat in Balmain or on Zoom - no obligation.
