Every couple’s journey is unique — and the way you choose to celebrate it should be too.
From the moment your ceremony begins, it’s not about performance or theatrics. It’s about feeling seen. It’s about your story — told from both perspectives, thoughtfully woven together into something personal, heartfelt, and one-of-a-kind. The kind of storytelling that brings out laughter, emotion, surprise, and the unmistakable sense that this moment truly reflects who you are.
My goal is to have you and your guests feel included in the emotion and energy of the moment. They’ll be drawn in by the storytelling, unexpectedly laughing, maybe even tearing up, and often walking away thinking, “That was so them.” It’s about captivating everyone, not just you.
No matter which experience you choose, what unfolds will feel calm, connected, and effortless.
A Taste of the Experience.
Celebrant, MC & Guest Message Experiences
The Short & Sweet Experience
You can expect a beautifully simple yet heartfelt ceremony — focusing on ease of preparation, clarity, and connection, while still experiencing a premium, personal ceremony.
The Signature MC Experience
Your reception, guided with confidence, warmth, and intention — seamless speeches, effortless transitions, engaged guests, and a celebration that feels polished from start to finish.
The Signature Ceremony Experience
Designed for couples who value a immersive experience with a deeper level of preparation and storytelling. Expect multiple meetings, detailed questionnaires, and a highly immersive planning journey.
The Co-Pilot Ceremony
Your chosen loved one leads the ceremony; I guide them behind the scenes and take care of the legalities — creating a heartfelt, personal moment with my own professional support.
The Legal-Only Marriage
A simple, elegant way to get married — no fuss, just the essential legal words with an option to include personal vows or a short reflection, shared locally in the Hunter Valley.
The Guest Message Experience Add-On's
The Love Line & Roaming Video Guest Messages — modern guestbook experiences capturing spontaneous, heartfelt messages and joyful moments from your loved ones, creating timeless keepsakes.
The Short & Sweet Experience
For couples who want the ease of preparation but still a deeply meaningful ceremony.
This experience is all about capturing the essence of your love story in a short and sweet way, leaving space for your vows to shine and your moment to feel relaxed and true to you. The Short & Sweet ceremony is perfect for couples who are a little more reserved, don't have an extensive guest list, or maybe they don’t feel the need for lengthy planning meetings, and simply want to hand things over to a celebrant they trust.
Even though this one’s short and sweet, it’s still completely personalised and filled with heart — a warm, easygoing experience that will leave you and your guests feeling connected, supported, and truly ready for a celebration.
The Signature MC Experience
For couples who want their reception to feel polished, relaxed, and full of energy — without the stress.
Guests will feel welcomed and connected, speeches will flow effortlessly, and the dance floor will open with excitement. Behind the scenes, your vendors will be kept in the loop and supported, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
Before the big day, you’ll have a one-on-one planning meeting designed to bring your ideas to life and ensure the reception reflects your personalities — not a generic runsheet. You’ll feel guided, heard, and supported as your timeline is shaped around what matters most to you.
You’ll be in experienced hands, allowing you, your family, and your friends to soak it all in — without a single worry about what’s happening next.
The Signature Ceremony Experience
With time, intention, and a deeply personalised approach, I’ll guide you through a collaborative process that brings your story to life in a way that feels rich, considered, and completely you.
Together, we’ll go beyond the surface — exploring how you met, the moments that shaped you, and the little details that define your relationship — crafting a ceremony that feels layered, heartfelt, and full of meaning.
Through storytelling that invites laughter, happy tears, and those beautiful “that’s so them” moments, your ceremony becomes more than a moment… it becomes a shared experience. One where your guests feel connected, engaged, and right there with you.
This is for couples who want to invest in the process — who value the time spent creating something thoughtful, immersive, and emotionally rich.
A ceremony that doesn’t just set the tone… but becomes one of the most memorable parts of your day.
The Co-Pilot Experience
You want a friend or family member to lead your ceremony but you also want the reassurance of a professional celebrant guiding the way and legally marrying you. This experience gives you both.
Your ceremony remains deeply personal, led by someone who knows you best, while I work behind the scenes to ensure everything flows seamlessly, your officiant feels supported, and all legal requirements are taken care of.
From guidance leading up to the day, to calm coordination throughout your ceremony, you’ll feel relaxed, prepared, and completely present in the moment. It’s the perfect balance of heart and professionalism — allowing your ceremony to feel truly yours, without the pressure on you or your chosen officiant.
The Legal-Only Marriage
A simple, low-key way to legally marry — with ease, intention, and just the right amount of meaning.
This experience is perfect for couples who don’t need a full ceremony, but still want the moment to feel considered and special.
Whether you choose to keep it purely legal or include a few personal words or vows, your ceremony will feel calm, relaxed, and effortless.
We’ll meet locally in Pokolbin or surrounds, creating a simple moment to make it official — without the pressure, without the fuss, and with everything taken care of for you.
Guest Message Experiences
The Love Line & Roaming Video Guest Messages capture the hum of your wedding day; the laughter, emotion, and heartfelt words shared while love is overflowing.
These spontaneous voice notes and video moments become a deeply personal keepsake, allowing you to relive the joy, connection, and voices of your loved ones for a lifetime.
The Love Line
More than a guestbook — The Love Line captures the voices, emotion, and energy of your wedding day.
During canapé hour, I roam with a retro-inspired audio phone, inviting your guests to leave voice messages while love is high and celebrations are just beginning. From happy tears and heartfelt advice to laughter and inside jokes, each message is recorded naturally in the moment.
Together, these voice notes become a deeply personal keepsake. Preserving not just what your wedding looked like, but the love, emotion, and voices of those who shared it with you.
The Video Guest Message Keepsake
Imagine your guests’ love for you both, captured in real time — on video.
Following your Ceremony, I invite loved ones to share short video messages filled with well wishes, laughter, and heartfelt words. These moments are candid, emotional, and beautifully real — often capturing reactions and connections you may not see on the day.
The result is a collection of joyful, meaningful clips that bring your wedding day to life long after it’s over — letting you relive the love, energy, and people who made it so special.
"Ash was the most incredible celebrant and MC for our special day.
From the first point of contact to checking in the week after the wedding, Ash was always warm, responsive and professional. We had no concerns with Ash coordinating our day, everything was under control from visiting us before the ceremony to giving us a hug goodbye once the dancefloor had started.
There was a slight health hiccup on the day and Ash made sure this did not affect our timeline, good vibes or guests' experience in the slightest whilst keeping calm and ensuring we were looked after.
As celebrant and MC, Ash perfectly lead both occasions and nailed our brief. We are so grateful to have found Ash and she was a massive part of making our wedding day so special.
We would recommend her to anyone!
Thanks again Ash for everything!
Jess & Jamie xxxxx"
Peterson House - November 2025
So Which Experience Is Right For You?
The Short & Sweet Ceremony
Perfect for couples who… Prefer something heartfelt but streamlined Are a little more reserved or planning an intimate celebration Don’t want extensive planning meetings Still want their ceremony to feel personal and warm You’ll love this if: You want meaning without the long-form storytelling or planning.
The Signature MC Experience
Perfect for couples who… Want a seamless, connected, joyful reception Want speeches, transitions, and energy managed professionally Want guests feeling engaged, welcomed, and looked after Don’t want a friend or family member carrying the pressure of MCing You’ll love this if: You want your reception to feel polished, warm, and expertly guided from start to finish.
The Signature Ceremony Experience
Perfect for couples who… Want a deeply personalised, story-rich ceremony Love the idea of guests laughing, crying, and hearing “that’s so them!” Want planning support, resources, and a warm, guided process Value a ceremony that feels like a true highlight of the day You’ll love this if: You want a bespoke experience that feels intentional, romantic, fun, and fully “you.”
The Co-Pilot Ceremony
Perfect for couples who… Want a loved one to lead their ceremony Still want the legalities and flow professionally supported Want their friend/family member to feel confident and prepared You’ll love this if: You want the emotion and personal touch of someone special speaking — but with professional guidance behind them.
The Legal-Only Marriage
Perfect for couples who… Just want to get legally married, simply and elegantly Prefer a low-key, intimate moment without a full ceremony Want it all done quickly and locally in the Hunter Valley You’ll love this if: You want something no-fuss but still meaningful.
With any package you choose, you’ll get a access to my client portal which includes; easy-to-read guides that’ll walk you through every step of your wedding journey. From the ceremony process to writing your vows, considering your guests experience, and more. Each guide is filled with my personal insights, ideas, and lessons I’ve learned as a Celebrant and MC, all aimed at making your planning process feel smooth and enjoyable.
YOU CAN ALSO EXPECT:
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BOSE S1 Pro Plus PA system for crystal-clear sound and easy audio capture for your media team.
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Sennheiser wireless microphone so we can move freely during your ceremony, no power cords needed.
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Full preparation, organisation, and lodging of all legal paperwork; ensuring your marriage is legally recognised in Australia. (If you need help with a shortening of time or document translations, additional fees may apply.)
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Your official marriage certificate; ordered and delivered right to your door after the ceremony. (Valued at $67)
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On-site support; arriving up to 1.5 hours before and staying up to an hour after your ceremony (depending on your package).
Plus, I’ll sprinkle in a few extra surprises along the way—because when you invest in me, I’m wholeheartedly invested in you.
Are you ready to talk about your Celebrant and/or MC needs?
North Rothbury | Hunter Valley, NSW
ashley@thehuntervalleycelebrant.com | Tel: 0421 411 212
