Brittany & Scott's Coolibah Downs Private Estate wedding review

Coolibah Downs Private Estate · Nerang, Queensland

28 October 2024

★★★★★

We chose Jake because he came highly recommended to us from our wedding coordinator. We are so glad we went with him - he was able to create a ceremony space that felt warm, sincere and natural. We firmly believe the ceremony should be the highlight of your wedding, after all that’s why people are there! Jake understood that and was the reason our ceremony stood out to us.

He was able to see the groom prior and settle some nerves, and when I turned up to the chapel, he also met me and instantly I felt we were dealing with a seasoned professional, yet someone who was still genuinely invested in our moment. Prior to meeting, our email exchanges were always prompt and easy.

Jake gave us so many options to build our readings, vows, and optional prayers, which were important to us. I felt like I had someone who really could help me get specifically what I wanted into the ceremony. My only regret is that we didn’t book him for our MC! If you have the budget, I would strongly suggest you snag him for both!

He’s a strong presence when it comes to public speaking but can also make the crowd laugh. I had multiple people tell me that they felt the high energy and excitement in the room which was really built by Jake, and I’m sure that would have carried into the night. Thank you so much Jake for your wonderful contribution to our special day.

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