All tagged toowoomba wedding celebrant

Beck and James

Beck and James

Jake Smith

Jake proved to be more than just a celebrant – he was an unexpected highlight of our whole celebration. Uncertainty was my first response when my then-fiancé text me to share he had found and booked our celebrant without running it by me! However, a single click was all it took to understand the zero hesitation, with us very quickly asking Jake to also be our MC.
Jake's role in our journey wasn't confined to just the formalities; he was the calm in our storm of pre-wedding jitters. The art of making two spotlight-averse people look forward to being the centre of attention is no small task, but Jake made this seem effortless. On the day of our vows, his ability to weave intimacy, personal anecdotes, and humour into our ceremony made for a lasting memory, not just for us, but for every guest present.

Transitioning into the evening, Jake’s role evolved from celebrant to MC . He connected with our guests as if they had known him for years. His intuitive timing and engaging humour brought structure and joy to our celebration, effortlessly coordinating games and interactions that brought laughter and a light-hearted spirit to the room. All that was left for us to do was enjoy the day.

Jake’s exceptional presence has left a lasting impression, with guests continuing to speak of his role in our wedding today. To say he exceeded our expectations would be an understatement; he redefined them. For any couple getting married, especially those who may be nervous, Jake is not just a recommendation – he is a must!

Venue: @Gabbinbar

Photographer: @LeahCruikshank

Videographer: @LukeBickley

Stylist: @EmunahEvents

Band: @BakerBoysBand

Strings: @Adiamus

Live Painter: @Poppy

Hair: @ChantelleMaire

Make Up: @MirrorMirror

Bri and Josh

Bri and Josh

Jake Smith

I honestly cannot begin to express how amazing Jake was throughout our entire process of getting married. In terms of planning our day, Jake made every step so smooth and simple, and for two people who really struggle with making final decisions this was invaluable to us! From helping us organise the ceremony, to giving us advice on how to write our vows, to providing suggestions on how to improve the run sheet - Jake was there every step of the way and made everything so easy. On the actual day, we received non-stop compliments on how amazing Jake was. Our guests could not stop raving about how effortlessly funny he was, and how he really brought the energy to our ceremony and reception. Jake honestly went above and beyond for us, checking in constantly to see how we were feeling and to make sure we were enjoying ourselves, and also offering to run to the 7/11 to get more batteries for our camera! You could tell he was there to ensure everything was about my husband and I and that we were at the centre of every decision he made, and we can’t thank him enough for that. We will recommend Jake as a celebrant/MC to anyone who will listen. Thanks so much for everything!!


Josh and Bri

Venue @TheRidge

Photography - @DanVonHoff

Florist - @ToowoombaWhiteWeddings

Music - @DannyBMusic

Makeup - @MirrorMirror

Hair - @SarahCourtney

Cake - @Jilliciouscakes

Renee and Patrick

Renee and Patrick

Jake Smith

Jake was the perfect fit for our wedding. Not only did an amazing job as our celebrant on the day, but he also sorted all the paperwork for us pre and post wedding which was such an amazing help! Based on a few guidelines from us, Jake put together a beautiful ceremony with a perfect mix of humour, light-heartedness, and seriousness. He kept us relaxed and enjoying the ceremony throughout. We cannot thank Jake enough for putting together such a beautiful ceremony and most importantly for marrying us! Thank-you Jake!

Venue @Gabbinbar

Photographer- @LeahCruikshank 

Videographer- @ZachTunny

Musicians- @NickTrovasBand

Florist/Stylist- the beautiful @PoppiesforWillow

Jess and Steven

Jess and Steven

Jake Smith

Jake, where do I even start! You were one of the best parts of our day. I don't even know how many times I have now been told it was the best wedding they have ever been to and alot of that was because of you!

Steven and I are so incredibly grateful for everything you have done for us. Even from the first point of contact the whole process was so easy! Before the ceremony you came in and helped calm the nerves and during the ceremony we both felt so supported. You checked on us throughout the whole day and made sure everyone knew what they were doing and where they needed to be. You kept the hype going all day long and everyone had so much fun! I will never forget the hype and noise coming from behind that door before we made our entrance into the reception it was incredible! I wish I could rate you more than 5 stars because you deserve so much more than that! Thank you so much Jake, thank you for making it the best day of our lives!!

Venue - @Gabbinbar

Photographer/Videography - @FeatherandFinch

Florist - @EmunahEvents

Make up - @MirrorMirror 

Hair - @Loveisinthehair 

Musician - @JamesRyleMusic 

DJ - @Decibels

Cake - @PepperberryCakes 

Cady and Sam

Cady and Sam

Jake Smith

We chose Jake to be our celebrant and couldn’t be happier with our choice. He nailed the brief of short, sweet and light hearted as that’s who we are and what we wanted for our wedding. Was also an excellent help in writing our vows!

Venue @gabbinbarhomestead

Photographer + Videographer @figtreepictures

Florist @toowoombawhiteweddings

Dress @grace_loves_lace

Makeup @mirrormirrormakeupartistry

Hair @Shay_bridalartistry

Signage @Postroadstudio

Musicians @TheBurleighboys

Catherine and Gerard

Catherine and Gerard

Jake Smith

If you are searching for a celebrant, stop at Jake! Jake was able to customise our ceremony to exactly what we wanted - a mix of traditional & contemporary with an upbeat, fun vibe. With wedding season fully upon us , after the ceremony as we did the rounds our guests who were in the depths of wedding planning asked for his details - they were that impressed with him! Jake looked the part on the day & has the most beautiful voice. Don’t look any further!

Gabbinbar Homestead

Videographer - Your Wedding Story

Photographer - Kaitlin Maree Photography

Musician - Trovas Entertainment - Jake

Florist - New England Flower Co

Sam and Kyle

Sam and Kyle

Jake Smith

Jake was absolutely incredible! He made the ceremony feel so fun and enjoyable for everyone which was exactly what we were after. I remember reading so many reviews where people were saying how their guests couldn’t stop talking about Jake at their wedding and it’s so surreal to have now experienced it for my own wedding! Everyone was so impressed with Jake and thought he was the best celebrant they’d every seen (we agree as well!). We will be recommending Jake to all our friends and family as I honestly don’t think there’s a better celebrant out there!

Venue - Gabbinbar Homestead

Photographer/ Videographer - Mitch Birchall

Musician - VanLilTrio

Florist - Ruby Lane

Stylist - Pretty Little Events

Kombi Van - Insta Kombi

Caitlin and Bryce

Caitlin and Bryce

Jake Smith

Jake is an absolute LEGEND!!! He was exactly what we wanted for our wedding celebrant. To us the role of the celebrant is one of the most important and needs to be perfect for us as a couple and the vibe of the event. Jake was everything and more! The experience from start to finish was stress free and easy! We have recommended Jake to everyone we know and he has been used by a family friend who saw him in action on our special day. Highly recommend using Jake !!

Venue - Gabbinbar Homestead

Videographer and Photographer - Willidea

Florist - Toowoomba White Weddings

Beck and Tom

Beck and Tom

Jake Smith

Jake is the best of the best! We were so lucky to secure him for the day because he truly made our ceremony so personal and special! He helped us organise the legal side of things by taking us through it, step by step. He let us customise our ceremony so that the words he said wholeheartedly reflected our relationship, values, and views about marriage. He took our stories and retold them in an authentic and special way. He truly nailed the feel of our ceremony and made our guests feel so welcome and excited. We told Jake we wanted our guests to laugh and cry and boy did he deliver! It was the little details, such as having our guests cheer for us as we walked down the aisle, that made the day feel so wholesome and fun and we could not have done the ceremony without him. I could not recommended Jake enough!

Gabbinbar Homestead

About Time Co

Michael Kelly films

Paige and Callum

Paige and Callum

Jake Smith

Where do I start?! Jake was an absolutely pivotal part of our wedding. Our day simply wouldn’t have been the same without Jake. Jake was so incredible in the way he presented himself, but also how he made us feel. Our ceremony felt effortless, we quite literally felt like we were hanging with friends. He gave us gentle reminders and supportive encouragement, but not once did we feel stressed or overwhelmed throughout the whole experience. Callum and I loved the entire ceremony experience and it really let us be in the moment together and enjoy it! We honestly feel Jake is the reason for this. We kept Jake as our MC as well and the night flowed perfectly. Our friends were so involved and a crazy amount of guests kept coming up to us telling us how incredible Jake was. To know our guests felt the same way we did made us feel on top of the world! Jake was fun, energetic, supportive, encouraging and overall perfect for our day. We are so grateful that we made the decision to have Jake as our MC and celebrant, not just for us but for our guests as well. It is not often you find someone to be a part of your big day, and they fit so perfectly into the group of people, the proceedings of the day and the entire wedding experience for us as bride and groom. Thank-you Jake, we appreciate you more than you’ll ever know!


Gabbinbar

Lovers and Legends

G&M Event Group

Roving Studios

Toowoomba White Weddings

Blushd Brides

Maree and Ashton

Maree and Ashton

Jake Smith

Jake was an incredible addition to our our wedding day. He made our ceremony light hearted, engaging and fun. Our guests commented on how good Jake was and we couldn’t agree more! Jake’s ceremony and vow kits were incredibly useful and made the process of developing our ceremony fun and easy. We cannot rate Jake highly enough. Thanks for everything Jake

Gabbinbar Homestead

Fennel and Fern Photography

Shaun and Meg

Shaun and Meg

Jake Smith

Jake made our ceremony so relaxed and easy going. We were both so nervous about being in front of a bunch of people, but Jake put us at ease with his fun loving nature. Everyone has raved about Jake following our wedding and we cannot thank him enough for all the effort he put in. We are so glad that Jake was our celebrant and will cherish the memories forever. Love Shaun and Meg x

Gabbinbar Homestead

Sophie Baker Photography

Jane and Aidan

Jane and Aidan

Jake Smith

Jake was both our celebrant and our MC and we're so glad we chose him for our wedding. He brought a great energy to our celebrations and was nothing but accommodating for our individual needs. We loved being able to relax and enjoy ourselves on the day knowing that he had everything sorted behind the scenes!

Poppy & Sage Photography

Gabbinbar

Kelly and Mackenzie

Kelly and Mackenzie

Jake Smith

Jake was fantastic. We had so many comments on how amazing our ceremony was. We even had people ask how long Jake had known us, people were shocked when we said 20minutes before we walked down the aisle. We loved working with Jake to put our ideal ceremony together. He gave us heaps of options and ideas that allowed our ceremony to be very personalised to us. Jake really set the tone for our ceremony, he really got the ‘meaningful while still upbeat’ feel we wanted. He provided much need calm to the grooms party when they started to feel the nerves. Jake was also super professional in look but also knows all the photo moments you want and when he should and shouldn't be in them. We feel very privileged that Jake was able to marry us.

Fontainephoto

Gabbinbar Homestead

Callum and Maddie

Callum and Maddie

Jake Smith

Thank you so much for being a special part of the best day of our lives. Planning a wedding can be stressful and emotional, however from the moment we booked you as our celebrant, there was never a doubt you would make our day incredibly memorable - and boy oh boy did you deliver! We are forever thankful that you brought so much joy, passion, energy and love into our day. You really are spectacular at what you do, and we really can’t thank you enough.

Leah Cruikshank Photography

Michael Kelly Films

at Gabbinbar Homestead

Tim and Anna

Tim and Anna

Jake Smith

Jake couldn’t be more helpful throughout the planning phase (including during a pandemic!). His communication was prompt and he made us feel comfortable right from day one. We planned our wedding around when Jake and our venue were available! Jake’s energy is so calming, supportive and fun and it’s like you’ve known him forever. Jake also makes you feel comfortable and informed which calms the nerves. Jake is able to read the room and encourages you to take a breath, soak it all up and be your authentic self. After all, it is your day! If you make a mistake in your vows, start to cry or are stricken with nerves, Jake has a way of making you feel supported, allows you to have a laugh and to forget that heaps of people are watching you and just to enjoy the time with your partner. He also welcomes your family and friends ensuring they’re comfortable and involved. Jake is conscious of how important your wedding day is and ensures that he personalises his words just for you which is an amazing feeling. His professionalism and passion for his job and what his couples want is second-to-none.

Gabbinbar Homestead

By Grace Images

Lemon Tree Film House

Arthur and Emma

Arthur and Emma

Jake Smith

Jake, Thank you so much for making our day PERFECT! You were our celebrant, our MC but we also feel like you are family now! We met 2 years ago when we first got engaged and we had to delay our wedding, you were so accommodating in moving the date and we are so grateful! You were so friendly and kind the day we met, and put us at ease straight away. We knew that you were the perfect man for the job! You put together a ceremony that was so perfectly tailored to us, that was so relatable and that had exactly the right atmosphere we always hoped for. Thank you for creating a ceremony that was beautiful, funny and exciting all at the same time! It was just perfect. Thank you for being our MC on the night and making sure we were okay and happy at all times, ensuring that the guests were having the best time and even listening to our speeches to make sure you could make everything personal. You have excellent judgement and you are a great celebrant, MC but also a great man. You are always welcome in the Brown Clan. Thank you so much from Arthur & Emma

Gabbinbar

Pixel Punk

Blair and Claire

Blair and Claire

Jake Smith

From Claire:

From our first encounter with Jake we knew he was going to be our celebrant. His vibrant personality shone through in every interaction we had with him leading up to the day. We were blown away by how incredibly engaging, fun and energetic he was throughout the ceremony and all interactions with us and our guests. Never underestimate the importance of a good celebrant, it can make or break a ceremony and no one could possibly be disappointed with what Jake provides in the lead up and on the day. Thank you Jake for playing such an important part in helping make our day one to remember and for our guests to still be talking about.

From Blair:

Stop your search for a Marriage Celebrant right here. Jake made the whole process in the lead up to our wedding very simple and was amazing from our first interaction. On the day of our wedding, Jake brought a sense of calm and he was genuinely happy to be a part of our day.

He did a great job of ensuring our guests were well informed and just set the tone for the ceremony with his big smile and fun personality. He also knows exactly when to move out of their way so your photographers can capture photos with just you and your partner.

Thanks again for being part of our day Jake. We were blessed to have you there and thanks for ensuring my bow tie was on point at all times.

Gabbinbar Homestead

Leah Cruikshank

Poppies for Willow

Luke Bickley Studio

Tayla Maye

Steph and Cam

Steph and Cam

Jake Smith

Where do I start... Jake MADE our wedding day! From the personalisation, attention to detail, to the endless enthusiasm, humour, warmth and genuine care Jake showed us and our guests. There are no words to thank you enough for bringing these qualities to our precious day. Booking Jake as our celebrant and MC was one of our best decisions! I can’t tell you how many people have mentioned our “amazing celebrant/MC” the following day, it was clearly appreciated by our guests. The amount of people who have asked me “which side of the family is Jake related to?” Because with that much personal detail and genuine genuine passion for our day, they assumed he must have been family. If I could leave 100 gold stars I truly would. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you, we could not imagine our day without you.

Gabbinbar Homestead

Sarah Conlan lifestyle photographer

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