Our expectations were more than exceeded. Jake calmed the nerves and involved not only the immediate bridal party but everyone at the wedding, this made the whole ceremony much more fun and relaxed. The whole process from initial contact to the finishing of the ceremony was smooth and stress free! Anyone looking for a celebrant that’s fun, easy going and involves the whole crowd, look no further than ‘Married By Jake’.
Jake was amazing! from the moment we inquired, we had a personal message from Jake within hours! Everything from communication to sorting out the paperwork was done with ease, he made the whole process so easy! Most importantly he made our special day feel personable, welcoming and fun, everything we asked for :) All our guests commented on how energetic and passionate Jake was.
Thank you, Jake, for making our wedding ceremony so relaxed, fun and personal! Our guests raved about you, and how much they enjoyed our ceremony - thanks to you :) You really listened to what we wanted, and delivered more than we could have hoped for. You came to us via a recommendation, and we will most certainly be recommending you to anyone needing a celebrant!
pullenvale hall
Daniel and I are SO grateful that we chose Jake to be our celebrant for our wedding at Maleny Manor in June. The ceremony was the most daunting part of the planning process for us. As two introverts, we were very nervous to have all eyes on us and to put our very low-key, private relationship on display for our family and friends. So much so we considered a registry ceremony before chatting with Jake. Very glad we didn't go down that road!! Our first chat with Jake helped allay all of our fears and gave us confidence that we could tailor the ceremony to our style - low-key, short and sweet! Jake went above and beyond on the day. The words of encouragement pre-ceremony meant the world to us and made us as relaxed as you can be before walking down the aisle. We have no words for just how great the ceremony was. Many of our guests complimented us on our choice of celebrant - amazing, hilarious, warm and engaging were just a few words guests used to describe Jake! Finally, we would also like to commend Jake's patience and kindness during our postponement in 2020. He was amazing to deal with during a chaotic time and having him marry us was well and truly worth the wait for us!
Whilst Jake is in the business of making great weddings happen, his heart is in the business of helping great marriages happen. Despite having to move our wedding with COVID-19, Jake's availability was always a priority to us for alternative dates due the genuine connection we had had with him. Jake was so supportive during the whole process, using his vast experience with people, weddings and postponements to tell what we needed to hear at various points. It wasn't until we watched the videos of our day that we truly appreciated what Jake did for us. Not only was he supportive of us in the lead up to the ceremony, but constantly spoke with us and key family members throughout the day to ensure things went smoothly. Our guests constantly commented on his energy and how refreshing it was at a wedding. His ability to take what he knew of us and work it in to the ceremony and reception made it like we'd known him for years. If you're a couple in love, looking to get married and Jake is free on your chosen date, lock him in. Your relationship will be better for it.
Jake really cares for people and understands what it takes to make a great marriage! His guidance and support through the rollercoaster journey of ‘trying to get married’ in 2020 & ‘finally making it happen’ in 2021 has been second to none. We can’t thank Jake enough for making our special day feel so energetic, yet calm. We wouldn’t want anyone else to be the person to marry us!
Thank you doesn't do it justice, but we are both truly very grateful. Not just for what you did on the day or for the things you helped us with in the lead up (it was a lot and incredibly calming)... but for being a person genuinely interested in the love shared between others and helping ensure that is fostered in to a healthy marriage. May that be something you can hold on to when postponements get you down.
Old Government House & Room 360
We were blown away by how great you were and how you were able to make it all so fun and flow so smoothly. Sooo many of our guests mentioned how impressed they were with our celebrant/MC and everyone kept asking who you were and where we found you. My brother even asked if you travel interstate for weddings as he is due to get married in the next year or two.
We were very impressed with how you took minor details we mentioned and remembered things to incorporate into your commentary. It all ran so smoothly and your re-assurance, tips and advice on the day made it so much less stressful. We also appreciated your encouragement to play a game at the reception as it made it so enjoyable for everyone. We had so much great feedback! It was so great not to have to worry about finding an MC within our friends or family group so your celebrant and MC package was so convenient!
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.
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
Jake made our ceremony so relaxed and beautiful! I am so happy that we chose him to walk us through our ceremony and first steps of our husband and wife journey! I will forever recommend Jake online and to my friends and family when they decide to get married. We can’t thank Jake enough for making our day so beautiful, relaxed and memorable. I cannot recommend him enough! If you’re looking for a celebrant, look no further. Jake is the only right option!
We were fortunate enough that Jake was available for our wedding and although we had to postpone due to covid, it was the best thing that happened just so he could be apart of our day! We’ve never met such a genuine, warm and compassionate celebrant and we knew that Jake would bring the perfect vibe and setting to our ceremony. Writing vows and planning our ceremony felt extremely daunting, however Jake made this process so easy and gave us the opportunity to fully customise our ceremony so that it was perfect for us to make sure it was exactly how we wanted it to feel. He had the most calming presence on the day and kept our guests entertained yet always present throughout the duration of our ceremony. We’ve received so many compliments on just how amazing he was on the day and how perfect he was to be the one to tell our story. There is nothing we would have changed about our ceremony and we owe it all to Jake! Thank you so so much!
From the moment we enquired with Jake he was so lovely and made us feel absolutely at ease with the whole process of organising our marriage - we knew straight away Jake was perfect for us. He was there helping us every step of the way right up until the day. Jake’s friendly and charismatic energy made our ceremony flow so naturally and effortlessly. The hard work Jake put into personalising our ceremony created a relaxed atmosphere in which many joyful, intimate and funny moments were shared together. Jake was everything we could have asked for in a celebrant and we can’t thank him enough for creating such a beautiful ceremony that we will cherish for the rest of our lives.
Carmen Bunting
Daylesford Cider Company
From the little time that we got to spend with Jake, he made such a large impact on our lives. Jake truly created the most beautiful ceremony which has been complimented by all our guests! He was so helpful in calming my nerves before the ceremony. His small words of encouragement and direction throughout the ceremony towards Corey and I, really really helped! I will always highly recommend Jake to all of our friends or family members getting married, as he took the time go get to know our story, and turn it into a tailored, beatiful wedding ceremony that we will never forget! Jake, thank you so much xx
Jake is one of a kind! His passion, kindness and warmth light up any room! We loved sharing our special day with such a special person
He calmed me down when I was super nervous and really just made the day flow beautifully! So many people commented on what a lovely ceremony it was and how well he incorporated my faith without making it feel too traditional! It was the perfect combination of romance and humour. We are super thankful at the amazing job Jake did!!! Can’t thank him enough
Jake was amazing!! He created an extremely personal ceremony for us. He did all the behind the scene legal work and really kept our nerves steady on the day (700mm rain in 24hours really put us off balance!!!) From the moment the ceremony started the rain disaster of the morning faded away. So many guests said their favourite part of the day was the emotion of the ceremony. He helped us create a beautifully calm and welcoming ceremony and took the time to listen and get to know us. His wedding ‘how to’s’ allowed us to create memorable vows and gave us inspiration to create a ceremony which was unique to us. Any questions we had, he answered them that day over the phone or by email. I would highly recommend Jake to everyone. We will be forever thankful!
Jake could not have made our wedding any more perfect. Jake listened and delivered exactly what we wanted for our special day. We highly recommend Jake to anyone looking for a celebrant. He makes the day so special, relaxing, funny, personal and natural. Jake has an amazing personality and he feels like he is a part of your family on the day. We are forever grateful for Jake for helping make our wedding so special.
Jake, Thankyou so much for making our special day amazing, you made it run so smoothly and fun and you gave us the time to enjoy it. How you kept checking on us and the guests was spectacular, you kept us so calm and made sure everyone was having a great time. We couldn't have asked for a better person to be our MC and Celebrant.
I wouldn’t recommend anyone else for your wedding, Jake is worth everything and our day was so perfect and magical. It all ran so perfectly from start to finish. The BEST celebrant out there, if you are looking for someone to make your ceremony personal, simple and fun he is your guy. Our guests were amazed by Jake and thought he was a part of our friendship group; that is how good he is at getting to know you. Our day couldn’t be as perfect without you Jake thank you for everything
Our experience with Jake was nothing but positive. He worked with us to create a ceremony style that worked for us. He is professional, personable, fun and charismatic. Our guests loved him!!
Thank you so much! We honestly couldn’t be happier with how our day turned out. As hard as it was to postpone last year, it honestly was absolutely magical! You helped us to feel so calm and connected throughout our ceremony. And our guests could not stop talking about how much they enjoyed your service! You really are one of a kind! We will be forever grateful that you were able to officiate our special day, and you will always have a place in our hearts and memories. Wishing you all the best and we will be recommending you for years to come!! Thank you!!
Jake!!! Oh my goodness we need to thankyou!!! You were soo amazing. Everything about the ceremony was an absolute dream. Everyone was talking about how amazing you were even before we arrived the guests said it felt like they knew you. You were so personable and made everyone feel so comfortable! Andrew and I are so thankful we found you! You made us both feel so calm and it all ran so smoothly. No 1 celebrant! Thank you again!!!!
Jake was extremely professional and calming throughout the whole process. He provides lots of experience and helpful insight throughout the journey. In person, Jake is exactly as he appears in all of his marketing material. He is friendly, approachable, warm and kind. Jake was able to tell our story in a genuine way, without pretending he’d known us for years. This made our ceremony all the more special. Our guests all complimented how amazing our celebrant was in making a fun and memorable ceremony. We will be recommending Jake to any of our friends in the future who are looking for a celebrant that goes above and beyond. Thank you so much Jake for being a part of our special day and giving us the perfect ceremony.
