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Real stories from couples Married by Jake, highlighting venues, locations, and heartfelt experiences.

wedding at braeside chapel

Steph & Josh

Braeside Estate · Gold Coast, Queensland

2 January 2026

★★★★★We just got married a few days ago and could not thank Jake enough! His knowledge and personality shines through from his website and his virtual communication however the way he b…

a wedding at the valley estate

Danah & Gavin

The Valley Estate · Gold Coast

1 January 2026

★★★★★Jake! What can we say! He made our day! It’s like we had known him for years and was part of our family! He did an incredible job at not only making our ceremony and reception amaz…

Sam & Natasha testimonial

Sam & Natasha

Daydream Island Resort · Daydream Island, The Whitsundays, Queensland

29 December 2025

★★★★★Jake!! The best of the best. From the start, Jake went above and beyond for us to make us feel comfortable through the journey of marriage. Jake not only helped us get all our lega…

Esra & James testimonial

Esra & James

Shambala Estate · Mt Tamborine, Queensland

28 December 2025

★★★★★Part 2: After our elopement last year, with Jake as our celebrant. We had our wedding celebration this year, and this time, Jake joined us as our MC! Jake has this energy that brin…

a wedding at gabbinbar

Ally & Braydan

Gabbinbar · Toowoomba, Queensland

8 December 2025

★★★★★Jake was truly incredible as our marriage celebrant. From the very beginning he made us feel so comfortable and safe, like we were in the best hands. My partner was especially nerv…

Mercy and Ross testimonial

Mercy & Ross

Stones Of The Yarra · Coldstream, Victoria

4 December 2025

★★★★★We couldn’t be happier with our decision to have Jake as our celebrant for our wedding. From the moment we received his video after our initial inquiry, we knew he was the perfect …

Bella & Jake testimonial

Bella & Jake

Tatra Receptions · Melbourne, Victoriatoria

25 November 2025

★★★★★Jake, we can’t thank you enough for being our wedding celebrant and MC! We truly don’t know what we would have done without you. Not only did you guide us through the ceremony beau…

a christian wedding at Lindesay House on Sydney Harbour officiated by married by Jake (Jake Smith)

Jenny & Howie

Lindesay House · Darling Point, New South Wales

23 November 2025

★★★★★We’re so grateful to have had Jake as our celebrant—he was everything we could’ve hoped for and more. From the start, he was calm, professional and very well-spoken. Jake made the …

Susan & Julien testimonial

Susan & Julien

Sydney Cricket Ground Members · Sydney Cricket Ground, New South Wales

18 November 2025

★★★★★Jake travelled a long way for us and brought enthusiasm, passion, confidence, happiness, style and professionalism. He orchestrated a beautiful personalised ceremony for us and we …

Taylor & Milan testimonial

Taylor & Milan

Summergrove Estate · Carool, New South Wales

17 November 2025

★★★★★Jake was absolutely amazing. From the moment we met him, he made us feel comfortable and took time to get to know our story. Our ceremony was heartfelt, personal, and perfectly us …

Sarah & Joel testimonial

Sarah & Joel

Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens · Brookfield, Brisbane, Queensland

3 November 2025

★★★★★If you are searching for a celebrant — you have found him. Jake is absolutely amazing. He made us feel comfortable from the moment we met him. He helped us get rid of our nerves, a…

Aleks & Samara Testimonial

Samara & Aleks

Gabbinbar · Toowoomba, Queensland

2 November 2025

★★★★★We got married over the weekend, and we cannot express how incredible Jake was as our celebrant! From the moment we met him, it was clear that he was the perfect fit for our ceremo…

wedding at the Bower Estate

Annabelle & Brodie

The Bower Estate · Gold Coast, Queensland

1 November 2025

★★★★★Jake is not only an extremely skilled and experienced celebrant but also a wonderful and warm person. We had so many guests commenting on how lovely the ceremony was! He saved the …

bundaleer rainforest gardens wedding

Hayley & Storm

Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens · Brookfield, Brisbane, Queensland

27 October 2025

★★★★★We were so unsure about finding the right celebrant, but as soon as we met Jake, we knew he was the perfect match for us! He instantly made us feel at ease, and his warm, down-to-e…

Russell & Sambara testimonial

Russell & Sambara

Jaspers Berry · Jaspers Brush, New South Wales

23 October 2025

★★★★★Jake was incredible and the perfect choice as celebrant for our wedding. He and his PA make the planning so easy and walk you through the entire process, and it’s obvious they are …

Tahia & Steve testimonial

Tahia & Steve

Preston Peak Wines · Toowoomba, Queensland

20 October 2025

★★★★★Jake married us yesterday and I couldn’t be happier. He has been fantastic from the start — clear communication, checking in throughout the process, and running through things befo…

Sinead & Bill testimonial

Sinead & Bill

Zest Point Piper · Sydney, New South Wales

21 September 2025

★★★★★My husband and I had the pleasure of having Jake as our celebrant and MC, and we couldn’t be happier. Jake was personable, organised, and a great communicator throughout the proces…

Tara & Zach testimonial

Tara & Zach

Summergrove Estate · Carool, New South Wales

15 September 2025

★★★★★Jake was such an incredible celebrant and the perfect choice for our big day. From the initial enquiry, we could tell that Jake did everything with intention and wanted to make eve…

Sonny & Jasmin Testimonial

Sonny & Jasmin

Aloft Perth · Perth, Western Australia

11 September 2025

★★★★★110% recommend Jake as your celebrant. Our ceremony was perfect and exactly the vibe we wanted. For someone we just met face to face on the day and right before the ceremony, he ke…

Steph & Jack testimonial

Steph & Jack

Fins At Plantation House · Duranbah, New South Wales

28 August 2025

★★★★★We just got home from our wedding, and we can’t thank Jake enough for officiating our special day — especially after his recent surgery. He still managed to show up and create the …

Renaee & Keenan testimonial

Renaee & Keenan

The Park, Melbourne · Albert Park, Victoria

15 August 2025

★★★★★“Where do I start!?!? Jake!!!! THANK YOU!!!! From the first initial contact to the moment we were FINALLY (After 2 postponements due to covid) standing at the altar, Jake has been …

Brianna & Nathan

Brianna & Nathan

The Refinery · Newstead, Queensland

11 August 2025

★★★★★The whole end-to-end experience with Jake was phenomenal. It was efficient and easy, but Jake was also fun, personal and reliable. We could not have been happier with having Jake a…

Jade & Brendan testimonial

Jade & Brendan

Spicers Peak Lodge · Maryvale, Queensland

29 July 2025

★★★★★Thank you again so much for everything; I cannot express how grateful Brendan and I both are that we had you with us on our wedding day. From the moment you walked into our room yo…

jacquie & nathan testimonial

Jacquie & Nathan

The Valley Estate · Currumbin Valley, Queensland

21 July 2025

★★★★★Beyond amazing! We reached out to Jake a year and a half before our wedding, wanting a pastor who could make our Christian wedding filled with faithfulness while keeping the ceremo…