Australia's most reviewed wedding celebrant

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

Toly & Jess testimonial

Toly & Jess

Bendooley Estate · Berrima, New South Wales

13 July 2025

★★★★★We truly can’t imagine our wedding day without Jake as our celebrant. From the very beginning, he came incredibly well-prepared and went above and beyond to get to know us — not ju…

Ella & Ryan testimonial

Ella & Ryan

Tiffany's Maleny · Maleny, Queensland

6 July 2025

★★★★★Jake was absolutely amazing from our very first email exchange through to our wedding day. He was incredibly professional, friendly, and approachable, captivating all our guests wi…

Stella & Andrian

Stella & Andrian

Stones Of The Yarra Valley · Yarra Valley, Victoria

1 July 2025

★★★★★So glad we had Jake! We can’t thank him enough for being so supportive and accomodating. We were quite nervous on the day (especially me and my dad LOL), yet he somehow calmed us s…

Tahlia & Elia testimonial

Tahlia & Elia

Sirromet Wines · Mount Cotton, Queensland

29 June 2025

★★★★★Thank you, thank you, thank you! Jake, you were absolute magic and we couldn’t have gotten anyone better. You made the day feel magical and smooth for us, and we are so grateful fo…

Taryn & Aaron's Sydney wedding celebrant review of Jake Smith, Married by Jake

Taryn & Aaron

Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney · Sydney, New South Wales

22 June 2025

★★★★★The second we found Jake on Instagram, we knew he was the perfect celebrant for us — and he absolutely exceeded our expectations. Jake was the perfect blend of fun and sincere, and…

Rachel & Luke testimonial

Rachel & Luke

Gabbinbar · Toowoomba, Queensland

13 June 2025

★★★★★I’ve worked in the wedding industry for over seven years, and early on I knew that when my own wedding day came, I wanted Jake to marry us. We even changed our original date so we …

Caitlin & Hayden testimonial

Caitlin & Hayden

Kooroomba Vineyards And Lavender Farm · Mount Alford, Queensland

8 June 2025

★★★★★Jake was above and beyond what we expected. We originally hired him as our celebrant but decided to entrust him with also being our MC for the night. He was so easy going, charisma…

Jenna & Mitch testimonial

Jenna & Mitch

Gabbinbar · Toowoomba, Queensland

2 June 2025

★★★★★Jake made our wedding day truly unforgettable! From the very first meeting, he was professional, approachable, and completely dedicated to making our ceremony perfect. His warmth a…

Ceyran & Jackson (Gabbinbar Wedding) testimonial

Ceyran & Jackson

Gabbinbar · Toowoomba, Queensland

1 June 2025

★★★★★Jake did a fantastic job officiating our wedding. He made the ceremony planning process very smooth, and was always happy to answer any questions we had. He was very friendly and p…

Tori & Owen testimonial

Tori & Owen

Coolibah Downs · Mt Nathan, Queensland

26 May 2025

★★★★★Where do we even begin!? Jake was our celebrant and it was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! He made us both feel so at ease and all of our guests loved him. His c…

Emma & James testimonial

Emma & James

Macquarie Lighthouse · Vaucluse, New South Wales

21 May 2025

★★★★★You were absolutely incredible! We cannot thank you enough as you made our big day even more memorable with your light, energy, and professionalism. We feel so blessed to have foun…

Billy & Siobhan testimonial

Billy & Siobhan

The Old Dairy · Maleny, Queensland

12 May 2025

★★★★★Jake was amazing! From the very first meeting, he made us feel completely at ease and brought such a genuine, relaxed energy to the whole process. We had so many of our guests ment…

Emma & Andre testimonial

Emma & Andre

Summergrove Estate · Carool, New South Wales

8 May 2025

★★★★★Jake was such an incredible addition to the day. From the moment he arrived, he was a calming and reassuring presence. The ceremony was my favourite part of the day and I can thank…

Bianca and Luke testimonial

Bianca & Luke

Tiffany's Maleny · Maleny, Queensland

7 May 2025

★★★★★Thank you so much for playing a key role in what was the best day of our lives. We felt really supported throughout the preparation of our vows and ceremony, and even more so on th…

Larissa & Cam testimonial

Larissa & Cam

Kantara House · Green Point, New South Wales

28 April 2025

★★★★★Jake was phenomenal, serving as both celebrant and MC with exceptional skill. He remained perfectly in tune with our audience and was incredibly responsive to all our requests, bot…

Amy & Tim testimonial

Amy & Tim

Gabbinbar · Toowoomba, Queensland

1 April 2025

★★★★★I cannot recommend Jake enough. From the moment we booked Jake, he has been so helpful and made the whole process stress-free. In the lead-up to the big day, writing our own vows w…

Nadine & Conor testimonial

Nadine & Conor

Bendooley Estate · Berrima, New South Wales

1 April 2025

★★★★★We just wanted to say a massive thank you for everything you did on our wedding day to make it special and memorable. From the moment we enquired we knew we wanted him to not only …

Katrina & Adam testimonial

Katrina & Adam

Lauriston House · Dundas Valley, New South Wales

22 March 2025

★★★★★We were looking for a Christian Celebrant for our wedding and Google gave us Jake. What a win! He had all these good reviews - it seemed a little too good to be true, but we enquir…

Kia & Tayne testimonial

Kia & Tayne

The Stables At Bendooley Estate · Berrima, New South Wales

28 February 2025

★★★★★If we could leave more stars for Jake we would! Not only was Jake incredible on our big day, he was incredible to work with leading up to our wedding. He was always reachable, he w…

Beck & James testimonial

Beck & James

Gabbinbar · Toowoomba, Queensland

25 February 2025

★★★★★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 texted me to share he …

Amie & Cam testimonial

Amie & Cam

Private Property · Maroochy River, Queensland

19 February 2025

★★★★★Where do we even begin? From the moment we first spoke to Jake, we knew he was the perfect choice for our wedding. His warmth, humour, and genuine passion for what he does immediat…

Veronica & Emmal testimonial

Veronica & Emmal

The Prideaux Estate · Ilkley, Queensland

16 February 2025

★★★★★Where do I even begin? Jake was absolutely incredible from the moment we engaged his services to the very end of our wedding night. He went above and beyond, bringing a warm and we…

Alyssa & Jarrad testimonial

Alyssa & Jarrad

Maleny Manor · Maleny, Queensland

9 February 2025

★★★★★We had so many guests raving about how much they enjoyed Jake as our celebrant. He really set the tone for the ceremony and it was just how we hoped it would be. He has such a brig…

Bree & Hayden testimonial

Bree & Hayden

The Creek Whitsundays · Airlie Beach, Queensland

25 January 2025

★★★★★Jake… WOW… Where do we even begin with this legend?! We cannot begin to express our appreciation for everything Jake did for us both as our Celebrant & MC. We hit the jackpot with …