Meet Teddy
I’m Teddy Bell, the Melbourne celebrant behind Married By A Teddy.
I create modern, non-religious ceremonies for couples who want the moment to feel personal, beautifully composed and genuinely well led. Every ceremony is shaped with editorial restraint: warm without becoming sentimental, entertaining without turning into a performance, and meaningful without the clichés.
Inclusive by default and calm under pressure, I’ll guide the entire process with clarity—from finding the right words to holding the room when it matters.
The result is a ceremony that feels unmistakably yours—and effortless to everyone watching.
Languages
Listed on this AMC profile. Confirm ceremony wording, translation needs and legal paperwork requirements directly with Teddy.
Packages
For couples who want every word—and every moment—to feel considered. The Whole Journey is a high-touch ceremony experience, with additional time to refine your story, shape vows that sound like you and rehearse the moment before it arrives. From our first conversation to the final declaration, every detail is carefully held so you can be fully present when it matters.
A beautifully considered ceremony for couples who want the moment to feel unmistakably theirs. The Modern brings together personal storytelling, thoughtful structure and calm, confident delivery—creating a ceremony that feels warm without becoming sentimental, polished without feeling staged, and meaningful without the clichés. Modern, inclusive and handled properly from beginning to end.
For weddings that take you somewhere extraordinary. The Destination brings the signature Married By A Teddy experience to celebrations across Australia and around the world—combining a deeply personal ceremony with thoughtful planning, calm coordination and meticulous attention to the legal details. Wherever you choose to gather, the ceremony remains the anchor: intentional, inclusive and entirely at home in its setting.
Questions
Teddy Bell lists Eastern Suburbs Melbourne, Melbourne CBD / Inner City, Mornington Peninsula and South East Melbourne, North Melbourne, Western Suburbs Melbourne, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges on their public AMC profile. Contact them directly to confirm availability, travel and any venue-specific details.
Teddy Bell has visible package information on this AMC profile. Check the package section and request a quote for current pricing, inclusions and availability.
Use the contact options on this AMC profile to request a quote or contact Teddy Bell directly. Quote and availability should always be confirmed with the celebrant.
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I got into the celebrant business when my partner’s sister asked me to be a stand-in celebrant for her wedding (with a real celebrant doing the legal parts but with me doing...
I got into the celebrant business when my partner’s sister asked me to be a stand-in celebrant for her wedding (with a real celebrant doing the legal parts but with me doing everything else). I couldn’t believe how much fun it was! I had members from both families telling me I’d found my calling and ended up being the stand-in celebrant for her brother’s wedding too. After doing my second wedding as an unofficial celebrant, I knew I needed to do this for real.
I live in Melbourne; however, I like to travel and I am qualified to perform a wedding ceremony in any State in Australia. You won’t be charged for the travel – just...
I live in Melbourne; however, I like to travel and I am qualified to perform a wedding ceremony in any State in Australia. You won’t be charged for the travel – just accommodation!
I love to make a ceremony all about the couple. I’ll help with the planning and do my utmost to make the day an exceptional one for the couple, as well as friends and family.
Contact me for a chat. You don’t have to decide immediately.
I am happy to travel wherever this amazing profession takes me. Let’s get married! Over the course of my life I have attended many ceremonies, so I understand how important it...
I am happy to travel wherever this amazing profession takes me. Let’s get married!
Over the course of my life I have attended many ceremonies, so I understand how important it is to have the right celebrant with the right personality and smile, to make your guests feel comfortable and relaxed.
It’s about connecting with people. I enjoy the challenge that my clients put before me and to help achieve their magical day. My mission is to create an experience that allows you to enjoy each step and to make each ceremony one to never forget and not forgetting all the legal pieces.
I enjoy life to the fullest, live a healthy lifestyle, happiest by the ocean it’s so calming and inspiring. My other passion is to travel and share each amazing destinations, fantastic way to learn and collect great new ideas, traditions and rituals that can be included in future ceremonies.
Miriam Hart creates marriage ceremonies that are genuine, inclusive, and deeply personal. She believes that your wedding should reflect who you are, your story, your values...
Miriam Hart creates marriage ceremonies that are genuine, inclusive, and deeply personal. She believes that your wedding should reflect who you are, your story, your values, your personalities, and the life you are choosing together, not a script or tradition that doesn't feel right for you.
At the heart of Miriam's work is a simple belief: love is love, and all love deserves to be celebrated joyfully and without reservation.
Miriam proudly welcomes and celebrates couples from the LGBTQIA+ community, creating ceremonies that are inclusive, affirming, and free from assumptions or outdated traditions. Every couple deserves to feel seen, respected, safe, and celebrated exactly as they are.
Whether you are planning a grand celebration or something beautifully simple, Miriam offers a range of ceremony options to suit your story:
The Full Celebration
A personalised ceremony created entirely around you, your relationship, and the people you love.
Just Legals or elopements
For couples wanting a simple, intimate legal marriage with all the necessary requirements and none of the fuss. For couples choosing to celebrate privately or in a small gathering.
Renewal of Vows
A beautiful way to honour the journey you've shared and celebrate the love that has grown over time.
"I Do... Take 2....or 3"
Because love doesn't always arrive just once. Miriam warmly celebrates second and third marriages, creating ceremonies that honour the wisdom, resilience, and joy that come with finding love again.
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