Mary-Louise Parkinson

Oh, hey! I’m Jacqua. Since 2016, I’ve been a non-traditional marriage celebrant. I’ve worked with over 500 couples and have plenty of incredible stories to tell. Based in Wollongong, you’ll mostly find me on the South Coast, Sydney and the Southern Highlands.

When I’m not being a celebrant, I’m an ocean-swimming wanderer who loves nothing more than planning my next adventure (or yours). I’ve travelled throughout Australia, over 60 other countries and still dreaming of more!

I tend to marry couples who are unconventional and a little quirky – lovers who want a creative and inclusive wedding that reflects their distinct sense of style.

My absolute favourite thing about being a celebrant is getting to know you. I love spending time with you so I can share your unique story and fun insights with your family and friends. Ultimately, I’m here to create meaningful moments you’ll treasure forever.

Eloping? Getting hitched away from home? I’m also happy to travel around NSW, within Australia and overseas too. I’m free to roam!

I feel we’ll be a good fit if you love a laugh, you’re a bit left of centre, you believe the ceremony is as important as the party, you rather a meaningful ceremony and you want a seamless lead-up and stress-free event.

Ready to start planning? Fantastic, let’s do this!

Being chosen to be your celebrant is a privilege.

As your celebrant, it’s my job to facilitate the style and type of wedding you wish to have.

To create the atmosphere, mood, and feeling you want to have on your wedding day.

It’ll be available to you both from the moment you book with me to discuss any thoughts and ideas you may have (and I love hearing these), as well as any questions or concerns you may have.

Your wedding can be large, small, elegant, inventive, traditional, informal, and/or creative.
Truly, the world is your oyster.

As long as the legal requirements are met before, during, and after your wedding ceremony (and your celebrant is responsible for making sure of that), there is no “right” or “wrong.”

There are no “rules.”

There is only what feels right and comfortable for the two of you.

I am meticulous and professional, a double, triple, and quadruple checker of details.

I enjoy all the people, families, grandmothers, aunts, nieces, nephews, little ones, and friends (including all types of pets) that I meet, and the stories I learn.

I enjoy engaging your guests during the ceremony and on the day.

Before celebrancy, my three main hats were public relations, working with children with learning and behavioural difficulties, music teaching, and professional scriptwriting.

I’ve been a celebrant since 2013.

My job = Joyous.
I love it.

Thank you so much for dropping in.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions whatsoever.

All of my very best wishes,
Jill

jillplayercotton@gmail.com       +61403440037

Josh Withers Hobart Wedding Celebrant: crafting authentic, unforgettable moments, one wedding at a time. As a progressive wedding celebrant, Josh brings his whole heart and unwavering passion to each ceremony, helping to create a bespoke experience that speaks to the unique love story of every couple.

With his casual yet professional demeanor, Josh shatters the traditional image of a wedding celebrant. He’s modern, open-minded, and excited to celebrate all love—whether you’re a same-sex couple, transgender, or simply defy labels, Josh is your champion. He believes weddings should be inclusive, joyful, and represent the couple at their core. He’s there not just to conduct a ceremony, but to celebrate love in all its forms, to help write your story, your way.

Josh’s natural charisma and sense of humor will ensure your special day is not only meaningful but also filled with laughter and fun. He has a knack for setting everyone at ease, weaving your personal stories and shared experiences into a ceremony that’s not just heartfelt, but also entertaining and memorable.

Yet, he’s not about the pomp and circumstance or the standard script—Josh is about authenticity. He tailors each wedding with careful consideration, respecting your vision and personal beliefs, and ensuring that your ceremony is a true reflection of your journey together. He brings a depth of experience and a dedication to detail that guarantees a ceremony as unique as your love.

So, if you’re looking for a celebrant who strikes the perfect balance between sincerity and fun, tradition and individuality, look no further than Josh Withers. He’s not just a celebrant; he’s your co-creator in crafting a momentous occasion that will resonate in your hearts forever. Josh is proud of the work he does and, without a doubt, his passion shines through every ceremony he conducts.

I am a qualified professional Civil Celebrant who will create an exclusive, unique and individual ceremony for you.

As a wedding celebrant, it is my goal to create a personalised wedding ceremony that reflects who you are as individuals and as a couple, celebrating
your unique story.

It is an honor to be entrusted with a couple’s wedding ceremony. Your story is important, and the feeling and style that you want to convey in your
ceremony is equally important.

I am committed to making your wedding personal, romantic and meaningful. It is my commitment to each couple that I will prepare your ceremony so that
it reflects your love and comitment. I officiate at all types of weddings. All faiths, perspectives and cultural traditions are honoured.
I will help you develop a wedding ceremony that meaningfully expresses your relationship, your history, aspirations, beliefs and styles.