Are you after an authentic, relaxed ceremony?
Life is unscripted, raw & real.
So why should your wedding ceremony be any different?!
Creating ceremonies that celebrate the connection you & your partner share, I’m always honoured to stand beside a couple as they take the next step in their lives.
But you’re not here to read about me!
You’re here because you’ve got a big day on the horizon & it’s time to lock in a celebrant.
I could tell you I’m different. I offer value for money to keep wedding costs down. I deal with everything from large, traditional weddings to intimate elopements.
But so does every other celebrant you’ve researched!
So here’s what I will tell you.
If you’re looking for any of the same things, let’s have a chat.
- Jay Flood
Storytelling & narrative skills - With decades of experience working in media.
Flexible with dates - I’m always available for a chat throughout the process
Fun & Friendly - A wedding is a big party, so let’s enjoy it.
Authentic - What you see is what you get.
Legal Help - I’ll do the dull paperwork so you don’t have to
Endless Choices - Got an idea for the big day? Let’s make it happen!
A supporting role - This day won’t be about me. Ever.
Beach based - From Noosa to the Gold Coast, your local celebrant.
It’s your day, so we’ll do it your way.
As a wedding celebrant I avoid cliches like the plague (apart from that one). I don’t use tired scripts and write a ceremony that’s rich with your values as a couple and shares your unique journey. Whether you want a traditional ceremony or something quirky and unique, we’ll create something relaxed and fun together.
Whether expected or not, saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy.
With care and compassion as a funeral celebrant I help bring comfort during tough times. When it’s time to celebrate a life I can help craft a ceremony that’s personal, sincere and respectful while still uplifting, inspiring and full of love.
Intimate and special, elopements aren’t about running away from it all but getting away from it all.
It may be the spot you had your first date, or simply a location that means the world to you both. Wherever it is, as your elopement celebrant we’ll start your married life with a romantic and private ceremony that ticks all your boxes.
To legally marry in Australia, you are required by law to sign and lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) form. This will be one of the most important items to tick off your wedding ‘to-do’ list to ensure you tick all your legal boxes.
Download the NOIM form below. The NOIM must be signed by both parties being married, and witnessed by me, as your chosen celebrant. This must be done no earlier than 18 months before the wedding and no later than one month before the wedding.
Following your ceremony I will lodge your signed NOIM, as well as the Official Certificate of Marriage signed at your ceremony, and any other relevant legal papers, so that your marriage can be legally registered.
You must be over 18 years of age to legally marry in Australia.
Click on the link to download and fill out your Notice of Intended Marriage form
Note: Your form must be signed in my presence.
We’ll chat over the phone or face-to-face. Whatever works for you! I’ll let you know how my process works and give you a chance to see if we’re a good match.
You’ve booked! That’s one less thing to worry about. I’ll fill out all the dull legal stuff for you. It’s no worries. All you have to do is sign on the dotted line.
We’ll catch up for another chat so I can hear all about your love story. I want all the good stuff! I’ll turn this into a personalised wedding script that follows your journey.
Week of the wedding! We’ll go through everything to keep any nerves at bay and make sure we’re all on the same page for the big day
I’ll bring the PA and the warm, genuine touch for your guests to see, hear and enjoy. The wedding ceremony you imagined.
We’ll raise a glass to you, the happy couple (you did it!). I’ll do everything I can to provide a stress free, loving and memorable ceremony.
A real, relatable and fun wedding ceremony that you and your guests will love.
Catch ups, Skype, phone calls, text, email – whatever we need to make sure the ceremony is unique.
Travel to your chosen ceremony location (Includes the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Caloundra and Maleny - pretty much anywhere you need me to be.)
High quality PA system.
Music Playlist and the ability to play your ceremony music through Bluetooth audio.
Official Wedding Certificate.
All legal paperwork and lodgement of appropriate documentation with Births, Deaths & Marriages.
EXCELLENT Based on 178 reviews Ali Prowse2025-01-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jay was the celebrant for our wedding in December. We had so many guests say how great the ceremony was and even a few who asked whether he was a family member or friend of ours because he took the time to get to know us so well. We couldn't recommend him more highly! Leona Te Nahu2024-12-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jay was absolutely amazing our ceremony was none the less perfect. Jay provided a seamless, fun and engaging experience for all our guests and ourselves. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jays services he was a delight to have as our celebrant. Rhiannon Wordsworth2024-11-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jay was THE best, leading up to our wedding, on the day, and after. He’s such a friendly bloke, and so relaxed and fun. He guided us through the paperwork, helped us with our vows, was super organised, calm and supportive throughout the whole process. Jay was awesome with our young son, and gave our guests the giggles. We really enjoyed the time we spent with Jay and are so grateful that he was the one who married us. Thanks Jay, so much for being our amazing celebrant! Big cheers, Rhi and Dave Patricija Užusienytė2024-11-18Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Where to start with Jay? From the first time we met before our wedding day until right to the end, Jay made us feel at ease and nothing was a problem. We had 4 celebrants to choose from and Jay was our first and only pick…. His relaxed laid-back personality is exactly what we were looking for and he didn’t disappoint! He made everyone at our special day feel like they were a part of the moment as much as we were and we couldn’t be happier with the way we became husband and wife! I couldn’t recommend Jay highly enough and you would not be disappointed with the professionalism and service Jay provides to make your special day one to remember! Patricia & Beaudie Emma Pointer2024-10-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jay was absolutely amazing. He brought a relaxed and positive vibe to the ceremony, made people laugh and made my husband and I feel comfortable in front of all of our family and friends. He was professional, his equipment was top quality and everyone loved his energy and message about love , friendship and our future together Matt Kershaw2024-10-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hi Jay! We wanted to say the most sincere thank you. You went above and beyond to make us feel calm and confident throughout the entire process. All of our guests commented on the very personal and authentic energy you led the ceremony with - like you were a trusted friend. Your contribution to our wedding created the perfect atmosphere for everything that followed. We really appreciate your time, effort and attention to detail. From the bottom of our hearts - thank you! Matt & Les. Amanda Carter2024-10-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jay was INCREDIBLE! We had 120 guests at our wedding and I think every single one of them told us how great he was. He had everyone laughing and we felt so relaxed through the whole ceremony. Not booking Jay for you wedding would be a huge mistake, we can't thank him enough! L H2024-09-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jay brought a casual ease to our ceremony- followed our wishes perfectly. We got multiple comments about how great he was and couldn't recommend him more highly. Alexandra Burt2024-08-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our experience with Jay was incredibly positive. He was friendly and professional throughout our wedding journey and we were drawn to his laid back, informal approach from the outset. Jay is immensely experienced and has a way of putting even the most nervy of couples at ease. His easygoing humour had our guests pumped for our beachside ceremony and even when the heavens opened unexpectedly mid-ceremony, he weathered the storm with us like the true professional he is, adapting plans along the way to minimise fuss. Thanks so much for being an awesome celebrant and making our day, whatever the weather!! Laura Hurle2024-08-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wow! What a day (02.08.24). Matt and I wanted to say a BIG Thank you to Jay for making our day so special! We wanted a relaxed, fun and NOOSA holiday vibe for the ceremony and Jay nailed the brief. All of our guests actually assumed Jay was one of our mates, he was extremely personable and charismatic. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. We had the most magical day from start to end and Jay set the vibe for the entire day and night! ✨ Thank you Jay, if we could do it all again we would.
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