Del Edwards Celebrant - Weddingdells

10/09/2026

03/09/2026

💍 When One Month Is Simply Too Long!

Did you know that in Australia, couples generally have to give at least one calendar month’s notice before getting married?

But sometimes, life doesn’t follow the wedding planning timeline. In certain circumstances, couples can apply for a Shortening of Time — allowing them to marry sooner than the usual one-month waiting period.

There are only 5 circumstances where a Shortening of Time can be considered:
✨ Employment or other travel commitments
✨ Wedding, celebration or religious considerations
✨ Medical reasons
✨ Legal proceedings
✨ An error in giving notice

Recently, I had the privilege of helping a couple navigate this process in incredibly difficult and emotional circumstances ❤️ It involved paperwork, supporting evidence, a trip to a Prescribed Authority and, of course, a little bit of wedding-celebrant magic behind the scenes!
Thankfully, their application was approved, allowing them to marry when they needed to, surrounded by the people who mattered most.

These are the moments that remind me that being a Celebrant is about so much more than standing up on the day and saying “I now pronounce you married.” Sometimes, it’s about knowing the process, navigating the paperwork and doing everything possible to help a couple get to their “I do” when it matters most ❤️

And receiving a review like theirs afterwards? Well… that makes all the paperwork worth it! 🥰

in Macarthur magazine

01/09/2026

WORKMATES TO SOULMATES ❤️
This love story began when Zac wandered into the Police Station kitchen carrying his dinner and met Ash. While he kept a very professional poker face, his thoughts were anything but professional: “Damn… she is hot. Tiny, but hot!” 😂 Ash was intrigued too, although Zac’s broad shoulders, serious expression and handsome face made him a little intimidating. After a few weeks (and some highly classified police investigation on Ash’s part into whether Zac was seeing anyone 👀) they were finally off on their first date to Zac’s favourite Wollongong restaurant. When dinner was over, they strolled along the beach, even though it was far from perfect beach weather - cold and windy enough to almost knock Ash off her feet. But when Zac wrapped his jacket and his arms around Ash’s shoulders, she knew she’d happily say yes to a second date.

Fast forward through countless dates, a beautiful life together, a new home and their gorgeous daughter, and it was finally time to make it official! ❤️ It was my absolute pleasure to be their Celebrant and help them celebrate the wedding of their dreams Burnham Estate near Camden NSW. Congratulations, my friends!
Celebrant: Fun Wedding Celebrant Sydney Macarthur Southern Highlands Gong
Photo/Video: WEDDINGS | ELOPEMENTS
Cake: Cakes By Em Scott
Pyro: Wedding Fireworks Sydney
Wedding Dells is Del Edwards, Celebrant & MC. 14 years experience, more than 500 weddings and counting. Located in Glen Alpine NSW and servicing Sydney, Macarthur Region, Camden, Wollongong and Southern Highlands (wherever! LOL) Creating ceremonies that will delight you and your guests … ceremonies that make you smile.

in Macarthur magazine

14/08/2026

Cheers!

05/08/2026

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Some love stories begin with grand gestures. Christine and Jonas’ began during Covid, with a socially distanced drive around Mount Annan to admire the Christmas lights ♥️ A little later came mini golf, where Jonas was convinced his skills would impress Christine… thankfully his golf game wasn’t the deciding factor 😉 5 years later, they’ve built an incredible life together and the time, at last, felt right for them to celebrate their love. Their wedding day began with a beautiful traditional LAO ceremony surrounded by 120 family and friends, before I stepped in to make it official under Australian law. Deep breath everyone, the celebrations continued with a reception, the party of all parties, for 400 guests! 🕺💃 What an absolute privilege it was to be a part of such an incredible celebration. Congratulations my friends. Wishing you a lifetime of adventures, laughter and love ❤️
Wedding Dells is Del Edwards, Celebrant & MC. 14 years experience, more than 500 weddings and counting. Located in Glen Alpine NSW and servicing Sydney, Macarthur Region, Camden, Wollongong and Southern Highlands (wherever! LOL) Creating ceremonies that will delight you and your guests … ceremonies that make you smile.

09/06/2026

BOUND BY LOVE ❤️
Kerri and Jordan first met at a weekend away in Shellharbour among a large group of friends, but sparks didn’t exactly fly straight away. However, over the next 9 months, their paths just kept crossing, as though fate had other plans. Finally, they agreed it might be worth listening to what the universe was trying to tell them and they set up a dinner date. The night was filled with hours of conversation, the kind that makes time slip away unnoticed, and they quickly discovered how much they had in common. What began as friendship soon grew into a love that would stand the test of time. By 2018, they had built a home together and filled it with love and laughter, and then, after 10 wonderful years, Jordan chose a holiday in the ancient Isles of Scotland to ask Kerri to spend the rest of her life with him.
To honour Jordan’s heritage, we performed a handfasting ceremony on their wedding day, symbolising not only their commitment to one another, but also the joining of their two families. With ribbons binding their hands and hearts, Kerri and Jordan truly tied the knot. Big congratulations, my friends! ❤️ “Slàinte mhath!”
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Celebrant & MC: Del
Photographer: David .co
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Wedding Dells is Del Edwards, Celebrant & MC. 14 years experience, more than 500 weddings and counting. Located in Glen Alpine NSW and servicing Sydney, Macarthur Region, Camden, Wollongong and Southern Highlands (wherever! LOL) Creating ceremonies that will delight you and your guests … ceremonies that make you smile.

01/06/2026

AUS -V- USA
It started as simple messages and soon became something far deeper; conversations filled with curiosity, laughter, and a growing sense that this connection was too special to remain behind a screen. There was just one small challenge: Mandy was in Oz, and Jesse was in the USA. However, some things in life are too important to leave to distance, so Jesse got on a plane. From the moment they were together, it became clear that what they had was rare and what followed was a love story that refused to be limited by geography. Jesse made the journey across the world 6 times, each trip a testament to a bond that only grew stronger with time.

They chose a sunny day in May to make it official with an intimate ceremony at Camden’s Macarthur Park. After a journey that spanned continents and countless miles, it was a celebration filled with love and joy, and the people who mattered most. Congratulations my friends, may your next adventure together be your greatest one yet x x
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Wedding Dells is Del Edwards, Celebrant & MC. 14 years experience, more than 500 weddings and counting. Located in Glen Alpine NSW and servicing Sydney, Macarthur Region, Camden, Wollongong and Southern Highlands (wherever! LOL) Creating ceremonies that will delight you and your guests … ceremonies that make you smile.

22/05/2026

SWIPE FOR MR RIGHT ❤️
Sabrina sat staring at her phone, bravely trying to figure out the world of dating apps. It was her very 1st adventure into online dating and her very 1st swipe right. Little did she know, that single swipe would lead to a charming chat, a missed dinner booking, and a driving range with no golf balls! What started as a perfectly imperfect 1st date quickly turned into something real: endless laughter, unwavering support, and a love built on choosing each other, exactly as they are, every single day.

Four years later, Sabrina and Jamie’s wedding day arrived, bright with all the promise of a magical autumn celebration. Of course, fate threw in a few showers just before the ceremony to keep things interesting. Surrounded by friends and family, words of love, kindness, encouragement, honesty, and trust were exchanged, along with a few promises about cooking experiments and weekend car shows to keep life balanced 😂 Congratulations, my friends. I know this isn’t the end of your love story … we all know the best is yet to come ❤️
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Wedding Dells is Del Edwards, Celebrant & MC. 14 years experience, more than 500 weddings and counting. Located in Glen Alpine NSW and servicing Sydney, Macarthur Region, Camden, Wollongong and Southern Highlands (wherever! LOL) Creating ceremonies that will delight you and your guests … ceremonies that make you smile.

05/05/2026

FINALLY IT’S HAPPENED TO ME 🎶
Mark was THIS close to retiring from the dating app life “it’s just gonna be me, the cats, and whatever’s in the fridge”. 🐱🥴 But he thought, why not… one last swipe? Meanwhile, Caroline was also ready to call it quits. Dating apps? Exhausting. People? Questionable. 😂 She opened the app thinking, “one last time”. And there it was … a message from Mark. Much online chatting led to a first date at Macarthur Square where nerves were HIGH. … but … something just clicked. It felt less like a first date and more like “oh, it’s you. Finally!” They didn’t want the date to end … they made plans for the very next day … and less than 3 years later … here we are💍 From “one last swipe” to “forever.” Sometimes, the best things happen when you’re just about to give up ❤️
Celebrant + MC: Del
Venue: Peppercorn Chapel
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Wedding Dells is Del Edwards, Celebrant & MC. 14 years experience, more than 500 weddings and counting. Located in Glen Alpine NSW and servicing Sydney, Macarthur Region, Camden, Wollongong and Southern Highlands (wherever! LOL) Creating ceremonies that will delight you and your guests … ceremonies that make you smile.

19/04/2026

SAMATHA & SANTHOSH ❤️ On a chilly April morning at Shri Shiva Mandir in Minto, we celebrated a beautiful love story—two people choosing each other, completely and forever. A sacred bond, uniting their hearts, souls, and lives as one. Love brought them here, and that same love will carry them forward, helping them grow, see each other deeply, and cherish what makes them unique.

Surrounded by family and blessings, their day was filled with colour, tradition, and meaning and I had the honour of stepping in at the end to make it official with a legal ceremony. Married twice in one day!! 💍❤️ Big congratulations, my friends x
Wedding Dells is Del Edwards, Celebrant & MC. 14 years experience, more than 500 weddings and counting. Located in Glen Alpine NSW and servicing Sydney, Macarthur Region, Camden, Wollongong and Southern Highlands (wherever! LOL) Creating ceremonies that will delight you and your guests … ceremonies that make you smile.