Melissa McHugh Celebrant

14/06/2026

Here's some drone footage by Boho Events and Styling of Nick & Jaydene Carsley wedding at the lovely Estate 🥰🫶🥂🎉

08/06/2026

A glimpse behind the scenes...

Last weekend I was away on a girls' trip, and one of the activities involved wearing wigs out to dinner.
Naturally, I went all in. 😂

Now, while I can promise I won't be turning up to your wedding looking like this, it did remind me of something important...

I believe the best ceremonies happen when people can relax, be themselves, have a laugh, and enjoy the moment.

Yes, I'll be professional. Yes, I'll make sure all the legal bits are covered. But I also want my couples to feel comfortable, supported, and able to have some fun along the way.

Life's too short to take yourself seriously all the time.

One wedding down, two more coming up in July, and I'm loving every minute of this celebrant journey. 💍❤️

04/06/2026

🎉 Well, that's a wrap on Wedding #1! 🎉

On the weekend I had the absolute privilege of officiating my very first wedding as a Marriage Celebrant, and what a wonderful day it was!

I'll admit, there were definitely a few butterflies fluttering around before the ceremony, but the moment it all began, everything just felt right.

Standing alongside Nick & Jaydene as they said "I do" and celebrating with their family and friends was such a special experience.

There were smiles, laughter, happy tears, and one very relieved celebrant who managed to get through the ceremony without tripping over my words or feet. 😂

A huge thank you to Nick & Jaydene for trusting me with such an important role in your day. Honestly, being invited into a couple's love story and helping them begin this next chapter is something I will never take for granted.

My very first ceremony has reminded me exactly why I chose this path. My heart is full, my confidence has grown, and I'm already looking forward to the next wedding!

Here's to love, laughter, and the first of many beautiful ceremonies to come. ❤️💍🥂

Thankyou to Sarah Campbell Photography for taking this gorgeous photo 🥰

30/05/2026

Wedding of Nick & Jaydene

30/05/2026

For the first time in my life, I feel as though this is what I'm supposed to be doing.

I had my debut today as a marriage celebrant for the most fabulous couple, Nick & Jaydene at the beautiful Kookaburrum Estate in Howard. Styling was beautiful by Boho Events and Styling & the very talented musician BOADZ.

For my first ceremony mostly everything went smoothly (I didn't forget how to speak so that was a bonus) however, I did forget to take a selfie with my stunning couple (rookie mistake).

Thankyou so much Jaydene & Nick for trusting me with such an important day in your life! I feel truly blessed that you were my first couple 🥰🥂🥰

Massive shoutout to my husband & daughter who came with me to help set up & calm my nerves.

I can't wait for the next one!

25/05/2026

This coming weekend is a pretty special one… 💍✨

I’ll be officiating my very first wedding as a celebrant at the beautiful Kookaburrum Estate in Howard, and honestly, I’m equal parts excited, grateful, emotional… and trying not to overthink where to put my hands during the ceremony photos 😂

What started as a little spark of an idea has somehow turned into me standing beside my first couple on one of the biggest days of their lives, and that feels pretty magical.

I can’t wait to help tell a beautiful love story, calm a few nerves, fluff a dress or two, and officially begin this wild and wonderful chapter as “Melissa the Celebrant” 🤍

Wish me luck… and preferably no microphone disasters 🎤✨❤️

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

I’ve said it before and I’ll happily say it again... I don’t take myself too seriously. 🤍

Last month, I roped my daughter into snapping some photos for my website because, truthfully, I realised I didn’t have many decent photos of myself that weren’t either blurry, awkwardly cropped, or taken mid-sentence (which feels very on-brand, honestly).

While we did manage to capture a few lovely shots, some of my favourites turned out to be the bloopers... the laughs, the candid moments, and the ones that perfectly capture my less polished, more playful side.

Because while I take the honour of being part of your wedding day very seriously, I think there’s something wonderful about being able to laugh at yourself too.

And can we take a moment for this gorgeous outfit from Mint Six Boutique in Bundaberg? ✨ It’s one of my go-to places when I’m on the hunt for something special to wear to my ceremonies, and they never disappoint.