Yarra Valley Marriage Celebrant & MC
Relaxed, personal wedding ceremonies across the Yarra Valley — with the option to keep me around as your MC for the reception too.
Hey, I’m Aaron. I’m a marriage celebrant and wedding MC based in Chirnside Park, right on the doorstep of the Yarra Valley.
I absolutely love working in this part of Melbourne. Between the wineries, private properties, gardens and incredible wedding venues that we have throughout the region, there are plenty of pretty special places to get married.
My style is relaxed, warm and personal. I want your ceremony to actually sound like the two of you — not like something pulled out of a template.
I absolutely love working in this part of Melbourne. Between the wineries, private properties, gardens and incredible wedding venues that we have throughout the region, there are plenty of pretty special places to get married.
My style is relaxed, warm and personal. I want your ceremony to actually sound like the two of you — not like something pulled out of a template.
A Yarra Valley celebrant who’s actually local
One of the advantages of being based in Chirnside Park is that the Yarra Valley really is my backyard.
I regularly work across Healesville, Yarra Glen, Coldstream, Lilydale and the surrounding areas, and I’ve been lucky enough to conduct weddings at venues including Zonzo Estate, RACV Healesville, Alowyn Gardens, Killara Estate, Immerse Winery, multiple private properties throughout the region and more!
That local familiarity makes things easier. I know the area, I understand that winery and outdoor weddings can come with their own logistical quirks, and I’m close enough that travelling to the venue isn’t some major expedition.
But more importantly, I just genuinely enjoy Yarra Valley weddings. There’s something pretty hard to beat about having a ceremony among the vines or looking out over the hills with your favourite people around you.
I regularly work across Healesville, Yarra Glen, Coldstream, Lilydale and the surrounding areas, and I’ve been lucky enough to conduct weddings at venues including Zonzo Estate, RACV Healesville, Alowyn Gardens, Killara Estate, Immerse Winery, multiple private properties throughout the region and more!
That local familiarity makes things easier. I know the area, I understand that winery and outdoor weddings can come with their own logistical quirks, and I’m close enough that travelling to the venue isn’t some major expedition.
But more importantly, I just genuinely enjoy Yarra Valley weddings. There’s something pretty hard to beat about having a ceremony among the vines or looking out over the hills with your favourite people around you.
What kind of ceremony do you want?
What kind of ceremony do you want?There isn’t one “right” way to do a wedding ceremony.
Some couples want something heartfelt and sentimental. Others want plenty of laughs. Most want a bit of both.
My job is to get to know the two of you properly and work out what feels right for your day.
For a fully personalised ceremony, I’ll learn about your story, your personalities, the people who matter to you and the moments that have brought you to this point. From there, I’ll put together something warm, engaging and genuinely reflective of who you are as a couple.
The aim isn’t to make the ceremony longer or more complicated than it needs to be.
It’s to make those 20-30 minutes feel like you.
Some couples want something heartfelt and sentimental. Others want plenty of laughs. Most want a bit of both.
My job is to get to know the two of you properly and work out what feels right for your day.
For a fully personalised ceremony, I’ll learn about your story, your personalities, the people who matter to you and the moments that have brought you to this point. From there, I’ll put together something warm, engaging and genuinely reflective of who you are as a couple.
The aim isn’t to make the ceremony longer or more complicated than it needs to be.
It’s to make those 20-30 minutes feel like you.
Celebrant by day. MC by night.
If you’d like, I can also stay on after the ceremony and MC your reception.
I really enjoy this side of weddings.
There’s also a nice continuity in having the same person take you from ceremony through to reception. By the time we get to the night, I already know you, your families, your wedding party and the kind of atmosphere you want to create.
In the lead-up, I can work with you, your venue, DJ and other suppliers to help shape the running sheet and make sure everyone knows what’s happening.
Then on the night, I’ll keep things moving, handle the formalities, introduce speeches, communicate with guests and suppliers, and help bring the energy when it’s time to get the dance floor going.
You get to concentrate on having a ridiculous amount of fun.
I really enjoy this side of weddings.
There’s also a nice continuity in having the same person take you from ceremony through to reception. By the time we get to the night, I already know you, your families, your wedding party and the kind of atmosphere you want to create.
In the lead-up, I can work with you, your venue, DJ and other suppliers to help shape the running sheet and make sure everyone knows what’s happening.
Then on the night, I’ll keep things moving, handle the formalities, introduce speeches, communicate with guests and suppliers, and help bring the energy when it’s time to get the dance floor going.
You get to concentrate on having a ridiculous amount of fun.
A few Yarra Valley weddings I’ve been lucky enough to be part of
Zonzo Estate - Phil & Susanna
“The ceremony itself was beautiful... heartfelt, funny and meaningful... As our MC, he was next-level organised.”
Alowyn Gardens - Jamie & Maylan
"We had multiple comments from friends, family and vendors about how impressed they were with Aaron's execution on the day and how much he kept the vibe going all night!"
Killara Estate - Leonie & Nick
"Aaron is the right kind of laid back person you want for your wedding. Chill enough to understand the vibe and match it precisely but Type A enough to know how to get it done and be the guy to send you a reminder about important documents and deadlines."
Wedding Celebrant Packages
Keep It Simple:A relaxed legal ceremony for smaller weddings and elopements.
The Perfect Ceremony: A completely personalised ceremony built around your story, personalities and the atmosphere you want to create.
Day & Night:Everything included in The Perfect Ceremony, plus I stay on as your wedding MC for the reception.
The Perfect Ceremony: A completely personalised ceremony built around your story, personalities and the atmosphere you want to create.
Day & Night:Everything included in The Perfect Ceremony, plus I stay on as your wedding MC for the reception.
Yarra Valley Wedding FAQs
Do you charge extra to travel to the Yarra Valley?I’m based in Chirnside Park, so all Yarra Valley venues are well within my standard travel area.
Can you provide a microphone and PA system?Yep. I bring my own PA system and wireless microphone so your guests can actually hear the ceremony.
What happens if our ceremony is outdoors and it rains?Welcome to Melbourne! We’ll talk through your venue’s wet-weather option beforehand so there’s a clear Plan B if the weather turns.
Can you MC our reception as well?Absolutely. My Day & Night package combines a personalised ceremony with full wedding MC services. And I LOVE being able to stick around for the night!
Do you handle all of the legal paperwork?Yep. I’ll guide you through the required paperwork before the wedding and submit the relevant documents to Births, Deaths and Marriages afterwards.
Can you provide a microphone and PA system?Yep. I bring my own PA system and wireless microphone so your guests can actually hear the ceremony.
What happens if our ceremony is outdoors and it rains?Welcome to Melbourne! We’ll talk through your venue’s wet-weather option beforehand so there’s a clear Plan B if the weather turns.
Can you MC our reception as well?Absolutely. My Day & Night package combines a personalised ceremony with full wedding MC services. And I LOVE being able to stick around for the night!
Do you handle all of the legal paperwork?Yep. I’ll guide you through the required paperwork before the wedding and submit the relevant documents to Births, Deaths and Marriages afterwards.
Planning a Yarra Valley wedding?
If you’re after a celebrant who’ll take the legal side seriously without making the ceremony feel overly formal or rigid, I’d love to hear what you’re planning.
I’m based just down the road in Chirnside Park and work throughout the Yarra Valley, Melbourne’s east and beyond.
Tell me your date, venue and a little bit about the two of you and we’ll start with a chat.
I’m based just down the road in Chirnside Park and work throughout the Yarra Valley, Melbourne’s east and beyond.
Tell me your date, venue and a little bit about the two of you and we’ll start with a chat.