Macedon Ranges
Amara Wells
Marriage celebrant crafting ceremonies that feel like the two of you — intimate, unhurried, and written from scratch.
Macedon Ranges · Daylesford · Melbourne
Marriage celebrant crafting ceremonies that feel like the two of you — intimate, unhurried, and written from scratch.
Macedon Ranges · Daylesford · Melbourne
I believe a wedding ceremony should sound like the two of you — not a script, not a formula, not someone else's idea of what your day should look like.
I'm an authorised marriage celebrant based in the Macedon Ranges, and I work with couples who want something genuine. Whether that's an intimate elopement on a hillside at golden hour, a garden ceremony with everyone you love, or a surprise vow renewal ten years deep — I'm here to make it effortless and unforgettable.
Every ceremony I write is built from scratch. We'll sit down with tea or wine (your choice), I'll learn your story — how you met, the moment you knew, the things that make you laugh — and together we'll shape a ceremony that feels exactly right. No templates, no filler, no awkward jokes you didn't ask for.
All the legal paperwork? I handle that too. You focus on the moment.
Every ceremony is unique, but here's the rhythm most couples choose
The moment before everything begins. You see each other — really see each other — and the world goes quiet. I'm nearby, letting the moment breathe. No rush. This is where the ceremony really starts.
Your song begins. You walk toward each other (and toward me) through your people, or through the trees, or down a quiet hallway. I'll have set the tone already with a few quiet words to your guests — a moment to land, to be present.
This is the heart of it. I'll tell your story — how you met, the moment you knew, what makes you you together. Then you speak your vows. I can help you write them, or you can keep them secret from each other until this moment. Either way, this is the part your guests will talk about for years.
You're married. The kiss happens, the cheers erupt, and while the celebration settles, we step aside with your two witnesses to sign the legal documents. It takes five minutes, it's calm, and I'll have everything prepared so you barely notice the paperwork.
I'll present you to your guests for the first time as a married couple. Confetti flies, champagne pops, and the celebrating begins. My job is done — I'll slip away quietly after congratulations, leaving you to your people and your day.
Every package includes unlimited contact, a fully personalised script, a rehearsal if you'd like one, and all legal lodgement
Your complete ceremony — bespoke script written from scratch, rehearsal, full legal registration, and unlimited meetings and calls. The works. This is for couples who want the full experience.
Just the two of you (plus your two witnesses). Short, intimate, legally binding, and utterly romantic. For spontaneous souls, secret ceremonies, and couples who want the moment to be theirs alone.
Reaffirm your commitment in a ceremony that celebrates the years behind you and the years ahead. No legal paperwork required — just a beautiful, personal moment for the two of you (and whoever you want to share it with).
The minimum legal requirements for a valid marriage in Australia, delivered warmly and respectfully. For couples doing the big celebration elsewhere, or wanting the simplest possible ceremony.
A $200 deposit secures your date. Balance due 14 days before the ceremony.
Travel included within Macedon Ranges, Daylesford, and metro Melbourne. Travel beyond this at cost.
Amara made our ceremony feel like it could only have been written for us. She caught details from our first conversation that I didn't even remember mentioning — tiny things that made the whole ceremony feel intimate and completely personal. Half our guests asked if she was an old friend of the family.
We were nervous about the legal side of things — visa situation, complicated family dynamics. Amara handled everything with such calm competence that we honestly forgot to be stressed. The ceremony itself was warm and funny and exactly us. We couldn't have asked for more.
We eloped on a Wednesday morning in the forest with just our dog as witness. Amara treated it with exactly the same care and reverence as a two-hundred-guest wedding. The light was perfect, she found the most beautiful clearing, and she gave us a ceremony that was short but so meaningful. That says everything about her.
No obligation, no pressure. Tell me about the two of you and what you're dreaming of — even if you're not sure yet.
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I'll reply within 24 hours and we'll set up a no-obligation chat — in person over coffee somewhere in the Ranges, or via Zoom, whichever suits you better.
I can't wait to hear your story.