https://www.jayabargwannacelebrant.com/about-jaya daily 0.75 2026-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627f7638f7f8387797867729/1652780161261-L3GLC52AFTTEKFRJLHPT/Celebrant+hungry+hearts.jpg about me - hey, I’m Jaya. warm. inclusive. genuine. And I’m a HUGE believer that your ceremony should be the HIGHLIGHT of your wedding day - after all, that’s what the day’s about. Banish the bore, flick the fluff, lose the snooze. Instead, have an incredible time celebrating YOU + all your quirks, stories and adventures. Hearing a fun, authentic rom-com with you as the main characters - now that’s a sure fire way to bring the VIBE. So, me… huh? Well, I’m playful, energetic and a peer-described dork. A mum of two, wife of one and a total mixed-bag human. When I’m not hitching heart-throbs, you’ll find me splashing in the surf, kicking the ball down at Dudley (#upthethistles) or reviewing medications as a Consultant Pharmacist. And after 350+ weddings, I’ve created some VOWS TO YOU. I, Jaya Bargwanna, take thee, you coupla' legends, to be your warm, laidback and authentic celebrant. I promise that your marriage will be both legal and legitimate + that you will feel relaxed and at ease about your big day (yes, I’ve got the correct qualifications) I promise to deliver all the warm and fuzzies so that you and your guests will feel all giddy inside. To make you smile, laugh and fall in love all over again. I promise to fit your vibe, match your colour scheme, nail the photo moments and deliver you champagne. I promise not to ramble on-and-on, to preach about marriage or talk about myself Instead, creating something that connects all your guests, brings the joy - and the tears (happy of course) But, above all, I promise that I will stand by (to the side of, NOT between) the two of you and tell your LOVE STORY in a way that’s never been told before/ BUT I can't promise that I won't become besties with one of your relatives (looking at you, Nan) Or that I won't tear up during your vows (it's my favourite part of the ceremony) or, that you won't want to re-live your ceremony again AND again AND again https://www.jayabargwannacelebrant.com/jaya-bargwana-marriage-celebrant daily 0.75 2026-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627f7638f7f8387797867729/c246b230-629f-474e-839c-d85d97cd6bc6/IMG-3349.JPG Hunter Valley Marriage Celebrant - good stories start here. Choosing your official third wheel is a daunting task. You want someone that fits your energy, your values, YOUR VIBE. A hitcher that makes you feel comfortable, that understands your priorities and that has YOU at heart. Over at JBCCHQ (that’s my humble dining room table, for those of you playing at home) constructing your ceremony is a collaborative approach. We chat, I ask you a bunch of weird + wonderful questions and then send you home with some fun, lighthearted questionnaires so that I can delve deep into your relationship vault. They say theirs always three versions of every story; yours, mine and the truth - and your ceremony is a cocktail of all three - blended perfectly into a rom-com-esque tale with YOU as the main characters. Spoiler alert: you end up madly in love, married and celebrating your happily ever afters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627f7638f7f8387797867729/d70d8e5f-92c8-406e-8954-515afd6c4174/IMG-5745.JPG Hunter Valley Marriage Celebrant - this is how we do it. Let’s meet up for a ‘no-strings-attached’ coffee, gin, walking or zoom date so we can check if we mesh. At your beck and call if you ever want to chat about anything/everything to do with your wedding day? I’m your gal - tips, tricks, inspo or info - I’ve been to a lotta weddings + I’m happy to help. Vow writing is a breeze with my killer guide and brainstorming session. We chat about your ideal length, vibe + style, put together a bit of a framework and away you go. Once you’re done, I’ll compare side by side, add the legal bits and hit print! PA + microphone comes standard with all ceremonies. For the tech-heads, it’s a Bose S1 pro and a Sennheiser cordless mic. AKA it’s a kick-ass audio system to make sure you love story is heard LOUD and clear. (pro tip: videographers love this system for recording your ceremony + vow audio) Serious business of course… all the legal paperwork and your official certificate of marriage from the NSW BDM - paid for + delivered to your door. The big day; the BIG HURRAH; an engaging ceremony guaranteed to get you and your pals celebrating long into the night! The aftermath with all the extra bits of info including how to change your name, a copy of your ceremony and a lifetime of me commenting on your insta posts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627f7638f7f8387797867729/0a63db20-826d-482d-afe6-e04a5586773a/IMG-6885.JPG Hunter Valley Marriage Celebrant - bare bones legals. Did you know that the closest registry office to Newcastle is in Sydney? AND that prices start at over $650 PLUS the cost of your certificate?! Well, how’s this for you? Registry-style weddings in NEWCASTLE with vibrancy! Short, snappy - wham, bam thank you mam! The legal minimum + a couple of extra words. Optional vows + rings. In the ocean, by the lake, over a gin, or at a cafe; your kitchen bench, or hot air balloon All the legals + certificate with BDM too - Takes less time that going to the loo! $750 includes certificate (valued at $65) + travel within 20km of Merewether *Not available Fri/Sat after 12pm https://www.jayabargwannacelebrant.com/newcastle-wedding-mc daily 0.75 2024-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627f7638f7f8387797867729/f9715683-3a94-40bd-ba2a-f4458565735e/TAYLOR+AND+JIMBO-733.jpg Newcastle Wedding MC - oh em cee. A wedding MC is the ‘go-to’ guy or gal of your wedding reception, or, as I like to call it, the ‘Reception Wrangler’. Your RW is in charge of keeping the party going off without a hitch - making sure that YOU + your dearest are having the time of your lives. And, if (touch wood) the train comes off the track I’ll be there to ‘pick it up pick it up pick it up’ before you even say ‘top up my champagne’ … that’s a lot of responsibility… While picking a pal or relative is a crowd favourite, just remember there’s a lot sitting on the shoulders of that person. They may be limiting their booze, stressing over time or feeling like a fish out of water. There’s a heap more involved than your ‘slightly-funny-friend’ providing one-liners on the day. so, what do you do then? Well, in a simplified version, a lot! But here’s some of the ‘big ticket items’.  Meet with YOU prior to the wedding  Chat to all your vendors in advance and on the night – making sure we’re on the same page and that things run as smoothly as a babies bottom What time’s food being served? When’s sunset/golden light photos? Is the muso ready to kick off your first dance?  Put together a ‘run sheet’ and make sure that everything is running on time (or doing some quick thinking to get things back on track!)  Wrangling the Reception; think – geeing up the crowds, housekeeping, intros, speeches, games etc etc  Getting those VIBES HIGH. No cringy cliches on my watch, thanks!  Facilitating any extras – cake cutting, toasts, games, dances, tosses  Making sure you and your guests are having the BEST NIGHT EVER! And then of course, there’s a bunch of resources too! https://www.jayabargwannacelebrant.com/the-gin-thing daily 0.75 2026-01-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627f7638f7f8387797867729/1653390394838-N8DIDLSHSYVOR8O64ET9/gin+thing+v2.jpg Gin Thing - the gin thing. An idea born in my humble kitchen; the ‘Gin Thing’ is the lovechild of a gin devotee and cocktail enthusiast (aka my darling husband + I). Prior to the ceremony (or back in the HQ) a bottle of gin is prepared with sugar; a base to create a personalised liqueur. Then, mid-ceremony; while a carefully selected guest holds the bottle; you two lovers each add your own ingredient creating a tasty mix! Leave it twelve months and the flavors infuse through the gin, creating something unique, beautiful and inextricably entwined. And here lies the metaphor for marriage. The wording is upbeat – fun, cheeky; – the concoction is tasty – and the sentiment is magic. Boxed up with a copy of the wedding vows; both are opened and shared on the first anniversary, creating ritual for years to come. And as a little teaser; winning flavor combos include coffee beans + vanilla pod, skittles + lemon, ginger + lime, lemon + bitters, rose + apple, rhubarb + grapefruit. 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Choosing your official third wheel is a daunting task. You want someone that fits your energy, your values, YOUR VIBE. A hitcher that makes you feel comfortable, that understands your priorities and that has YOU at heart. Over at JBCCHQ (that’s my humble dining room table, for those of you playing at home) constructing your ceremony is a collaborative approach. We chat, I ask you a bunch of weird + wonderful questions and then send you home with some fun, lighthearted questionnaires so that I can delve deep into your relationship vault. 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