Shelly Bennett Marriage Celebrant

Hi, I’m Shelly!

A wedding ceremony should truly reflect the love and commitment you and your partner share. For me, it’s a real honour to help couples bring that to life in a way that feels personal, meaningful, and unmistakably you.

Based in Sydney, I believe my role as a celebrant is to craft a ceremony that showcases who you are—your personalities, your cultural or religious traditions, and all the little quirks that make your relationship unique. No two love stories are the same, and your ceremony shouldn’t be either.

Couples often tell me how supported and understood they feel throughout the process. As one couple shared:

“Since the moment we sat down with Shelly, we knew that she was the best fit for us. She understood and expressed our love for each other in the ceremony and took on board our special requests for music, customised rituals and acknowledgements. Most importantly, Shelly made the time for us well before the wedding to run through the plan at her home and in the venue.”
— Vicky M

After our initial, no-obligation chat, I’ll send you a questionnaire you can complete in your own time. It asks all the important questions about your relationship, allowing me to weave your love story into the ceremony using your own words—so it feels authentic, heartfelt, and completely personal.

I like to meet with my couples twice. The first meeting helps shape your ceremony, and the second—about a week before the wedding—ensures everyone is on the same page. It’s a chance to walk through the schedule, confirm details, and answer any last-minute questions so you can head into your day feeling calm and confident.

I’ll also take care of all the legal paperwork, registering your marriage and issuing your marriage certificate, so that’s one less thing on your to-do list. And if you’d like to include cultural, religious, or personal traditions, I’m more than happy to incorporate them in a way that feels respectful and true to you.

I officiate weddings across Sydney, the Hunter Valley, the South Coast, and surrounding areas, and I always offer an initial no-obligation consultation—because finding the right celebrant really matters.

If you’d like to chat about your plans and see if we’re the right fit, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s start with a relaxed conversation and take it from there.

Shelly 

About

I’m here to help you bring your wedding ceremony together with ease and grace. Bringing warmth and exuberance to ceremony and allowing your style, story and personality to shine through . I am a Mother, Yoga Teacher and Ignite Your Spirit Therapist and have worked in the communication industry for over 25 years. I am non-religious but practice spirituality, loving kindness and connection with all - day at a time leading a path with heart.

Michelle Bennett

Owner