Sweet Basil Celebrant / Styling
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Sweet Basil Celebrant & Styling – Ceremonies with Heart + Style | Hunter Valley & Newcastle
Whether you're dreaming of a heartfelt elopement, a simple legal ceremony, or a full wedding experience with all the trimmings, Sweet Basil Celebrant & Styling brings a relaxed, warm, and highly personalised touch to your day. Based in Hunter Valley and Newcastle, Emily Brazel creates ceremonies that reflect who you are - fun, inclusive, and never cookie-cutter. With optional styling and floral packages, Sweet Basil helps couples create beautiful moments without the stress.
Every love story deserves a joyful celebration, and Emily is here to help you tell yours, your way.
About
Hi, I’m Emily Brazel—Civil Celebrant and founder of Sweet Basil, a symbol of love. I’m colourful, creative, and obsessed with all things weddings! With a background in event planning, hospitality, and beauty therapy, I bring passion, precision, and calm to your big day. From paperwork to ceremony scripts and pre-wedding massages, I’m here to guide you every step. Let’s celebrate your love story—beautifully and joyfully!
Mrs Emily Brazel
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At Sweet Basil, we’re more than just a celebrant or a stylist — we offer a full, heartfelt experience. Led by Emily Brazel, a professional celebrant, stylist, and coordinator, we combine modern design, personal storytelling, floral artistry, and event flow into one seamless service. Everything is created with care, calm, and your unique love story in mind.
Absolutely. While we offer popular packages like our Under $5,000 Caves Beach Wedding, we know no two couples are the same. From the script of your ceremony to the florals and décor details, everything can be tailored to your style, budget, and personality. Think of our packages as a starting point — we work with you to make it yours.
You’re welcome to book us for just what you need — whether that’s a warm, personalised ceremony, creative styling, on-the-day coordination, or florals. Many couples start with one service and then expand once they see how seamlessly everything works together.
Yes! Our services are designed specifically with real-life couples in mind — those who’ve just bought a home, had a baby, or are balancing work and life. Our Caves Beach package is a favourite because it offers amazing value without compromising on quality, design, or heart.
Our signature all-inclusive package includes your personalised celebrant ceremony, full ceremony styling, florals (bouquet + ceremony arrangements), venue hire, an experienced coordinator on the day, photographer, and wedding cake. We also include MC services and custom invitations designed by a professional graphic designer (Graphic Merchant).
Definitely. We specialise in smaller, intimate weddings that feel personal, meaningful, and stylish. Whether it’s just the two of you or a small group of your nearest and dearest, we’ll help you create a moment you’ll never forget — with zero stress.
While Caves Beach is our signature location, we do travel for weddings throughout the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Central Coast areas. Just let us know your location and we’ll work out what’s possible.
Yes! You can view past weddings, styling inspiration, and real couple stories on our Instagram and website portfolio. From dreamy beach setups to rustic floral designs, we’ve styled a variety of beautiful ceremonies and would love to create something just as special for you.
We offer two relaxing add-ons designed to help you unwind and enjoy the lead-up to your big day:
Both packages are designed to help you slow down and savour the experience — because you deserve to feel just as good as your day looks.
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September 2025
June 2025
Sweet Basil Celebrant / Styling
Hi Tarly, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Your elopement was absolutely stunning, and I’m so glad I could help make everything seamless, organised, and beautifully styled for your last-minute change of plans. Hearing that you still talk about your ceremony setup means so much. It was an honour to be part of such an intimate and meaningful day. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and joy! — Emily, Sweet Basil Celebrant & Styling
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Hi Eva, Thank you so much for your beautiful words. It truly means the world. I’m so glad I could step in and take the pressure off during such a stressful time for your family. Creating your ceremony and reception styling exactly how you envisioned it was an absolute joy. I’m so grateful to have been a part of your day, and I’m thrilled to hear everything came together just as you hoped. Wishing you both so much love and happiness for the future. 💛 — Emily, Sweet Basil Celebrant & Styling