Donna Tsakonakos - Celebrant
OVERVIEW
What You’ll Love About Working with Donna Tsakonakos For Your Sydney Wedding:
“We genuinely could not have asked for a better celebrant! She had our wedding guests alternating between tears and peals of laughter throughout the ceremony, articulating our story so beautifully. In the lead up to the day, Donna was so organised and detail-oriented; she made sure we were happy with every step of the planning, listening carefully to our vision but also offering her own professional suggestions to craft the perfect ceremony for us. Thank you so much, Donna!” - Jo and Carolina
Every ceremony with Donna starts with the people at the heart of it. She takes the time to understand your relationship, your personalities, and the moments that have shaped your story, then brings it all together in a way that feels warm, natural, and true to you. Her ceremonies are personal without feeling overly formal, with space for laughter, emotion, and all the little details that make the moment yours.
On the day, Donna brings a calm, engaging presence that helps everyone feel at ease. Her style is fun, kind, and heartfelt, setting the tone for a ceremony that feels connected from the first welcome to the final cheer. Whether your celebration is intimate, lively, emotional, or a mix of everything, Donna creates a ceremony that feels relaxed, meaningful, and anything but boring.
Highlights of Working with Donna Tsakonakos:
“For two people who hate being the centre of attention, the thought of a wedding in front of all the people we love and respect, and want to impress, the most was quite honestly torture. Until we met with Donna. Her dedication to making sure we had the ceremony that we wanted, as well as being able to make suggestions, meant that I felt comfortable and confident on the day, like someone had our back. Her warm and generous nature was both comforting beforehand and on full display through the ceremony. Our photographer caught so many photos of people laughing, crying, and the full range and spectrum of emotions. We have been married a year now, and people still remember Donna when we reminisce about our wedding day. Her warm and charming nature, her knowledge and care of us as individuals and a couple through the process and ceremony, and her ability to put people at ease immediately. I cannot recommend her enough.” -Amelia
About
An English teacher by trade, with a hospo background, a dear friend asked me to officiate her wedding in 2025. Little did she know I had always secretly harboured a desire to become a celebrant. I was tired of going to weddings and having a softly spoken person wax lyrical about my friends in the most generic of terms. My ceremonies are a celebration that commemorates both the people and the couple you are. They are unique, fun, romantic and full of joy.
Donna Tsakonakos
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I’m make wedding planning feel calm, supported, and genuinely personal. With a background in events and hospitality I have a holistic understanding of wedding planning from the back of house to the front and how the day should unfold.
I take time to understand your story and personalities, then shape a ceremony that feels unique rather than templated. I love to incorporate as many family and friends as we can in creative ways to signify not just the coming together of two people, but two communities.
I’m warm, professional, and engaging - a perfect balance of humour, emotion, and sentiment. I’m flexible and reassuring, helping couples feel confident even if they’re nervous about being the centre of attention.
Most couples in Sydney book their celebrant between 9–18 months before their wedding date, especially for popular spring and autumn weekends. If you’re planning a peak-season wedding or a destination wedding around New South Wales, it’s best to secure your celebrant as early as possible to avoid missing out.
Absolutely. Your ceremony should reflect your personalities, relationship, and values. As your celebrant, I can help you create a completely personalised ceremony, including your vows, readings, rituals, music choices, and the overall tone — whether you want something romantic, relaxed, modern, or fun.
To legally marry in Australia, couples must lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) at least one month before the wedding date. As your celebrant, I will guide you through all legal requirements, witness signatures, and the official marriage registration process to make everything simple and stress-free.
Yes. Travel fees may apply depending on the location and timing of your ceremony - let's talk about it.
Sydney weather can be unpredictable, so it’s always a good idea to have a wet-weather backup plan, especially for outdoor ceremonies. I will happily work with your venue and vendors to adapt smoothly if needed, ensuring your ceremony still feels relaxed, meaningful, and memorable no matter the conditions.
Most wedding ceremonies run for around 20–30 minutes, depending on the inclusions such as readings, rituals or live music. I will help create a ceremony timeline that keeps things engaging and flows naturally.
Definitely. Whether you’re planning a large celebration with hundreds of guests or a simple elopement with just a few close friends and family members, your celebrant can tailor the ceremony to suit the atmosphere and style you want.
Most celebrants include a few planning meetings — either in person around Sydney or online — to discuss your ceremony, paperwork, and wedding vision. These meetings help ensure everything feels relaxed, organised, and personal on the day.
It’s up to you! It can be a fun way to build some hype (and allay any nerves) for you and your bridal party in the lead up to the day but it is not a requirement at all.
I will consult with you to ensure I match the decor, colour scheme and atmosphere of your day and am happy to share outfit options on request.
Reviews
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September 2026
May 2026
Donna Tsakonakos - Celebrant
Thank you Jo! It was such a pleasure to work with you and Carolina and I'm so pleased to hear from you. I hope that married life is treating you well! xx
May 2026
Donna Tsakonakos - Celebrant
Amelia, thank you and Lachlan for including me in your day. It was a pure delight! xx
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Donna Tsakonakos - Celebrant
Isabelle! Thank you to you and Matt for both the lovely review and a beautiful afternoon on the harbour. I loved your vision and the intimacy of the ceremony - I felt so lucky to be a part of your day. Wishing you all the happiness of marital bliss. :)