Nehma + Kia

These two beautiful humans decided to surprise their guests who thought they were coming to their engagement party. One of the Dad's of the bride did a welcome speech and then informed everyone that they were actually at a wedding.

Cue JO the celebrant. I popped out, re-told their love story and got these two legally hitched. It was a stunning Sydney night on the gorgeous wharf of Bangarra Dance Theatre. So special.

​​

Photos: Calla Lily Collective

Venue: Bangarra Dance Theatre, Sydney

​​​

“We couldn’t be more grateful for Jo as our marriage celebrant and MC. After meeting with a few others, none of them matched our energy the way you did. You’re professional, educated, and funny, and you completely aligned with our values around marriage. But what really stood out was how we felt chosen by you. It was clear that you can work with anyone, and you chose us—and that made all the difference. Your email responsiveness was amazing, and both times we met in person, you felt like someone we already knew. You truly felt like someone we would want in our lives, not just at our wedding.

 

Even on the wedding night, when my sister was messaging you from my phone, you were right there with the support we needed. We also really appreciated how meticulous you were with all the details, both for the ceremony itself and the legal paperwork. You made sure everything was in order, explaining everything clearly and efficiently, which took a lot of pressure off us. We knew we could trust you to handle all the necessary legalities while still keeping the ceremony personal and meaningful.

You crafted the ceremony and event for us with such care and authenticity. You also weren’t afraid to wrangle people if needed—honestly, you’ve got balls! You’re reliable, smart, witty, and above all, authentically yourself.

You instantly felt like family to us, and we can’t recommend you enough. You made our day everything we could’ve hoped for and more. 100% YES, you're the best!”