Brisbane Marriage Celebrant
Relaxed
Congratulations - you're getting hitched!
Hi, I'm Jacinta - the 'Jacinta' in 'Just Hitched by Jacinta'. I'm a regular suburban mum of three kids and two fluffy dogs named Billy and Posie. I'm honest, reliable and sometimes pretty funny. You guessed it... I love weddings! They are such a happy occasion, who wouldn't want to immerse themselves in that environment.
Outside of weddings, I love keeping active, catching up with friends and chilling with my family. My hidden talent would be my ability to handstand walk. I have a slight addiction to peanut butter brownies, and my Hubby is a vintage car enthusiast. I am by nature ambitious, organised and stubborn (a typical Taurean).
I create personal, relaxed and stylish ceremonies 7 days a week. I am Brisbane based and more than happy to travel to the Sunny Coast, Gold Coast and around the Scenic Rim.
Your ceremony will make you smile, will make you laugh, and together we will make a moment that everyone will remember...
What you get when you're Just Hitched by Jacinta
My biggest point of difference is I only commit to one full ceremony per day, and no more than 45 ceremonies per year. Why? So I can give every single one of my couples the time and attention to detail they deserve, with out burnout.
My style of ceremony is a modern take on a traditional ceremony with a light - hearted splash of fun. I really aim for a relaxed vibe with no boring bits. Let’s laugh together, cry together and everything in between. I love nothing more than getting to know each and everyone of my couples and weaving their unique story into every ceremony.
From my Legal Only Hitch to my BIG Hitch - the day is solely yours.
We do it your way!
Packages
Photo courtesy of Pineapple Images
The BIG Hitch
As long as you like, with all the feels
Obligation free first meeting to see if we click
Preparation of all paperwork and lodgement with QLD BDM
Use of my portable PA system. You can also use it for your ceremony music
Vow guidance
Minimum 2 face to face meetings.
Unlimited phone and email support
Vow guidance
Writing and delivery of YOUR ceremony. No boring bits and all about YOU
Includes 50 km of travel from Brisbane CBD. Travel surcharge applies thereafter
Photo courtesy of Inc Mill Photography
The SMALL Hitch
Sweet and Small but still packs a punch
Preparation of all paperwork and lodgement with QLD BDM
One meeting prior to your day
Personalised ceremony
Vow guidance
N/A Saturday between 12 - 5pm
Travel surcharge for travel greater than 20km from Brisbane CDB
Photo courtesy of Raconteur Photography
The LEGAL ONLY Hitch
All the love, less fuss
Preparation of all paperwork and lodgement with QLD BDM
You bring the 2 witnesses and we say the 120 legal words
Sign on the dotted line
Brisbane Metro Only
N/A Fri/Sat/Sun after 11am
What happens Next?
First - Let's meet for coffee or wine or a stiff G & T cause that's how I roll.
Once we have caught up either in person, skype or face time if you get all the right feels and we click then lets get this show rolling.
First you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit, this will lock your date in my diary and the day will be solely yours!
We will set up a meeting time to get all the legal paperwork underway. We will also start piecing together some elements of your ceremony. I start with a questionnaire and we will discuss at length some unique ways to get your ceremony to reflect you both perfectly.
I will then send you all of my latest resources including tunes, fun readings, vow examples, and fun ways to include the guests in your ceremony. I also send you out a questionnaire to fill in at home. This is the one I love to read as it gives me all the juice to start writing your ceremony.
From here I will send you out a draft (it's all colour coded because that's how my brain works) and we can edit to your hearts content!
If you would like a rehearsal or a final planning meeting then lets do it! I want you to feel 100% comfortable with how the day is likely to roll.
Drum roll........ Your big day. I will perform your ceremony with all I've got. By this time I am wetting my pants with excitement to do this. I will arrive 30 mins prior with my state of the art PA system charged and ready.
Lastly, I will send in all the legal paperwork on your behalf.
My pricing is very competitive and I have been doing this for a really REALLY long time. Shoot me an email and let's chat.
“Thank you so much for helping us to create such a lovely ceremony, and for conducting it so beautifully on the day. We had so many comments from our guests on what a great service it was, and I give you full created for making it so easy for us to compile something that felt just right for us. You were a pleasure to work with in the lead up, and we thank you very much for everything on the day. I can honestly say I don’t think you could have done anything different. It was perfect for us.”
“The service you provided was brilliant, from prompt email responses, great advice on what to include and exclude from our ceremony to personalise it more to our tastes as well as the rehearsal - which thankfully allowed the nerves to settle before the big day. Thank you a million times over! You looked beautiful for the ceremony also!”
“Great Person, Lovely personality. Professional and just what we were looking for. We would recommend Jacinta to anyone looking for a celebrant. Many many thanks Jacinta.”
“Lovely, kind, patient and will go above and beyond to help you. Jacinta was perfect for our ceremony and exactly what we wanted. She was very professional, punctual and very easy to contact by text, phone or email with prompt reply to our emails. Perfect for when we had our moments of panic.”
“We just wanted to say thank you again for everything you did on the day. You did an amazing job. Everyone loved the ceremony. It would not have gone the way it did without your guidance.”
I'm based in Brisbane, Queensland and can travel to your location.
I would love to hear from you about creating your memorable day.
0416 027 905
jacinta@justhitchedbyjacinta.com.au
vendors I adore
Photo courtesy of Eliza from Pineapple Images
Why have I chosen these vendors to be featured?
Not only are they amazing in their craft they are also perfectly my people. They are down to earth, relaxed, kind and compassionate people, that want the very best for their couples.
Photography
Eliza from Pineapple Images - Fun, Vibrant, all class.
Lauren Joy Photography - legend, fun, energetic, authentic
Mary from Smile Darling Photos- Fun, Vibrant, Energetic, Adventurous
Luke Middlemiss Photography - Energetic, Extravert, Adventurous
Kirk Wilcox - Legend, Versatile, Authentic
Alison Cooke Photography - Organised, relaxed, down to earth, engaging
Andrew from Foy & Co Weddings - Unassuming, candid, relaxed, caring
Adam from Raconteur Photography - Never misses the finer details, Candid, Natural
Cassie from Inc Mill Photography - Deadset legend, down to earth, organised, fun
Bronwen from Metic Studio - Genuine, Professional, Fun, Passionate
Aisling Bourke Photography - Sweet, sincere, fun, genuine.
Videography
Michaela from Your Wedding Story - hands down the loveliest person ever, very professional
Live Music
Kristen and Chelsea from The Famos - Fun, engaging, like no other.
Useful links and documents
Frequently asked questions
Q. How Quickly can I get married? You must provide one months notice to be legally married in Australia. Here’s the form you need to lodge with your celebrant. Notice of Intended Marriage.
Q. What’s the easiest way to get married? A simple and quick legals only hitch is the way to go.
Q. What documents do you need to provide your celebrant?
Identity and Eligibility documents that are required to get married.
Q. What is the cost of a celebrant. Well that varies considerably. As a rough guide a ceremony at the registry office costs between $384.10 - $658.50. A celebrant that will personalise your ceremony, travel to your chosen destination and bend over backwards for you - Priceless!
Q. Can a friend perform the ceremony and a celebrant step in for the legal components. Yes, that can be arranged with your celebrant. Hot tip - this will not save you money!
Q. Will my celebrant apply for my official certificate of marriage from Births, Deaths and Marriages? I definitely offer this if you want it. If you choose not to that’s cool too. Here is the link to apply for one. Applying for your Marriage Certificate through Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Q. Where do I travel to? I am up for almost everything (ok no naked weddings and please don’t ask me to sing) I will travel from Byron Bay to Noosa and out to Toowoomba.
Q. Can I get married anywhere? Yes, hit me with your most adventurous location. I’m up for it!