“We are so grateful and blessed to have had Jam as our wedding celebrant. The whole process from start to finish was incredibly professional and a lot of fun! Jam supported us through the process and ensured we understood everything, worked with us to create the most unique and special ceremony, reflecting us both and our love story. Jam has amazing energy and set the scene with the guests #noawkwardmoments. Not to mention the most amazing incense that was hand crafted to the scents we loved to burn while we signed our marriage certificate, and now have to burn and remember our day with. Every detail thought out and intentional and special. Thanks so much again!”

You can’t help but fall in love with Meg and Joe.

This couple of babes meet over a decade ago, first coming across each other online in the weird and wonderful world of Tumblr. They then got to meet IRL (In Real Life) at a South Brisbane house party, where Meg saw Joe rock out on the drums with his band. That night Joe was mesmerised by Meg in her newly dyed Manic Panic green mermaid hair. Meg was also equally captivated by Joe that night, but was seeing his bandmate at the time and thought to herself ‘Fuck! I chose the wrong band member!’.

It took some time and several other social cross-overs before Meg thoughtfully curated a mixCD for Joe aptly titled ‘Gal tunes’. It was an effort to engage him over in conversation through sharing her love of angsty gal grunge and it worked a treat! Their chats became increasingly playful with Meg eventually drunk texting Joe declaring that ‘I really like you’. Our two smittened babes then shared a boozy kiss at a friend’s post-Christmas birthday party and that was that.

For Meg and Joe were in love with each other even before they really got to know one another. And over the years they have supported and helped each other to mature and grow into their wonderful selves. From moving into the country, to moving across the country together during a global pandemic, and to travelling overseas as n00bs, our two young lovers take on each new challenge with sweet hope and gusto.

Things may not go according to plan, but as long as they have each other, they will make the most of the situation. This sentiment has been put to the test for both their engagement and wedding day celebrations. The unpredictable moody Victorian weather as backdrop in what should have been a spectacular November sunset beach proposal and a balmy December summer garden ceremony. On both occasions our lovers went with the flow and came out absolutely victorious!

For Joe and Meg’s wedding day they started their day getting ready seperately within their Loddon Paddock accommodation, to then sharing a tender ‘First-Look’ moment on the property. Their wedding celebrations were then held out at the spectacular 2 acre country event’s space Scrub Hill in Newlyn. We had originally planned for an outdoor ceremony in the garden, but heavy storms throughout the day meant that we had to activate Plan B, with Scrub Hill opening up the doors to their beautiful 19th century blue stone church.

The heavens stopped just as our guests started to arrive for Meg and Joe’s ceremony. It was perfect timing as our loving sweethearts had reached out to the local indigenous mob at Djarra to help facilicate a Welcome to Country smoke ceremony. We had Bendigo elder Troy Firebrace come out with his son to speak on behalf of the Dja Dja Wurung people and welcome all gathered for the special wedding celebration. It was the first wedding ceremony I had officiated that had incorporated an official Welcome to Country ceremony and I had felt that it was a truly beautiful and powerful way to pay respects to where we have gathered, the traditional custodians, and to initiate guests into the ceremony.

Our guests quickly settled within the church at Scrub Hill and gave a great big cheer when Joe made his entrance with his BestDad Noel, we then eagerly anticipated for Meg to arrive. Meg made her stunningly grand entrance accompanied by her love squad and parents to the tune of ‘Fade into You’ by Mazzy Star. All eyes were trained on our beautiful couple through the ceremony as I told their story and then had them declare their loving vows to one another. The ceremony finished up with a floral toss outside the church as I proudly presented the newlyweds.

Joe and Meg took some ‘just married’ portraits with their fam and squad before popping out with their photography/videography duo Caity and Duncan for some incredible shots around the stunning Scrub Hill property. Our newly married husband and wife then rejoined their guests at Scrub Hill’s modern glasshouse Marquee for the delicious reception and dancefloor action.

A simply gorgeous day for the most gorgeous sweethearts.

Photographer: Caity and Duncan
Videographer: Caity and Duncan
Celebrant: Celebrant Jam
Cultural Ceremony: Djaara
Venue: Scrub Hill
Florist: Alchemy Orange
DJ: Nickname
Hair Stylist: JazLittle
Make Up Artist: Yanu
Dress Boutique: Twelve South Bridal
Suit Designer: InStitchu
Caterer: Round the Way
Wedding Rings: Natalie Marie Jewellery
Accommodation: Loddon Paddock