Wedding Ceremonies for the fools in love.

Newcastle + Hunter Valley Marriage Celebrant - Jaya Bargwanna

Hey there I’m Jaya. Purveyor of vibes, curator of tales, maker of marriages.

I’m here for the laidback lovers seeking a charismatic storyteller. If your vibe screams authenticity served in carefully balanced helpings of cheeky humor and your own brand of romance - we should chat!

After wedding 200+ couples, one thing has become so damn clear. No story, no couple and no ceremony will ever be the same.

Photo: Caitlin Amy Photography

My style is warm, inclusive & authentic.

…and just a little bit cheeky,

Laughing one minute, dabbing your eyes the next; swooning from go to WOAH.

I take your tales; the highs, the funnies and the genuine moments of ‘wow, we REALLY are made for each other’ - shake it with a healthy serve of lime and tonic - and deliver a lighthearted, approachable and engaging ceremony that has your friends teetering on the edge of their seats.

And, as the two of you clink your first drinks as a married couple, know that your guests will be grinning from ear-to-ear; mood set, chatter high, ready to celebrate YOU.

let’s talk weddings.

banish the bore, flick the fluff, lose the snooze.

Choosing your official third wheel is a daunting task. You want someone that fits your energy, your values, YOUR VIBE.

A hitcher that makes you feel comfortable, that understands your priorities and that has YOU at heart.

Over at JBCCHQ (that’s my humble dining room table, for those of you playing at home) constructing your ceremony is a collaborative approach.

We chat, I ask you a bunch of weird + wonderful questions and then send you home with some fun, lighthearted questionnaires so that I can delve deep into your relationship vault.

They say there’s always three versions of every story; yours, mine and the truth - and your ceremony is a cocktail of all three - blended perfectly into a rom-com-esque tale with YOU as the main characters.

Spoiler alert: you end up madly in love, married and celebrating your happily ever afters.

Tell me more.

get in touch.

If you’re picking up what I’m putting down then let’s make some magic happen. Fill in the form below and I’ll get back to you soon. If you haven’t heard back in a day or two, make sure to check spam!

 

Photo: Stories with Mel

CO2 [PRATIK KUHAD] There are literally countless reasons why the wedding between Chaitalee + Manoj was one of the most incredible days of my celebrant life. But, thanks to the character limit of IG, I’ll share just a handful. As the MC, I arr
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TAKE ME TO CHURCH [HOZIER] On a perfect Spring afternoon, @unsureemma_ and @fin_diesel23 nearest and dearest were treated to a delightful ceremony at @thechurchnewcastle Here’s what THEY had to say… “Jaya, I cannot find the wor
PIECE OF YOUR HEART [MEDUZA] On a perfect Thursday, Tiarne and Adrian celebrated their nuptials in front of 50 of their favorite people. As guests arrived at the gorgeous @harrisonsfoodandwine they were greeted by not only the couple, but a glass o
SOMETHING ABOUT YOU [HAYDEN JAMES] "Gee was into Nik; she wanted to hang out with him, to know him better; she wanted to drink coffee and share their hopes and dreams for the future; she wanted to spend lazy mornings looking at houses for sa
I’M SO EXCITED [THE POINTER SISTERS] There are literally dozens of highlights from Wednesday spent with Codie and Matt. There was walking in to @thelonghouse_huntervalley and seeing Codie’s beaming wedding party + family tearing up ove
ARTANGELS [GRIMES] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Now, five years ago; circa 2018 – when Monique and Angus literally stumbled across each other in the virtual world, the most common way to meet a new romantic interest was through mutual friend or family. ⠀⠀
TOO SWEET [HOZIER] Sometimes, it’s the random, unexpected messages that make your heart swell the most. Like this one, that landed in my DMs a couple of hours ago… “Hi Jaya 👋🏽 It’s almost Taylor and my wedding anniversar
XO [BEYONCE] ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ...spicy margarita tower has entered the chat. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo: @sarbostudio Venue: @modusmerewether Video: @sjrmediaco Content: @therealbigliv Stylist: @eventstoadore Stationary: @designstoadore Blooms: @lilyandmaefloristry Gl
SATURDAY SUN [VANCE JOY] Springin’ back into wedding season means my weekdays are spent turning your cheeky little questionnaires into juicy love stories like this one… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “...a young Lauren sat down with her friends &ndash
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