Loved by Chelsea celebrant Chelsea Lawler smiling with a newly married couple at The Grange wedding venue, capturing a joyful moment during their personalised wedding ceremony.

@mapleandjune

Hi, Im Chelsea

The celebrant, MC and calm presence behind Loved by Chelsea.

A wedding is one of those rare moments where everything happens at once. The excitement. The emotions. The nerves. The million little details.

And honestly? I love being the person who helps make it all feel a little easier. I am a marriage celebrant and MC based in Wollongong, but my couples take me all across NSW and beyond. No matter my location, my favourite part always stays the same:

Getting to know the two people standing in front of me.

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Who Am I?

  • If you ask anyone who knows me, they’ll probably tell you I love a plan.

    The timeline.
    The checklist.
    The little details.

    But for me, organisation isn’t just about being prepared — it’s about making people feel looked after.

    I know wedding planning can sometimes feel overwhelming, and I love being the person who helps take some of that weight off your shoulders, keeps you on track, and reminds you to enjoy the moments along the way.

  • Before weddings, there was nursing.

    I still work as a cardiac nurse, and while weddings and hospitals may seem worlds apart, the skills are surprisingly similar.

    Staying calm when things change.
    Thinking quickly.
    Reading the room.
    Communicating clearly.
    Supporting people through important moments.

    Being trusted during some of life’s biggest moments is something I never take for granted and it’s something I bring into every wedding I’m part of.

  • Becoming a celebrant wasn’t something I planned, but it has become one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done.

    Because every couple has a story.

    Not the perfectly polished version — the real one.

    The inside jokes.
    The little quirks.
    The moments that brought you here.

    I love discovering those pieces and weaving them into a ceremony that feels natural, personal and completely yours.

  • Outside of weddings, you’ll usually find me with a coffee in hand, enjoying a local wine, capturing little moments through my camera, or spending time with the people I love.

    I care about people. I care about stories. And I care about creating an experience where couples feel genuinely looked after.

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