Sydney Civil Marriage Celebrant

A ceremony that
sounds like you.

Hello, my name is Josephine Galazzo... I am a Civil Marriage Celebrant and absolutely love what I do!

I write my own weddings bespoke for you... and we can hold them anywhere you like... such as harbour lawns to clifftops or your own backyard... and two weddings are never the same.

Enquire about your date
Josephine reading a couple's ceremony to them under the trees A wedding ceremony on a Sydney harbour lawn with the Opera House and city skyline behind
Scroll
★★★★★ 5.0 from 75 Google reviews Appointed by the Attorney General of Australia Member of The Celebrant Society
About Jo

A note from Josephine

Josephine Galazzo guiding a bride through signing the marriage register
Josephine signing the register with a couple on the harbour

Over a coffee, then on the day.

Josephine at the signing table before a ceremony

Hello to my future couples,

looking at getting married, having a commitment ceremony, or even a very beautiful vow renewal.

My name is Josephine Galazzo. I am a Civil Marriage Celebrant appointed by the Attorney General of Australia, and I absolutely love what I do.

So why did I become a Civil Marriage Celebrant? Well, that's easy. I have been a major part of the wedding industry for many years, working with the team at Sydney Disc Jockeys and the fabulous DJ Jess.

My love of weddings, and of being a special part of a couple's and their families' day, inspired me to follow my passion and do more. To help create a beautiful and memorable ceremony with our couples, one that will be remembered and treasured forever, and then to celebrate the occasion. So this is where Marry and Celebrate started its beginnings. First I will marry you, and then we will celebrate.

As your celebrant we will work together to build, create and tell the story that takes you to your special day. Every couple has their own journey, their own story, and we will get together over a good coffee or two and make sure we capture everything we want to say on the day, and understand the type of ceremony you would like.

I will look after all of the legal mandatory paperwork, starting with the Notice of Intended Marriage, which must be completed at least one month before your wedding. So there are things we need to do. But there is so much more I will do, even helping you write the beautiful vows you say to each other. The vows from the heart, that can be hard to put into words when there is so much you want to say to the one you love.

Family rituals, cultural traditions and bringing families together through the bond of marriage is something very close to my heart. So we will look at those important rituals and traditions and weave them into your ceremony. They all vary, and they represent a meaningful and special part of your day, symbolic of the two families coming together.

Give me a call. I would love to have a chat and help you with any enquiries you may have.

Josephine x

Civil Marriage Celebrant & MC
What I do

Ceremonies, your way

It is your day, so we choose the readings, rituals and customs that mean something to you both.

Josephine holding a wedding ceremony beside tall white and blush floral arrangements
The I Do

Weddings

There is nothing more special than uniting a couple in love. I will make your ceremony unique, beautiful and fun, so you can focus on each other.

Read more
A couple walking together at sunset after their ceremony
The I Do, still

Vow Renewals

For milestone anniversaries, a marriage held overseas, or a love that has come through something hard.

Read more
A couple embracing by the water after a commitment ceremony
From the heart

Commitment Ceremonies

Not legally binding, but no less meaningful. A promise made in front of the people you love.

Read more
White roses beside the marriage register on a signing table overlooking the water
A new name

Naming Ceremonies

Welcoming a new baby, with the traditions and the guardians that matter to your family.

Read more
Josephine with a married couple in front of a large floral installation
On the night

Master of Ceremonies

Keeping the timing, the moments and the room moving, so the night runs the way you pictured it.

Read more

First I will marry you,
and then we will celebrate.

The line Josephine says to every couple she meets. It is also where the name came from.

Josephine with a couple and their family at the signing table at golden hour
How it works

From the first coffee
to the day itself

A coffee first

Our first meeting is a casual catch up, no obligation. We talk about what you would both like on the day and make sure it feels right.

The paperwork

A couple of months out I prepare everything: the Notice of Intended Marriage, the declaration, the certificates, through to lodgement. You do not have to chase any of it.

Your ceremony

We plan the order together, the music you walk down the aisle to, who is giving you away, the family rituals we bring in. Then I hold it for you on the day.

Words from my couples

What they said after

Every one is a Google review from a real ceremony. Slide along for more.

★★★★★

Josephine made the process so easy and special. She listed all the things we needed to provide, organised everything while working around our plans. The communication every step of the way made the day run so smooth and beautiful. The warmth and professionalism she handles the event with is 2nd to none.

Terry Jones
★★★★★

As the groom, I felt she had my back the entire evening, while at the same time she was quietly checking in on my bride, calming any last minute nerves and making sure she felt like the absolute star of the night. Josephine didn't just officiate our wedding, she became a friend.

Pouria
★★★★★

Before any business talk, Jo met us out for a casual coffee at our favourite spot, and took the time and care to get to know us and our journey together as a couple. Jo was with us every step of the way, from handling all of the paperwork and legal jargon, to answering (very) late night emails.

Shannon Patane
★★★★★

Eric was our DJ and Jo was our wedding celebrant, emcee and essentially coordinated with all the vendors on the day. The ceremony was beautiful, cheeky and seamless. The reception was FUN. Guests kept telling us it was the most fun they've ever had at a wedding.

Maddy Humphrys
★★★★★

Josephine was honestly incredible. We couldn't have asked for a better celebrant and MC. From the very beginning she was warm, so easy to communicate with and full of great ideas. Everything flowed so smoothly, and we never had to worry about a thing, she just had it all covered.

Natalie Singue
★★★★★

Her organization skills are next-level. Everything was so beautiful and heartfelt. Anything that could have gone wrong was completely handled by her meticulous planning, and we felt so at ease knowing she had everything under control. No one left without crying (in a good way!).

Lianne
★★★★★

She was warm, professional, caring, and made us feel comfortable throughout the ceremony. She helped make our special day even more meaningful and beautiful. We highly recommend Josephine to anyone looking for a celebrant who genuinely cares about making your wedding day special.

Hazel Yamo
★★★★★

Josephine officiated my wedding and it went so smoothly! The service was so lovely; she was attentive, creative and overall just a pleasure. Sydney's best celebrant, I couldn't have asked for a better person to marry me and my husband!

Zoe Roulis
★★★★★

Josephine delivered a wonderfully heartfelt service for my late Father's memorial service recently. Her communication and ideas were spot on, and very professional. Can't thank Jo enough. 10 out of 10!

Ian Vassallo
★★★★★

She really took the time to understand what mattered most to us and created a ceremony that felt personal, meaningful, and full of heart. Her calm presence, attention to detail, and organised approach made the whole experience stress-free and enjoyable.

Sherie Cooper
★★★★★

We met Josephine by chance at the Novella Wedding Expo and knew immediately we had to choose her as our celebrant. It was clear she had many years of experience and we were in good hands. From the initial consult to our meetings, to the rehearsal, followed by the big day, Josephine made us feel at ease.

Darleen Quach
★★★★★

I used the DJ services for my wedding. Eric was a wonderful DJ who came through for us when our original DJ vanished before our wedding. We had a list of songs from guest requests that Eric spun into a really seamless and smooth playlist.

Melisa Can
★★★★★

Josephine was incredible throughout the whole process, what I liked most about her was the fact she actually cares. Me and my wife got married 6 months ago and she still checks in with my wife to see how things are. 10/10 highly recommended.

Dean Kyriakidis
★★★★★

I met Josephine while working as a Photographer at a small intimate wedding. She was great, she was funny, had a warm nature and made sure the couple were well celebrated! Highly recommend!

Pina Zampogna
★★★★★

As a guest I had to leave a comment on this exceptional ceremony this lady delivered. Heart felt, emotional and funny. Amazing, loved it. It was really beautiful.

John Sanfedele

Harbour lawn, clifftop, garden or gazebo. Wherever feels like you.

Get in touch

Let's have a chat

Tell me a little about your day and I will come back to you within 24 hours. There is no obligation, and I would genuinely love to hear about it.

Phone0417 672 544 Email[email protected] Social@marryandcelebrate
Interested in anything else?