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From baby naming ceremonies and wedding ceremonies to life celebrations and life's many milestones, I create ceremonies that feel personal and meaningful.
For inquiries contact Shay: 0432 433 925.
Hello, I’m Shayrn Hemsworth — the heart and voice behind Shay’s Ceremonies.
As a Hunter Valley celebrant, I have a passion for creating deeply personal wedding ceremonies, commitment ceremonies, vow renewals, naming days, and life celebrations that are infused with love, meaning, and a touch of magic. Each ceremony I design is tailored around the most important story: yours.
Being a wife, a mother, and a former teacher with 20 years of experience, I listen attentively, guide with care, and create space for everyone to feel truly seen and supported. No ceremony I craft is ever “just the formalities”— it’s your unique story told with warmth, wonder, and heartfelt words that linger long after the day has passed.
Your story is unique — shaped by the moments you have shared, the people you love, and the dreams you carry for the future. Your ceremony should be a reflection of all that makes you who you are.
The ceremony deserves to feel personal, heartfelt, and true to you. Together, we can create a moment that honour your journey, captures your values, and brings your story to life in a way that feels natural and unforgettable.
Because the most meaningful ceremonies are more than words — they are a celebration of love, connection, and the memories you will treasure long after the day has passed.
Where your story, your love, and a little wonder meet.
Not every love story needs a big crowd. Sometimes the most meaningful moments are the simplest — just you, the person you love, and the words that matter most.
Whether you are planning an intimate wedding, an elopement, or a legals-only ceremony, your celebration can still be personal, heartfelt, and full of meaning.
Perhaps it is just the
Not every love story needs a big crowd. Sometimes the most meaningful moments are the simplest — just you, the person you love, and the words that matter most.
Whether you are planning an intimate wedding, an elopement, or a legals-only ceremony, your celebration can still be personal, heartfelt, and full of meaning.
Perhaps it is just the two of you and me, sharing a quiet moment together. Perhaps you would like a few special people present. Wherever your ceremony takes place, it will be created to reflect your story and the commitment you are making.
Short & Sweet ceremonies from $450
Where your story, your love, and a little wonder meet.
Your wedding should be as unique as your love story. For couples who dream of celebrating with family and friends, a bespoke wedding ceremony allows every meaningful detail to be woven together — from your journey as a couple and the words you share, to the traditions, rituals, and special moments that make your day truly yours.
Whether y
Your wedding should be as unique as your love story. For couples who dream of celebrating with family and friends, a bespoke wedding ceremony allows every meaningful detail to be woven together — from your journey as a couple and the words you share, to the traditions, rituals, and special moments that make your day truly yours.
Whether you are planning a romantic Hunter Valley wedding, a relaxed country celebration, or a ceremony filled with family, laughter, and heartfelt moments, your ceremony will be created with care and intention.
From your first consultation through to the moment you say “I do”, I will work with you to create a personalised wedding ceremony that reflects your personalities, your values, and the love you share.
Because your wedding ceremony is more than a formality — it is the beginning of the next chapter of your story. $800
Vows Reimagined: Joy, Laughter, and Love Celebrate your love, honor your journey, and look forward to the adventures ahead. A vow renewal or commitment ceremony provides a relaxed, heartfelt way to reaffirm your promises. Together, we’ll create a personal, joyful celebration that encompasses readings, rituals, music, or stories, reflectin
Vows Reimagined: Joy, Laughter, and Love Celebrate your love, honor your journey, and look forward to the adventures ahead. A vow renewal or commitment ceremony provides a relaxed, heartfelt way to reaffirm your promises. Together, we’ll create a personal, joyful celebration that encompasses readings, rituals, music, or stories, reflecting your unique bond in the spirit of life celebrations and wedding ceremonies — effortlessly, beautifully, and unforgettable. $400
Life is made up of moments worth celebrating — the beginnings, the milestones, the transitions, and the memories that shape who we are.
Whether you are welcoming a new life with a naming ceremony, celebrating a significant birthday, honouring a loved one, or marking a special chapter in your journey, every occasion deserves to be recogni
Life is made up of moments worth celebrating — the beginnings, the milestones, the transitions, and the memories that shape who we are.
Whether you are welcoming a new life with a naming ceremony, celebrating a significant birthday, honouring a loved one, or marking a special chapter in your journey, every occasion deserves to be recognised with warmth, care, and meaning.
A life celebration is an opportunity to gather the people who matter, share stories, acknowledge the moments that have brought you here, and create a ceremony that reflects what is important to you.
Because every chapter of life has a story to tell, and every story deserves to be honoured.
$400
Every child’s arrival marks the beginning of a beautiful new story — one filled with love, hopes, dreams, and the promise of all that is yet to come.
A naming ceremony is a special opportunity to gather the people who matter most, celebrate your child’s place within your family, and share the wishes, values, and traditions you hope will gu
Every child’s arrival marks the beginning of a beautiful new story — one filled with love, hopes, dreams, and the promise of all that is yet to come.
A naming ceremony is a special opportunity to gather the people who matter most, celebrate your child’s place within your family, and share the wishes, values, and traditions you hope will guide them as they grow.
Whether you are welcoming a baby, celebrating an older child, or creating a meaningful family milestone, your ceremony can be personalised to reflect your journey, your family, and the little person at the heart of it all.
Because every child deserves to know the story of how deeply they are loved.
Naming Ceremony investment: $200
Where new beginnings, family, and a little wonder meet.
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Big moments often begin quietly.
A message. A conversation. A shared idea.
I would love to hear your story and help you shape the ceremony that holds meaning, warmth, and a little wonder, whether it's a commitment ceremony, a wedding ceremony, or a life celebration.
So give me a call.
Big moments often begin quietly.
A message. A conversation. A shared idea.
I would love to hear your story and help you shape the ceremony that holds meaning, warmth, and a little wonder, whether it's a commitment ceremony, a wedding ceremony, or a life celebration.
So give me a call.