About
Introducing my team from Wedding Sounds + Some personal bits about Me
The Life of the Party and Masters of Ceremony,
with an unrivalled reputation for delivering unforgettable wedding experiences
that exceed all expectations.
Your dream day needs the perfect soundtrack. The right mix of great tunes to create atmosphere and party hits to fill your dance floor. Planning your big day should be fun & low stress. This is Wedding Sounds...
For over a decade, our team has been dedicated to bringing couples' wedding dreams to life. Multi-award-winning performers are just the beginning of what sets us apart. Our industry-leading team, with over 20 years of wedding experience, works tirelessly behind the scenes, utilizing our customized planning portal and full-time in-office planning team. We collaborate with your other on-the-day suppliers to create an incredible wedding team that ensures your day is seamless.
Awards & Accolades
Throughout your search for your perfect wedding team, you will probably see the words "Award Winning" and "Multi Award Winning" a fair bit.
My team & I strongly believe that if you are going to call yourself "Award Winning", you need to be able to back it up.
So here is how I can call myself, "MULTI AWARD WINNING"...
And not just that, I proudly hold the title of
Australia's Most Awarded Combined Marriage Celebrant and Wedding DJ/MC
2022 Australian National Wedding Awards
2nd Place - Master of Ceremonies
Top 10 - Best Wedding DJ (Wedding Sounds)
Victoria's highest scoring business in both categories.
2023 Australian Wedding Awards
WINNER - Best Master of Ceremonies
WINNER - Best Marriage Celebrant
WINNER - Best Wedding DJ (with my team)
2nd Place - Best Wedding Photobooth (with my team)
2022 Australian Wedding Awards
Formally the Brides Choice Awards
WINNER -
Best Master of Ceremonies
WINNER - Best Marriage Celebrant
WINNER - Best Wedding DJ (with my team)
WINNER - Best Wedding Photobooth (with my team)
2021 Brides Choice Awards
WINNER - Best Master of Ceremonies
WINNER - Best Wedding DJ (with my team)
Highly Commended (1st Runner Up) - Best Celebrant
Highly Commended (1st Runner Up) - Best Photobooth
2020 Brides Choice Awards
WINNER - Best Master of Ceremonies
WINNER - Best Wedding DJ (with my team)
Highly Commended (1st Runner Up) - Best Male Celebrant
2019 Brides Choice Awards
WINNER - Best Wedding DJ (with my team)
Highly Commended (1st Runner Up) - Best Male Celebrant
Highly Commended (1st Runner Up) - Best Master of Ceremonies
2019 Brides Choice Awards
Highly Commended (1st Runner Up) - Best Wedding DJ (with my team)
2022 ABIA Awards
2nd Place - Best DJ
3rd Place - Best Ceremony Music
Finalist - Best MC & Best DJ (Whole Team)
Finalist - Best MC
Finalist - Best Marriage Celebrant
2021 ABIA Awards
2nd Place - Best DJ (as Wedding Sounds)
3rd Place - Best Ceremony Music
Finalist - Best MC
Finalist - Best Marriage Celebrant
2021 ABIA
Gold Accredited
Top 20 Celebrants in Victoria
2020 ABIA Awards
3rd Place - Best MC (As Wedding Sounds)
4th Place - Finalist - Best DJ (As Wedding Sounds)
Finalist - Best Marriage Celebrant
Top 10 Finalist - Best Photobooth (As Wedding Sounds)
2020 ABIA
Silver Approved
2019 ABIA
Bronze Appointee
2012 - 2021 Easy Wedding Certificate of Excellence
We have received the Easy Weddings : Certificate Of Excellence, 9 years in a row. The Certificate of Excellence is given to any Business that maintains a high standard of customer reviews on their platform. While these are issued to 100's of businesses Australia Wide, we are still proud to get one, 9 years in a row.
Other Awards Include:
Wedding Diaries - 2019 + 2020 Editors Choice Awards
Top 35 Celebrants In Melbourne
Top 10 Celebrants in the Yarra Valley
Yarra Valley Experiences
Top 10 Celebrants in the Yarra Valley
Best Dad ever in the whole world
2016 - 2021 As voted by my son.
I am proudly a member of these fantastic industry organisations
My team and I are regularly featured in many of the best wedding directories + publications + blogs + expos:
A little about me.
Personal Random Facts/Stuff:
- I am a proud father of an amazing 6 year old boy.
- Stepdad to 2 wonderful young men,
- And step grandpa to a super cute little girl.
- My favourite colour is red.
- I am a bit of a Sci-Fi/Comic Book Geek. (ALOT)
- I once told Olivia Newton-John that she looked just like Olivia Newton-John.
- My favourite food is Ice Cream.
- I have 2 sugars in my coffee but none in my tea.
- I've been to Vietnam, France, Thailand, Czech Republic, Malaysia + Germany.
- I won't eat Cauliflower or Dates.
- My favourite animal is the noble Platypus.
- My dream car is a Mustang.
- I love cooking.
- I am Ornithophobic (fear of birds).
- I have been to every Australian state capital , but neither of the territory capitals (Canberra or Darwin).
- I love taking a relaxing cruise on my motorbike.
Random Facts About My Career:
- 2019 was my 30th year as a professional performer. (I started at 10)
- I started in music theatre.
- I was a television actor in my teen years.
- The first song I sung solo on stage was 'Man in the Mirror'.
- I can play about 13 instruments.
- I worked for the Wiggles (character management company)
- I personally train every member of the Wedding Sounds Team.
- I really want to perform a ceremony dressed as a superhero (or any Cosplay) .
- I have performed ALL over Australia.
- I have acted in classic Aussie TV including Neighbours
- I have Cert 4s in Hospitality, Marketing, Celebrancy and Event Management
- I am licensed to 'Test & Tag'
- I have NEVER missed a performance.
- I learnt magic from 3 of Australia's Top Magicians.
- This is my full time job.
- I honestly love what I do for a living.
