Jess Stanley | Stan by Me
For Jess Stanley, a writer, performer and lover of public speaking, the idea of a career that combined these passions and allowed her the privilege of marrying people is as joyful as it gets. So began her foray into the world of weddings as a charmingly sincere, relaxed and lighthearted celebrant.
A Melbourne wedding celebrant, writer and MC
Jess’s ceremonies feel warm and effortless, striking the ultimate balance between upbeat and fun whilst remaining grounded in the significance of the day. And they contain that unmatchable element – Jess’s absolute love and enthusiasm for her job.
Jess offers a range of services, from legals only to full ceremonies and additional MC offerings. Jess is queer-friendly, and welcomes all couples. In booking Jess, you get the whole package: a professional writer, a trained performer, and a qualified Mental Health First Aider with psychology qualifications.
What does this mean for you?
You’ll be working with a compassionate person who knows how to listen. Who can tease out and construct your story in stunning form, all while holding space for you to feel supported and at ease. On your wedding day, a person who will tell your story in pitch-perfect tones to captivate your guests, harnessing the unique emotions that arise when a wedding ceremony resonates with authenticity, professionalism, and lighthearted joy.
Want a beautiful blend of sincerity and support in a beautifully written and delivered ceremony? Jess is your person.
“Jess is such a warm, friendly and genuinely lovely person, I can’t recommend her highly enough! She was incredibly thorough and professional, consistently checking in with us as we planned our ceremony and wedding day.
When she started putting her script together, she made sure to ask about anything we didn’t want included, and she helped us shape our vows in a way that felt true to us.
On the day, she managed to capture and celebrate our relationship in a way that was thoughtful, personal and really heart‑warming.
It honestly felt like she’d known us for years.
We’re so grateful we had Jess as our celebrant — she made the whole experience feel easy, meaningful and very “us.”
Megan, Google review 2026.
Jess Stanley of Stan by Me Ceremonies is based in Naarm/Melbourne and has married over 250 couples since 2022, warmly welcoming all couples.
Jess’s legals-only ceremony is $700, the Midi (commitment or shared) ceremony $1000, the Full Package $1,350, and the performance-led Extras Package $2,000; MC and additional services from $250 per hour.
Yes — as an award-winning writer, Jess helps couples write their vows and also offers wedding MC, alongside writing and delivering your ceremony.
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