ABOUT MADDIE

From ‘I do’ to doing it for others — your Gold Coast Hinterland celebrant

Warm, relaxed ceremonies for couples who want their wedding to feel like them.

Hey, I’m Maddie — a down-to-earth Gold Coast Hinterland celebrant who loves real moments, relaxed vibes and ceremonies with heart (and usually a few laughs along the way).

Maddie Hayes, Gold Coast Hinterland marriage celebrant, holding her red ceremony folder in a garden

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personal.
real.

A BIT ABOUT ME

Hills, happy chaos & far too many chickens.

Originally from Newcastle, I now call the Gold Coast Hinterland home with my high school sweetheart, our two little boys, two very spoiled dogs and more chickens than any normal family probably needs.

SO… WHY DID I BECOME A CELEBRANT?

Like a lot of couples, we spent months planning our own wedding. What I remember most isn’t the flowers, the table settings or even the cake.

It was our celebrant. She made us feel completely relaxed, made our ceremony feel like us, and reminded me that the ceremony isn’t something you get through before the party — it’s the heart of the whole day.

I left our wedding thinking…

“I’d love to do that for other people.”

So I did.

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WORK WITH ME

Are we a match?

Every ceremony I write is completely personalised, because no two couples are the same. Your ceremony should sound like you — not something copied from the internet.

I’m probably not your girl if you want…

✕ A stiff, formal ceremony

✕ Something overly scripted

✕ Cheesy wedding clichés

We’ll get along just fine if you want…

✓ Someone who’ll genuinely get to know you

✓ Your story told with warmth and humour

✓ To feel completely comfortable in front of your favourite people

★★★★★

“We interviewed five other celebrants before meeting Maddie, and none could compare to how instantly comfortable we felt.”

Daniel & Haiyu · Google Review

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OFF THE CLOCK

A few random things about me…

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You’ll usually find me towing our caravan somewhere.

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I’m completely obsessed with my dogs.

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I love painting, writing and being creative.

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I’ll always be a Newcastle girl at heart.

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I’ll probably laugh with you… and maybe cry a little during your vows too.

LET’S MAKE IT FEEL LIKE YOU

Hinterland wedding, beach ceremony or intimate elopement? I’d love to hear your plans.

Let’s create something your guests will remember — and something that feels genuinely like the two of you.