Who says your ceremony has to be the boring part?
Creating fun and relaxed ceremonies full of personality since 2014
Oh Hey!
I’m Nicky Surnicky
Questionable name, Standout Celebrant
(and before you ask, no my parents didn’t give me that name, I married into it, but I do laugh at it more than anyone else and encourage you to do the same)
I got sick of watching my mates all get married in a really dull way. The ceremony couldn’t end quick enough. I knew we could do better.
And so in 2014 I started Marry Me Nicky to create fun and engaging ceremonies that are full of laughs and feels, and memorable for all the right reasons.
I might be a little biased, but I genuinely believe that your ceremony should be the BEST part of your wedding.
Because it’s not just about getting married.
It’s about doing it in a way that is authentic and unapologetically you.
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Wedding ceremonies have come a long way from one size fits all
And I offer different ceremony services to suit your needs.
Whether that’s a big grand shebang surrounded by the Aussie bush, or a more intimate elopement down at your local, I’m all for it.
While I’m based in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, I regularly work with couples getting married outside of Sydney who prefer the convenience of planning everything closer to home.
Areas serviced:
Sydney – South Coast – Southern Highlands – Blue Mountains – Hunter Valley – Mudgee – Regional NSW
Venue Mates
Relationships within the wedding industry are built on trust and consistently delivering what you promise.
In my 10 years as a Celebrant, I am super proud to regularly visit (among others) the following venues as a recommended supplier.
Likewise, without hesitation I would recommend each of these venues, as they offer an exceptional experience to couples and their guests.
Testimonials
Choosing your Celebrant is tough. We all kind of do the same thing, some (much) better than others.
But getting stuck with an average Celebrant who doesn’t fit your vibe is the WORST.
But now you’ve found me so you’re all good (I’ve got you).
I’m not like a regular Mom Celebrant, I’m a cool Mom Celebrant.
But don’t just take my word for it…
“Nicky is the best celebrant we ever had!!! (hehe) Wow, Nicky was seriously amazing. More guests complimented Nicky than us! Her ability to extract your story from you in a way that allows you to be so open, honest and trusting, and then tell it in such an authentic way was very special and important to us. She helped us craft a ceremony that reflected our relationship and what was important to us on our day. The correspondence and run throughs before the day allowed us to be so relaxed and enjoy the actual moment of getting married. She absolutely nailed the brief and nailed the delivery. If you want a professional, fun and caring celebrant who will create something magical for you and your partner, Nicky is your person!”
Claire + Charlie, Adams Peak
“Wow, where to start! We will be forever grateful to Nicky for all that she did in the lead up and on the day – making our wedding more than we ever could have dreamt for. She truly played an integral part in our wedding. Nicky is warm, kind, hilarious, down to earth, has the ability to be able to read a couple within mere minutes of sitting with them and so eloquently captured the story of our relationship. From the bottom of our hearts we thank her for everything. We think Nicky is just bloody wonderful and the industry needs more celebrants like her!”
Katie + Tim, Burnham Grove Estate
“While everyone always focusses on the day, no-one can ever express to you just how much there is in the lead up to the wedding. Nicky was there with us and for us every step of the way – our motivational coach, woo girl, therapist, comedian – you name it! She went above and beyond our expectations of what a celebrant would be like, which was such a blessing when planning a COVID wedding. The two of us are very anxious people by nature, and Nicky was always as cool as a cucumber. The ceremony – which she ran through with us in exquisite detail – was heartfelt and warm, fun without being “funny” (although she did have the cheesy jokes ready), and organised to a T. If you’re looking for an amazingly chill yet switched on lady who can kick back with you over a beer – this is your gal!”
Cath + Fiona, Hunter Valley
“I don’t even have the words! Nicky you are just incredible. You have the most amazing warmth about you, mixed with years of knowledge and excitement! You made us feel so comfortable and at ease and you always welcomed our true emotions (you definitely saw us cry more than most people would have!) You were always a phone call, text or email away and we can’t thank you enough. On the day the ceremony was more beautiful than we pictured, everyone commented on how amazing you are and how beautiful yet comfortable it was. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! If only we could say we hope we see you again… but we’re married forever!”
Abby + Jacko, Headlands Austinmer
“Nicky, where do I even begin. We knew we loved you approximately one minute into our Zoom meeting. For us, choosing you as our celebrant was the easiest wedding decision we had to make. You made the whole planning process not only easy, but enjoyable. Not only did Tim and I love you – our kids loved you! You are known as the funny wedding lady. Our ceremony was phenomenal! It was perfect for us – full of love, tears and laughter. We honestly couldn’t have asked for more. You went above and beyond, and we are so grateful that we found you. You are an angel, and will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you so much, Nicky. If there was an option to give you 100 starts, I would.”
Nicole + Tim, Bendooley Estate
“Nicky Surnicky, what a wonderful human being! The energy, the laughs, and the deep trust we had in her. Honestly when the wedding planning got stressful we joked multiple times that well, at least we had Nicky and everything else could go wrong and we’d still have the best day. She was the first vendor we booked and one of our best calls of the entire day. We recommend her to absolutely everyone, not only will she make your day so special but she’ll make it really fun as well.”
Brooke + Jackson, Growwild Wildflower Farm
“Our ceremony was our FAVOURITE part of our wedding and Nicky is 100% the reason for it! From the minute we had our first chat we were in love! Nicky put us instantly at ease, she was funny, personable and her personality absolutely leapt off of the screen. Needless to say that our catch up in person the week of the wedding lived up to the high expectations set during our endless email correspondence and occasional zoom calls. Nicky was super thorough, gave us so many insights about what to expect and had us teary, giggling and so excited for our wedding day. Our actual wedding day was a dream and it started off perfectly thanks to Nicky. We received outstanding comments from our loved ones but the best compliment we received was that our ceremony felt exactly like us as a couple. Nicky is a true professional and an absolute gift to the wedding industry. We cannot speak highly of her enough. If you want a fun, genuine, caring and hilarious celebrant who at the same time is incredibly down to earth and makes your heart burst with love call Nicky, you won’t regret it. Lots of love, Jeannie & Glenn.”
Jeannie + Glenn, Merribee
“Stop wasting time and book Nicky! Nicky’s energy, enthusiasm and passion played such a significant part of our wedding day and we keep talking about how incredible she was. We wouldn’t change anything. She delivered the perfect balance between storytelling, laughter and heart touching moments. Oh, and she somehow made us feel comfortable throughout the whole process. Highly, highly, highly recommend.”
Jess + Josh, Gunners Barracks
“Nicky put myself and husband at ease from the get go. I also attribute Nicky to having the very important role of being the very first face and voice of my wedding. She was in charge of completely setting the scene and mood of the day, and did it with confidence, humour and gravity in moments that called for it. As a very anxious person, Nicky was patient and kind with every follow up email, phone call or in person meet. She was responsive to any question I had. I received compliments from my family and friends about the flow of the ceremony and balance of light and heavy moments. A million thank you’s.”
Emilia + Matt, Audley Dance Hall
“Ben and I could not thank you enough for all you have done for us. From the moment we spoke with you, we felt excited and confident that you would help us make our ceremony everything we wanted it to be. You should see how many people wrote in our signing book about how much they loved the ceremony… how often does that happen lol! Even though not everything went to plan on the day, your quick thinking and communication around the changes that had to be made where 100% and there was not a moment that we didn’t feel you had our backs. Thanks again. We love you and hope one day to catch up for a beer. Love always, Steph and Ben x”
Steph + Ben, Palm Beach
“The ceremony was better than we could have expected. Nicky took the part of the wedding we were most nervous about (the ceremony) and turned it into something personal, heartfelt and fun. Many people we’ve spoken with since our wedding have said it was the most fun wedding ceremony they’ve ever witnessed, with several asking if Nicky was a friend of ours who also happened to be a celebrant!”
Alex + Cam, Marrickville
“Our ceremony was better than what we could have asked for and is an amazing memory from our day. We really weren’t too focused on the ceremony as we wanted something short and sweet but you created something we now truly value. The ceremony was the best part of our day and it couldn’t have been this way without you.”
