Wedding Stories
One of the best parts of being a celebrant is hearing the love stories — from happy couples, to loving family members, and all those who make each wedding so meaningful.
Jess - bride-to-be
“As a bride-to-be, I felt I had to share my experience so far.
From the moment I met this absolute energiser bunny, she has been nothing short of supportive, caring, and genuinely invested in not just me, but in my relationship with my fiancé. Every little detail has been covered and captured by Mish - from the exact moment of the proposal to the setting, the story behind it, and all the little in between moments that make our relationship ours. Her attention to detail is next level. I thought I was good at remembering things but Mish is like a finely tuned machine who locks in every meaningful moment like it’s her superpower!
On top of that, I came to Mish wanting to feel my best for our wedding day and wow, has she delivered. With her expert guidance and coaching, I’ve lost 15kg, 48cm, and a significant amount of body fat. I feel stronger, healthier, and more confident than ever, and I truly couldn’t be happier with the results.
Beyond that, her energy and motivation for life is truly infectious and inspires me every day to be the best version of myself. Mish has gone far beyond anything we ever expected and continues to impress us with her kindness and care.
I am so excited for our upcoming wedding, and I have no doubt our ceremony will be just as creative, heartfelt, and special as she is. Having her as our celebrant is truly the icing on the cake.
If you are getting married, I wouldn’t hesitate for a second in recommending this outstanding coach and celebrant to guide you through both your wedding preparation and your ceremony, you will be in the very best hands.”
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Terri & Jason - happy couple
“As soon as we heard back from Mish, it was a no brainer. Her energy and genuine excitement made it feel like we’d known her forever, like chatting with a good friend.
Planning our wedding from Australia, communication was everything and Mish was incredible. Her emails were always prompt, she was across every detail, and nothing ever felt like too much. I’m pretty particular when it comes to organisation and she honestly exceeded all expectations.
From the very beginning, she made the whole experience feel fun and special. It was all the little personal touches that stood out. Checking in, sharing in our excitement, even sending messages like “cheers to the future Mr and Mrs Focas” in the lead up. It made such a difference and just felt so genuine.
On the day, it honestly felt like we were being married by a friend. Everything flowed so naturally and she created such a warm, relaxed vibe. We were also surprised with some personalised gifts, which was such a beautiful touch and completely unexpected.
We genuinely couldn’t be happier. If you’re looking for someone who is organised, thoughtful, and makes the whole experience feel personal and fun, Mish is your girl. Couldn’t recommend her more!”
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Sarah - stunning bride
“If you are lucky enough to have Mish in your corner for your wedding journey, you are in the very best hands. Not only is she an incredible celebrant, she is one of those rare humans who brings warmth, vibrancy, positivity, and genuine care into every interaction.
Mish trained me in the lead up to my wedding and yes, she absolutely helped get my body into shape, but what she gave me went so much deeper than fitness. She became my biggest cheerleader. Her belief in people is contagious, and somehow she always knows exactly what you need; encouragement, motivation, reassurance, or just someone reminding you that you’ve got this!
What constantly amazed me was how deeply she cared about every detail of our lives and story. Mish remembered everything, my mother-in-law’s name, our dogs’ names, my bridesmaids, and of course every tiny detail of the proposal story. She has this incredible way of making you feel completely seen and celebrated as a couple. Nothing feels generic or “tick-box” with Mish, every conversation feels personal, thoughtful, and full of heart.
Our wedding was in Nelson, and despite everything she had going on, she called me the night before and texted again the morning of the wedding. That level of care and thoughtfulness says everything about who she is. She doesn’t just “do a job” she genuinely invests in people and their stories.
Mish has this incredible energy that makes everyone around her feel calmer, happier, and more confident. She adds something special to every occasion and every person lucky enough to know her. I truly cannot recommend her highly enough, both as a celebrant and as a trainer. She is pure magic.”
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Jesse & Tesh - happy couple
“If Mish hadn’t told us before our wedding, that she was a recently qualified celebrant, and that she was officiating her first wedding, we never would have believed her!
Such was her warmth, kindness and storytelling ability in composing and delivering our ceremony. From the beginning of the entire process, Mish was so involved in getting to know us and in making our day perfect - from the questions she asked, through to making sure we understand the boring legal stuff like applying for Marriage Certificates with DIA!
On the day, her preparation, attention to detail and obvious effort she put into learning our love story shone through. We couldn’t have asked for a more special celebration. Thank you again, Mish!
To anyone getting married, we would highly recommend going with Marry Me Mish.”
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Josh - proud brother
“Mish married my sister in December and let’s just say she didn’t just marry them, she won over the entire family too!
From the get go she was warm, fun, relaxed and had everyone feeling like they were in the best hands.
She told my sisters’ love story perfectly and engaging - not a dry eye (or bored guest) in the crowd!
Big smiles, great energy and very caring. Would definitely recommend her to anyone.”
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Fleur - stunning bride
“Mish was such a special part of my wedding journey.
I trained with her in the lead-up to the day, and while she absolutely helped me feel stronger, fitter, and more confident, what she gave me went far beyond fitness. She became one of my biggest cheerleaders. She has this rare ability to know exactly what you need in the moment ,encouragement, motivation, reassurance, or simply someone reminding you that you’ve got this. Her belief in people is contagious, and having someone so devoted and dedicated beside me made such a difference during a time that can feel exciting, emotional, and full of moving parts.
What stood out most to me was how genuinely invested she was in me as a person. Nothing ever felt generic or like a box to tick. She remembered the little details of what was going on in my life, which made every conversation feel personal, thoughtful, and full of heart. She has a way of making people feel completely seen, supported, and celebrated. That same warmth, care, and attention is what makes her such an incredible celebrant.
That level of care is what really stayed with me. Mish is the kind of person who goes above and beyond — a true champion for the people around her. She brings such a calm, positive energy that makes you feel more grounded, confident, and at ease. I honestly could not recommend her more highly, both as a celebrant and as a trainer. She brings something truly special to every part of the experience.”
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Jasmine - happy bride
“I've known Mish for some time, so when I got engaged, she was one of the first people I shared the excitement with - after all, I was carrying a bit of extra "weight"... in the form of carats!
From that moment, Mish was by my side in the most incredible way. As my personal trainer and coach in the lead-up to the big day, we sat down together, mapped out my goals, and she created a plan combining healthy eating and training so I could feel and look my absolute best. She made training hard - but genuinely fun - and on the days I was feeling stressed or demotivated, she was right there being my biggest cheerleader.
What I love about Mish is that she shows up for you in every sense of the word. Whether she's helping a bride feel amazing in the lead-up to the big day, or crafting a deeply personal ceremony that has the whole room captivated - she pours her whole heart into everything she does. The reviews from couples she has married speak for themselves. Not a dry eye in sight!
But here's the thing - working with Mish doesn't end at the wedding, it's really just the beginning. Training becomes a way of life and so does the friendship. And let's be honest, once you've nailed the wedding body goals, you're already thinking ahead to the next chapter... like making sure you have that pre-baby body locked in before life gets even more exciting! So it's safe to say Mish isn't getting rid of me anytime soon!
If you're looking for someone who will make you feel incredible, inside and out, and who will be in your corner not just for your wedding day but for life - Mish is absolutely your person. I couldn't recommend her more.”
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