Hi, I’m Shanda.

I create marriage ceremonies for modern day romantics. Sometimes, I also stay for the party.

My Approach

When planning my own wedding several years ago, I was inspired by the concept that marriage ceremonies could be so unique and tailored, and it led me to become passionate about ceremony script writing and telling a couples' story in a way that ignites connection across an entire space.

I am a Wife, a Mum of three small humans, an advocate for healthy relationships and an avid lover all things celebrations and milestones (champagne included). I believe that all of life's rights of passage should be celebrated, and I aspire to help others to do just that, in a way that is authentically them.

Modern Day Romance

Couples that choose to work with Gathered by Shanda know that a wedding isn't just about having a lush party - they respect the union of marriage and know that the vibe for the day starts at the ceremony. But they also know that romance doesn't have to mean an overwhelm of awkward emotion - it can be as simple as morning coffees in bed and the jacket you forgot to bring. They know the love they feel is deep, but they don't always have the words. And that's where I come in.

Services & Packages

All the bells and whistles. Unlimited contact, a narrated Love Story, vow assistance, rehearsal, PA & music streaming and a new best friend (me!).
Sweet, but shorter, without a Love Story.
Available to add onto either the Galore or Simply packages.
MC services provided from post -ceremony until the party formalities are complete. Tailored to each couple's individual needs.
A short, legals only ceremony script. This is limited to five people (myself, the couple, and two Witnesses).

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Couple Feedback

“From the first time meeting Shanda we knew she was going to make our wedding day so very special. From the start she was warm, reassuring and exactly our vibe. We had so many people (like ALOT of people) comment on how amazing our celebrant was and how she completely set the mood for the rest of the wedding! She is a celebrant who feels like your lifelong friend, we are so grateful to have met you and to have you as such a big part of our phenomenal day".

Shannen & Tom
“Shanda was a 10/10 celebrant and made the most nerve-racking day such an enjoyable experience. From the messages exchanged to the video calls, Shanda made us feel so comfortable and it was so easy to relax that little bit, as we had so much trust in her. I booked Gathered by Shanda purely by accidentally stumbling across her on instagram doing her thing, as a celebrant for a primary school friend. Her voice was so nice to listen to and just by looking at her I knew she was a kind soul. Thank you again! If we could marry each other again, we would pick Shanda".

Jessica & Aaron
"We knew Shanda was the perfect Celebrant for us from the first video call. Her relaxed nature, joy and enthusiasm for genuine love stories could be felt right away. She has an intuitive sense for our love story and what we needed from her and it made us feel super supported and excited for the ceremony!! Her words and presence on the actual day were so grounding for us and made everyone so happy and excited to celebrate. The ceremony was a dream come true. Thank you Shanda"

Marilyn & Justin
We are so thankful to have had Shanda as our celebrant! She made the process easy, relaxing and she just all round brings great vibes. Shanda was the perfect choice for our wedding, she fit right in and our guests thought so too. If you're looking for someone who you feel like you've known forever, but you've only just met, will give you direction when you have no idea what your doing, and will make your and your guests feel at home, she'll be your perfect choice too".

Jorden & Henry
"Shanda was fantastic from the first meeting right through to our wedding day - our wedding wouldn't have been the same without her! Her words created such a romantic but calm and informal ceremony, it felt like we were the only ones in the room. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others! Thank you Shanda for a magical day".

Jennifer & Adam
"Shanda is such a special person, with a warmth and glow that instantly makes you feel like you’ve known her for years. We were blessed to have her as our celebrant, she gave us the perfect balance of romance, giggles, tears and kept us on track with the important business! Shanda is honest yet respectful of your special day, always answering any questions we had or support needed. Even last minute ones! You know you’ve found the most amazing celebrant ever when you beg her to stay at your wedding for the remainder of the night and can’t stop hugging her! I couldn’t recommend her beautiful soul more".

Jess & Simon
"OK WOW! Shanda is so incredible! I can't thank her enough for making our day so special. From the moment we met her, we hit it off. She is so easy to get a long with and made us both feel so comfortable. Our guests have also been saying how great she was on the day and made the ceremony that much more enjoyable for everyone. Highly recommend using Shanda as your celebrant to make your day as special as ours was".

Jordyn & Stephen
"Shanda was the celebrant for our wedding ceremony in Perth in December 2022, and we could not speak any higher of Shanda and her services! Shanda made the entire ceremony planning process stress-free & fun and we clicked with her from our very first cafe meet-up. Our personalised ceremony script was perfect, and she nailed our love story. Shanda made the whole ceremony feel very special and we felt well-supported on the day despite our nerves navigating the ceremony with her smiling and friendly face to guide us. Her communication leading up to and also after our wedding was excellent too. Will be recommending Shanda as a wedding celebrant to EVERYONE we know getting married - she is truly phenomenal".

Mercedes & Steven
"Shanda you are amazing! Shanda provided us with such a unique and individualised experience, taking the time to get to know us both and what we wanted from our special day. She was able to create a bespoke ceremony that was better than we could have ever imagined. You nailed the brief - light, heaps of laughs and lots of love! You certainly helped us to ease our pre wedding nerves with a super relaxed wedding rehearsal and again on the day gave support and direction to us and our bridal party. From the bottom of our hearts we just wanted to say THANK YOU!".

Ashleigh & Tod