Party Services Hunter Valley

Party services are the people who make a Hunter Valley celebration run: the celebrant, the MC, the photographer, the caterer, the florist and the stylist. Most travel to you, so the useful question is which Hunter regions they cover and what they bring with them.

Celebrants differ as much in personality as in price. Heaps Married Ceremonies, From $700, writes funny, tradition-optional ceremonies. Michelle & Dusty Wedding Ceremonies, a mother-and-daughter team From $770, can also style the ceremony with arbours, draping and seating. Wed By Kez Celebrant, From $1,200, has married more than 900 couples. Julie Muir Celebrant (From $2,000) and Monty King Celebrant (From $2,200) both offer reception MC work, and Julie can weave Irish, Spanish, French or Italian into a bilingual ceremony.

The rest of the day is covered too. Rope & Pulley and Memento Collective shoot photos and film as one team, while Dear Fiore Photography brings an editorial eye. Wildwood Cinematic pairs stills and film from a husband-and-wife team, and The Wedding Cinematographer sticks to film, adding drone footage to its fuller packages. The Wilderness Chef and Billy Goat Catering cook on location where a venue has no kitchen, Film and Foliage and MeOhMy Flowers design foam-free garden-style flowers, and Lily and Mae handles flowers and styling together. Miss Mays Events styles wedding tablescapes from its own linen, candles, glassware and florals.

A sensible order for booking a Hunter wedding team:

• Celebrant first, and decide whether the same person will MC; Married By Adam, Jaya Bargwanna Celebrant and Love & Life with Louise all offer both.
• Photographer and videographer next, ideally from one crew.
• Caterer once you know whether the venue has a kitchen or a preferred list.
• Flowers and styling last, matched to the venue and season.

Start with photographers or browse caterers for the menu.