Sydney Japanese Wedding Celebrant
Warm, Personal & Full of Good Vibes
Hi, I'm Megumi!
I’m a Sydney based marriage celebrant, MC and coordinator, creating heartfelt and fun ceremonies that feel genuinely you.
Originally from Tokyo, and now a Sydneysider of 20+ years, I’ve been a wedding celebrant since 2012. And I’m endlessly grateful for every couple who’s trusted me with their day.
I’ve celebrant-ed weddings of every kind from intimate elopements to ballroom celebrations, everywhere from a skate park to a movie theatre to heritage venues, and for couples from all walks of life.
Whether it’s the big emotional moments or the tiny details, I make sure everything flows beautifully and reflects who you are — with warmth, personality, and a touch of style!
Want a wedding that’s personal, fun, and unforgettable?
Then I’m your celebrant (or MC or Coordinator) !
Why Couples Choose Megumi as Their Celebrant
With over 12 years of experience in the Sydney wedding scene,
I’m known for ceremonies that are:
Personal and heartfelt – 100% YOU
Lighthearted and fun, without being too silly or cringe!
Inclusive – Different cultures, backgrounds and genders
Delivered with sincerity, style, and good vibes
Organised and stress-free
MC and Coordination options – one stop shop for the best day
REVIEWS
Posted on Lee HTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were married at The Grounds of Alexandria and had a destination wedding in Sydney, coming over from New Zealand. Planning a wedding from overseas can be stressful, but Megumi made the entire process feel so easy and reassuring from the very beginning. She was absolutely fantastic at tailoring the ceremony to suit us, our personalities, and what we wanted for our day. At times we were very stressed with wedding planning, but Megumi constantly reassured us that we were doing well and genuinely helped take the pressure off. She made sure everything ran smoothly and felt natural rather than scripted. Our family and friends had such a great time and felt really comfortable during the ceremony. So many people commented on how warm, personal, and relaxed it all felt. It truly was our dream wedding, and Megumi played a huge part in that. What really stood out was how well she got to know us and how respectfully she incorporated and honoured our cultural needs. It honestly felt like we were married by a family member rather than someone we’d only met during planning. We would highly recommend Megumi to anyone. She was amazing, kind, thoughtful, and truly exceptional at what she does.Posted on Saori OshitaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 日本人花嫁×オーストラリア人花婿の国際結婚式&披露宴をシドニーで行うにあたり、恵さんに日本語と英語のバイリンガルでのCelebrant とMCを引き受けて頂きました。 恵さんのコミュニケーション力、全体をまとめる包括力、Photographer などの他のチームの方との連携力、全てにおいて細部までご配慮頂き、両家が会場内で一つの輪となって繋がれているのを私達も実感しながら大成功に収める事ができました❣️ 特に私の家族や親戚、友人は海外での初めての結婚式参加、また英語でのコミュニケーションに少し不安を感じていましたが、お式や披露宴中に、掛け声や乾杯の音頭などを、恵さんのご配慮で日本語で行ってくださったり、オーストラリアの方々が日本の文化を理解できる様な説明の仕方をしてくださったおかげで、両家とも不安や言葉の壁を一切感じず、祝福ムード全開で最後まで進行する事ができました。 とにかく「素晴らしい!」の一言に尽きます。恵さんのご尽力に心から感謝しております。本当にありがとうございました😊 A bilingual Japanese bride and Australian groom wedding and reception in Sydney was made truly special thanks to Megumi, who kindly took on both the Celebrant and MC roles. Her communication skills, ability to bring everything together, and coordination with the entire team—including the photographer—were exceptional. Thanks to her thoughtful attention to every detail, both of our families felt united as one throughout the celebration, and the day was a great success. Many of my family members and friends were attending a wedding overseas for the first time and felt a little nervous about communicating in English. However, Megumi thoughtfully included Japanese during key moments such as greetings and the toast, and explained Japanese customs in a way that Australian guests could easily understand. Because of this, everyone felt comfortable, included, and able to fully enjoy the celebration without any language barriers. In short, everything was simply wonderful. We are truly grateful for Megumi’s support and dedication. Thank you so much 😍🌼Posted on someone6245Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We hired Megumi as our wedding celebrant and MC, she was absolutely amazing! She was so organised, flexible and kept everything to schedule on the day, and was so good at explaining each event during the wedding. She was truly the backbone keeping the whole wedding on track! We can’t recommend Megumi strongly enough if your looking for a celebrant or MC 😊 本当にありがとうございます🙏🙏Posted on Lilly VongratsavaiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Megumi was the perfect celebrant for our elopement-style wedding in Sydney. She helped create a ceremony that felt deeply personal, thoughtful and reflective of us as a couple. She also guided us through a ring warming ritual, which added such a special and intimate touch to the ceremony. Even though our celebration was small, it felt incredibly unique and intentional. And that was largely thanks to Megumi! In the lead-up to the wedding, she walked us through every step of the process so clearly. We always felt informed, supported and at ease. She is kind, warm and incredibly organised. Her calm, grounding energy made the whole experience feel simple and stress-free. We’re so grateful for the care and thoughtfulness she brought to our day!Posted on Shamila EbadiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Megumi is the best celebrant ever! I was so impressed with everything Megumi did. From the care she took to speak with us every step of the way, her story telling abilities to her calm presence on the big day. Not to mention, her fabulous sense of style too. Thank you so much for making our day run smoothly and bringing the Megumi magic! ✨🫶Posted on RachelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are so thankful to Megumi for making our wedding ceremony perfect. She took the time and great care meeting us, getting our story, and retelling it perfectly on the day. Her friendliness, humour, and relaxed vibe is exactly what we chose her for, and boy did she deliver! Everyone loved our ceremony, and we got compliments for it. Thank you again Megumi for making our day so special ❤️Posted on Geraldine TambongTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Megumi is a joy to be our chosen celebrant 🤍 She is very hands on handling our legals ceremony from the start we are inquiring up until the day of our wedding. She answers all the queries we had and gave us the step by step process to have an organize mini-wedding celebration. We can't wait to have a bigger one in the near future and would love Megumi to be our celebrant once again! 😍Posted on Akiko WTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant. Megumi san was absolutely amazing from start to finish and supported us every step of the way. All of her suggestions were so thoughtful and genuinely helpful, which made the whole process feel easy and stress-free. We’re especially grateful that she was able to beautifully deliver our Japanese and English ceremony. It meant so much to us and our families. We’re so glad we got to work with her 🤍 Thank you so much Megumiさん🥰✨Posted on Tracy CantwellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Megumi conducted a well organised ceremony and was kind, considerate and accommodating of our requirements. She made the whole process feel easy and calm, guiding us through everything while ensuring the service felt personal and meaningful. We’re very grateful she was part of our day and would highly recommend her as a celebrant.Posted on Keiko OguchiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the honour of having Megumi as our celebrant for our DIY at-home wedding on Scotland Island, and we truly couldn’t have asked for anyone better. Her attention to detail is superb — from the ceremony walk-through to thoughtfully choosing her attire to perfectly match the atmosphere and colours of our day. Megumi helped us incorporate so many of “our colours” to make the ceremony uniquely ours, including a Japanese traditional sake ceremony, a bilingual ceremony, and even involving our three sausage dogs in such a meaningful way. As soon as she began speaking and sharing our story, everyone was completely engaged — it felt like all of us became one. She is not just a celebrant, but a true people-connector who brings warmth, authenticity and heart to everything she does. I would wholeheartedly recommend Megumi to anyone who wants to create a wedding ceremony that will be remembered forever. Thank you so much Megumi! Keiko & Justin xx
A bit more about me
I grew up in Tokyo, watching all the Hayao Miyazaki anime before Studio Ghibli existed and playing the first “Family Computer” aka Nintendo games. In my teens and early 20s, I lived and breathed Tokyo street culture and fashion.
I was always good at Japanese and English in school. After high school, I wanted to become a fashion editor but my parents said they’d only pay for an English course. Fine, English it was.
Naturally, I became interested in living in an English speaking country. I saved hard for a year and hoped to go to London – because that was where all the cool fashion and culture came from, but the study program I was with offered me Australia instead.
Australia? Koala? Warmer? Fine, Australia then.
I had an awesome time. Hanging out in a Brisbane shopping mall with Savage Garden on repeat…
… wasn’t quite like the cool London life I imagined, but Australia won me over. With my newly aquired Aussie English, I spent most of my 20s in and out of Tokyo, travelling around the world – Europe, South East Asia, India, China and Japan. No career ambitions or life plans, I just travelled… And I had the time of my life!
But…when travelling becomes your daily life, you eventually starts to crave structured “normal” life. Eventually I came back to Australia, studied more and became an interpreter/translator. I met my husband at Cricketer’s Arms in Surry Hills, designed clothes with him, sold vintage scandinavian homeware, became a wife, mother of 2 beautiful girls, and a celebrant, initially part time, now this is my full time job.
I love fashion, art, Japanese and Indian food, sake over wine, some coffee, more green tea.
And yes, I do love Hello Kitty—we were born in the same year! (but don’t look it up how old hahaha)
Top image courtesy of By James Gough Wedding Photography
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