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Mandi Forrester-Jones is a Brisbane-based marriage celebrant with over 20 years of professional experience creating meaningful, personalised ceremonies for couples across Australia and beyond. Originally from the UK and a former New Zealand resident, Mandi brings a warm, international perspective to her work as a Commonwealth authorised celebrant. Her journey to celebrancy began with wedding planning, but she soon discovered her true passion lay in crafting ceremonies that genuinely reflect each couple’s unique story, values and personality.

What sets Mandi apart is her distinctive approach to ceremonies—creative, engaging and refreshingly relaxed. She has a gift for infusing warmth, humour and authenticity into every celebration, ensuring couples and their guests feel at ease and genuinely included in the moment. Her philosophy is simple: weddings should be joyful, never stuffy or formal. She works closely with each couple to understand their love story and vision, creating a ceremony that speaks to who they are, not who they think they should be.

Mandi has a particular specialisation in second marriages and new chapters in love. Having personally experienced a second marriage herself, she brings genuine understanding to couples navigating this meaningful milestone. She recognises that these ceremonies carry a different energy—one infused with intention, gratitude, deeper understanding and a clearer appreciation for what truly matters. Rather than dwelling on the past, Mandi helps couples celebrate choosing love again with open eyes and aligned values. Her experience extends beyond second marriages to include vow renewals, commitment ceremonies, and any celebration where couples wish to recommit to their partnership.

With a background as both a celebrant and a travel agent, Mandi is passionate about making ceremonies accessible and convenient for all couples. She travels throughout Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, the Western Suburbs and right across Australia. For those seeking something truly special, she’s also available for international destination weddings, bringing her signature warmth and professionalism to ceremonies anywhere in the world. She’s equally comfortable conducting intimate elopements for two, or presiding over larger celebrations with hundreds of guests.

Beyond marriages, Mandi’s experience spans a diverse range of ceremonies. She has officiated at over 500 weddings, served as Master of Ceremonies for countless events, and welcomed approximately 200 babies at naming ceremonies. This breadth of experience means she understands how to engage audiences, navigate emotional moments and create genuine connections through ceremony.

Mandi’s approach is collaborative and personalised from the first conversation. She takes time to truly know each couple—their personalities, their beliefs, their sense of humour and their vision. Rather than delivering a generic script, she crafts ceremonies that feel authentic and reflective of the couple’s individuality. Whether you’re planning an elopement package, a traditional wedding, or a meaningful celebration of recommitment, Mandi works alongside you to create an experience you’ll cherish forever.

When she’s not creating magic at the altar, Mandi enjoys travelling, watching sports (she’s a dedicated All Blacks fan), and spending time with friends and family. Her warmth, authenticity and genuine passion for celebrating love make her a trusted choice for couples across Australia seeking a celebrant who truly cares.