Testimonials

ANNABELLE & TAYLOR | NOVEMBER 2022

“Going into our ceremony we couldn't have imagined what an impact Aniella would make on us and our guests. We had expected to be full of nerves but her calm and reassuring energy was radiating and kept us both confident and at ease and it felt like it was just the three of us in that moment.

Aniella set the tone for our wedding day - understatedly sophisticated, light hearted, fun and warm. We wanted a ceremony that was more a celebration than tradition. She found the perfect balance of storytelling and scattering of intimate details of our relationship that kept our guess captivated.

In the lead up to the wedding she helped us navigate writing our vows and what to expect on the day. She acted as a sounding board for our ideas and the process flowed so naturally as she gave us her thoughts but pushed us to stick to having the day reflect what is important to us, which was exactly what we needed!”

GEORGIA & NATHAN | JANUARY 2023

"How lucky are we to have been married by Aniella Batten. The entire process of what could have been a daunting experience was done with ease and grace. From our initial meeting which took care of the initial paperwork and getting to know us it felt as if we were meeting up with a true friend.  She offered her knowledge of weddings and vendors so generously, eager to help in any way she could (and well over that of a celebrant).

Aniella had an amazing framework and examples to help guide us through the task of writing our own vows- and was ever so helpful in the edits. We both felt so grounded standing up at the alter, and I can largely say a huge part of this is due to Aniella’s calm energy and infectious smile. Her words throughout the ceremony were so eloquent, she interconnected family and cultural traditions into the ceremony with effortlessness and made us ceremony feel so ‘us’.

I couldn’t recommend Aniella highly enough to be a part of your special day, we absolutely loved having her part of ours."

JEAN & ROB | JANUARY 2023

“Aniella was a dream to work with. She curated our ceremony with such grace, love and warmth.

Our wedding was very intimate and she made it personal and meaningful to us as a couple and to our families which was so important to us. It felt like being married by a close friend or family member.

She also provided wonderful guidance on how to write our vows to reflect us a couple and our relationship.

And she was a beautiful, calming presence on the day and captured some the most stunning and intimate moments that we will forever treasure.

Thank you Aniella X X.”

BEL & LEON | APRIL 2023

“We recently had the pleasure of working with Aniella as the officiant for our wedding, and we cannot recommend her highly enough! From our initial meeting, it was clear that Aniella was the perfect choice for us. She is so incredibly warm, personable, and took the time to get to know us as a couple.

Throughout the planning process, Aniella was incredibly helpful and attentive. She helped us create a ceremony that was unique to us and reflected our personalities and values.

On the day of the wedding, Aniella was an absolute star! She delivered the ceremony with such warmth and sincerity, and her words really resonated with us and our guests. She struck the perfect balance between being formal and heartfelt, and we couldn't have asked for a better celebrant.

We received so many compliments from our guests on how wonderful the ceremony was, and how Aniella was the perfect choice for us. We are so grateful for all that she did for us, and we would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an incredible celebrant who truly cares about their clients.”

KAY & DANIEL | MARCH 2023

"It is easy to be inspired by Aniella, who is a kind heart, mother, a wife, entrepreneur and an incredible celebrant who embodies the same values as our own. Aniella’s easy-going and calming nature made the process feel seamless, as she provided us with the guidance and reassurance we needed. A kindred soul, Aniella has a magical way with words, creating a carefully tailored account of our story. Her genuine interest in our love created an electric atmosphere at our ceremony, as she laughed along with our guests and shared moments of joy. Our loved ones would not stop talking about the intimacy of our wedding, and many were shocked to find out Aniella was not an old friend. That is the magic Aniella is able to create; a feeling of kinship that is genuine and pure. No doubt we now call her a friend and she is someone who will forever have a special place in our hearts."

LAURA & TIM | MARCH 2023

“Aniella Batten — the most perfect person to join in our day, and all the way leading up to it. From our very first interaction, Aniella displayed an inspiring knowledge and understanding, gave both of us peace of mind throughout, offered constant warmth and affability, and of course, oozed coolness.

Aniella made what we thought may have been a footnote lost in the thick of it all, a truly considered and honestly, a favoured part of the day and planning process.

We won’t ever stop thanking Aniella and if you’re to choose her, I promise you won’t either.”

BRITT & TOM | APRIL 2022

“Enough cannot be said about what a wonderful, talented, and trusted celebrant Aniella Batten is. But then again words don't seem enough for all she gave to us. We dreamed of a love-filled, energetic, and unique ceremony; Aniella delivered this and so much more. Her beautifully written words, perfectly delivered, filled our wedding with so much vibrancy, laughter, tears, and joy.

A couple's worse fears came to life with pouring rain on the day of our outdoor ceremony; Aniella visited both Tom and I and calmed and reassured us on the day. Her dynamic presence made our nuptials in the new location just as magical and special as we had dreamed (rain be damned). Every word of praise she receives is well deserved, and we are so glad we can add our voices to the chorus of applause for Aniella. Thank you again for everything; we are forever grateful.”

AMY & SPENSER | APRIL 2022

"Spense and I were so grateful to have come across Aniella and have her officiate our marriage. She did so much more for us than simply marry us. The genuine love and care she brought to our day made our ceremony so bubbly, filled with happiness and magic. Not only on the day, but from the moment we met Aniella, we could feel her pure joy for us and the huge effort she made in every aspect of the lead up to our wedding was truly amazing and beyond our expectations for our celebrant. There is so much behind the scenes work for a celebrant and every step of the way was seamless with Aniella. Not only did she perfect her role as a celebrant, but she also really saved our wedding day by helping us find an amazing wedding planner in a year where all vendors were booked out. Both Spense and I felt truly comfortable calling or messaging Aniella whenever we needed and were always met with warmth and genuine kindness, and for that we are forever grateful. We have found a true friend in Aniella and feel honoured that she was able to be the person to marry us. "

NATALIE & HARLEY | FEBRUARY 2022

“Having Aniella involved in our wedding celebrations was heavenly. She made all the legalities simple and enjoyable prior to the wedding. On our wedding day she brought so much light to our ceremony. It was personal, intimate and unique. Exactly what we had hoped for.”

KACEY & JUSTIN | APRIL 2022

"Aniella has been my best friend for over 18 years (how lucky I am). We grew up together and as best friends do, we discovered the true meaning of unconditional love and friendship and what it truly means to find it. I had the honour of standing by her side to watch her marry her love, so it was only fitting that she stood by mine to officiate our marriage. Aniella held space for us that day that we will never forget. It was safe, genuine and filled with a whole lot of love. I am so incredibly proud of my best friend, she has an unwavering belief in love, finding it and celebrating it. It’s truly a gift! We feel so incredibly lucky to have had her tie our day together. A day full unconditional love and for that we will be eternally grateful."

MICHELE & JOSH | FEBRUARY 2022

"What can we say about Aniella Batten? How do you thank the one person who controlled our day so beautifully, who guided us so warmly, who gave us strength on a day which meant so much to us. Aniella is love personified and we are so grateful we chose her to marry us."

BECKY & PAT | JULY 2022

“We felt like we had known Aniella forever, from the first day we met. She made us feel at ease as she guided us through the preparation for the most nerve-racking day of our life. She gave us the sincere but relaxed ceremony that we hoped for and made sure we felt confident every step of the way. Aniella was incredibly warm and sincere with all guests throughout the day. She was a ray of sunshine every time we saw her, happy and smiling and made our day so much more relaxed. Thank you! We would recommend her over and over again.”

OLIVIA & MORGAN | APRIL 2022

“Pure magic. Aniella was so much more than a celebrant; she created the most magical ceremony for us and we couldn’t be more grateful. We would recommend Aniella to anyone in search of a beautiful ceremony, classic and truly personal. From our first conversation, we knew including Aniella in our day was the right choice. She was organised and flexible, helping us feel calm in the busy lead up to the day. Aside from being incredibly skilled and an expert in all things weddings, Aniella clearly has a genuine love for what she does. She has a special talent for capturing who we are together and helping us to design a ceremony that was reflective of who we are as a couple. Guests commented on how Aniella felt like an old friend and how beautifully she spoke. Thank you, Aniella! You were incredible and we are so thankful you could be part of our day.”

SAMANTHA & JAMES | DECEMBER 2021

“Aniella is everything you could hope for in a celebrant. She’s incredibly thoughtful, creative and invests everything into ensuring your ceremony runs perfectly- and truly represents your love and your unique story. Aniella helped both my husband and I curate and edit our vows, and wrote a beautiful passage (from our detailed Q+A she gave to us) to share our story with our guests about how we met, what marriage meant to us and why we want to spend the rest of our lives together. Our weddings guests all praised her refreshing and thoughtful delivery, her poise and her humour. Aniella made our wedding day extra special, celebrated in our own garden, and highly recommend her. Thank you.”

MARION & CHRIS | OCTOBER 2021

“Aniella has an innate way of making you feel immediately at ease and comfortable in her presence. The moment we sat down with her we knew she was going to be the perfect celebrant for us. She guided us step by step through the whole process, so we went into our ceremony knowing exactly what to expect, which meant we felt confident and not one bit nervous. We had Chris’ family in America on Zoom and Aniella ensured they were included and felt as much a part of the ceremony as possible. Both our families have not stopped raving about her ever since. It was absolutely perfect. We could not recommend Aniella more highly.”