About me

Hi, I’m Jen

And I’m 95% awkward talking about myself! I’m a mum of two (Zara and Lewis), married to a chippy husband, and together we run our own business. We live in Cobar, Western NSW (and that’s COBAR, not Hobart) and I love our big life in my little hometown.

After finishing school, I studied Accounting and Human Resource Management, then moved into Work Health & Safety before spending 11 years with NSW Health. Recently, I took a leap of faith and closed that chapter so I could focus fully on celebrancy - bringing heartfelt ceremonies to my community and beyond.

Nothing excites me more than an enquiry landing in my inbox for a ceremony in a town I’ve never explored. I love discovering the little gems that make every place unique - especially the caffeinated kind (Oat cappuccino, please!).

I like to push the traditional bounds and cannot wait to show you how far ‘outside of the box’ you can jump.

About Jennifer Shepherd

Where It All Started

I really was that little girl who loved marrying off her Barbies. In my teen years I wrote poetry in secret and wore out VHS tapes of Runaway Bride and A Walk to Remember. I’ve always loved LOVE.

Along the way, life taught me to live in the moment, to appreciate deeply, and to celebrate every damn day. Becoming a Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrant felt like the perfect way to indulge my passion for love, words, and celebration.

I was quickly humbled by the honour of being part of life’s biggest moments - and I never take that for granted.

About Jennifer Shepherd

My Mission as Your Celebrant

I may joke about loving the sound of my own voice, but the truth is I thrive on connecting with people and telling stories. My mission is simple:

  • To blend seamlessly into your day, while making your ceremony unforgettable.
  • To make you feel 100% comfortable - whether that means ditching traditions that don’t suit you, or creating new ones that do.
  • To bring fun, flow, and a little flair to the microphone - without dragging things out.

Your ceremony sets the tone for the rest of your celebration. Choosing the right celebrant is key - and it should feel like the easiest “yes” of your wedding planning.

My Quirks

(AKA: What You Get with Me)

I’m a bit of a chameleon - adaptive, organised, and yes, a little quirky.

  • Dry, sarcastic humour (kept PG for Nana).
  • Multiple checklists, colour-coded notes, and obsessive attention to detail.
  • A swear word may slip in casual chats, but not in your ceremony.
  • High-energy and chatty in planning, calm and grounded when it matters most.
About Jennifer Shepherd

Fun Facts

  • Coffee over wine, any day.
  • Les Mills BodyPump instructor.
  • Doom-scrolling obsession: Korean Beauty.
  • Fashion trend I just can’t: low-rise jeans (seriously, why?).
  • Please don’t call me Jenny (that was my doll’s name, and trust me, I’m not her).
  • I got married in Dubbo in 2018 - the lead-up was a sh*tshow, but the day was unforgettable.
  • Favourite wedding month: May.
  • Favourite ceremony moment: the pause between exchanging rings and pronouncing you married. That breath is me soaking in the privilege of what comes next.
  • Favourite soundtrack: Still Falling for You (Acoustic) - Sara Farell & Simon Samaeng.