Newcastle & Hunter Valley Wedding Celebrant + MC
Relaxed, fun & heartfelt ceremonies, wedding, elopements and more across Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens & the Central Coast.
Ben has a passion for connecting with people,
entertaining a crowd & having a bloody good time!
Meet Benny Jones
Hey! My name’s Ben Jones… though you’ll usually hear me answer to Benny, Jonesy, or my favourite title… Dad.
I’m a proud Newcastle local, married to my incredible wife Alyse, dad to three beautiful kids Charli, Coen & Carter, and someone who genuinely loves connecting with people.
If you’re looking for a wedding that feels fun, heartfelt, and completely you, you’re in the right place.
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I love a good laugh, and I genuinely love telling stories that matter.
What I’m known for is creating relaxed, engaging, and unforgettable wedding ceremonies! The kind where guests are belly laughing one minute, wiping their eyes the next, and still talking about it!
No recycled scripts.
No awkward, generic fillers.
No “we’ve heard this before” moments.Just your story, delivered with warmth, fun, a sprinkle of humour, big energy and a whole lot of heart.
During the week, I work nationally as a trainer in trauma and child protection across Australia. That experience shapes how I show up on wedding days. I can read a room, hold space when it matters, and know exactly when to lift the energy or let a moment land.
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Before my own wedding, I honestly thought the ceremony would be the boring bit.
But our celebrant completely flipped that expectation. It was funny, meaningful, and had everyone genuinely engaged. That moment lit a spark.
Add in years of being asked to MC all of my mates’ weddings, and it made perfect sense to bring both together.
Now, I help couples turn their wedding ceremony that set the tone and vibe of the whole day… not just the part you get through to reach the party!
Outside of weddings, you’ll usually find me with the family, cranking good tunes, heading off on a road trip, watching sport, or enjoying a cold beer with good people.
My wife Alyse and I are also proud foster carers for at risk youth as well as parents, which keeps us grounded and connected to what really matters! Showing up, caring deeply, and having a bloody good time!If you’re looking for a Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Central Coast or Port Stephens wedding celebrant who feels like a mate, keeps your guests engaged, and tells your story with genuine heart and fun, I’d love to hear from you.


