LGBTQIA+ Owned, Neurodivergent-led
LGBTQIA+ Owned, Neurodivergent-led
Married By A Teddy
Professionally Fabulous Ceremonies.
Teddy Bell is the celebrant behind Married By A Teddy — a modern, Melbourne-based celebrancy brand creating ceremonies that feel elevated, intentional and emotionally intelligent.
Known for calm authority and effortless delivery, Teddy designs ceremonies for couples who want something deeply personal without awkward traditions, recycled scripts or performative fluff. His style is modern and non-religious by default, inclusive without making anyone feel like a “special category,” and grounded in language that feels clean, curated and real.
With a background in confident public speaking and people-centred leadership — plus experience living overseas and travelling to more than 90 countries — Teddy holds space beautifully for diverse cultures, identities and ways of loving. LGBTQIA+ couples are not an add-on here; inclusivity is the baseline.
Every ceremony is delivered under the Professionally Fabulous Standard — meaning thoughtful preparation, legal precision, premium sound, calm coordination, and genuine support from first enquiry to final words. Whether it’s an iconic full-scale wedding, a destination elopement, or a legal-only moment handled beautifully, the experience is steady, polished and emotionally grounded.
For couples who want their ceremony to feel like the anchor of the day — not just the prelude — Teddy brings presence, precision and just the right amount of personal sparkle.
Modern. Inclusive. Properly handled.
Based in
Melbourne, VIC
Works with couples
Worldwide
Packages
from $1750
Inclusivity isn’t a trend in my business — it’s the foundation. I work inclusively of all bodies, backgrounds, sexualities, gender identities and expressions, cultures, and family structures, because I believe every couple deserves to celebrate their love without barriers or assumptions. LGBTQIA+ couples are not a niche here; inclusive language, respectful processes, and emotionally intelligent ceremony design are my default. For me, being an inclusive celebrant means holding space with dignity, intention and genuine celebration of who you are — exactly as you are.
Based in
Melbourne, VIC
Works with couples
Worldwide
Packages
$1750
Inclusivity isn’t a trend in my business — it’s the foundation. I work inclusively of all bodies, backgrounds, sexualities, gender identities and expressions, cultures, and family structures, because I believe every couple deserves to celebrate their love without barriers or assumptions. LGBTQIA+ couples are not a niche here; inclusive language, respectful processes, and emotionally intelligent ceremony design are my default. For me, being an inclusive celebrant means holding space with dignity, intention and genuine celebration of who you are — exactly as you are.
How can lovers make their wedding day special?
Build intentional pause into your runsheet. The day moves quickly, so create small pockets where you can actually connect — a quiet moment before the ceremony, a private breath after the vows, five minutes alone during the reception. The magic isn’t in the schedule; it’s in the way you come back to each other throughout it.
What’s a piece of advice you find yourself giving to all your couples?
Have the day you’ve dreamed of — not the day you’ve seen on Instagram. Release tradition if it doesn’t fit. You don’t need to include something just because it’s been done before or because someone expects it. Your wedding isn’t a performance; it’s a reflection of you.
Do you have a favourite quote or mantra to live by?
You can’t control what happened in the past, but you can control what happens next. That mindset shapes how I live — and how I encourage couples to approach their ceremony: present, intentional, and focused on the future they’re choosing together.
