I'm Janet Lomax, an authorised Sydney marriage celebrant based in Balmain, and I would love to marry you. Your ceremony is a wedding, written around your story, your people and the tone you want.
Come for a chat in Balmain or on Zoom and we'll go from there.
Marriage equality, then and now
Mardi Gras then, Equally Wed now
I supported marriage equality long before it became law. I marched in Sydney Mardi Gras under the banner "Celebrants who believe in Marriage Equality", and I still feel that same pride every time I stand with a couple. I'm an Equally Wed partner, and I bring the same care, humour and organisation to every ceremony I write.
Beautiful places to marry
Harbour, mountains, highlands, or my Balmain office
I regularly celebrate weddings around Sydney Harbour, the Blue Mountains and the Southern Highlands. If you would like something quieter, an elopement or a Legals Only ceremony at my Balmain home office is a lovely option too.
Why couples choose me
I listen, I write, and I show up early
I write a ceremony that sounds like you, and I arrive early so you can breathe, laugh and actually enjoy it. I've been an authorised Civil Marriage Celebrant in Balmain for more than 14 years. Have a read of the testimonials, or send me a note and we'll book a no obligation chat.
Tell me your date, your venue and what you're dreaming of. I can't wait to meet you.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Janet creates warm, inclusive wedding ceremonies for all couples, including same-sex and LGBTQ+ weddings across Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Southern Highlands.
Your day is a wedding — written around your story, your people and the tone you want — not a special case.
No. Since marriage equality became law in Australia, same-sex couples marry under the same Marriage Act process as every other couple.
That includes a Notice of Intended Marriage at least one month before the ceremony, two witnesses aged 18 or over, and registration with Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Yes. Your ceremony can feel classic, contemporary, romantic, light-hearted or a mix. You shape the wording, vows and rituals around who you are as a couple.
The wedding planner includes options for every part of the ceremony, with room for your own words.
Yes. Whether you want a full wedding, an intimate elopement or a simple Legals Only ceremony at the Balmain home office, you are welcome.
Of course. Family blessings, cultural traditions, sand or candle rituals and other personal touches are all welcome. They can be woven into a civil ceremony that still meets Australian legal requirements.
Yes. Janet is proud to be an Equally Wed partner, and supported marriage equality long before it became law in Australia — including marching in Sydney Mardi Gras with other celebrants who believed in marriage equality.
Send a note via the contact page with your preferred date and venue. We'll arrange a friendly chat in Balmain or on Zoom — no obligation.
