Operating straight out of Leichhardt, I’m your local, down-to-earth Commonwealth-Registered Civil Marriage Celebrant Servicing Ipswich, the Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, Somerset Region and Western Brisbane,
When it comes to your wedding day, everyone has an opinion. Your aunt wants a 40-minute poem, your mate wants a beer station at the altar, and tradition says you're supposed to look incredibly serious while a stranger reads out a bunch of century-old legal text.
As your FairDinkum Aussie Celebrant, my job is to make sure your ceremony actually feels like a celebration. I specialise in stripping away the stuffy, awkward bits and replacing them with real laughs, genuine stories, and a completely relaxed vibe.
Think of me as your calm, cheeky guide through the chaos. Behind the scenes, I handle all the strict legal paperwork flawlessly (so the government stays happy).
Out front, I keep the energy high, the stress levels low, and the focus exactly where it should be—on you two starting the next chapter of your life together.
I offer a range of tailored personal ceremonies including Weddings - Vow Renewals - Naming and Commitment Ceremonies —let’s meet and get you both sorted your way
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Those who trust in the LORD for help will find their strength renewed. They will Riseabove on wings like eagles; they will run and not get weary; they will walk and not be faint.
GDay! My name is Aaron Mepstead,
I am your Aussie Commonwealth-Registered Civil Marriage Celebrant in Leichhardt, QLD and it’s surrounding areas. I’ve been happily married since 1999 and would love to see that same success for you and your partner, -
Why choose me? Because I blend Australian creativity with a high level of responsibility. Alongside my legal Cert IV. In celebrant training, I hold a current First Aid Qual. and an Adv-Dip. in Christian Ministry, I also carry a workplace FirstAid Kit, -Weddings are live events, and having an Aussie professional at the altar who can stay calm under pressure and look out for you and your Mates safety = means one less thing for you to worry about.
When you book me, you are not just getting a storyteller—you are getting an organised professional who looks out for you and your loved one’s from start to finish.




Riseabove Ceremonies is based in Leichhardt, Ipswich. We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Jagera, Yuggera, and Ugarapul peoples of the Yugara/Yagara Language Group. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and recognise their enduring connection to the land, waters and community, and feel incredibly privileged to help couples create their own history and celebrate love on this beautiful Country.
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