C E R E M O N I E S
T H E I N K M E T H O D
We believe the best love stories are written in your own words
There’s an art to crafting a great ceremony.
Most celebrants focus on narrating your story. The ink approach is a little different. We believe your loved ones don’t want to hear your story from us.
They want to experience it through the words you say to each other, the stories shared in speeches, and by the people who really know you best.
So, we think it’s time to pull all the focus back to the most important words you will ever say, to your most important person, in the presence of your most significant people.
Let’s rejig this thing. The most crucial role I'll play in your ceremony, is supporting you both to find the stories, shape the words, and craft your vows (because that's actually the story your people want to hear).
And, in order to get you and your guests hydrated, kicking up your heels and out of the heat — we like to keep ceremonies short and chic.
The return of the timeless, classic ceremony.
S E A L T H E D E A L
Ceremony styles
T H E S M A L L P R I N T
Less fuss, more us
The whole point — you two (accompanied by a favourite few), The Small Print is your classic, registry office-style, ‘let’s run-away-and-elope’, simple ceremony that focuses on the essentials — the legal words, the signatures and the moment you become married. Short and sweet, perfect for fuss-free lovers, intimate affairs and jet-setters who did the big wedding abroad (and need to make it legal here). Seal the deal in a park, in the backyard, at a restaurant, wherever you like.
For ceremonies with ~50 guests (or no guests at all)
Includes:
Legals only ceremony (only the required legal wording)
On the day delivery (officiate and perform your wedding ceremony)
Professional PA and microphone setup
Filing of all legal documents with Births, Deaths and Marriages
Travel within ~50kms
T H E F U L L S T O R Y
From start to finish
An ink take on the classic ceremony. Rather than standing up and narrating your love story for you, I put the focus back on the most important words you’ll ever say — your vows. I’ll help you find the stories, shape the words and craft promises that are completely true to you. Together we’ll curate a ceremony that includes only the parts that you want (and need to), and get you-two signed, sealed with a smooch, and you delivered — straight to your party.
For ceremonies with unlimited guests
Includes:
Design and curate your ceremony together
1-1 vow writing support and handbooks
On the day delivery (officiate and perform your wedding ceremony)
Professional PA and microphone setup
Filing of all legal documents with Births, Deaths and Marriages
Travel within ~100kms
P E N P A L
Delivered by a main character
Did you know a wonderfully articulate, funny or charming friend or family member can actually deliver your ceremony? They become the host, sharing your story and guiding the moment, while I step in to handle the legal parts that make it official. Behind the scenes, I’m there from the start — helping shape the ceremony, supporting your vows, and coaching your chosen storyteller so they feel confident and in control.
For ceremonies with unlimited guests
Includes:
Design and curate your ceremony together
1:1 support for your chosen person to craft and deliver the ceremony
1-1 vow writing support and handbooks
On the day delivery (officiate and perform your wedding ceremony)
Professional PA and microphone setup
Filing of all legal documents with Births, Deaths and Marriages
Travel within ~100kms
P U T I T I N W R I T I N G
( official paperwork )
( with a smooch )
signed, sealed and delivered
( straight to your party )
F O U N D E R
Your officiant
Penny Holloway is behind ink —
officiant, word-finder and calm-in-the-chaos.
Equal parts organised and invested, she will guide you through the process, help you find the right words (even when you don’t know where to start), and make sure the whole thing lands exactly how-it-should.
Based in Bayside, Melbourne — travelling across Victoria.
T A L K T O M E ,
T A L K T O M E
Taking enquiries for the 2026 / 27
wedding season
We deliver ceremonies across
Melbourne, Bendigo and Central Victoria
Reach out to us at hello@inkceremonies.com, via the form or book a time in for a chat via the button below