The love diaries

Claudia Neal-Shaw runs The Love Diaries Co in Sydney, working as both celebrant and MC. She came out of a legal background, which is a handy grounding for the paperwork side of a marriage, and she writes ceremonies around the couple's own story rather than off a template. The range runs from a small elopement up to a full-scale celebration. She also hosts receptions, keeping the night moving from speeches through to the dance floor. Booking one person for the ceremony and the hosting means the tone stays consistent from the aisle to the last song.