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Hey there – I’m Aleks, a Melbourne based wedding celebrant, DJ and MC.
I’ve played tunes and performed MC services at weddings for over six years. In 2023, I added celebranting (yes, I’m deciding that’s a word) to my repertoire!
I’ve got close to 20 years (yikes) of professional writing experience from my previous life as a corporate marketing and communications manager. I love telling a good story.
My partner and I started our successful wedding DJ business One More Song with the tagline “No More Nutbush”. We also have a fun wedding planning podcast, Project Engaged.
So I’m knee deep in weddings and wouldn’t change it for anything. If you’re a party-loving, non-traditional couple, get in touch!
Check me out on Insta!
Bettina and Kaisei`s big fat Jalipino (Filipino / Japanese) wedding dance floor was the perfect mixture of pure joy and chaos, as captured in these pics by @amandaalessiphotography.
Cheeky pre guest arrival pics with the lovely Eliza and Ben, who helped me pop my Mount Macedon Winery cherry last month! 🍒
We do so many weddings with @natsproal.melbournecelebrant.
Ahhhh... Marie + Gerry. What a delight.
From the jazzy, funky, soulful music brief to the beautifully timeless aesthetic, Eden and Jerry`s wedding was *chef`s kiss*🤌🏼 epic.
It`s November - the month when all wedding vendors are cooked AF. So it`s important to stay hydrated and caffeinated.
One year ago I married my first couple, Maddy and Joel (happy 1st anniversary, guys!).
Woah, what a day. I had been looking forward to this wedding for a while and it did not disappoint. @urbnsurf & @threeblueducksevents offer something truly unique for fun couples who want water views northside and without the sand.
A rose between two thorns... Nah, just kidding - Jesse and Georgie both looked gorgeous.
A "sick" toddler, the road trip from hell and a serious case of the hangries. Sam and Stephen`s meeting story had it all.
NEW BLOG! ✍🏼
Rain, hail and shine. Carmen and Ryan got all three on their wedding day, but it did not dampen their spirits one bit.
The couple were SO appreciative of their vendors in the lead up, on the day and afterwards. Seriously just so lovely. There aren`t enough words.
They were fans of our podcast Project Engaged and took a lot of our advice into consideration for their day. 👌🏼
The music brief showed off their incredible (and eclectic) music tastes: from Bossa Nova, jazz and soul for ceremony/cocktail hour through to Filipino disco classics, dirty RnB and more recent pop faves for the reception.
Thank you for having me, you two beautiful souls. It was an honour.
🩷 THE TEAM 🩷
@onemoresongdjs @dj_aleks_mac
@amandaalessiphotography
@weddings_showtimeeventgroup
@melbournecelebrant_meriki
@pompandsplendour
@lunar_red_films
@make_up_by_ingrid @tonic.makeup.hair
@evenioaustralia
@mhevents.melbourne
@misstrixiedrinkstea
@pjohnsonweddings
@cheriebyoui
@bridalvaniaromoff
@thenextstepco_
@paulbramdiamonds
@inksyau
#melbourneweddingdj #weddingdj #weddingdjmelbourne #nomorenutbush
I had the honour of being their celebrant, DJ and MC, and let me tell you, these two were chill as.
Requested Kesha only for pre-ceremony tunes. Chose the same song for aisle entrance and ceremony exit (Tear In My Heart - Twenty One Pilots). And no personal vows. You do you, boo.
After that, apart from a few fun song requests they had compiled in the lead up, they gave me free rein and their super fun guests danced their night away at the relaxed cocktail style reception.
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Venue: @mountmacedonwinery
Celebrant/DJ/MC: me / @onemoresongdjs
Photos: @samanthaelizabethphotography
#melbournecelebrant #celebrantdj #celebrantdjmc #melbourneweddingdj
She was the celebrant for @eddymacdj`s wedding yesterday and mine today.
It`s one of our most valued vendor friendships. Those who know Nat know she`s just a legend: a true pro, loads of fun and an advocate for authentic weddings that reflect you as a couple (with or without the traditions).
Plus she really values music and the role it plays in the early parts of your wedding - pre-ceremony, ceremony and cocktail hour.
She encourages couples to book a DJ or live music for this bit of their day. We obviously agree.
Here`s to many more weddings together, Nat! Thank you for being a huge inspiration to me and Eddy in our celebrant journey. 💜
#melbourneweddingdj #melbourneweddingsuppliers #weddingcelebrant
We filled in the obligatory marriage paperwork prior to their big day over a few hours and a few drinks in Brunswick, and I just loved getting to know these two.
Since becoming a celebrant, @coombeyarravalley has been on my ceremony bucket list. All the spaces are stunning.
Marie and Gerry just really embraced their big day and all that comes with it. You two absolute legends.
I hope we get to enjoy some more drinks together and reminisce about your big day soon. 😘
PS - how many times can I say "absolutely" in one reel?!
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Celebrant/DJ/MC/lights/sax: @dj_aleks_mac, @onemoresongdjs with @justinkennyhall
Photo: @ashleyspagnoloweddings
Flowers: @flowerpotdebbie
Content: @loveontheruncontent
#melbourneweddingdj #coombeyarravalley #celebrantdj #celebrantdjmc #weddingdj
I`m a big fan of Quat Quatta. It`s one of those venues that you really need to see in person to appreciate. The photos and videos don`t do it justice.
So good to work with the very talented @evangelinevictoriamusic on violin too.
All round good vibes.
I love that one week I`ll be partying amongst disco balls and rainbow florals and the next I`ll be in formal wear amongst classic red roses, but one thing remains the same: our couples are big music lovers and know that the tunes have a massive impact on the atmosphere of their big day. 🌹
Such an honour to be your DJ and MC, Eden + Jerry!
PS - extra points for having I Will Survive as your dance floor starter!
#melbourneweddingdj #quatquatta #quatquattadj #weddingdjmc
Espresso martinis are good too for that extra lil kick. 🍸
Cocktail hour for the lovely Grace and Ross was such a fun vibe. I loved being able to DJ on my @denondjofficial Prime Go controller as it meant I was rocking a battery powered set up downstairs for ceremony/cocktail hour with my main DJ set up ready to go upstairs for the reception.
Much more to share from this wedding. 🤍
Venue: @glasshausdesign (Brucke)
DJ/lights/audio guest book: @onemoresongdjs
Celebrant: @natsproal.melbournecelebrant
Photo: @sarahgodenziphotography
Catering: @foursideevents_
My assistant/content: @ostrichcowboy90
#weddingdj #melbourneweddingdj #glasshausweddingdj #glasshausbrucke #weddingseason
I wanted to share 3 things I`ve learnt in my first year as a celebrant that may help couples (I won`t bore you with what I`ve learnt about filling in the legal paperwork!):
🤍 Couples don`t really know what goes into a wedding ceremony.
And that`s cool. I have a preferred structure with a couple of optional bits, which most couples are happy to follow. It`s totally normal to not know the ins and outs (even if you`ve been married before). That`s what your celebrant is for!
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🤍 Most people don`t like to be in the spotlight.
This is cool too because guess what - I do most of the talking in your ceremony! Even your personal vows are optional, so apart from the legal vows, you don`t need to say a thing if you don`t want to!
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🤍 The ceremony really does set the tone for the rest of your day.
I don`t like the idea of the couple and guests feeling tense / nervous / formal during the ceremony. It gives me the ick. In my opinion (and I`m sure my couples would agree), the ceremony should be a fun and celebratory part of your wedding, with just the right amount of both laughs and tears.
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A huge thanks to all my couples who have chosen me to marry them. Here`s to many more years of hitching!
Photo by @coastandpines
Thanks to my lovely long lunch companion/assistant for the day @clairerussocelebrant 💜
#melbournecelebrant #celebrantdj #celebrantdjmc #melbournewedding #celebrant
But seriously, epic venue.
Kirstie + Rob did their day like absolute champs, not breaking a sweat (or at least, hiding it very well) about the fact they had 220 guests. They were careful in selecting their suppliers and really put a lot of trust in us.
Although their vows were very emotional, the rest of the ceremony was lighthearted, as was the reception, with more karate kicks than I`ve ever seen at a wedding.
Rnb, hip hop and pop throwbacks dominated the night. And everyone kicked on at Heroes rooftop bar in the city til 3am.
Kirstie and Rob know how to wedding. 😻
(PS - thank you to @eddymacdj for helping me out on his day off!).
B&G: @_shenny & @onyumusic
Celebrant/DJ/MC: @dj_aleks_mac / @onemoresongdjs
Photos: @lulu_and_lime & @sigridpetersenphotography
Film: @framedbyedmedia
String quartet: @invictusquartet
Flowers: @thebridalcollectiveau
Arbour: @weddingsofdistinction
Dress: @luvbridal
HMUA: @aimmey_
#northsidewedding #celebrantdjmc #threeblueducks #melbournecelebrantdj #uniqueweddingvenue
My first time at @welcometothornbury yesterday. Shout out to Izzy and Kayla, who were super helpful. Kayla even played the ceremony entrance and finish songs on my DJ controller. Wild!
The couple`s ceremony was around 15 mins, with short and sweet vows, signing afterwards and arcade hour followed by a party full of nostalgic dance bangers (specifically 2000-2010ish) with some classic singalongs thrown into the mix.
(Yes, Ghosts n Stuff was played... I do love deadmau5, so was pumped to see this on the couple`s requests).
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Celebrant/DJ: @dj_aleks_mac / @onemoresongdjs
Photos: @aleksandarjasonweddings
Venue: @welcometothornbury
Photo booth: @7sevenevents
B&G: @ggeorgiesmith & @jessevsthewolrd 🤍
Was it a meet cute? 🤔
Watch the reel to find out how things started out for these two. (Spoiler alert: they get married...!).
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Venue: @lancemoreevents
Celebrant/DJ/MC/lights: @dj_aleks_mac / @onemoresongdjs
Photographer: @nikkimccronephotography
Styling/on the day coordination: @wholelottalovecreative
Ceremony music: @heyjack_co
Dress: @hollybutleratelier
Florist: @rosestudios___
In my latest blog post, I feature Ellen & Rob’s colourful Post Office Hotel wedding, for which I was lucky enough to be celebrant and MC.
The couple’s original enquiry said it all: “PARTY PARTY PARTY!!! We want a laid back, all the thrills, fun party wedding!” Having read this, obviously I was a keen bean to be involved in their big day.
The blog post shared some more about their big day and features stunning photos and film by @allmywednesdays with @weddings_byjack.
Check it out on the Wedding Tips blog page of my Aleks Mac website.
aleksmac.com.au
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These cuties are big Indie electronic lovers but also wanted an eclectic mix of tunes you`d hear at different Aussie festivals and from DJs like Hot Dub Time Machine, who plays the best of each decade.
The crowd was up for it and the dance floor props were just the cherry on top. 🍒
Huge shout out to our past couple, Natalia and Chris, who rocked the dance floor!
DJ & lights: @dj_aleks_mac / @onemoresongdjs
Venue: @immerseyv
Photo: @chriswalter.photography
Video: @annetteanddani
Photo booth & audio guest book: @openbooths
What do my clients think?
"We knew our wedding day would be a hell of a party but our guests definitely didn’t and were blown away by Aleks being a triple threat, conducting a beautiful, warm yet concise ceremony (exactly what we wanted), and a hell of a party to follow. “11/10 dance floor” one of my girlfriends said to me and I couldn’t agree more."
Post Office Hotel - Coburg
"Our ceremony was the perfect mix of sentimental, romantic and hilarious. One of our family friends thought that Aleks was a friend of ours, because everything was so personal and natural... As a DJ, we couldn't have asked for more. The dance floor was full the whole night - with all of our mates, as well as our parents and older family."
Rupert on Rupert - Collingwood
"Her beautiful persona allowed us to feel confident she was going to give us a fun, personalised ceremony whilst also being able to help us with all the official legal parts that you need to get married, and we were not disappointed. If you plan on getting married once, twice or 10 times we cannot recommend Aleks enough."
Post Office Hotel - Coburg
"Aleks, you are a super star and we just loved having you help us celebrate with all our family and friends. Thank you so much. Best night. Best memories. Best fun."
Butler Lane - Richmond
"Aleks is an absolute rock star and had so many amazing ideas and tips for our wedding. She is exceptionally talented, and a really lovely and fun person to be around."
Glasshaus Inside - Richmond
"Aleks, you are amazing!!!! We love you and love that you made our wedding so much fun!"
Noisy Ritual - Brunswick
"WE LOVE YOU!! If you get QUEEN Aleks Mac as your DJ, you are the luckiest humans!!"
Post Office Hotel - Coburg
"As soon as Aleks said she was available for our day, I locked it in and never looked back. One of the BEST decisions we made."
Yering Station - Yarra Valley
"Aleks asked all the right questions, accommodated all our requests and executed a phenomenal night. She also ran audio/music at our ceremony. Thanks for making everything so easy for us!"
Free to Feed - Fitzroy North
"Aleks was our wedding DJ and she was sooo incredible! She was super flexible and professional helping out with our ceremony. She was also a joy to deal with throughout the whole preparation process. We couldn’t have asked for anything better!!"
Collingwood Children's Farm - Abbotsford
"Aleks was amazing!!! Read the room so well, and had a great feel of the place. Great communication and was so accommodating. Would very highly recommend!! P.S. love how she plays no cringey songs!"
Lancemore Lindenderry - Red Hill
"Aleks is the best! We seriously cannot stress enough how much fun we had, dancing the whole night. Aleks was super easy to work with and the whole night just flowed so well. Wish we could do it all again - it was perfect."
Glasshaus Inside - Richmond
"AH-MAZING! Aleks is not just a super cool DJ but also an amazing human. She has been absolutely amazing to deal with throughout the whole process. I felt like we did not just have a DJ at our event, but also a friend."
Rupert on Rupert - Collingwood
"She completely nailed the ceremony script and had everyone either laughing or crying happy tears. She read the room as MC and DJ and only played bangers."
Lancemore Lindenderry - Red Hill
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