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Significant transitions in life are worthy of thoughtful and meaningful acknowledgment and celebration and that is where I come in.
A celebrant based in Torquay on the Surf Coast, I conduct weddings, commitment ceremonies, renewal of vows, birthdays and naming ceremonies, from Apollo Bay to Melbourne.
I am friendly, approachable and flexible. I will be steered by you as to the content and feel of your celebration. Whether you are planning an intimate, home-based ceremony or a large celebration with lots of family and friends, or something in between, I am happy to accommodate your needs.
My motto reflects my commitment to go the extra mile to deliver a beautifully crafted ceremony, that reflects what is most important to you.
Please email or phone me to talk about your celebration.
Congratulations on your decision to marry! As a wedding celebrant I have the privilege of helping couples celebrate this significant event. It would be my pleasure to create and deliver a beautifully crafted, thoughtful wedding ceremony for you, that is as individual as you are. My approach is friendly, flexible and caring. My aim is to reflect your ideas and wishes in your ceremony, whatever these may be. My consistent support and attention to the details of your ceremony, mean you will be able to relax and enjoy one of the best days of your life. Whether you are based in Torquay on The Surf Coast or in Melbourne, call me to discuss your special day.
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What more significant event could there be than welcoming a new life into this world. Such a wonderful event deserves to be recognized and celebrated. A special way to do this is through a naming ceremony. This ceremony brings family and friends together to formally name your child, to welcome them to the wider family, to share stories, make blessings and to pledge support for their future. Naming ceremonies can be fun, moving and tender. They are a moment to publicly recognize and thank people who inspire and support your parenting.
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Significant milestones that deserve to be marked with a ceremony and celebration include anniversaries, graduations, name changes, coming of age and other special birthdays.
Ceremonies demonstrate the meaning and the importance of the life event, honour the people involved, allow acknowledgment of the past and expression of hopes for the future. Whatever the life event you would like to recognise, my promise to you is to create a meaningful, inspiring ceremony, involving friends and family, with plenty of warmth and humour thrown in.
How often do you pause and reflect on the one relationship, that endures and supports you across the years? Vow renewal ceremonies provide an opportunity to recognise, value and celebrate your most intimate relationship, as well as a chance for you to revisit and renew your promises to each other for the years ahead.
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Am I the celebrant for you?
We meet for a chat (no charge, no pressure) at a time and place that suits you. We talk about your plans and what I can do for you to help create your ideal ceremony. Contact me by phone or email to set up a time.
On booking me as your celebrant, I lock in the date of your ceremony. I arrange to meet with you to discuss your ceremony needs further.
In order to personalise your ceremony, we talk. I help you explore the possibilities and you tell me what you would like in terms of the content and feel of your ceremony.
I write your ceremony and provide it to you for feedback. You will be able to modify the ceremony so that it is just right for you.
In most instances, we will hold a rehearsal. The rehearsal covers all elements of the ceremony that involve you and other participants, including location, movements, readings, rituals and music.
By the time your big day arrives, all participants will be well prepared, so you can relax and enjoy yourself.
I will arrive well in advance, to set up and be ready to greet participants and guests.
I will lead you through your ceremony from start to finish, doing my utmost to make it the meaningful, memorable experience you have set your heart on.
This package suits ceremonies of any size and in any venue.
I start with a blank page and create a beautifully crafted, totally personalised ceremony for you.
In the lead up to your big day, we will plan, prepare and rehearse as much as is needed.
My travel to a distance of 120km from Torquay for meetings, rehearsals and the ceremony is included.
On your big day, yours will be the only ceremony I have booked. Having agreed all the details of the ceremony in advance, I will be at the venue well ahead of time to ensure everything is set up professionally and runs smoothly.
I would be pleased to be one of your team, greeting your guests beforehand and assisting your photographer to gather family and friends for photos afterwards.
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This package is suitable for intimate ceremonies, with up to 10 people present, including your 2 witnesses, at a home venue or local park.
With this package I provide a beautifully written, hand crafted ceremony script.
You have the option of personalising your vows and adding a reading.
We will have one face-to-face meeting before your wedding, at a venue convenient for you, plus a rehearsal where necessary.
Travel up to 50km from Torquay, for the pre-meeting, rehearsal and the ceremony is included in the package.
My attention to detail will ensure the smooth and professional delivery of your ceremony.
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This package includes a beautifully crafted, personalised ceremony to meet your unique needs for a naming day, birthday or other life celebration.
I attend to the details of your ceremony, including suggesting readings and rituals, advising on props and organising family and guest participation.
On the day, I deliver your ceremony in a friendly, fun and professional manner.
I arrive at the venue well ahead of time to ensure everything is set up professionally and runs smoothly.
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We were lucky enough to choose Sue as our marriage celebrant for our vow renewals and we couldn’t have chosen better! She was incredibly helpful, proactive and responsive in all our communications and made the whole day and lead up to it so easy and very enjoyable.
Sue has a great personality and genuinely wanted to hear our story and our ideas and came up with a number of great ones herself. Ultimately Sue created a uniquely personal ceremony for Val and I. It was perfect and really expressed how each of us felt about one another in a warm, personal and memorable way.
All our guests loved the way she relayed our tale and made the event run so smoothly. Thanks to Sue, it was filled with authenticity, warmth and laughs that we will cherish forever. Thank you, Sue, for giving us our perfect vow renewal ceremony.
