Michelle and Andrew's testimonial

Michelle and Andrew during their wedding ceremony. Photo taken by Samm Blake Photographer

James and Nana's hand written testimonial

Hand written note from Lisa & Nigel for the Name Giving ceremony for their two daughters Lola and Nixi

Lisa, Nigel, Lola and Nixi during the Name Giving Ceremony

Mick's SS Emma Madeline

Jan had gone all out for her husband, she arranged the sign below, as a surprise.

The sign Jan had made as a surprise for Mick

Jan had also arranged a sausage sizzle, with, a cake. Apparently the picture on the cake is made from rice paper and is edible.

This cake was simply delicious

This wonderful steam boat is named after Jan and Mick’s two granddaughters, Emma and Madeline, their five grandsons have not been forgotten, Tom, Jack, Brady, George, and Riley have their names, or will have, their names written somewhere special on the boat.

It was a great morning, and I was honoured to be the Master of Ceremonies. If you need a Celebrant in Perth, or a Master of Ceremonies, do not hesitate to contact me.

Paul and Tara (Mr and Mrs Kendall) were married at 3.15 pm, Saturday 7th April 2012. It was Tara’s birthday as well!  About 20 family and friends had flown from England and Scotland to attend the wedding.  Tara and Paul had wanted a venue that was different than anything they could find in England, and they couldn’t have chosen a better venue.  Their marriage ceremony was held amongst the trees at Yanchep National Park.

Tara looked stunning, she is petite and beautiful. The gown she chose suited her perfectly.  Paul was very handsome in his grey suit, as were his two grooms-men his father and step-father.

Paul and Tara with their wedding party, during their marriage ceremony

Tara chose red for her bridesmaids, and with Yanchep National Park  the backdrop, they looked really lovely. The red added colour to the green of the park.  Their bouquets  were white lilies. I think the red, white and grey of the bridal party gave it an overall look of  elegance.

Tara and Paul's bridesmaids were Tara's sister Shona, and Paul's two sisters Emma and Kate.

Tara  walked down the aisle on the arm of her father, Mr Farrell. He looked fabulous in his Clans tartan trousers and the rest of the clothing associated with a kilt.

Tara walking down the aisle on the arm of father Mr J Farrell

Tara and her mother made the most beautiful and unusual bouquet that I have ever seen.  The photo does not do it justice.  It is something she will have forever, and will be able to put it on display in their home.

Tara and her mother made this very unusual, stunning bouquet.

It was a beautiful warm Autumn day. Robert and his Grooms-man Joel were waiting in the Gazebo. Dawn alighted from the Limousine at the top of the path. She walked down the path, and was given away by her brother, Karl, who had flown from Malaysia for the occasion.

Dawn and Robert's wedding at the Brookland Green Gazebo

Dawn looked stunning in a strapless wedding gown. Her hair, make-up and jewellery  were understated and suited her perfectly.  Robert and Dawn wrote their own vows, they had obviously written them from their heart. The vows had all of us in tears, they were so beautiful.

A very happy Dawn and Robert during their marriage ceremony.

Robert’s family flew over from Queensland for the occasion. Dawn’s brother flew from Malaysia for the wedding and he took the photos, except for the time he was giving his sister away.  It was a beautiful day, the ceremony was happy and joyful.

The ceremony started with a Memorial for Nigel and Lisa’s son, Beau, who sadly passed away the day he was born.  He was their middle child, but although he has passed, he is remembered every day within this family. He is spoken about and he is a much loved part of their lives. I am sure their initial pain was immense, and almost unbearable, but over the past four years they learned how to live with it, and how to include their son into their daily lives.

This family has certainly taught me something about grieving and how to include those who pass on  into your  daily life.  This is a wisdom that I will certainly pass onto others.

Lisa and Nigel have two beautiful daughters who they obviously cherish and love without reservation. They chose a poem by Helen Steiner Rice, to express their feelings towards their two beautiful daughters. It also expresses how they feel as parents.

Nigel, Lisa, Lola and Nixi

To  Our Child

A parent’s love is something that no one can explain

It is made of deep devotion, sacrifice, and pain.

It is endless and unselfish, and enduring, come what may,

For nothing can destroy it or take it away.

It is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking,

And it never fails or falters even though the heart is breaking.

It believes beyond believing when the world around condemns.

And it glows with all the beauty of the rarest, brightest gems.

It is far beyond defining, it defies all explanation,

And it still remains a secret like a mystery of creation.

A many splendid miracle man cannot understand,

A special wondrous evidence of life’s tender guiding hand.

Some of my words I said as the Celebrant at the ceremony, Kathryn  “In  human history there is no more moving reflection than that of a young child’s relationship with their parents. It is in this context and to express the beauty of this relationship that Nigel and Lisa have chosen to make their promises as parents, accepting their responsibilities to Lola and Nixi, and expressing their love for them and their hopes for their future.”

Lisa reading her vows to her children, Lola and Nixi with myself, Kathryn

Parents Vows

“We are your parents and we will care for you.

We promise to show you the adventure of life.

We promise to open our hearts fully to your love.

We promise to teach you about joy and laughter.”

We promise to embrace your hopes and dreams.

We will love you unconditionally.

We promise to guide you, respect you and to protect you.

Grandparents also make vows to their grandchildren.

Nigel, Lola, their respective parents with Lola and Nixi

It was a very moving ceremony, with a release of balloons at the end of it. Four blue balloons for their son, and pink ones for their daughters.  I wish this amazing family all the very best for their future together.

The weather was perfect, the location was superb; near the lakes at Joondalup Resort, and it had been decorated beautifully by the staff and the florist Jo-Anne McNamara.  The flower girl and ring boy were first in the procession, followed by the bridesmaids, Pricilia and Nora, Sheila was escorted  by her son, Aaron.

Sheila and Dave with their attendants.

Dave waited with his grooms men, Ted and Trevor. Aaron presented his mother, to be married to Dave. It was  a lovely moment and overall it was a beautiful ceremony.

Dave and Sheila had chosen to have a  Rose ceremony and a Sand Ceremony, straight after the Marriage and Ring vows. These are wonderful, visual representations of the joining of the couple. However, you can, as Sheila and Dave did, have two members of each family join them and then it is the joining of the two families, not just the couple.

The came the signing of the Marriage Register.

Bride's witness, Jo-Anne, signing the Marriage Register. Grooms witness, Jose, looking on.

Sheila signing the Register with her husband, Dave and their witnesses looking on.

A wedding venue with a difference!  The Perth Zoo has private areas that you can hire. They hold between 10 and 1000 people.  Your wedding photos would certainly be different. Authorised Marriage Celebrants can marry you anywhere in Australia’s land, sea and air space, the choice is yours.  We can also marry you at any time of the day or night. Sunrise in the zoo would be spectacular!  Although you might end up with very sleepy guests

Perth Zoo

If you have any queries about your marriage here in Perth, or WA in general, do not hesitate to give me a call 0448-239-150 or you can use the contact page

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year!!

Lets face it, weddings are expensive. For some reasons prices seem to be inflated when it comes to weddings.  From flowers, dresses, hair and make-up, invitations etc etc.

Aurora and her Team in the Philippines have put together ten very good ideas to help you save money. Budgeting ideas    I thought I would pass them on to you. The idea are fairly generic so you can use them here in Perth.

I wish you well planning your wedding. If you have any questions about the actual ceremony, style, outline of a ceremony, vows etc, please do not hesitate to give me a call 0448-239-150

As long as you  can provide the right documents; are not already married; are not close relatives; and are over the age of 18 years. One of the party can be between 16 and 18 years, but they must have obtained the necessary consents or dispensations required under the Marriage Act 1961.

You must fill in a Notice of Intended Marriage form,  and sign it in the presence of…  see the back of the form for this information. The form must be signed and received by the authorised celebrant at least one calendar month and not less than 18 months, before the date of the marriage.

The authorised celebrant must see evidence of the date and place of your birth, of each party. If you were born in Australia this must be your birth certificate. If you were born overseas this can be either your overseas passport, or your birth certificates, in English.

If your documents are not in English, you must have them translated by a person who is authorised by National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Inc 

If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to phone me 0448-239-150. I am more than happy to answer any question you may have.  I live in Perth, Western Australia but am happy to travel anywhere in this beautiful country.