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I am a Civil Celebrant in the Albury Wodonga Region of Australia. However, my services are not limited to this region and I travel far and wide to officiate at ceremonies.
I am described as zany, wacky,
and
loveable.
I'm
fun, lively, enthusiastic and I respect your wishes!
I am also
insightful,
and
held
in high esteem
by
supporting couples
when they are putting together
the “Who, What,
When, Why, Where and How"
of their special day. This
combination
results in the perfect
ceremony.
Weddings and Same Sex Covenants
The word covenant refers to a solemn pact or agreement between persons who commit themselves to each other.
I have officiated as a marriage celebrant at over 700 weddings, performing ceremonies for couples not only living in the local area but for couples:-
From Georgia Russia, the
From Hamilton Island to the snow capped mountains of
Alpine
Victoria.
I
even performed the marriage service for
my
next door neighbour
under
the Hills Hoist.
Nothing is a problem when creating your special and unique ceremony.
I am also well known for conducting unique and memorable naming ceremonies, commitment ceremonies and funerals.
I give 110%, and believe
that the end result will be empowering for each and everyone involved.
In all ceremonies I give choices that meet individual needs and
circumstances, creating authentic and meaningful experiences for each
group.
I constantly work to make small gradual improvements in all ceremonies that I am involved with.
My research has indicated people don't tend to think about ceremonies until there is a need for one. It is then that they realise they know very little about the ceremony they are about to be involved with.
This is where I am able to come to the forefront as I know how to personalize a ceremony to give you a most memorable occasion.
I am willing to travel to
make your ceremony happen, in your special
place.
I completed the Graduate Diploma of Arts, Civil Ceremonies at Monash University, Melbourne in 2001 and continued study completing the VETASESS III (Civil Ceremonies) VETASESS IV (Civil Ceremonies) over the following two years.
To my knowledge, there are only 12 Civil Celebrants Australia wide who are as highly qualified. With hands-on experience creating and delivering all rights of passage, this small number of Celebrants surely must be at the forefront of Civil Celebrancy delivery.
Funerals
Real grief is not healed time,
It is false to think that the passing of time will slowly make us forget him/her and take away our pain,
I really want to console you in this letter, but not by suggesting that time will take away our pain,...
If time does anything, it deepens our grief.
The longer we live, the more fully we become aware of who he/she was for us and the more intimately we experience what his/her love meant for us.
Real, deep love is,... Very unobtrusive, seemingly easy and obvious,and is so present that we take it for granted.
There it is only in retrospect - or better in memory - that we fully realise its power and depth.
Yes, indeed, love often makes itself invisible in pain.
The pain we are now experiencing shows us how deep, full, intimate and all pervasive his/her love was.
Henri J M Nouwen
Funerals and grief counselling is always difficult for the families involved and the Celebrant.
I am particularly respected as a funeral celebrant and believe I am one of 120 Celebrants registered by the Australian Federation of Civil Celebrants as both a funeral and marriage celebrant.
I have included my brochure, "A Perfect Farewell"
Time is of the essence, but it's not about time.
It doesn't matter how long it takes to create your ceremony, we just keep going until you have what you want. There's no limit on time spent creating your service.
Naming Ceremonies
I have four children myself (hang on, their father did offer some genealogy).
They are now adults, with Monty having left this level of existence we call Earth. I absolutely love and adore kids,- still being a kid myself.
All this, plus having taught in schools for 30 years, makes me more
than eligible to write and help parents celebrate the birth of a
new-born.
Parents love is something that no-one can explain,
It's make up of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain
It's endless and unselfish and enduring come what may, for nothing can destroy it, or take the love away,
By Helen Steiner Rice.
Name giving ceremonies have a history almost as old as the human race.
They are not a baptism or a christening and the ceremony conducted by a Civil Celebrant is always a fulfilling and meaningful experience for everyone involved.
It's an occasion when a new birth is celebrated, welcoming the child into the world and the community. It deepens family relationships and is an excellent occasion for the cultural expression of joy, hope and acceptance of new life. It is the birth of the next generation, reminding us of the great responsibility in bringing up a child and to recognise and appoint those who will have an important role in the child's development.
Newsletters & Articles
Every week, I write a column in the local Albury paper, The Border Mail, titled "Ask Annie." It addresses the ins and outs of organizing a wedding.
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