Welcome
Love is the reason that together you will become one ... let the journey begin
Welcome to my website and thank you for giving me this opportunity to introduce myself and my services.
Born in Ireland with qualifications in social work and training I enjoy interacting with people. Now an authorised marriage celebrant based nearby Port Douglas in tropical Far North Queensland, I take great joy and a professional pride in assisting couples and families celebrate and honour their significant events and milestones with appropriate ritual.
Whether celebrating your wedding, renewing vows, committing to a partner, or naming a new baby, whether a small gathering or large, your ceremony should reflect your personal wishes and be meaningful for your family and friends. I would be honoured to assist in designing your unique ceremony, drawing on readings, poetry, music, other cultural traditions and customs as required to make your ceremony memorable and special for all attending.
Please browse through this site for information on; services I offer, legal requirements for marriage, information for interstate and overseas visitors wishing to marry in Far North Queensland, Frequently Asked Questions, Venues and Resources for Weddings. Then contact me either by phone, postal mail or via the contact form on this webpage for an obligation free discussion of your wishes for your celebration.
Marriage Ceremony Services
- Initial interview, obligation free, at my home or your accommodation, if you are a local or coming to the area pre-wedding to plan your services.
- Personalised planning of your ceremony with a choice of wedding themes – with options to include your own material, ceremonial rituals from other cultures such as hand fasting, candle lighting, coin and veil, butterfly release, etc and to involve your family members as appropriate
- Unlimited phone and e-mail contact.
- Conducting the ceremony at venue of your choice
- Completion and lodgement of all legal documentation, including the Notice of Intention to Marry Form (NOIM) and Certificate of Marriage.
- Rehearsals as required (may incur an extra fee)
- Portable PA system available with inbuilt CD player and lead for i-Pod so guests can hear well both indoors and outdoors and you can play music, table with cloth and two chairs for signing of the Marriage Certificates, Bali white wedding flags for beach weddings, all as required
- A matching of celebrant wardrobe to suit your colour theme/setting
- Travel to and from the location of your choice
- A bound souvenir copy of your ceremony as a keepsake
Featured Testimonial
"Thank you so much for being our Celebrant and for being such a big part of our special day. We are so thrilled to have found you. Every e-mail from you has been lovely, chatty, friendly and caring.
You made us feel so relaxed. Only once you knew a bit about us did you start to tell us about you and your style. On the big day the ceremony was perfect, your script beautiful and your style warm and inviting. The pack you gave us on our wedding day was wonderful. I’m not sure that many other celebrants would go to that much effort, what a beautiful keepsake.
Anne, you are a fantastic celebrant and a really lovely caring person. We would recommend you to anyone. You were perfect. "
Sarah and Pete
17/10/10 Angsana Wedding Chapel, Palm Cove