Reflection on My First Year of Celebrancy
Rebecca and Jacqualyn, with me as their Celebrant 4th November 2024 As I look back on my first year as a celebrant, I can hardly believe how quickly time has flown. After completing my Certificate IV in Celebrancy in April 2023, I applied to the Attorney Generals Department to become a registered Commonwealth Marriage Celebrant. When I received the email on July 12th, 2023, confirming my successful application, I couldn't help but do a little happy dance! Fast forward to October 20th, 2023, and there I was, officiating my very first wedding ceremony in the picturesque vineyards of the Hunter Valley. What a way to start my journey! The lovely couple had approached me a couple of months prior after the bride's mother spotted my post of Facebook. I'm not quite sure if my celebrant post or my connection with Rotary Club in Cessnock caught their eye, but either way, I was thrilled. Meeting the couple for the first time at a local hotel, I half expected them to say they'd ke...
Thank you again for everything you did for us. The whole process was stress free because you were so understanding. Good communication all through. And the ceremony made so special with the added touch of the poem. Best of all, you are a local.
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Les Chapman March 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was my pleasure to be your Celebrant. Thank you Les and Radka for inviting me into your home to plan, and officiate your service.
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