To love someone
deeply gives you strength.
Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.
Lao Tzu
The ceremony is the gateway to your wedding
day, it’s the memory you make, which will sustain you in the
future. What you say and what is done in the ceremony seals
the relationship between you and your partner.
Creating the "right" wedding ceremony is a
time-consuming undertaking. It needs careful planning and
energy and it's going to need a celebrant that you feel
comfortable and confident with, who can guide you through
the maze of options available
Marriage is a huge step for anyone. It's the joining
together, physically and emotionally of two individuals
who have different backgrounds and histories, but whose
desire to spend the rest of their lives in each other's
company means it's time to take the next big step. You
agree on a date, a place, and a time.. I am happy to
perform religious ceremonies if you wish.
How Long Does a Ceremony Take?
A Civil Ceremony usually takes about 20 minutes
depending on the type of ceremony you choose. It’s your
special day and should be everything you want it to be.
Planning to Elope?
Many couples are now choosing to 'Elope' or wanting a
more private and intimate ceremony with only their two
witnesses, immediate family or closest friends - the
focus being entirely on the Bride and Groom. If you are
looking to celebrate on a budget but with style,
something stress free and no fuss, yet meaningful and
memorable, Jan will conduct a personalised ceremony at a
time and location of your choice.. All legal aspects of
the ceremony and legal documents are fulfilled as per
The Marriage Act 1961.
Jan is a
delightful, enthusiastic and highly
professional wedding celebrant. From our
first meeting with Jan we felt entirely
confident that every detail of our wedding
ceremony would be perfect and Jan ensured
that this was the case on our special day.
Jan expertly guided us through preparing the
content of our ceremony, lodged the
important documents on our behalf, supported
us with selecting a wet weather venue (which
thankfully wasn't required), facilitated a
ceremony rehearsal and played a significant
part in delivering the wedding ceremony we
have always dreamt of. Our special day was
simply magical! Jan was an absolute pleasure
to work with. Andrew and Elise
An Opportunity to Blend
Families to Create a New Family
Do you or your spouse-to-be have children? If so, then
you are not just getting remarried, together you are
creating a new family. Celebrate your new marriage
ceremony in a way that wisely and joyously embraces the
children in your lives. Include the children in your
wedding vows and as special participants in the wedding
ceremony. Thank them for being open and welcoming about
your new marriage. Together, we can design a creative
wedding ceremony that will include every member of your
new family.
Arriving at least 20 minutes before the Ceremony to
ensure chairs, tables flowers etc are in place, set up
the PA in the best position, liaise with venue
staff/musicians, etc.
Ensuring all official paperwork is in order and sent
promptly to the appropriate Registry office.
I am covered by professional indemnity and public
liability insurance.
On average I would spend between 7 - 12 hours on each
wedding.
You will also get a celebrant who spends a lot of time
making sure you get everything right.
There are no short cuts to well prepared successful
ceremonies.
A non refundable (if you cancel) deposit of $350 is
required within 14 days of lodgement of your Notice of
Intent in order to confirm and secure your desired date
and time. Most of the Celebrants in this area support
each other, so should I be unavailable on your selected
day through some unforseen emergency I'd be happy to try
to find you an alternative Celebrant.
Interviews available 7 days a week
Interviews are available 7 days, 9.00 am to 9.00 pm by
appointment at Jan’s home in Mona Vale or once a month I
take appointments in the city. Interviews may also be at
your preferred location. For a relaxed and worry free
ceremony, Sydney and Australia wide,
Click here to discuss your
wedding further or call Jan on (02) 9999 1404
Jan, just
a brief note to thank you most sincerely for the role you
played in making Jason and Amy's wedding day so special on
Friday 10 September 2010. The ceremony was a very personal
one and your calm, professional care and attention to detail
ensured that the ceremony ran smoothly and everyone in the
wedding party were relaxed and enjoyed the day. The
difficulties in trying to plan a wedding from overseas were
overcome with your reassurance in emails to Jason and Amy
and generous amounts of your personal time both at our first
meeting in December 2009 and again at the rehearsal on
Thursday afternoon. ….Thank you once again for a most
memorable day and I am sure Jason and Amy will be in touch
with you when they return from their honeymoon. Kindest
regards.
Carol Gray
Jan, thank you
from the bottom of our hearts for making our special day,
the most amazing day of our lives. I can not speak highly
enough of you and the ceremony you created for us! …The
whole process was excellent from start to finish. We felt
you took the time and to get a sense of us as a couple and
created a ceremony that complemented us in so many ways. So
many of our guests, commented on your beautiful ceremony and
professionalism.
It was more special than I could have imagined. Thank you
for reminding us along the way that it's about the ceremony,
it's about the promises that we make on the day. We felt so
much love in that room and to say those heartfelt words in
front of our friends and family was just beautiful. Best
moment of our lives! I will recommend you to anyone that is
getting married. The ceremony is the most important part of
the day, and you made it wonderful……Thank you again Jan. It
truely was the best day of our lives!
Amy and John
