Celebrants

Celebrants

 

The role of the wedding celebrant consists of many duties which include performing the marriage ceremony. The type of wedding ceremony you are having will influence the role of the celebrant. You can select the wedding celebrant which is best suited to your requirements. Your may prefer to have the services of a man or a woman, someone young or that of a mature age. It is important that you are happy with your choice of celebrant and that you communicate openly.

*additional fees may apply

 
Celebrants

Colleen Farry Whitsunday Celebrant

Colleen Farry

Colleen Farry believes that your wedding day is a celebration of love and friendship. This special day will be treasured forever and should be tailored to suit the personal requests of each couple.

Colleen offers a selection of readings, vows and poems and can offer a wealth of knowledge and assistance.

Colleen has officiated in excess of 2000 weddings; focusing predominantly in the Whitsunday region. Her caring, kind nature, along with her experience and knowledge ensure that the bride and groom can rest assured and enjoy their wedding day. You can trust Colleen to work in well with other services such as photographers and to make your day relaxed and enjoyable.

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Jan Harvey

Your wedding ceremony reflects who you are, both as individuals and as a couple, a true celebration of your life together and what your love means to you both. Whether you want a small, intimate wedding or a larger, more formal gathering, I do all that I can to turn what you imagine your wedding ceremony will be like…. into reality.

I will guide and assist you in creating your own unique ceremony which perfectly captures your relationship story, and I provide you with a wide range of ideas and samples which help you choose your vows, readings and other ceremony parts, allowing you to truly reflect your tastes and personality.

I am only a phone call or email away, and always happy to answer any questions you may have along the way. I will also ensure that all legal documentation is completed and lodged, and I provide you with the specially prepared booklet used during your ceremony.

As your marriage celebrant, I will ensure that the preparation for your wedding will be enjoyable and stress free, and that your marriage ceremony will be personal, romantic, warm and relaxed

Rose Allan - Whitsunday Celebrant

Rose Allan

Congratulations to you both.  I would be honoured to share this personal moment with you and look forward to creating a ceremony which is uniquely yours.  Publicly, marriage declares to your family and friends that this is a serious relationship and that you care about the well being and happiness of your chosen life partner. This is a celebration of your love for each other.

As a Civil Marriage Celebrant, I have officiated over 1000 ceremonies in the Whitsundays and strongly believe in making a commitment to the person you want beside you for the rest of your life.

My calming personality will allow you both to relax and enjoy the occasion and I promise you, your ceremony will be delivered audibly with clarity, heartfelt sincerity and warmth.

Your marriage will be registered  promptly and I will help you with the paperwork required to change your name.  I am always happy to help and invite you to contact me at anytime, no matter how small or large the detail.

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Donna Fornasiero

Donna has resided permanently in Airlie Beach, "The Whitsundays" since 2000.

Her work as a commercial skipper brought her here and since that time Donna has fallen in love with the area, its beautiful scenery, its turquoise blue waters and its magical atmosphere of serenity.

Marriage is a very special time in the life of a couple and Donna believes your day should be treated with the greatest of respect and care. "Life to me is very precious and for people to find a soul mate is very, very special."

Annie Lloyd-Lewis Whitsunday Celebrant

Annie Lloyd Lewis

Annie Lloyd-Lewis has lived in the Whitsundays for 16 years so she understands why you have chosen this perfect location for your dream wedding.

She is passionate about helping you put together a magical wedding day and will work in partnership with you and your professional team at Total Weddings, to create a truly beautiful, individually crafted ceremony that reflects your love for each other.

A good communicator, Annie’s slogan is: It’s your day your way!

Your celebration can be rich in ceremony and ritual, true to your cultural tradition, formal or informal. She will send you samples of ceremonies, vows, declarations of love and poetic readings that you can personalize to express your feelings of everlasting love.

Peter Upton

Peter is one of the newest marriage celebrants to be accredited in the Whitsundays. His motivation is the personal satisfaction of dealing with positive, happy couples and creating a joyful celebration.

Peter works closely with the bride and groom to help formulate a ceremony that reflects their wishes and expectations. He provides sample scripts, vows and procedures based on individual desires for the ceremony, whether it be brief or complicated, modern or traditional, serious or light hearted. Peter has a passion for ensuring each couple have as much control over their day as possible, while meeting all legal requirements. 

Jessica Stafford CMC

Jessica Stafford

My name is Jessica Stafford and I am a registered Civil Celebrant. With my easy going personality together with my knowledge and experience, I can offer you a modern and creative approach to your ceremony.

I value the fact that every relationship is different, therefore everyone has different ideas about what they would like for their ceremony. I will work with you to achieve exactly what you want- whether it be traditional or alternative, extravagent or simple, it will be perfect for you.

I decided to become a celebrant when two of my best friends asked me to become involved in their wedding. It was one of the most enjoyable and memorable experiences I have ever had. As I continue on with my work I feel extremely lucky to be involved in the happiest day of people's lives.

I have a relaxed and approchable nature and you can be sure that your ceremony will be performed with the utmost professionalism and care.

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Christine Raymant

Christine is an experienced, wonderful and kind celebrant who has recently relocated to the Whitsundays to be closer to her family.

"It is a wonderfully exciting time in your lives and will be as special as we can make it. With my experience and resources and your ideas, together we can create the wedding ceremony you have always hoped for.

I offer as much help and guidance as required. I am always on hand to help with advice, wording of vows and to give examples if needed. We all know how hard it is to put pen to paper but once you start you will be surprised how easily your thoughts will flow.

It would be a great pleasure to assist you in your magical day, and I cant wait to work with you."

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Margaret Roberts

Margaret is an experienced and professional local celebrant who has performed hundreds of ceremonies throughout the Whitsundays. She makes sure that you ceremony in both professional and personal, and is happy to make sure that your ceremony is perfect for you.

Margaret is able to provide different ceremony styles whether it be a small intimate ceremony or a rich traditional service that will reflect your deepest feelings and intentions to capture the spirit of the celebration.

You will have complete freedom to have as much or as little input as you wish. Margaret will also provide you with all the information required regarding your legal requirements.