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22/06/2024
NGUNAWAL LANGUAGE 🖤💛♥️ // Last weekend I was honoured to participate in Ngunawal language workshop led by Ngunawal Custodian Tyronne Bell.
In this workshop, I learnt how to say an Acknowledgement of Country in the Ngunawal language!
Tyronne and his son Jai were gracious enough to also assist me in making sure that my pronunciation of other Ngunawal words that I use in my ceremonies are correct.
I huge dhjan yimaba (thank you) to you both and to for organising this workshop.
20/06/2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ // Words cannot describe how grateful we are for Annie and how perfect she was for our wedding!
From the moment we came across Annie and first met her, we knew she was going to be the best person to marry us. Through her infectious positive vibes and friendly nature, she made us feel completely at ease and really listened and understood what we wanted for our ceremony as well as also giving us lots of ideas to think about. She was always available for us to contact her with any questions, and the resources she provided us were phenomenal. Her website/ portal was super useful and stepped us through the whole process.
On the day of the wedding, she went above and beyond to check in with us and made sure all the guests felt relaxed, included, and ready.
The ceremony itself showed her true talents, and she absolutely shined. She beautifully weaved heartfelt and personal moments throughout while also keeping the vibes fun and relaxed, which is exactly what we wanted.
If you are looking for someone to marry you, we highly recommend choosing Annie as you will not be disappointed!
Thank you so much Annie for everything!!
Bek & Jackson
23/05/2024
BYE 2024 👋 // Today was my last wedding of 2024, and what a way to end!
I shared so many laughs with Bek and Jackson today. With surprise quotes from their fav TV show and movie, and a scissors paper rock show down, this ceremony was so much fun!
It ended in a movie worthy moment with a flock of birds flying RIGHT behind us just as Bek and Jackson shared in their first kiss as a married couple! 🕊
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18/05/2024
I'M HAVING HIS BABY 🎵 // Our rainbow baby due Nov 💗
17/05/2024
⚠️ 2025 BOOKINGS CLOSED ⚠️
Sorry to disappoint folks, but this gal's books are now closed for 2025!
To all my existing 2025 couples, I'm super excited for all the marrying that I'll be doing. And to everyone else, I'll see you in 2026! 🎉
11/04/2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️// My husband Mitch and I couldn't recommend Annie enough!
From our first meetings with her 6 months prior to our wedding, she was warm, welcoming, vibrant, and we knew she would be the perfect celebrant for us on the day. As two grooms we knew we wanted a female celebrant, and purely aesthetically, Annie did a fantastic job complementing our black and white tuxedos on the day with her starry jumpsuit and beautiful smile. She accompanied this with her incredible speech, which was warm, heartfelt, had ourselves, our friends + family both crying and laughing, sometimes all at once.
Her themes within her speech and her presentation really did honour the significance of the occasion. They summarised our 13-year relationship perfectly, and her words maintained the gravitas and dignity that we had hoped for in a celebrant. At the same time, she peppered the speech with funny moments and unique traits from our relationship that had everyone laughing on point. Her ex*****on was that of a pro, and the softness and femininity with which she delivered it ensured there was barely a dry eye in the house.
We couldn't have asked for a better celebrant, and we will forever be thankful to Annie for helping make our wedding day so memorable and one we will never forget.
Much Love, Kieran + Mitch
31/03/2024
TDoV // Happy Trans Day of Visibility! 💙💗🤍💗💙
Did you know that when the Australia government finally achieved marriage equality, they also recognised that a person's gender identity may not align with the s*x they were assigned at birth? 🥰
This means that you can be 'Groom', 'Bride' or 'Partner', and declaring your gender is optional! If you do choose to include your gender, you can indicate it as 'Male' 'Female' or 'Non-binary', regardless of what it may state on your identity documents! 🎊
These easy and simple changes to marriage paperwork still took more than 2 years to be updated after marriage equality has achieved, but they are so so crucial for inclusion!
This TDoV, I encourage you to look at the paperwork/forms used in your workplace and see where you can advocate for more inclusive language!
23/03/2024
UNIQUE// Today's surprise wedding had all the things that make me excited to be a celebrant!
🔎 A 'Spot the reference' game with 7 references to and
🃏 suprise vows
🥃 A shot of Fireball Whisky to bring in their marriage!
Fun and uniqueness all over!!
22/12/2023
OUT OF OFFICE 🎄 || it's finally that wonderful time of year when no-one knows what day it is and it's thrilling!!
A little FYI that I won't be checking emails until 16 Jan, byeeeeeeeeeee👋
11/12/2023
FROM MY DAY JOB 🏳️🌈🏆// Today, my Youth Activism and Advocacy Project won the Outstanding Achievement in Youth Participation at Youth Work Awards (the Yogies)!!
My program, YWCA Canberra Clubhouse, was one of only 10 Clubhouses globally that were awarded a $10,000 USD grant to support our youth to create positive change in their community.
After consultation, an issue was identified, and I worked with Calwell High School to combat homophobia and transphobia whilst empowering youth voices and promoting inclusivity
The project followed best practice for youth participation by ensuring the 11 voices and goals of the LGBTQIA+ working group were not just heard but actively delivered in a visible and sustainable way.
Meeting weekly for over 6 months, participants brainstormed and implemented several initiatives to create a more inclusive school culture and improve the mental-health and wellbeing of current and future LGBTQIA+ students. The initiatives included:
• Collaboratively designing lessons for all year levels to educate about queerness and allyship.
• Reviewing the school’s Behaviour Response Model and developing phrases for teachers to challenge homophobia and transphobia. They also advised on processes following incidents.
• Designing and painting a large-scale mural that promotes LGBTQIA+ inclusivity in collaboration with a LGBTQIA+ artist.
• Selecting texts and organising a dedicated library space with intersectional LGBTQIA+ non-fiction, and fiction books/resources.
• Coordinating for school staff to participate in SHFPACT’s ‘Safe and Inclusive Schools Initiative Core LGBTQIA+’ and ‘Teaching Relationships and Sexuality in Secondary Schools’ trainings.
• Hosting a ‘Wear it Purple Day’ fundfaiser to show support to LGBTQIA+ students and teachers that raised $150.
I couldn't have done this without the grant money and guidance from the support from my team at , and the collaboration with the incredible and dedicated teachers and staff at .
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this project, from , &
18/09/2023
THANK YOU// My partner and I had the pleasure of working alongside Annie earlier this year to bring our secret elopement to life!
Annie was amazing every step of the way, and was able to guide us through new territory with respect and openness. We were the first of Annie’s couples to identify as non binary in our marriage paperwork, and we felt really comfortable throughout the whole process.
Annie was able to answer all our questions and bring her infectious energy to our big day. It could not have happened without her! Thank you Annie for making our dreams come true 💘 We would recommend her services to anyone wanting to make their dreams come true too!
07/09/2023
SPRING 🌸 // There's love in the air!
With the enquiries streaming in and a couple of Zoom calls with new couples this week, the season of love feels very much upon us.
The weather is freaking stunning, and I can't believe I'm in saddles and a crop singlet today.
[Image description: Annie is laughing in-between a bride and groom getting married. The groom is also laughing. Annie is wearing a long black dress and they are surrounded by white flowers and olive trees.]
25/08/2023
SPEAK NOW // This is surely not what you thought it would be
I lose myself in a daydream.
17/08/2023
FOUR 🎉 // Wow wow wow my loved up sweethearts, where has the time gone? 🫢
Looking back I can remember how excited I was to get that email saying that I was a Commonwealth Registered Civil Marriage Celebrant!! 👏
Four years on and almost 100 marriages made, I still get all giddy to meet new couples and laugh their asses off in my cheeky ceremonies. 🙊
To all that I've married and met along the way, you have such a special place in my heart. I look forward to a long and joyous time in the best job ever! ❤️
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18/06/2023
FIRST LOOK 👀 // When your celebrant's first look is as excited as your own first look!
Expect nothing less than this enthusiasm on your wedding day, even when it's raining 🥳
14/06/2023
GRANDMA, IT'S FINE! 🌧👰// One thing you can't control on your wedding day is whether it rains, but Zac's grandma was still mortified that Maddie's dress got dirty... just look at her face!
🤭Despite Zac trying to reassure her, she wouldn't let up, which led to this happy and hilarious moment between me and Maddie.
These are the moments I can't script and that I'm so thankful for! Thank you for capturing this moment, Candice. So candid 📸
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01/06/2023
PRIDE ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 // Happy Pride Month!! Check out the incredible dress that Tori wore on their wedding day to show their Pride!
This was also my first couple to identify as non-binary in their marriage paperwork. Yay for more inclusive forms 🥳
23/05/2023
RITUALS // There are so many ways to honour people who are missing at your wedding.
🌹Justine and Felicity chose to honour them in a unique and special way. They attached photos of loved ones who had passed to white roses, and during the ceremony, Justine handed them out to specific people.
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I’m Annie, a young, bespoke, and values-based civil marriage celebrant in Canberra and I hope you have room in your life for a new best friend, because I want in!
It’s quite incredible that you’ve found someone you want to spend the rest of your life with, and I think that’s worth celebrating in a way that’s 100% you! After all, your story is unique and filled with funny, romantic, and even embarrassing stories. Let’s share and celebrate them in a relaxed and natural way that will leave everyone in stitches laughing, “that’s so them!”
I don’t tolerate awkwardness, that’s not fun for your guests, and especially not for you! That’s why I like to dig deep, and not through a long-winded timely questionnaire, but by spending time with you.
Tell me the stories of how you got your nicknames. Let me laugh with you about your quirks that drive each other up the wall. Your ceremony is a time to share and celebrate just how awesome you are together. I write from scratch, inspired by and in collaboration with you and your stories!
Sound like a good time?
Head over to my website to learn more about me, my values, and my services and get in touch for an obligation free chat!
