Jodie TC celebrant

01/09/2024

01/09/2024

B O B B I E + K A R L

.... Travelled 2,391kms to elope in The Snowy Mountains.

This adorable blended family of 5 and their gorgeous mums travelled from Townsville QLD.
What a magical + memorable day. We stood under a stunning snow gum on a day that was literally 4°and blowing us all sideways.
If you know me, you know I was born in the Snowy Mtn region and THRIVE being in these spectacular mountains, all four sessions of the year.

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Jodie Maree

01/09/2024

Happy dads day Rob, who is a workaholic dad to my two sons Cooper + Luke and two step sons Sam + Tom.

Happy dadda day Sam. ♡♡

Happy fathers day to my dad Bill.

Happy dads day to so many of my awesome grooms. So many first time dads + step dads.
Happy fathers day to all the dads (and male father figure's) who walked their princess's down the aisle.

I send soft hugs to my many friends who no longer have dads, as well as people who I've done funeral services for.

31/08/2024

Funeral feedback.

Jodie, you were perfect and we loved working with you. I only have great feedback for you. You were sensitive, responsive and you have a very calming presence.
Thank you, from B, O, W and myself.... and dad.

30/08/2024

Every 18 to 35 yo in ACT, please head to erindalw Vikings tomorrow. ♡♡

27 yr old born and bred Canberran Hayley is in the fight of her life. Hayley’s only hope is a stranger becoming a stem cell donor and being a match. […]

27/08/2024

In the past week, not one, not two but THREE handsome baby boys were born.
Congrats to 3 of my wonderful brides who gave birth to such spunky little boys.
Sending love and congratulions to...
Lisa + Ro, Kelsey + Chris, Emily + Lachie.
Welcome to the world Charles, Maverick and Knox. Jodes can not wait to have a cuddle with you all, when mummy and daddy are ready.
So proud and excited for all three couples.
I squeel with excitement when my couples tell me their expecting, I squeeze with pride when they announce the births. In most instance's, my connection with my couples never stops at the alter. ♡♡
Jodie Maree
You have my number guys, any time you need support, a babysitter or help.... please reach out. Yes its love and happiness BUT some days are rough as, I've been there. It's ok to ask for help.

24/08/2024

Today was the start of my wedding season.
My first same s*x marriage. Thank you Brooke and Erin, for having me officiate your love.
While I would happily do a wedding every weekend, my sons are young men and they will not be living at home forever. Therefore, I've slightly cut back on my bookings.
That said, I do have some availability in 2024 and 2025 and have started taking bookings for 2026. I amd very happy to travel beyond Canberra to officiate, I can legally do so anywhere in AU.

My season started at Yarralumla Woodshed, gosh it was a windy day but a perfect sunny 21°
I look forward to officiating at Botanical Gardens, The Snowy Mountains, The Brassey, The National Arboretum, down at the South Coast, The Marion and Isabella Plains in the coming months.
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Jodie Maree
Jodie TC celebrant

16/08/2024

B A B Y C L A R K E. became M R + M R S C L A R K E.

20 days short of their 10th anniversary Emily and Lachlan gathered with friends and family to celebrate baby Clarke. While we all gathered to hear them talk about the upcoming birth of their little man...they took everyone's breath away when they announced the day was also a surprise wedding. After the announcement, the highschool sweet hearts and myself rush off for a change of clothes while swopped function room over, and wow it looked amazing - Bridget is like a magical fairy.
Em and Lachys journey to getting married took many twists and turns. Several times they asked me to come over to chat, and each time I did so they always had a surprise for me. On one occasion I had to drop in to break the news to them their chosen venue was on the market. At the very last minute they decided the surprise wedding option and it was AMAZING.
E + L thank you so much for inviting me into your lives [on such a private level] to celebrate baby Clarke and to officiate your love.
I can not wait to meet baby Clarke.
Another eg that Jodes can and will keep surprises... even when it involves a dear friend. Sorry Liz for the lies I spat out that day - they were 'legal obligation' lies.

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16/08/2024

Today at woolies self serve, I bumped into an ex students beautiful mum. With our groceries at our feet we went for coffee to catch up. We filled in each other with what's happened in our work and boy mum lives over the past 11 years. Turns out she's about to get re married. ♡♡
To get this text message after seeing her warms my soul.
' It was so lovely to see you again Jodie. You look amazing! You haven't changed a bit and my heart just warms every time I see you and remember what you did for ☆☆☆ and I all those years ago. Out of all the 'meant to be' moments....this one has got to be at the top. I'm still blown away by the fact you're a marriage celebrant and can't wait for you to marry ☆☆☆ and I. xx

23/07/2024

I am so grateful to my wonderful couples who voted for me.
Jodie TC Celebrant... went to bed shocked but PROUD as last night.
THaNK YOU

20/07/2024

For years I've watched these two build a magical relationship. For years, the 3 of us have met up for drinks at a Vikings club, where I always had suggested and joked with James 'get a ring on Kates finger'. He recently got down on one knee and she said yes. OMG the rock is as beautiful as the lady who wears it . Last week, we caught up for our school holiday meet-up, for celebration drinks, a snitty and laughs.... and they asked me to be their celebrant. YAY. It means so so much.
Not just because they are friends, but Kate is one of Canberra's BEST teachers. It was always an absolute honour to be in her classroom years ago. After years of knowing each other tonight, we discovered James, like me was once a Mossie resident, a 'pink pub' regular and both have a love of little old Bundanoon.
Congratulations James + Kate on your recent engagement. I can not wait to celebrate your love and meet more of your family and friends at the engagement party later in the year. 💕

Jodie Maree

16/07/2024

Mr. + Mrs. H u n T e r
3.4.24

What an AMAZING couple and what an aMaZing bridal party. These photos sum up the ViBE perfectly.
Indy and Tay said "I do" in March at . enabling them to have their dream rural wedding.
Indy proposed to the love of his life in Melbourne after singing their hearts out at a Morgan Wallen concert.
Tay, a once winner of 'Bungendores Got (year 6) Talent' because of her dance moves who Indy likens as a cute cuddly people watching meerkat. Indy is Tays talkative, energetic and funny, skinny dipping but slightly annoying shrek donkey. They believe they are ying and yang, that opposites attract but they both truly slight up each others lives with happiness, engery, love and positivity.
Mr and Mrs Hunter, ThANK YOU for welcoming into your 🌎 and for trusting me with the biggest day of your lives. I look forward to seeing how your ove grows.

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13/07/2024

Trixie and I are walking this month for sick kids who call RMH Randwich home while they have treatment.

https://www.pawsforsickkids.com.au/fundraisers/jodietemple-clarke/paws-for-sick-kids-2024

Please donate via the link if you can please. So many kids from Canebrra live at RMH Randwich while they have treatment, surgery and see specialists.
It costs the chatity $162 per night to give them a warm, friendly and safe place to eat and sleep

11/07/2024

This is why I'm walking this month, to raise money for these families.
356 days, wow.

04/07/2024

Thank you to all my wonderful couples. Xx

Jodie Maree

28/06/2024

On the day of weddings, all vendors are 'in the zone', we [calmly] run like mad to give you the perfect day.
It was so nice to sit in the sunshine, drink coffee and chat with Justin of this morning. We met to discuss an upcoming [secret] elopement, but we also reminisced on the many past weddings we've worked together at. It's always an honour to work beside this talented gentleman. Justin brings a huge smile, is a true professional, but also carries fun + calming vibe to every wedding.

I adored hearing about Justin's childhood, his upcoming wedding and his day to day life, his interests, and life outside of weddings and photography. Go raiders. You are a wonderful young man Justin, Shane is a lucky lady.

27/06/2024

Since visiting RMH in Randwich, it's been on my mind. In the house I saw, spoke to and spent time with 2 families from Canberra. One was a student at the school I work at and the other I worked with the mum many years ago at another school. Both families (with their sick kids) have been there for over 6 months.
Doing this walk helps out RMH charity keep these ACT families in a warm, safe home away from home. An environment of support + understanding. Jodie Maree

Please donate if you can. If you do so in the coming days you can claim it on your tax thus financial year.

25/06/2024

Absolutely 10/10 ☆

Jodie was so helpful through out the whole process, from helping us plan everything, to coming out the day before for a practice run & keeping the boys focused on the day.

She customised the ceremony to fit us perfectly. Our brief for the ceremony was “quick & relaxed”, and she absolutely nailed it!

We would recommend Jodie in a heartbeat. She was so easy to get along with, was always there when we had questions & went above & beyond to help make our day so special.

We cannot thank Jodie enough. 🩷

Mr + Mrs HUNTER

23/06/2024

Needed to escape ACT so I packed the car, threw Coop in the driver's seat and we headed to Sydney. We spend an awesome 24 hours with these two wonderful souls.
We met Janina and Boris in our BnB accom in Queenstown NZ in April. They are from Germany and spent just 5 days in AUS on their way home. We spent a memorable 24 hours with them eating, drinking and exploring Sydney, including a ferry trip over to Manly. A trip to AUS with friends from Canberra is not complete without attending a Raiders footy game....at Campbelltown. Raiders got flogged ( which has happened 11/ 12 away games we've been to) but B + J cheered on Raiders regardless.
Tigers stadiums DOESN'T sell meat pies + their bar was closed after half time... WTF how un Australian is that.
Thanks for a great weekend guys, safe travels. home..news.2023

Love hanging out with you Coop. Xx

14/06/2024

GINNINDERRY HS IS A BEAUTIFUL LOCAL VENUE. I've had the honour of officiating (and Mcing) there a few times
They're having a viewing day this Sunday. I suggest you book in and see how close and beautiful it is.
Ginninderry Homestead + Events Canberra

Looking for a beautiful Canberra wedding venue? We would love to show you our stunning Ginninderry Homestead on the afternoon of Sunday 16th of June. Appointments essential. Reach out if you would like to arrange a time. Looking forward to meeting you and discussing your big day! Amelia + Team.

Photography by Acacia + Grace Photography , thank you Steph!

13/06/2024

Such a shame these two legends of the game are not playing on GIO tonight
Also my mini Luke (Thurston) + mini Cooper (Croker) from.over a decade ago obviously as both my boys are now taller than both these gentleman.

13/06/2024

https://www.pawsforsickkids.com.au/fundraisers/jodietemple-clarke/paws-for-sick-kids-2024?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3h5wB9x5MGHhuVO3-PmB7gemSNQKBWDmGXoKO_LZF35buaffQby0lL0Ys_aem_AUblmCfZuXHzlbnYssnWR5kfcDIWJ1uYgXPp8-nkLFgfBF5tUybQHEXbOURfDshtfGbGASX25rIwXtqDKwFLMct9

10/06/2024

A heart warming long weekend back into my childhood at Wyangala bonfire and fireworks. It was lovely to catch up with childhood friends Teena in Orange and farmer Rob at Hill view. A drive by RMH Orange. A playdate with our grandson Louis. Caught up with beautiful family members Corine, Elkie, Nash, Wendy and Marty.
We stayed in what is the ugliest motel from outside, which is actually inside 💯 WOW and the most beautiful motel I've stayed in, ever in my entire life Canowindra
Also, the art work on the Cowra water tanks STUNNUNG. I stood under them for ages in ore of such talent. If you're are ever in Central West, Cowra water tanks (up near POW camp) are a must see and stay at Blue Jacket motel Canowindra - ignore the outside look.

07/06/2024

Take me back to this AMAZING weekend
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Jodie Maree

Thank you Mia

04/06/2024

Great volunteers

Terrible photo booth skills

What an amazing three days. Thank you for a fabulous, inspiring, FUN, and at times teary conference. I have returned home with new friends form Canberra and across AUS... and a few kgs heavier.

02/06/2024

" What am I going to do with the rest of my life ? "

An amazing presentation today at Ronald MacDonald House volunteers conference by
Sean Purcell.
Tonight Canberra chapter really showed other houses in AUS how to have fun.
Such an legendary group of people.
Positive vibes only.

Jodie Maree

02/06/2024

" What am I going to do with the rest of my life ? "
Sean Purcell.
Sean was such an inspirational presenter at today's day one of the Ronald MacDonald House volunteers conference.
We also enjoyed a great presentation on 'grief' by fellow celebrant Jen.
Team Canberra showed other chapters of this amazing charity, which I've proudly been a part of for 10 years, how to have some fun tonight.
Like me , RMHC is turning 50 this year. ♡☆♡
Looking forward to day two, and the bus drive home afterwards tomorrow. Legends.
Jodie Maree

29/05/2024

Bumped into these two beautiful souls just now.
I LOvE love LoVe seeing my past couples.
Thank you N and W for waiting for me to get out of my car.

27/05/2024

Dear couples, family, friends, followers and fellow vendors.
It's wedding off peak session and for the next 2 months I want to share all your businesses on my socials.
Send me via dm...your business link, some photo's and info about you and the business.
Not just Canberra and region. Anywhere national, even international is welcome.

26/05/2024

Walks in nature. Wine by a fire. Cold ocean floating.

I was feeling average Friday, so I took off solo and headed to the coast for some fresh air.
With the next two couples 'couples quizzes' in my head, I put together [in my head] their ceremony + stories... ready to be put to paper [ well computer] this week.

I am so lucky and honestly appreciate how lucky I am to be in the position to skip town when I feel like I need to, in a sturdy, moden + safe car... with the support of my men.

Wattle in May, craZy. 🤪

Jodie Maree