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Safe travels 🌴
Today us GCC gals gave our mermaid queen the send off she deserves. As most of you know she’s off on the adventure of a life time with her gorgeous fam around Australia for 5 months.
Today was a cocktail of excitement, sadness and pure jealousy - but we will miss her and look forward to Prosecco’s and tales of her travels when she gets home.
Just missing our and 💕
In case you didn’t know, it’s me on the socials this month! This shoot was so much fun by the legendary and family friend ! I was channeling 1980’s grandma and reckon I nailed it!
Anyway enough chit chat, I just wanted to tell you one of THE most important aspects of being a new celebrant/ sole trader is to surround yourself with your own team of cheerleaders. This is what has been for me. A group of busy, driven, stellar humans who always have my back.
Ensure you gather your squad around you and give them big shiny pom poms that they deserve. ❤️ .events
Let me take you all back to September of 2012 when our got engaged! Kent proposed to Jessie in Las Vegas on their hotel balcony overlooking the Fountains of Bellagio as the water and light display was taking place. Jessie said something like how beautiful it was and Kent said he knew something more beautiful (aawwwwww) and Jessie turned around to find Kent down on one knee with a ring. So romantic!!!!! They looked up later what the name of the Italian song was playing with the fountain display when he proposed and they think it’s hilarious that the song is called “A time to say goodbye”! Goodbye to bachelor/bachelorette life and helloooo wedded bliss. Love you guys. 😍
Happy Valentines Day from the GCC OG's. We've been celebrating love together for 5 years as a group of supportive, encouraging, cheerleading, champagne drinking women who also happen to be Celebrants in competition with one another 😅 But we love what we do and GCC has brought us together in business but it has joined our hearts forever.
Today, love your lover, your gal pal, your fur baby, your no.1 in life, who ever that may be. Love is love people. Especially on Valentines Day. ❤️
February.... the most romantic months of all the months! Not only is it Valentine's Day this month... but this year, 2024 is a leap year..... does anyone know what that means for wedding proposals????
Nicole Penning here and this month I'll be sharing proposal stories of the GCC..... looking forward to celebrating love with you all this month and hopefully marrying lots of you soon! ❤️
| HAYLEY + MARSHALL | 23.11.2023 |
Our co-founder, Nicole, doing what she loves. She married Marshall's sister previously and so who better to ask than the Celebrant who feels like part of the family!
When the aisle kiss starts like this and moves into this! I reckon Alli and Pat nailed it!
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Some couples hold a special place in our hearts and occasionally they break 💔
Nikki and Norm sealed their love at the beautiful You Yangs surrounded by their children, family and friends and our beloved was lucky enough to be a part of the celebration.
44 days later, Norm was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. We support Nikki + Norm in this challenge and you can too through the fund-raiser in the comment below.
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Today was so much fun. We loved meeting all the loved up couples and their support crews who poured through the doors at this year's expo.
We also love networking and catching up with all the other vendors who we work with but often don't get the chance to chat with. We love our local industry 💜
Thanks to Dani and her team and a huge thanks to .co for her amazing oversized blooms 🩷💛🩵💜🧡❤️
So this happened last night! We attended the launch of their stunning 2024 mag at , and what a great night it was.
Thanks to Dani and the whole crew for another amazing night. The local wedding industry love an excuse to party together and Sunday we'll gather again at the expo, this time to showcase our talents and talk all-things weddings. Hope to catch ya there!
Thanks .rewind for the image 📷
I'm behind the wheel here at GCC socials this month and I'm here to help! If you need a list of celebrants who are available for your day, that's what we do! You'll then receive packages from those celebrants to then weigh up who you'd like to talk to.
So, you've nothing to lose! Just head to our website via the link in our bio and give us your date. We'll then be in touch!
Or, drop by expo this Sunday at Deakin waterfront and meet us. 👋
Thanks Lisa for the sweet ride 🚘
Cheers to .rewind 🥂
Come on down!
We'd love to meet you and talk weddings, mainly yours! 😜
When? Sunday 21st January
Where? Deakin Waterfront Campus, Geelong
Time? 10am-2pm
HAPPY 2024!
If this is your year, we're here for you! We are here to help you navigate your way to your big day, and we'll do it with laughter, experience, and a whole lotta fun!
Get in touch with your date via the link in our bio ☝️ and we'll send you a list of who's available! It's that easy!
Note: there are seven members of Geelong Celebrant Collective but unfortunately it's hard to always get us in the same place! Sorry 🤣
Summer Lovin #4
It’s time for to impart her wisdom on us. Here’s her take on summer!
Q. What is your favourite thing about a summer wedding?
A. Colourful floral backdrops, bright outfits and hanging around for a refreshing sparkling wine (even better when served by ) after the ceremony!
Q. What is your best tip when planning an outdoor ceremony in summer?
A. Plan for any type of weather (hot, cold, windy, stormy etc) as it’s the one thing that is completely out of your control. I chose Kate and Lachie’s gorgeous photos from their wedding where it poured with rain and they embraced it to have the most glorious wedding day.
Q. When you’re not at a wedding, where will we catch you this summer?
A. Taking off in our caravan with friends!
SUMMER LOVIN #3
Our leading light has experienced many a hot summer wedding day, and sometimes she learns a thing or two along the way, like remembering to apply sunscreen for every outdoor ceremony! We asked Nic some sizzling summer questions and here is what she has shared with us:
Q. What is your favourite thing about a summer wedding?
A. Eating and drinking and dancing outdoors
Q. What is your best tip when planning an outdoor ceremony in summer?
A. Consider your guests when planning an outdoor wedding in summer. Think about who is on your guest list whether it be newborns to Grandparents and if they should be sitting or standing in direct sun to watch your ceremony.
Q. When you’re not at a wedding, where will we catch you this summer?
A. I’ll be cruising and camping!
Thanks Nicole! Enjoy a little downtime with the fam 😍
SUMMER LOVIN’ #2
Our darling will always have a story or two to tell about her wonderful adventures as a celebrant! Here are her summer lovin answers for you!
Q. Anita what is your favourite thing about a summer wedding?
A. I love the fun and carefree vibe of a summer wedding. Everyone sitting/standing outside post ceremony enjoying drinks soaking in the warmth ready to celebrate the happy couple.
Q. What is your best tip when planning an outdoor ceremony in summer?
A. When planning an outdoor ceremony in summer make sure there is shade for your guests and yourselves. Nothing worse than everyone overheating before it even begins and the bridal parities expensive makeup sweating off. Also think about what guys are wearing in summer, the groom and his men, hot suits are not comfortable.
Q. When you’re not at a wedding, where will we catch you this summer?
A. I’ll be most likely in one of my new outdoor lounge chairs in the undercover outdoor area of my garden, vino in hand.
Anita has shared some lovely pics from Jen and Jay’s summer wedding, captured by her husband Dave.
SUMMER LOVIN #1
I’ve asked our GCC squad to give us the goss on what they love about summer weddings and first up is the delightful Sue Warner!
Q. Sue, what is your favourite thing about a summer wedding?
A. Anything is possible, not hampered by wet or cold weather.
Q What is your best tip when planning an outdoor ceremony in summer?
A. Keep hydrated and cool and remember your guests are sitting/standing waiting for quite a while so provide umbrellas, water, cool drinks, fans, sunscreen, whatever is needed depending on the weather.
Q. When you’re not at a wedding, where will we catch you this summer?
A. Pt Lonsdale beach with the fam.
Sue shared some cool snaps from Emma & Darcy’s wedding in January 2019
The couple provided funky fans and cool alcopops for their guests!
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Sue’s headshot .rewind
CONGRATULATIONS on 600 weddings!! Every single couple is so lucky to have you marry them. We’ve dug up some photos from a couple of Nicole’s very first ceremonies when she started 16 years ago for a bit of nostalgia!
Since then, Nic has lead the charge in bringing our celebrant community together to support each other and she has done the most amazing job of it. Apparently it was a very solo gig for celebrants back in the day and thanks to Nicole, us newbies wouldn’t know what it is like to not have such an amazing community surrounding us.
Amongst the many weddings she does each year, Nicole is now sharing her knowledge with up and coming celebrants as a trainer at The Gordon and those students don’t know how lucky they are to have her!
We adore you Nicole and congratulations on such an amazing achievement. You are an inspiration to us all xx
DECEMBER 🌟🎄☀️
Hey folks, Jessie here! I’ll be your celebrant behind the socials this month so I hope to inspire you with some wedding goodness in the lead up to the summer holidays! The enquiries are rolling in at the moment and we are loving it! Keep em coming 👊
Our celebrant team have shared some interesting wet weather stories this week so I am very happy that today is warm and sunny!
Have a great week lovers 💋
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It's December, and we're celebrating! We were so excited to all be in one place at the same time and loved our evening at the gorgeous .
Thanks Sharon + Caleb for amazing food and a fun night.
Happy December everyone!
✨ Happy Birthday to socials extraordinaire, travel guru, adventure queen - our very own ✨
You make us all strive to be the best versions of ourselves with your positivity and talent - we love and adore you 💕
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Happiest birthday to our . This divine being makes our world a whole lot brighter! To know her is to love her🧡. 📸
Meredith & Golden Plains Music Festivals! What a perfect wedding destination! If you won in the ballot, congrats! If you have won love lotto, congrats! Contact us to arrange your nuptials on site…
*although the Supernatural Ampitheattre is like another world, Australian law still applies and one months notice must given.
💕 Surprise 💕
We love a surprise wedding and our magical lady, Laura, was lucky enough to be involved in Dan and Amy’s engagement party which turned into their surprise wedding. Everyone was beyond elated and thrilled to witness their nuptials! The beautiful backdrop was created by one of our favs, ! And the venue that is always full of fun and dam good service and fabulous vibes is
💕Love Story Gathering 💕
Our very own Di created the most magnificent event over two days last weekend for celebrants and wedding creatives. To say it was a brilliant success is an under statement and we can’t wait to see what magic she comes up with for next year. Keep the date free 2 & 3 August, 2024! Tickets are on sale for those who supported in year 1!
Hi, Anita here on the socials and emails for September! Im just back from sunny Bali and looking forward to sharing with you all some of our fabulous spring weddings! Wedding season has officially started for the 2023/2024 season….. woohoo!!!!!
The biggest congratulations to our very own on celebrating not only 5 decades around the sun... but just as importantly a surprise Renewal of Vows Ceremony rolled out to all their guests conducted by one of Anita's besties, our own in a totally radical 70's disco theme..... yes it was as fabulous as it looks! Congratulations Anita and Dave. Here's to you two 🥂
Geelong Celebrant Collectives very own powerhouse sensation is hosting the very first this Friday and Saturda for celebrancy students, registered Celebrants new and old and Geelong's talented wedding creatives. If you want to learn from the very best of the best..... I suggest you get tickets yesterday!!!
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🌟 Emma and Heath 🌟 After 3,291 days since they first met, they tied the knot at Eumeralla Scout Camp! Our gorgeous co-founder, Nicole, made their dreams come true and the fabulous Tamra from @three_wishes_photography captured all the highlights! 📸 Congrats Emma + Heath! #angleseawedding #eumerallawedding #gcc #gccsquad #bellarinecelebrant #geelongmarriagecelebrant #geelongcelebrant #geelongcelebrants #barwonheadscelebrant #geelongwedding #bellarineweddings #surfcoastcelebrant #geelongcelebrantcollective #geelongweddingguide #relaxedcelebrant #funcelebrant #funwedding #bestgeelongcelebrant #lgbtqiaally #premiumcelebrant #loveislove #geelongbride #communityovercompetition
Khadija and Jack are family friends of our beautiful Di Schmidtke, so she was honoured to lead them through their joyous wedding in the heat of summer at Bellbrae Harvest. Family travelled from France, and after the wedding, Jack and Khadija and the family members holidayed together, sharing the beauty of our amazing State. Venue| @bellbraeharvest Photographer | @edsloaneweddings Celebrant | @dischmidtkecelebrant #bellbraeharvestwedding #bellbraewedding #bellbraecelebrant #gcc #gccsquad #bellarinecelebrant #geelongmarriagecelebrant #geelongcelebrant #geelongcelebrants #barwonheadscelebrant #geelongwedding #bellarineweddings #surfcoastcelebrant #geelongcelebrantcollective #geelongweddingguide #relaxedcelebrant #funcelebrant #funwedding #bestgeelongcelebrant #lgbtqiaally #premiumcelebrant #loveislove #geelongbride #communityovercompetition
🩷 DARCY + RYAN 🩷 23.03.2023 🩷 When all the stars align and all the vendors just click! Our little dynamo, Jessie, weaved her magic spell, and Darcy and Ryan are now Mr + Mrs!⚡️ @at_theheads @weddings_at_theheads @weddingswithryal @crewfaced @poppys_bridal @jessiebellecelebrant #weddingsattheheads #barwonheadswedding #gcc #gccsquad #bellarinecelebrant #geelongmarriagecelebrant #geelongcelebrant #geelongcelebrants #barwonheadscelebrant #geelongwedding #bellarineweddings #surfcoastcelebrant #geelongcelebrantcollective #geelongweddingguide #relaxedcelebrant #funcelebrant #funwedding #bestgeelongcelebrant #lgbtqiaally #premiumcelebrant #loveislove #geelongbride #communityovercompetition
Happy Easter from all of us here at Geelong Celebrant Collective 🐰 💕 May it be joyous and chocolate filled x #gccsquad #geelongcelebrantcollective #geelongbride #geelongwedding #geelongcelebrant #Bellarinewedding #bellarinecelebrant #funwedding #funceremony #funcelebrant #modernwedding #modernceremony #moderncelebrant #relaxedwedding #relaxedcelebrant #relaxedcelebrant #premiumcelebrant #bestcelebrant #funcouple #communityovercompetition
The surpriser was surprised! Our divine founder @geelongcelebrantcollective, @nicolepenningcivilcelebrant was surprised by her husband Scott Penning on their 15th wedding anniversary with a surprise vow renewal! Our rockstar @celebrant_ajenkins was in on the surprise and conducted their ceremony full of love and laughter! The surprise team were: their gorgeous children, Dave Jenkins behind the lens, Sam Jenkins on video, @hair_by_nik @megan_gerlach_ friends and family! @geelongcelebrantcollective we reckon Scott Penning is a keeper!
Women Elevating Women. Happy International Women’s Day 2023
Geelong Celebrant Collective are proudly sponsoring Archie Beetle’s QueerTown Workshop @love_story_gathering. Book now so you don’t miss out at www.love story gathering.au
Happy New Year to all our beautiful couples, our amazing industry colleagues and to all those recently engaged! We're looking forward to meeting and working with you all in 2023. We hope you have a healthy and happy year full of lots of love. 💞 #hny2023
Happy New Year to all our beautiful couples, our amazing industry colleagues and to all those recently engaged! We hope you have a healthy and happy year full of lots of love. 💞 #hny2023
Kate and Dylan had a dream wedding at the gorgeous @basilsfarm with @bellarinecelebrant stating Buddy was the best behaved ring bearer EVER 🐕 Stunning images from @ashhughesweddings Gorgeous florals by @soulandsagefloraldesign Awesome venue @basilsfarmweddings #basilsfarmwedding
Och aye, Mat and Alex were married by our gorgeous @dischmidtkecelebrant at the fabulous @nicolspaddock with their pups as the wedding party 🐕. 📷 @peterfosterphoto #nicolspaddockwedding
Sam and Shane married under THAT tree at the beautiful @rocklea_farm by our own Celebrant-extraordinaire @nicolepenningcivilcelebrant. Images by talented crew @handzaroundvideophotography Dress @missstellayork HMUA @crewfaced #rockleafarmwedding
Hola! A new month and the wedding industry is in full swing! So much so that we've got two members working the socials, the super organised @nicolepenningcivilcelebrant and moi! And we've picked up the baton from Feb's dynamos, @jessiebellecelebrant and @dischmidtkecivilcelebrant. Thank you lovelies for ensuring our couples were well attended to ❤ So, long story short, drop us a DM, check out our website and give us an email and we'll be right on it! 👊 #geelongcelebrants #bellarinecelebrants #geelongcelebrantcollective
