Rosemary Johnson - Celebrant

04/08/2024

04/08/2024

Lots of very happy guests enjoyed canapés from at as part of the Wedding trail today - and the vendors were also well looked after!

04/08/2024

What a treat - deliciousness personified in cakes from at as part of the Wedding Trail.

03/08/2024

Fabulous day meeting couples, their families and friends at the open day as part of the Wedding Trail.

Great vendors making the day just a bit special:
Venue:
Wedding & Event Planning:
Stationery: cherry invitations
Catering:
Florals:
Live DJ:
Photography:
Celebrant:
Hair & Makeup:

03/08/2024

Beauty never looked so good - great to see Olivia from at for the Wedding Trail.

03/08/2024

providing great snacks today at - part of the Wedding Trail. Thanks for the delicious arancini Jack!

03/08/2024

Kirby from stunning us yet again with her beautiful florals at - part of the Wedding Trail 3 and 4 August 2024.

31/07/2024

Looking forward to meeting you at on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August - a great venue to explore and for - all part of the Trail.

27/07/2024

I'm excited to be at Wildwood Kangaroo Valley on 3 and 4 August as part of the South Coast Wedding Fair Wedding Trail.

Don't forget to register for exclusive offers and giveaways at Wildwood's website (https://www.kangaroovalleycountrywedding.com.au/post/kangaroo-valley-wedding-showcase-weekend), or for the full trail experience at: https://www.southcoastweddingfair.com/the-wedding-trail.

You'll also meet other amazing local vendors:
Wedding & Event Planning: Mills + Franks
Catering: Bumpy Road Catering and Events The Hungry Monkey Caterina (https://www.caterinakv.com.au/)
Florals:
Stationery: White Cherry Invitations
Live DJ: Blade - Dj - South Coast to Sydney
Photography: FVM Photography
Hair & Makeup: South Coast Hair and Makeup

19/01/2023

Keeping cool on a scorching day preparing to entertain - fabulous tunes provided by Natasha & Michael of at the always stunning .

26/03/2022

Congratulations Bec 💜 Josh!

Finally married at Ravensthorpe after a few delays.

Supported by a fab crew, including:
Adam Spooner Photography
Making Faces Makeup Studio
Magnolia florist
Highland Piper

23/03/2022

Family celebrations.

When you are also celebrating a first birthday on your wedding day - best joint birthday wedding cake!

18/03/2022

Love a good surprise at a wedding!

Both Mackie and Matt got a tattoo on their ring finger just before their wedding - but hadn't told each other they were doing this. The surprise as they exchanged wedding rings was just awesome.

📸 Photography by Emma

11/03/2022

Elopement Tears

I just love the tears at an elopement - such a meaningful moment for two people so deeply in love.

Congratulations Jenna and Daniel 💜

08/03/2022

Love this group!

Here at The Celebrant Effect we are celebrating International Women’s Day.

We value our differences and the support, recognition and appreciation we provide each other. Community over competition at its best!

And a shout out to the wonderful women out there supporting each other in the wedding industry in our South Coast region – we see you and thank you.

Theme for 2022: Break the Bias
Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all .

Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.

See: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ for more information.

05/03/2022

Mardi Gras is a great time to celebrate your otherness - be you, be proud, and know that you are loved and supported.

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14/02/2022

Love deserves to be celebrated every day!

Valentine's Day is an opportunity to celebrate the one you love - or if you are single, celebrate how wonderful you are!

25/01/2022

26 January - not a day that everyone celebrates - find out why.

24/01/2022

What a way to start the day - this was just magical!
Thanks Monique at Regal Riding School for adding that something special ❤

20/01/2022

For your safety and mine, my Covid vaccinations are up to date.

I also use a Rapid Antigen Test before each wedding so that you know I am able to be at your ceremony with no risk to you or your guests, or your other vendors.

03/01/2022

How much are you spending on your wedding - per guest?

Think about what you want (not what you think others think you should have), and consider both the monetary cost and the environmental impact.
How might you do things differently?
How can you make what you do at your wedding provide more meaning to both you and your guests?

31/12/2021

What a year 2021 was!

There have been many emotions to deal with - both great and not so great - over the past 12 months, with cancellations, rescheduling, filling in for others at the last minute - or having them fill in for me.

But I want to thank all of my couples - for your acceptance, adaptability and ability to make the changes when needed - you are awesome and your love was the winner.

Happy New Year - celebrate well 🥂

Looking forward to a great 2022 - we can handle whatever comes our way 💜

27/12/2021

Bring it on 2022 - we know it will be a busy year.

Some couples are lucky to be married on their chosen date, while others have had to change plans over the past two years. Every single one of these wedding days is so important - and planning is key to making everything go smoothly.

I'm ready and excited for all of my awesome 2022 couples.

24/12/2021

22/12/2021

Final wedding of 2021!

Congratulations to M&S - such a perfect day.

Credit also to the fabulous Sarah from Bear Hunt Photography - an expert not only of photography, but also applying sunscreen to our bride!

20/12/2021

Surprise Wedding

This couple managed to surprise their guests with a wedding that included such heartfelt vows - and I'm all for it!

Great local vendors:
Red Berry Photography (Berry NSW)
Citrus Catering
Lily ever after

And a stunning venue: Barranca Kangaroo Valley

17/12/2021

The language you use at your ceremony sends a subtle message – and this is a message that matters!

Language shows inclusivity, primarily by showing everyone who is there that they are welcome and in a safe space. This is particularly important for the LGBTQI+ community.

Talk to your celebrant about whether (and how) they can change wording to reflect a more inclusive ceremony for ALL who are attending.

15/12/2021

Wedding Flowers

What type of flowers are you using at your wedding? Are you having flowers at all?

Consider using native or locally sourced flowers and foliage.

What will you do with your flowers after your wedding day - you could donate them to a local hospital or aged care facility so that they are enjoyed by others long after your event.

Talk to your florist, or an expert in the local area, and ask their advice on how to be environmentally friendly with flowers on your wedding day.

13/12/2021

The weather didn't put R&T off!

After torrential rain on Friday, and high winds on Saturday, there was no doubt we were going with Plan B - and it looked stunning!

Congratulations R❤T on a beautiful DIY setup and that you did not let the weather affect your plans.

10/12/2021

Acknowledgement of Country

Talk to your celebrant about including an Acknowledgement of Country at the beginning of your ceremony – or ask if they are able to refer you to an Indigenous Traditional Custodian of the land on which you are being married to see if a Welcome to Country may be performed.

An Acknowledgement of Country is a respectful way of recognising the Traditional Custodians of the land, and their continued connection to their land, community and culture.

Also acknowledge and welcome any Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who may be present at your ceremony – this cultural recognition cannot be underestimated.

Name the land you are using – don’t use a generic form of words.

Use a genuine Acknowledgement rather than words with no meaning.