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Lindy Cooke Celebrant

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Lindy Cooke Celebrant

AWARDS WINNER! 🏆 I design ceremonies that speak from the heart. 10+ years experience. 185 x 5⭐ online Reviews 💜💜💜
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For me, being a celebrant is not a job, it's an opportunity to meet an amazing array of gorgeous people and to use my creative background to write and deliver a personalised ceremony for each of them. So, if you're planning a wedding for a hundred or more guests or a handful of your closest family and friends, or if you would like to welcome or farewell a special family member, or celebrate anothe

r important occasion, please feel free to contact me so that we can arrange a time to get together for an obligation-free meeting. I look forward to meeting you and creating lasting memories of your special day

05/09/2024

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A friend is one soul abiding in two bodies ~ Aristotle.

The best advice

04/09/2024

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To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow ~ Audrey Hepburn.

Look at all this edible goodness! If you book your wedding at The Edible Garden Cafe/Restaurant, they will incorporate fresh ingredients from their garden into your menu. The result? A stunning venue, delicious food and the opportunity to make lasting memories of your special day 🍇🌿🏵

04/09/2024

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Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us ~ Oscar Wilde.

So happy to have found such a pretty diary for 2025 that includes 1-day to a page.

When you consider that a Notice of Intended Marriage can be lodged with me up to 18 months in advance, and some couples choose to book with me in excess of this timeframe, it's so good to now be able to keep track of next year's bookings in this way and online as well. I like to do both just in case!

My next job is to include, on the relevant dates, the details for lots of beautiful couples who have already booked with me! 💜🌸🦋

03/09/2024

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A balanced diet is having a cupcake in each hand ~ Author unknown.

One option for bonbonniere that will be appreciated and not left behind 🍒

Image from Bellenza.

03/09/2024

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He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires and fears is more than a king ~ John Milton.

Stunning King Protea 💗

Image from Wild Pollen.

02/09/2024

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Nails are one thing you can get into shape without exercise ~ Author unknown.

Your hands are always on show. Two-tone nail polish like this, on beautifully manicured nails, would look very soft and romantic worn by a bride 💗

Image from BRIDES.

02/09/2024

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NEW ON MY BLOG TODAY 🎉

💙 STATISTICS FOR MARRIAGES IN AUSTRALIA DURING 2023 💙

Whether you have recently married, are planning to marry, or are just interested in statistics, you should find something to pique your interest in my new blog.

It contains statistics relating to marriages in Australia during 2023. They were released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on 16.8.24.

Head over here to read more: https://lindycookecelebrant.com.au/statistics-for-marriages-in-australia-during-2023/

01/09/2024

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You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep Spring from coming ~ Pablo Neruda.

Spring is a beautiful time of year for a wedding. If you're planning to marry over the next 3 months (or more) and have not yet locked in your celebrant, I'd love to chat with you.

I offer several packages which allow you the freedom to choose exactly what fits you and your partner's wishes. To get in touch, check out my contact details here https://lindycookecelebrant.com.au/contact/ and let's start the magic happening 💗🌿🌸🐦

31/08/2024

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My Dad is no longer alive so today (and every day actually) I appreciate the man who is the father of my children. Thank you to my beautiful husband Greg for being there with me ... from our early years as crazy teenagers, right up until now when he supports me as a celebrant and we have even more time to appreciate the two (now adult) children we brought into the world.

Happy Father's Day to all the special Dads out there (and Mums and others who take on this important role.) I hope you all have an amazing day 💚💛➡🧡💙

31/08/2024

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If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is alive ~ Eleonora Duse.

There are so many ways to incorporate "something blue" in your wedding day. Here's just one of them 💙

Image from Wedding Chicks.

30/08/2024

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Friends are the sprinkles on the cupcake of life ~ Author unknown.

I hope your weekend is sprinkled with fun, family and friends 💗🐶💙

Image from Aussie Wedding Shop.

29/08/2024

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The visionary starts with a clean sheet of paper and re-imagines the world ~ Malcolm Gladwell.

Old sheet music re-invented into paper roses. A beautiful idea for a bride who's a music lover 🎵🌹🎶

Image from -made Love

29/08/2024

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Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier ~ Mother Teresa.

Share the love with your very own wedding instagram hashtag.

Your professional photographer will get all the important shots, the ceremony, family, friends, the kiss, cake, flowers etc. but there could well be other amazing, funny or quirky moments that family and friends may capture on the day. Here's a great place for them to be uploaded and for you to enjoy when you come up for air!

Image from Wedding Chicks.

28/08/2024

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Take pleasure in your dreams; relish your principles and drape your purest feelings on the heart of a precious lover ~ Giotto di Bondone.

If you're looking for a dramatic backdrop for your ceremony location, you can't go past a chandelier and beautiful draped chiffon ❤

Image from BRIDES.

28/08/2024

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Whenever you have truth, it must be given with love, or the message and the messenger will be rejected ~ Mahatma Gandhi.

Ready to party? If the answer's yes, why not consider hiring one of these retro phones so your family and friends can leave you a special message on your big day? ☎

Available from Off The Hook - Audio Guest Book.

27/08/2024

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Every particular in nature, a leaf, a drop, a crystal, a moment of time is related to the whole, and partakes of the perfection of the whole ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Featuring "Saint", with pointed toe and crystal embellishments. An extra special day requires an extra special pair of heels. These ones cost $396 💙

Available from The White Collection Bridal Shoes and Accessories Australia.

27/08/2024

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When I am 4 weeks out from each couple's wedding day, I always send through their draft ceremony for review. While not every celebrant does this, when I put myself in the bride and groom's shoes, I know it's something I would like to read through before my big day. I also just think it's being respectful.

Last Sunday, I sent through the draft ceremony for a couple I'll be marrying in September and today, 1.5 days later, received the following response:

"I've just finished reading through the ceremony. Thank you so much for crafting such a beautiful ceremony. I can't wait to experience it in a few weeks 🎊🎉😄"

It really makes my heart full to know I've captured this couple's love story and have woven it in with all the little pieces of information I've gathered along the way. Couldn't ask for anything more!

26/08/2024

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BOOM !! 🎉 Another beautiful ⭐5 STAR⭐ Review has been received from Saturday's bride:

"Very professional and made sure everything went to plan and was easy for us. Have recommended to other couples."

And this also came through from the groom:
"Thank you so much for all your work and for making our marriage special yesterday."

I married the beautiful Dee and Dave on Shelly Beach, East Ballina at sunrise ☀ on Saturday. Their wedding included a small number of special people in their lives so was very intimate and exactly how they envisioned it to be.

I always love receiving feedback from my couples after their wedding but to have the above comments come through on the very next day was amazing!

25/08/2024

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High heels are like a beauty lift. In a flat, you can feel beautiful, but a stiletto changes your mood, how you move - like a wild, beautiful animal ~ Giuseppe Zanotti.

Every beautiful wedding gown needs very special heels to complete the look. These ones are not for the dance floor but, for the ceremony and photos, they're perfect! 🤎

Image from The Rose Garden.

25/08/2024

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I first met the couple I married early yesterday morning in January this year. They chose for their ceremony to take place at sunrise 🌞 on Shelly Beach, East Ballina and it didn't disappoint. I set my alarm for 4.30am (!) and was in the car at 5am ready to see the first light of day.

Dave & Dee, you chose such a spectacular backdrop for your wedding and I wish you an equally spectacular future together. Thank you for choosing me to be your celebrant

23/08/2024

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Yesterday is gone, tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today, let us begin ~ Mother Teresa.

The best time to prepare for something important is NOW 🤎

23/08/2024

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Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind ~ William Shakespeare.

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Image from The Rose Garden.

22/08/2024

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Don’t count the days. Make the days count ~ Muhammad Ali.

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Image from Grace, Love & Beauty.

22/08/2024

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Life is a series of thousands of tiny miracles. Notice them ~ Roald Dahl.

I have a beautiful Naming Day celebration coming up soon. As well as this little girl's parents, there will be three godparents who will be part of the ceremony too. I always love hearing the promises and hopes for the future for each precious godchild.

Being a celebrant means, as well as weddings, I also take part in many other life celebrations. If you have a special reason to celebrate, then I'd love to hear from you 💗

21/08/2024

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For almost 11 years, I've been posting a blog on my website at the end of each month.

If you're looking for some specific information or inspiration for your big day, it's likely you'll find it there. Here are just some examples of the subjects covered:

💗 How do I find the right celebrant for me?
💛 Planning a long distance wedding
💚 Changing your name after marriage
💙 Wedding surprise!
❤ Marriage after divorce

Here's the link to take you to my blog and, from there, it's a simple matter of clicking on the particular subject you're interested in: https://lindycookecelebrant.com.au/blog/

I'm always ready to answer any questions you may have as well so feel free to get in touch.

21/08/2024

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Contrary to what is often thought, the words "I Do" do not need to be said during a marriage ceremony in Australia. You also don't need to say personal vows or exchange rings.

A couple MUST, however, say the legal vows which are written in the Marriage Act 1961 and the celebrant MUST say the Monitum which is a statement about marriage. The celebrant must also introduce themselves to those present and the couple's names must be said in full at least once during the ceremony.

Other than this, with me, everything else in your ceremony is up for discussion 💗

20/08/2024

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All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson.

It's definitely worth taking the time to experiment. Colours that are not normally seen together can look amazing! 💗🧡

Image from Romantic Shabby & Vintage.

20/08/2024

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Clay is a very interesting and fundamental material: it's earth, it's water, and - with fire - it takes on form and life ~ Rithy Panah.

Fun cake topper. All you need to do is supply a photo for the magic to happen! 💚

Image from David's clay figurines.

19/08/2024

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The open sky sits upon our senses like a sapphire crown ~ John Keats.

I love things that are a little different. Not necessarily showy or out there; just different. I chose a sapphire and diamond engagement ring and eternity ring and have never once regretted it.

Here is another ring with the same stones for some wedding inspo 💍

Image from Vanessa Joy Photography.

Address

17 Heather Avenue
Lismore, NSW
2480

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 9pm
Saturday	9am - 9pm
Sunday	9am - 9pm

Website

https://www.lindycookecelebrant.com.au/

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Ceremonies that speak from the heart

I’m a chocolate lover, story teller, ideas collector and nail polish addict. I’m also an authorised marriage celebrant who loves being part of life’s many celebrations.

For me, it’s not just a job, it's an opportunity to meet an amazing array of gorgeous people and to use my creative background to write and deliver a personalised ceremony for each of them. To design your ceremony, I use empathy, inspiration, humour and sincerity ... and I’d love to bring these qualities to your special day. If you’re arranging a wedding with a hundred or more guests or a handful of your closest family and friends ... or planning to welcome or farewell a special family member ... or celebrate another important occasion, let’s get together for an obligation-free chat. From there, it’s all about Ready! Set! Celebrate!

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