Anne Freeman - Marriage Celebrant

03/12/2023

On Saturday I had the pleasure of marrying a lovely local couple. 12 years in the making 😀 As a celebrant you always try to remain professional and not get to emotional in the service. Even tho I knew what I was to say, saying it on the day even bought a tear to my eyes. Ash lost her father while in year 12 suddenly and as a honour to him they ”saved him a seat”. Her mum had been unwell so wasn’t sure if she would be able to make it - but as a surprise she was there. Her brother walked her down the aisle with her mum waiting at the front to walk with her too.
They both wrote there very own moving vows. Ash got her vows out of an envelope covered in “dust” as a symbol of how long she’s been waiting to actually say them. This had everything - tears and laughter. But what a great afternoon it was. (Do wish I took more photos tho)

13/11/2023

On Saturday I performed a wedding literally in the bush. Lucky for the cool change during the night so wasn’t as hot as what it could have been. The bride’s grandma past away last year so they wanted to have the service on her grandparents property with her Pa walking her down the aisle. It was such a moving moment.

14/10/2023

All weddings are unique in there own special way. However it’s not every day you hear “reception to be over by 9pm coz I’m old and need to go to bed 😀”.
Very lucky to have no rain during the service however it did shower on and off during the afternoon but that didn’t damper anyone spirits.
First time in 25 years to hold a wedding at Naracoorte Homestead and it did not disappoint.

21/11/2022

The other week I had the pleasure of doing a wedding just out of town in the scrub. With the recent rain, having the creek flowing behind was an extra bonus. The bride arrived on a horse with her gorgeous dress draped over the side of the horse. As the reception was also at the family farm, there were plenty of signs directing the guests. Even a “tent city” was set up so guest could glam it up with them.

12/10/2022

A couple of weeks ago I conducted another wedding out in a small country town. It was performed at the Grooms parents place in their garden. Lucky it was a late in the day wedding other wise there would have been a few burnt guests. They even had out door games to keep the kids entertained. This wedding actually was ment to happen 2 years ago but due to Covid and other reasons it never eventuated. I’m glad we were still able to work together for this wonderful day.

03/10/2022

11/08/2022

With Spring fast approaching, now is the time to book in for your Spring/Summer wedding. However I do need a minimum of 4 weeks notice. So, it can happen all very quickly for you if you want to make the last minute decision to do so.

03/07/2022

I usually say there are 3 most important bookings you should do first once you have chosen your date.
1: Book me, YOUR CELEBRANT 😉
2: Book a photographer
3: Book your venue and or cater.
These are usually some of the first things that get booked out quickly so you don't want to wait incase you miss out.

28/05/2022

I have now had a cancellation for a weekend in October. So even if its a last minute planning I can help you with that. You can even choose to elope if you don't want to worry about all the extra fuss or have just a small private intimate service. Options are endless and I am happy to work with what ever you would like.

11/04/2022

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29/03/2022

I only have a couple of weekend free from Oct - Christmas. This is one of our busiest time of the year down in the Limestone Coast so will hate for you to miss out. Don't be shy, flick me a message for any enquires.
Happy wedding planning! 👩‍❤️‍👨👩‍❤️‍👩👨‍❤️‍👨🎉💝💍

13/03/2022

One of the greatest gift you can give someone is the gift of life. It's stories like these that make your heart skip a beat.💔 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QScsu2sfLB8

"We said that if you could connect with heaven, you'd have Jake here..." Groom reconnects with late brother just moments before marrying his bride. 💕RELATED...

08/03/2022

Options are endless for your reception! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EKhG54CHnw

I have been dancing to the backstreet boys since I was 9 years old. 20 years later, with the help of my bridesmaids, I surprised my husband, a fellow BSB fan...

24/02/2022

Another great Best Man Speech! This will be tears to your eyes - but in a good way. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=best+man+speech+from+son+to+his+father&&view=detail&mid=E70E23CB9E033C98447EE70E23CB9E033C98447E&&FORM=VRDGAR&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Dbest%2520man%2520speech%2520from%2520son%2520to%2520his%2520father%26qs%3Dn%26form%3DQBVR%26%3D%2525eManage%2520Your%2520Search%2520History%2525E%26sp%3D-1%26pq%3Dbest%2520man%2520speech%2520from%2520son%2520to%2520his%2520father%26sc%3D0-38%26sk%3D%26cvid%3DFD424B6B2987499488249457ACFD212A

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14/02/2022

Today is one of the most common day to engaged. So if this is you, don't forget to message me for any enquires. 😉😍

13/02/2022

It may go for 11mins but you can't go past this Best Man Speech! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1327050/Best-man-steals-hilarious-wedding-speech-video.html

Danny McKenzie had guest at ex-footballer Jamie Milligan wedding in stitches when he revealed this hilarious video instead of a traditional best man speech.

07/02/2022

Another beautiful wedding at The Apple Farm on the weekend. This couple had so many curve balls thrown at them because of the ever changing Covid rules. Thanks to The Apple Farm and It's a Celebration made it all possible. And as witnesses the Groom's grandfather and the Bride's grandmother had the honour - how special is that.

25/01/2022

Hello everyone. I thought it was time for me to do another "about me" post.
My name is Anne, age 40 and I've been a Marriage Celebrate coming up 4 year and have done nearly 35 weddings. I was looking for a bit of extra income and haven't looked back. I've been able to go to locations I have never been to or never thought of having a wedding at.
I've done secret wedding (where the couple didn't tell anyone they were getting married) to an engagement party turning into a wedding. Covid, like everyone else did affect me a little bit but some couples were still just wanting to get married - even if it was just us. I even did a pregnancy announcement during a service also. Options are endless.
I've been married to Marc for 10 years and have 2 kids - Bruce 6 and Amelia 4mths.
I love my hockey - so having wedding very seasonal down here I knew I would have most of my weekends free during winter. :-)
That's enough about me for now. If you want to know more please send me a message. Thank You to those who have chosen me to be your celebrant. And happy planning to those newly engaged couples.

05/01/2022

I'm back!
After having my baby girl back in October there was no rest for the wicked. I conducted 5 weddings in the first 8 weeks once I left hospital (lucky I had everything in place ready to go 😃). Covid is once again throwing things into chaos. So far it hasn't affected weddings too much but you never know when things might change yet again. I'm still taking bookings and going along like normal so please still contact me if you want to chat and we can discuss any issues you may have.
Have a good day and happy wedding planning.
Anne