Nadine Leighton - Marriage Celebrant

Name: Nadine Leighton - Marriage Celebrant
Address: Newcastle, NSW, 2289, AU
Telephone: +61414428320
Rating: 5

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Nadine Leighton - Marriage Celebrant

Conducting fun & professional ceremonies. Together we will write the ceremony that is perfect for you The paperwork is just part of the job!
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I’ve been a marriage celebrant in Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Port Stephens for over 16 years and have LOVED every minute of it. Prior to having three children in three years, I worked in executive HR roles including Training & Development and event management. Public speaking comes naturally to me … after conducting hundreds of training sessions I work well with a crowd. Working with a diverse r

ange of people during my HR career; I am able listen, question and then create the ceremony you are dreaming of. Bringing it all together to make a stress free experience for you. My most recent event management role was organising the Save the Babies Charity Golf Day, raising over $365,000 over a 10-year period supporting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. Organising and running events has given me an understanding of how each piece of the event fits together – and that each piece/service is important. I’ll work with all your ceremony suppliers including your wedding photographer and videographer to get that best shot – and yes that includes me getting out of that perfect photo shot! Would love to hear from you to chat about being your celebrant to help you create your perfect ceremony

17/07/2024

Every couple has a beautiful story to tell, and it's my privilege to help bring that story to life! From Newcastle's stunning beaches to the picturesque Hunter Valley, let's create memories you'll cherish forever.

Get in touch to start arranging your wedding plans today! 💜💍

https://newcastlecelebrant.com.au/contact/

12/07/2024

A lovely throwback to a wedding I conducted a couple of years ago! The newly married couple attached this lock to a tree in the park where they were married then threw away the key, to symbolise the love they had locked in and commitment they had made to one another.

This idea was just too lovely not to share! 🔒

10/07/2024

It was very wet underfoot and still with some drops falling from above… but that didn’t stop us conducting this wedding ceremony at Richley Reserve, New Lambton!

Having their 5 children with them, adding a family handfasting ceremony with red ribbon and family poem to the ceremony words was just a beautiful way to celebrate love and family.

Congratulations to Peter and Skye on your marriage 💜

07/07/2024

Did someone say late night snack? How cute is this idea!
Pull out the popcorn when the dance floor is in full swing to keep your guests’ tummies full all night long. 👏

📸 Image via Pinterest

03/07/2024

Jasmine and Adam - 2nd May, 2024 💜

This lovely couple tied the knot at an intimate ceremony at King Edward Park, celebrating their 16 years together! It was a beautiful day to celebrate their love before they head off overseas for an incredible adventure. Wishing them the best of luck on their exciting journey! 👏

30/06/2024

Adam and Jasmin were married at King Edward Park on their anniversary of 2nd May… exactly 16 years after they met! 🫶

As it was a late afternoon ceremony, they had arranged a coffee van for us all to have an afternoon hot beverage - mine was a chai latte made with real spices and honey (which was delicious!).

29/06/2024

The most beautiful words from a recent bride, Nat! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Nadine was absolutely amazing, I cannot speak higher of her. We had to delay our wedding four years due to covid and a few other things, but when we were ready to go again she just picked up where we left off and organised us so well. She's friendly, sincere, and bossy when she needs to be - we needed bossy!

I was nervous in the lead-up to the ceremony, but Nadine assured me that she would be there to make sure we did what we were meant to at the right times, and she was right - she ensured the ceremony ran smoothly and we can't imagine anyone else could have wrangled us so well! Having our two-year-old involved in the ceremony added another level of, well, chaos (she's two after all), but Nadine took it all in stride and even that went well.

Thank you so much Nadine, we couldn't have done it without you.”

19/06/2024

It’s always extra fun having your furry friends part of your ceremony! 🐾 One way of doing this is including them as a ring bearer. Muffin did such a fantastic job at her role!

Thinking of including your pet in your ceremony? Let’s chat about some quirky ideas! 🐶

16/06/2024

I love this idea for your save the date! 📸 An old fashioned “photo booth” style print with all the important details. This is one save the date your guests will love to stick on the fridge! 👏

Image via Pinterest

12/06/2024

The most beautiful, vibrant floral display sitting pretty at King Edward Park! 💐 One of my favourite local destinations for wedding ceremonies.

11/06/2024

Troy and Renae 💜

A beautiful gathering at Lochend Circuit Park in East Maitland to celebrate the wedding of Troy and Renae! We couldn’t have had a more beautiful day by the water. Congratulations to the newlyweds! 👏

06/06/2024

Thank you Renee! It was such a pleasure to be part of yours and Troy’s special day 💜💍

“The brief to Nadine was for our service to be as relaxed and informal as possible and you nailed it. Thank you so much for calming Troy’s nerves and making out service such a memorable occasion. I would highly recommend Nadine as she is just such a beautiful soul who made our service as seamless as possible.”

02/06/2024

I have been loving this trend lately! Create a personalised “newspaper” sharing stories and photos of your love story to give to your guests on your wedding day 💜

Would you try this at your wedding?

Image via Pinterest 📸

29/05/2024

I love to take the time to really get to know my couples and their love stories 💜

If you know me, you’ll know how much I love crafting ceremonies in a way that tells the story of your beautiful love 💍

Are you getting married soon? Let’s chat! 👏

26/05/2024

Is there any better gift than some words of advice from your loved ones on your wedding day? This is a great idea to incorporate at your wedding and read through when you arrive home from your honeymoon! 🙌

Image via Pinterest 📸

22/05/2024

You may know exactly what you would like for your ceremony… and that’s great! I’m more than happy to work with your vision to create your dream celebration 💜

Or… you may be overwhelmed at the thought of what to include in your ceremony (which is where most couples are at).

With you, I create a bespoke ceremony that shares your unique story with your guests!

Visit my website for more information on how to get started 💍🤍

📸 - Larissa Cluff Photography

19/05/2024

Thank you Kayla for your beautiful words! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“It was such a pleasure to work with Nadine. She made a special day, so much more magical than we could've ever imagined, me being a stressed-out bride. She honestly helped you through every tiny little step and helps you feel so much calmer about your day. I could not have asked for a better celebrant than you to help us celebrate our big day. We love you so much for helping us along the way.”

12/05/2024

I recently conducted Hudson’s naming day at their family home in Cessnock 💜

Hudson is the younger brother to Lincoln, who’s naming day I conducted back in 2021 after conducting the parents, Casey and Braydon’s wedding a few months earlier!

We lit the family candle and Lincoln received a certificate after agreeing to be the best big brother he can be, making Hudson laugh and giggle throughout his life.

I have loved watching the family evolve, and it was so delightful to be invited back to celebrate Hudson’s naming day! 👏

07/05/2024

Natalie and David - 27th April, 2024 💜

This wedding was my final covid postponed wedding!
The lovely Natalie and David were set to marry in 2020, however all the plans obviously had to be postponed.

Delightfully between then and now Emily was born, and she shared in her parents happiness at their wedding at Customs House Hotel on 27th April, 2024.

Being a New Zealander, Natalie’s family travelled to be with them on their wedding day!

It was a wonderful day, and it was so great to (finally!) be able to celebrate their love with their nearest and dearest.

📸 - Larissa Cluff Photography

05/05/2024

The perfect solution for all the happy tears on your special day! 🥲 I love this creative idea for your guests.

Image via Pinterest 📸

04/05/2024

Whether it’s a wedding, renewal of vows, love commitment, naming, coming of age, divorce ceremony, elopement, house warming, boat naming or pet funeral, I will be delighted to chat with you and discuss your needs! 🫶

Are you planning a special ceremony or event? Send me a message to get started!

28/04/2024

Helping my clients write their vows is one of my favourite parts of the role! 🙌 Here are some recent vows I assisted in writing…

“From the very moment I first met you, I knew that my life had changed forever, for the best. Even though I didn't want to admit it, simply because it scared me. I immediately felt this massive sense of love, security and trust beyond anything I could ever imagine, which only grows even stronger with each passing day. You are the most amazing person I've ever met, you are so kind, selfless, loving and caring, which in turn makes me strive to be the best I can be. I love you and everything that you are.”

Are you getting married this year? Get in touch… I would love to chat with you! 💜

24/04/2024

I’ve had a few secret elopements recently, with the announcements to be made at family dinners, their engagement party, or in one case the couple just wanted to be married and there was no plan of a formal ‘announcement’.

While I love classic weddings where many family and friends are there to celebrate with you… the intimacy of an elopement is something special 💜

Each and every couple has their own story, over my years as a celebrant I can say no two stories have ever been the same 🥰

21/04/2024

Thank you Jake for your kind words! 👏
Getting to know my couples and the crowd is one of the highlights of my job as a marriage celebrant 💍🤍

17/04/2024

I do love a personalised touch! These confetti cones look oh so beautiful, finished off perfectly with the couples initials and wedding date 👏

📸 Image via Pinterest

14/04/2024

If you’re new around here, hi! My name is Nadine and I am a modern, professional marriage celebrant conducting ceremonies in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Valley 🤍

If you are looking for a relaxed and organised celebrant to assist on your special day, I’d love to help you craft a unique ceremony for your wedding or elopement!

Send me a message and let’s get the conversation started 👏

10/04/2024

Who else loves this idea for wedding favours?! Share your favourite drink with your guests by gifting them mini bottles to take home and remember the evening 🙌

📸 Image via Pinterest

07/04/2024

One of the most frequent questions I get asked as a marriage celebrant is “can our ceremony have our own words in it?”. The answer is YES! 👏

There is a tiny piece that is needed to make it all legal, but the rest is open to your heart and your imagination.

The ceremony can be entirely your own, or I can help you write the perfect words to complete your special day!

Are you getting married in 2024 or 2025? Reach out today! 🤍💍

03/04/2024

A magical afternoon at Dixon Park Beach for the elopement of a very special couple! 💍💜

31/03/2024

The cutest idea for your guests! That’s one way to make sure you get the perfect “rose petal” shot after your ceremony 😍🌹

📸 Image via Pinterest

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Newcastle, NSW
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Telephone

+61414428320

Website

http://www.newcastlecelebrant.com.au/ceremonies/wedding/

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Videos

Jasmine and Adam - 2nd May, 2024 💜 This lovely couple tied the knot at an intimate ceremony at King Edward Park, celebrating their 16 years together! It was a beautiful day to celebrate their love before they head off overseas for an incredible adventure. Wishing them the best of luck on their exciting journey! 👏

A quick snippet before David and Natalie’s wedding ceremony at the iconic @customshousehotel in Newcastle! This wedding was four years in the making and wow was it a special one to be part of 💜💍 It was wonderful to finally celebrate your love story David and Natalie!

Troy and Renae 💜 A beautiful gathering at Lochend Circuit Park in East Maitland to celebrate the wedding of Troy and Renae! We couldn’t have had a more beautiful day by the water. Congratulations to the newlyweds! 👏

A magical afternoon at Dixon Park Beach for the elopement of a very special couple! 💍💜

A quick video before Josh & Leanne’s wedding at Twine Restaurant in Pokolbin! 🎥💍

Coming to you from onboard Lady Mac for the wedding celebration of Andrew and Bua! 🌊

A quick video before the wedding ceremony of Kate and Steven! 💍 It’s always a pleasure visiting the beautiful @petersonhouseweddings 🤍

Celebrating the marriage of Kylie and Dale 💜💍 Here is a snapshot of the beautiful day last month!

A snippet of Andrew and Bua’s ceremony last month onboard Lady Mac 🙌 What a stunning setting for a wedding day!

Kathryn and Robert 💜 Wow, what a transformation of this space! A true fairytale wedding for Kathryn and Robert ✨ Darlene from Peonies Boutique Weddings did a fantastic job of the wedding event coordination, as well as the supplier and decorator of all these stunning florals! Topped off by the beautiful sounds of Two Play Strings 👏

A quick video at the Royal Motor Yacht Club in Toronto before Laura and Daniel’s ceremony 💜 What a stunning day!

What a stunning day in Cams Wharf! ☀️ The wild weather wasn’t going to hold up the marriage of Ang and Jeff 💜 I can’t wait to share more photos of the day with you!

Michael and Chris completely transformed the Redhead Surf Lifesaving Club with all their own decorations… and WOW did they do an amazing job! 🙌 More photos from this beautiful wedding coming soon!

Stephanie and Travis renewed their vows for their 10 year wedding anniversary 💜 It was a beautiful day alongside Dee from @littleblackbowphotography at the stunning @customshousehotel 👏

A quick video before the wedding of Ian and Shennae at the beautiful @petersonhouseweddings 💜 Stay tuned for more details of this stunning ceremony!

Clair and Brad’s wedding last Friday was absolutely beautiful down at the Lake-Macquarie Yacht-Club! 💜

A recent wedding at the stunning @lovedaleweddingchapel, an all-in-one wedding facility complete with the chapel for your ceremony and a lovely new reception centre 💍🥂

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Our Story

It is a privilege and a joy to be a part of significant life events. Over my 15 years of being a celebrant I have conducted ...

elopements

huge weddings with over 200 guests

small intimate ceremonies with just 5 people

themed weddings

a ‘4 minute’ ceremony because the couple already felt like they were married

legals only ceremonies

engagement parties - and surprised all the guests by conducting the wedding ceremony!

baby naming days

renewal of vows – for couples married 25 years, or just 1 year, who want to celebrate that milestone

During my time as a celebrant I have also conducted wedding ceremonies for couples who are terminally ill. It is heartbreaking but immensely important for the couple being married.

I’ve conducted ‘visa weddings’ to meet the requirements of the couple’s visa applications.

Some ceremonies have had to be conducted with a very short lead up, such as Defence personnel posting overseas or interstate, so I have assisted my couples work through the Shortening of Time process.

I’ve had the pleasure of performing weddings and baby namings for special needs couples. Stepping couples through the required legal process of a wedding while creating a ceremony that usually involves family and friends.

So many ceremonies, they are all different and all very special. Each couple, each family is unique, and that’s what I love about my job – working with each couple, listening to their individual story, and creating their dream ceremony.