Celebrate Everything

28/09/2021

The beautiful wedding of Sian and Josh on Saturday.

We started the ceremony with a crystal healing lead by the wedding party and involving all the guests. It was really special.

They chose to have their grandmothers as witnesses. It was such a beautiful inclusive event and Brisbane turned on the perfect 'garden wedding' weather.

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29/05/2021

All weddings are special and it’s even more special when you are part of a ceremony that celebrates the relationship of friends. Hannah and I go back years. Last Saturday was a day to remember for sure.

24/05/2021

So good to have weddings back. We’re definitely celebrating, that’s for sure.

17/08/2019

It’s a great day for a wedding.

28/03/2019

Looking for a great spot for your wedding? The Moreton Bay Hinterland offers it all and the Moreton Bay Hinterland Wedding Group can help with information about a range of wedding professionals. Why not come and check out paradise, and talk to us because we are here to help!

29/11/2018

16/11/2018

What an absolute pleasure to officiate at the marriage of Zabrina and David in September 2018. A gorgeous couple, who were so easy to work with. Here are a couple of photos. The wedding was out at Tarampa, look how dry it is. Hopefully some of our October rains reached the farmers out there!

Thank you also for this lovely testimonial:

‘Well, where do we begin?! Joan was fantastic. She made sure that our ceremony was all about what we wanted and how we wanted it to be. Joan made us feel comfortable discussing how we wanted our ceremony to be, and was such a great help along the way. At no time did she hesitate to tell us to contact her if we had any questions or concerns. Every question we had was answered, and Joan’s experience really shone through when we had queries. Her recommendations were welcomed, and her communication was fantastic. Our day was everything we could have hoped for. We could not have asked for anyone more perfect to share our special day’

-Zabrina & David

07/10/2018

What an honour and a privilege it was to be involved in both the 'weddings' of Nevana and Paul. First a small legal ceremony at their home here in Brisbane and then this beautiful re-affirmation of vows held in Italy a few weeks later. I throughly enjoyed writing both and performing the legal ceremony. Thanks Nevana and Paul for including me in your special days and for the following kind words - 'We would like to say a big thank you for the beautiful words you have crafted for us! it made our day so special. You were able to make the ceremony represent our journey as a couple, the joining of our families and connect it to the future we are striving to achieve. There was not a dry eye and I don’t think we will ever forget the commitment we made to each other'. Love Paul and Nevena.

31/08/2018

Beautiful photos from Maddi and Adam. Such a gorgeous wedding and it was a privilege and an honour to be involved.

31/07/2018

So lovely to get some photos and such a lovely testimonial from Rachel and Matt. Another glorious wedding and such a beautiful couple.

'Joan was recommended to us by a local in Dayboro. She was incredibly professional and helpful from the moment we contacted her through the wedding and all the paperwork required afterwards. She created such a wonderful introduction for our big day which she perfected in the first draft! We had a somewhat rushed engagement through to wedding day (only 5 weeks!) and Joan pulled out all the stops to ensure everything ran smoothly on the day. She's witty, calming and also unobtrusive which is exactly what we wanted. I'm so glad we went with such a down to earth lovely personality for our special day'.

24/07/2018

An amazing highlight of my amazing weekend was having the privilege of marrying Maddi and Adam. A beautiful event, such love and connection surrounded by beautifully supportive family and friends. Love being a Celebrant!

21/07/2018

What a glorious day for a wedding!

13/07/2018

What a glorious venue for a wedding. Rehearsal and pre-ceremony paperwork all done and dusted! Looking forward to the real event.

20/06/2018

The winter solstice is a great time to go within, clear heavy, unhelpful energies and re-set your vision for the future. Take the time to be with yourself, in the magical silence of your sacred inner soul. Blessings to you all.

05/06/2018

It was so lovely to get the following feedback yesterday (in response to the first draft of a wedding ceremony that I prepared). 'Wow, just wow. you have done an amazing job putting our words into a beautiful story'. It is so wonderful to be able to create meaningful, personalised ceremonies for people.

06/05/2018

So lovely to welcome Maddi and Adam to What If Farm yesterday for the lodgment of their Notice Of Intended Marriage (their wedding is in July). They brought 11 week old Daisy with them. Sir Boots was besotted with her.

06/03/2018

Celebrate Everything is proud to advise that we are now part of the Moreton Bay Hinterland Weddings group. Our local area has always provided the perfect backdrop for a beautiful wedding and now we have a 'one stop shop' to help you with all the arrangements (well that will certainly reduce the stress levels). Our group includes venue operators, photographers, cake makers, beauticians, travel agents, four awesome celebrants to choose from and much much more. Consider having your wedding in the beautiful hinterland - you will be so glad you did. Kendall Morrison, Anna Staines, Debbie Payne

Moreton Bay Hinterland Weddings is a group of local businesses that have come together to showcase what the Hinterland has to offer.

18/02/2018

What a glorious way to spend a Sunday. Hanging out with fellow celebrants and other service providers, at the Moreton Bay Hinterland Wedding Expo @ Ocean View Winery. The Moreton Bay Hinterland provides a perfect backdrop for a glorious wedding and today was an opportunity for local businesses to showcase the fantastic services, assistance and finishing touches that they offer.

12/02/2018

We're very excited about our new banner.

08/12/2017

Official notification and updated forms arrived by email from the Attorney General's Department today. 'Notification of Intended Marriage' forms (legally required to be lodged with a celebrant at least one month before the date of marriage) can be completed by same s*x couples from tomorrow (9th December 2017). We are all systems go with equality at Celebrate Everything. www.celebrateeverything.com.au

07/12/2017

For the times they are a changing! Woo Hoo!

07/12/2017

A day that will go down in history!

It's a YES! Simply and fairly, marriage equality is now law! Today our country can be truly proud.

No words can do true justice to how momentous, meaningful and powerful this achievement is. And it’s because of you. We did this together!

Thank you for everything. Whether you donated, made calls, knocked on doors, had a conversation with family or colleagues or simply voted, you have been part of this journey to equality — and we celebrate with you.

06/12/2017

This could be a very big day!

After hundreds of hours of debate, same-s*x marriage looks set to pass the Parliament today, meaning it could be just days before it is legal.

04/12/2017

This means that couples married overseas will NOT be able to marry again in Australia when the bill is passed. However, they can have a renewal of their vows if they wish to have a ceremony in front of family and friends here. Naturally Celebrate Everything is happy to help you organise the most amazing ceremony ever!

The thousands of Australian same-s*x couples who have tied the knot overseas will automatically be recognised as married under Australian law when the same-s*x marriage bill comes into effect. Liberal Senator Dean Smith’s amendment bill, currently before the parliament, will scrap the Marriage Act...

29/11/2017

And closer and closer we get to equality. YAY!

BREAKING: The Australian Senate has passed the Marriage Equality Bill by 43 votes to 12! This is a historic moment — and it’s because of you. We did this together!

Next week it heads to the House of Representatives. It’s time for our MPs to get this done!

22/11/2017

I think everybody understands why I’ve chosen to be a marriage celebrant. To be part of one of the most joyous days in someone’s life is such an incredible honour. However the reaction to my choice to be a funeral celebrant has been more mixed. Many have just said, ‘you will be outstanding, it’s what you are meant to do’ (which has been lovely) and others have compassionately asked ‘why?’. The funeral of a loved one is, as we know, one of the most important days in terms of being able to say our goodbyes and nurture our grief. It is a day that demands understanding, caring and patience. Families will change their mind about what they want and they have to feel supported in that, many will have specific inclusions that they need to have and they have to be accommodated in that. I know that I have the life experience, the maturity and the gifts to work with families to ensure that the ceremony is perfect in that heartbreaking moment of farewell. I feel blessed to have such a gift to offer and this feels like exactly the right time to be offering it.

15/11/2017

Australia said yes! Finally we are looking hopeful to achieve equality. We’re very excited at Celebrate Everything.

11/11/2017

Booking information and paperwork all ready for another bride and groom who are coming to discuss their special day with me over the weekend. I just love creating unique, special ceremonies.

06/11/2017

The new sign is installed! At Celebrate Everything we are definitely celebrating today!