Terry Chong Celebrant

10/10/2023

Felt cute (New website) https://terrychongcelebrant.carrd.co

Might delete later.

Sydney Civil Celebrant

05/10/2023

28/09/2023

As a Celebrant, I am more than someone who is at your ceremony for 30 minutes and just reads off paper during your wedding ceremony. Even then, I do that very well!

Not only will I ensure the legalities of your marriage are taken care of, I will also be there with you every step of the wedding planning to personalise the ceremony and offer you different advice and resources to consider.

28/09/2023

As your Celebrant, I vow to wear many hats, including...

❤️ A carer
🧡 A planner
💛 An organiser
💚 An adviser
💙 A friend
💜 A time keeper
🤍 A person who looks after the legalities

28/09/2023

At some point in our lives, we all need help with one or more of the following ceremonies...
🤍 Marriage
🤍 Name Giving
🤍 Renewal of Vows
🤍 Commitment
🤍 And more!

I will help guide you through any ceremony process from start to end.

If you need a cool, caring and charismatic Celebrant who will cover all crucial aspects of your ceremony with love and laughter, chat with me!

28/09/2023

When I see myself in your eyes
I cannot hide, I cannot disguise
Nothing could ever tear us apart
You are too tangled in my heart
I simply cannot wait for us to start

19/09/2023

I have spent my entire life waiting
For the right time, for the right thing
And now that we are here at our wedding
I would spend the rest of my life waiting
As long as it’s with you

19/09/2023

A wedding has ‘i’ but there’s also one ‘we’
You opened my eyes to literally see
You are the reason I can truly be
You live in my head forever rent free
You are my heaven sent down to me

18/09/2023

I'm now listed on EasyWeddings.com.au. Start planning your dream wedding with the best wedding planning tool, app and directory! (Not sponsored 😂)

https://www.easyweddings.com.au/MarriageCelebrant/Sydney/TerryChongCelebrant

17/09/2023

So my website is up. It's just a start but it's something! I'll get my own domain soon.

Terry Chong Celebrant - Crafting unforgettable weddings and celebrations with a personal touch.

16/09/2023

Glad to become an official member of the Australian Federation of Civil Celebrants!

Find my profile and services at
www.afcc.com.au/celebrant/terence-chong
[email protected]

16/09/2023

I can give you my hand
But if I give you my heart
Will you protect it from storm and sand?
Will you keep it even if we’re far apart?
Will you still love me even if I fart?

16/09/2023

Everything feels not quite normal.
I feel stronger and weaker at the same time.
I feel excited and terrified at the same time.
The truth is I don't know what I feel, except I know what kind of partner I want to be.

16/09/2023

On the wedding stage where lovers entwine,
I will be your guide on a day so divine,
To celebrate your first forever days with pride,
To craft a grand tale and have love's knot tied.

08/08/2023

Behold, International Cat Day, it's here,
A day to honour cats far and near,
From calico coats to exotic felines,
They grace our lives, their love divine.
A shout out to my special kid,
You are the coolest cat indeed. 🐱

07/08/2023

Perfect wedding dates for a 2024 Wedding

07/08/2023

A haiku by Terry Chong Celebrant

You shatter my sleep
While mending my broken heart
You smile, I am yours.

07/08/2023

A haiku by Terry Chong Celebrant

Two hearts we have now
Tomorrow we will share one
Till death do us part.
Why do we say 'Till death do us part'? In the 1662 Anglican Book of Common Prayer, the vow was "till death us do part," but nowadays it's commonly said as "till death do us part." While the Church of England introduced an updated service in 1980, many couples still prefer the traditional expression.

16/07/2023

Hi, I'm Terry!

Let me work with you to bring your wedding dreams come true,
Personalised, customised and special, to name a few,
I will create a ceremony to make spirits soar and love double,
I'm also famously the #1 Male celebrant in Pymble.

If you've got the wedding nerves, I'll be your biggest fan,
And support you through each process until the very end,
I'll deal with the paperwork so you won't have to worry,
All you have to focus on is the day and beloved you will marry.

With expertise and passion, with rhymes second to none,
If you're looking for someone enthusiastic, sincere and fun,
I will guide you from first enquiry to ‘I do’ and beyond,
Coordinate with my favourite florists, caterers, and then some.

Do you want me to help create the most beautiful day for you?
All that's left is to send me a message and say, 'I do!'

16/07/2023

Taylor Made For Each Other - A Poem by Terry Chong Celebrant

So It Goes,

I'll weave a Delicate tale of love and glee,
With Style and charm, it's plain to see.
In this beautiful Love Story, you'll stand,
Side by side, hand in hand.

Any nerves? Just Shake It Off,
Remember to Breathe, as I Speak Now, feel soft,
Your Wildest Dreams are about to come true,
With a celebrant like me, guiding you.

I'll share The Story of Us with your guests,
Remind them about the time you were obsessed,
And how You Are In Love Forever with each other,
And you knew that This Love is like no other.

As you exchange rings and vows on this Holy Ground,
You think about the beautiful love that you've found,
While saying words like "The Moment I Knew",
Or "You Belong with me", to name a few.

Then I pronounce you partners in life,
Or spouse eternal or husband and wife.
Sign on the Blank Space of your wedding stationery,
Now this couple newly married can be merry.

The wedding's gone All Too Well, romantic and sweet,
As you farewell everyone en route to the honeymoon suite.
Starlight passes and more than rings are exchanged,
Come Daylight, you're now married and Everything Has Changed.

Taylor Swift

15/07/2023

How To Get Married - A Poem by Terry Chong Celebrant

Engaged? Getting married? Here's what you need to know.

1. Give notice! Before the big day, before the big show,
You'll need to lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM)
with an authorised marriage celebrant (which I am!)
at least one month and one day before the wedding,
which is more or less than enough time to organise everything!

2. Gather your documents: Provide your celebrant with info,
Such as identification, birth certs or passports for them to know,
Who you are and the lovely person you're marrying,
And for you to learn more about what to do before the wedding!

3. Plan the ceremony: Work with your celebrant to create a plan,
To personalise a meaningful ceremony that's small or grand,
It's up to you as long as it reflects your values and love,
Include readings, vows or rituals from heaven above!

4. Witnesses: On the day, you'll need two awesome people,
Aged 18 or over to sign and make your marriage official,
This can be your friend or family or even strangers off the street!
But remember, without witnesses, your wedding isn't complete!

5. Exchange vows: It's time to say those magical vows,
Make them heartfelt, funny, or whatever for your new spouse,
If you're stuck on the words, don't despair,
A celebrant like me can help you with love and care!

6. Sign the marriage certificate: Now for everyone's signature,
To make the ceremony legal because there's nothing greater,
Than a love that's written in stone, except for maybe the stars,
To declare a union birthed on the planet between Venus and Mars.

7. Celebrate! It's time to cheer for a brand new marriage,
Dance, eat cake, and party like it's the first page,
Of a new chapter in a beautiful book of love,
Co-authored by two hearts who now fit like a glove.

15/07/2023

I had the pleasure of celebrating the wedding of Brian and Rui at an enchanting garden wedding before a beautiful Sydney view. Also a kind review!

"We were so happy to have Terry as our celebrant! Right from the beginning we knew we had the right man for the job. He listened to what we envisioned for the script & our vows but also helped to convey what we wanted to say more beautifully & eloquently than we could ever have done so on our own. Thank you Terry for all the support & encouragement that you gave us on our special day! It certainly wouldn’t have been the same without you."

15/07/2023

Hello! Nice to meet you!

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Here are 5 fun facts about me:
1) I was a high school teacher in a former life.
2) I write short stories and poems for fun.
3) I grew up in Sydney.
4) I was born in Malaysia.
5) I have a dog named Sayang and a cat named Romeo.

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