Toukley Celebrants

23/06/2024

How amazing do these look, come up to speak to the local vendors

22/06/2024

What are you doing today?
Come up to Magenta Shores Wedding Showcase 10-1pm

All local vendors here to support you wedding planning.
Come and have a cat, see what the coming trends

08/06/2024

08/06/2024

Save the Date! Book your free ticket!
Come join us for a great day of wedding planning!
Pullmans Magenta Shores Sunday 23 June

02/06/2024

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20/05/2024

Hilarious

20/05/2024

What a great idea and a lovely way to teach children about caring and happiness

A teacher gave a balloon to every student, who had to inflate it, write their name on it and throw it in the hallway. The teacher then mixed all the balloons. The students were then given 5 minutes to find their own balloon. Despite a hectic search, no one found their balloon.
At that point, the teacher told the students to take the first balloon that they found and hand it to the person whose name was written on it. Within 5 minutes, everyone had their own balloon.
The teacher said to the students: "These balloons are like happiness. We will never find it if everyone is looking for their own. But if we care about other people's happiness, we'll find ours too."
May your day be filled with happiness. ❤️
Credit goes to the original owner

19/05/2024

I was up at Soldiers Beach on Saturday to run through a wedding rehearsal for an upcoming ceremony. I think it is a good idea to meet and plan out the day at exactly the same time as you are going to have the actual wedding ceremony so that you can see what the tide is doing, where the sun is, how much shade you will have and a thousand other variables that come along with holding an outdoor wedding.

I know I am always talking about having a back-up plan when it comes to holding an outdoor wedding because the weather can be so unpredictable and Saturday was a perfect example.

When I left the house to make the 3 minute drive to Soldiers, it was cold with a bit of wind but there was blue sky. By the time I got to the beach most of the blue had been replaced by grey clouds and the wind had picked up considerably and it was freezing. The surf was wild, set after set crashing loudly halfway up the sand, so between the waves and the wind it was really hard to hear each other speak. Within 10 minutes of meeting the first light drops of rain started, by the time we walked (then ran) the 200 meters back to the stairs the heavens had opened up and we were all drenched. And the rain didn't let up for hours.

We ended up regrouping at Lou's Cafe (Main Rd, East Toukley) for a hot chocolate and a chat and were able to run through most of the day's events.

As with every couple that I marry who are planning an outdoor wedding, I had advised this couple to make a back-up plan, just in case. Luckily for them, they took the advise and spoke to the manager at Dunes Soldiers Beach where they are going to have their reception and they are happy to switch things up on the day so that the wedding ceremony can be held inside Dunes if the weather turns nasty. Good on you Dunes.

Remember, while outdoor weddings here on the coast are simply stunning, sometimes Mother Nature has other plans for the day so in the weeks leading up to your big day keep an eye on the weather (wind, rain, extreme heat), check the tides (low tides, high tides, lots of sand, no sand) and always, always have a back-up plan.

A couple of useful links are:
Wind & Tide: https://windy.app/forecast2
Tide: https://tides.willyweather.com.au/
Weather: https://www.weatherzone.com.au/
Beach watch: https://beachwatch.nsw.gov.au/
Surf report: https://www.surfline.com/

Happy planning, if you need any help or advice get in touch.

14/05/2024

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12/05/2024

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11/05/2024

Happy Mothers Day to all you beautiful mums. Whether you are a birth mum, adoptive mum, step-mum, foster mum, grand-mum or extra special "I'm here if you need me" mum.

On this special day, we honour your mother's love so true
Your bond is unbreakable
Your strength can see us through
Our hearts are filled with gratitude
Today we celebrate you
For all the sacrifices that you make
And the selflessness you imbue
Happy Mothers Day dear mums
Your light it shines so bright
And in your loving embrace
We find our guiding light
So may your day be filled with joy
And shared with those who bring you sheer delight

Enjoy every moment of your day
Michaela (Toukley Celebrants)

10/05/2024

After months of waiting for approval, I took a drive down to Wyong Courthouse today to be sworn in as a Justice of the Peace.
It has taken a few years to put it all together, but today I am proud to say Toukley Celebrants can now offer a full suite of services.
Marriage Celebrant
Funeral Celebrant
Grief & Loss Counselling
Hypnotherapy
End-of-Life Education & Doula
Justice of the Peace

It would be my honour to put all these skills to good use by helping you achieve your dreams and live the life you deserve.
Get in touch today if I can help you in any way.

22/04/2024

Does the thought of an End-of-Life Plan scare you?
Does having a conversation with your family and friends about what you want, what matters to you and how you want to live the rest of your life seem all too hard?
Are you thinking about your End-Of-Life Plan but don't know where to start?
Toukley Celebrants are running a FREE 2 hour workshop online to address some of the misconceptions around End-of-Life Planning as well as providing you with some useful skills, tips and tools to take the fear and guess work out of it.
Let us help you Plan with Purpose.
Register today at https://www.toukleycelebrants.com/eol or contact Toukley Celebrants directly to find out more [email protected]

10/04/2024

Delve into the art of creating an End-of-life legacy project by joining our 5 minute love letters workshop. Learn how to craft heartfelt letters that will serve as cherished memories for your loved ones long after you're gone. Embrace this opportunity to leave behind a meaningful legacy that showcases your uniqueness, your love and your thoughts. Register now and start preserving your legacy through the power of words. Email to register your interest today! [email protected]

08/04/2024

Yesterday I had the good fortune to work with a funeral director in Woy Woy Sarah Tolmie. Sarah is a humanist funeral director and celebrant, and I must say, she is the epitome of the term "humanist". The service was held at the family home, the family were given all the time and support they needed to farewell their beloved father with honour and love. What a beautiful service, what a beautiful family, and what a beautiful celebrant - funeral director. I truly feel privileged, honoured and humbled to have played even such a small role in the celebration of life. Thank you Sarah.

21/03/2024

I just returned from Sydney having lead a beautiful service for a young lady. I am always humbled and honoured to be asked to be the celebrant. And being welcomed into their life story, to be a very small part of the celebration of love, touches my heart deeply.
All my love, thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May the sunrise of tomorrow bring you peace and joy.

17/03/2024

Finding beautiful inspirational local surroundings for your wedding ceremony is what Toukley Celebrants specialises in. If you live on the Central Coast or are thinking of getting married on the Central Coast NSW, get in touch and let us work together to create a dynamic memorable wedding of your dreams.
[email protected]

03/02/2024

.com the Easter Wedding Season is upon us

28/01/2024

The sunrise was calling me at 5am this morning. So I headed off to Cabbage Tree for some deep thinking and reflection.
The beauty of our local area never ceases to amaze me.
Being surrounded by and connected to nature is definitely medicine for the soul.
A bonus this morning was running into a friend who was there for his daily early morning ocean dip. I have not seen him for a while, so it was an absolute delight. Glenn is such a beautiful peaceful soul and I am truly grateful to have people like him in my life, even if I do have to get up at 5am to see him.
I thought I would share the glory of the sunrise over Cabbage Tree with you. I hope it brings you as much joy and peace as it brings me.
Happy Monday everyone

19/01/2024

I have just returned from officiating the most beautiful couture wedding that I have been fortunate enough to be involved in for quite some time. It was heartfelt, intimate, relaxed and one of the most enjoyable afternoons I have had.

Rather than just reporting on the details like I normally do, I thought I would take this opportunity to explain the difference between a "Registry Style Ceremony", an "Elopement Style Ceremony" and a "Couture Style Ceremony" as I see them.

A Registry Style Ceremony is where the couple choose to have a very quick, legal requirements only ceremony. Occassionally they will do a ring exchange and have a photo taken, but usually it is just a 15 minute ceremony in my office with the couple and their witnesses. This is the perfect ceremony for couples who are time-poor or who do not want a fuss.

An Elopement Style Ceremony can be anything from very simple like the registry ceremony through to a highly planned day shared with close family and friends or anything in between. An Elopement usually takes a bit of planning to arrange a destination, photos, rings, clothing, theme, accommodation or unusual venue (such as the glow worm caves) and a low key after ceremony celebration of some sort. Couples will usually choose a personalised ceremony that suits their personalities and the feeling they are trying to capture. I love doing elopement ceremonies. They are normally low stress events with an emphasis on fun. An Elopement Style Ceremony is perfect for couples who are looking for a relaxed, something a little different, intimate wedding.

A Couture Style Ceremony on the other hand is where the couple are after the non-fuss of a registry style wedding but the emotion and feel of a gala event. They usually include very personal touches such as a theme, a destination, a ritual and a personalised ceremony similar to a gala event, just on a smaller scale. They are normally intimate, relaxed, fun events share with closed family and friends (usually under 20 guests). For some reason, Couture weddings often remind me of beautiful village weddings where the guests bring a plate of food to share. I have been lucky enough to officiate Couture weddings at the beach, on a jetty, on a boat, in a restaurant, in a park and, like today, in the family home accompanied by the fur-babies.

I guess what I am trying to say is, no matter what your budget, your personality, your hopes and dreams are, by working closely with your celebrant, you can create the wedding ceremony of your dreams. Whether you have 2 guests in a registry or you have 150 guests on a deserted island, where there is love, there is a beautiful wedding ceremony.

Make your wedding day special for you and you can't go wrong.

13/11/2023

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09/11/2023

This week we are exploring options to make your wedding day inclusive for your guests with disabilities.
To read the full article click on the link below:
https://www.toukleycelebrants.com/weddings/celebrating-inclusion-how-to-include-disabled-guest-at-your-wedding

26/10/2023

This week we are exploring what to look for in a wedding venue - how do you choose the right one for you.
To read the whole article click on the link below: https://www.toukleycelebrants.com/weddings/what-should-i-look-for-in-a-wedding-venue/

22/10/2023

Are you planning on getting married?
Are you looking for a wedding ritual that expresses your unique love for each other?
Have you ever thought of including a combined ring exchange and hand-fasting ceremony or just a hand-fasting without the rings?
I have found a woman here on the Central Coast who makes the most extraordinary hand-fasting cords out of ribbon, tartan, cloth, lace (well out of anything you like actually) that you can use during the ceremony then frame to turn into a wonderful memento of your special day.
I am including a few photos of ones she has made me to use in ceremonies, but you should check out her page as she has a lot of different handmade wedding ceremony and reception items that are sure to make your day truly your own.
Have a look: https://www.judikas.com or JudikaATouchOfCraft

20/10/2023

If you are thinking about an intimate elopement with a difference, getting married on a yacht on Lake Macquarie might be just the thing for you. Lake Macquarie Sailing Tours is a local business operating from Summerland Point and together we can make your dream wedding day a reality. Check out their website. I promise you, you will not be disappointed.
https://www.lakemacquariesailingtours.com.au/

To ready this week's article in full, click on the link below
https://www.toukleycelebrants.com/weddings/can-i-get-married-at-sea/