Jen Downie - Celebrant - Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Port Stephens

25/04/2022

Today is a day of ceremony, of remembrance and gratitude to the many men who bravely fought for our freedom, and to the women who supported and worked tirelessly to save lives. How lucky we are to have had such courageous forbearers.

Lest We Forget.

01/04/2022

In 2017 Sarah and Stewart asked me to officiate their wedding at Willow Farm at Berry on the NSW South Coast. What a beautiful day it was!
Happy Anniversary to you both! ###








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31/03/2022

Happy April Fools Day! ❤️🧡💜💛💚

25/02/2022

15/02/2022

13/02/2022

I hope your day is full of love

08/01/2022

Testimonial Tuesday.⁠
You could say that the universe was working against Liz and Nate leading up to their wedding day. They were victims of the COVID lockdowns and their wedding day had to be postponed. Then when their day finally arrived, it teemed with rain and their plans for a lakeside ceremony were quashed. Lucky for them there was an indoor alternative. ⁠
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And despite all the rain. Liz and Nat had some beautiful lakeside photos to remember their special day.⁠
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08/01/2022

Looking for a celebrant? One who has a relaxed, fun-loving style with loads of ideas and suggestions to make your ceremony unique?⁠
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Here I am! I create ceremonies with a difference that touch the heart, bring a tear to the eye and give a little giggle. From a fully personalised ceremony to an elopement, I will work with you to ensure your day is perfect, stress-free and memorable. ⁠
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With over 10yrs experience as a celebrant, I have officiated hundreds of weddings. I love discovering the magic behind every relationship and finding ways to create a unique ceremony. ⁠
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I am based in Newcastle but my service area covers the Hunter Valley, Port Stephens and Central Coast areas. ⁠
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DM me to arrange a time to chat about how I can make your day a special day. ⁠
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13/11/2021

Have you ever thought about successful people in this world? Opportunities just seem to happen for them! Doors open – yadah yadah! They always seem to be in the right place at the right time. Everything falls into place for them - they have the perfect job, the dream life, house, partners and they seem to be doing exactly what they set out to do- PERFECTLY.

A closer look at these people shows it was not that just they got lucky. It was not that things just fell at their feet. They actively seek and create opportunities because they have the following inherent qualities. They:
a) Understand who they are
b) Believe in what they have to offer
c) Are happy to step out of their comfort zone
d) Keep an open mind
e) Create good karma
f) Are decisive

Fact is, a lot of successful people have experienced knock-backs, hardship and trauma in their lives. “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” is what they learnt from these experiences. This often leads them to look for or create opportunities with greater energy and ability.

The big tip about creating opportunities is to be patient, positive and enjoy the process.

30/10/2021

Brandon and Laura met by chance when they were booked next to each other on a plane flight to an athletics competition in Japan. ⁠
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Brandon thought he would impress Laura straight up by turning on the overhead reading light.....with his foot!! She thought it was super weird but cool. ⁠
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And we all thought he was super cool and flexible at the Olympics this year too!! ⁠
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Happy Anniversary to you both!⁠
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08/06/2021

21/05/2021

Sometimes marriages can get "stuck in a rut". Here is an alternative way that one couple chose to deal with it. The final words say it all.

It saved us from the brink of divorce.

19/11/2020

HAPPY CELEBRANTS DAY!

19/11/2020

Happy Celebrants Day!
A big shout out to all the Celebrants in Australia.




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14/11/2020

When we think of celebrants we automatically think of weddings. But celebrants conduct many other ceremonies (if they chose) such as baby naming ceremonies, renewal of vows and funerals.

Most celebrants are sole traders running their own business. which means they usually do all their own promotion, marketing, business planning, bookkeeping and record keeping. Behind the scenes there is always plenty to do.

On National Celebrants Day remember the celebrants that you have connected with and those that you may connect with in the future.

23/08/2020

This meme captures the true meaning of those three little words!

Discover even more ideas for you

09/05/2020

"Behind all your stories
Is always your mother's story
Because hers is where
Yours begins."
- Mitch Albom

05/05/2020

The power of coffee!

12/04/2020

The New Norm - watching our grandson take his first steps and our granddaughter get toilet-trained. Zoom family get togethers.

26/03/2020

23/03/2020

Noni & Brad chose to tie the knot late on a Friday afternoon. A lovely relaxed vibe with family and friends🥂❤️

14/03/2020

These little cherubs nailed it at rehearsal yesterday. In just over an hour it is the main act!

29/02/2020

Happy first day of autumn!

29/02/2020

Happy 1st Anniversary Jane & Scott. For a couple that do things differently, the 29th February 2016 was the perfect wedding date. After being together 20years with a family of 3 boys, they finally decided to tie the knot. @ King Edward Park

21/02/2020

In a few hours this will be the place where Sam & Adam will say I Do. @ Wallalong House

15/02/2020

Sensational location for today’s wedding. Congrats Mr & Mrs Perrett 💍 @ Hickson Street Lookout

25/01/2020

It’s busy on the lake this weekend

16/12/2019

An impossible search! Like looking for a polar bear in a snow storm!!!

07/12/2019

The perfect Xmas present for the one you love......

14/11/2019

What better gift to give the one you love! But it does require a little or a lot of planning......

26/10/2019

Happy 2nd Anniversary Mr & Mrs Carroll 😘

30/09/2019

Stamp release: Marriage Equality
Release date: 01/10/2019

After a voluntary postal survey conducted between 12/09/2017 to 07/11/2017, the legislation to allow same-sex marriage, the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017, passed the Australian Parliament on 7 December 2017 and received royal assent from the Governor-General the following day. The law came into effect on 9 December, immediately recognising overseas same-sex marriages. The first same-sex wedding under Australian law was held on 15 December 2017.

The stamp designs are celebratory, showing the highly recognisable rainbow colours and slogans synonymous with the Marriage Equality campaign.

09/09/2019

Lazy day on a black beach