
Services I Provide
Weddings
A selection of different ceremonies are available or if you wish, I can help you put together your own personal ceremony that will meet your needs and expectations. I can suggest a number of different locations for your wedding ceremony.
There is, also, a number of undercover areas available around Perth in case of bad weather. This would include parks, gardens or beachside locations.
I arrive 30 minutes before the ceremony starts. I am able to project my voice well and do not require amplification equipment.
This is very important if you are employing a professional videographer. You may include a family member or friend to read a favourite poem or verse if you wish.
I present a booklet to you both after the wedding ceremony. Your family & friends can enter their kind wishes into this booklet for keepsake. There are a few things you should be aware of before you complete your arrangements...
A Notice of Intended Marriage is need & must be lodged 1 month before your wedding day. (This means that if your wedding day is on the 16th of the month it must be in the hands of the celebrant by the 15th of the previous month).
A birth certificate, overseas passport or birth extract is required to confirm your age and identity for legal reasons. If either party are divorced, or are a widow or widower, evidence of divorce or death certificate is required.
Two witnesses, 18 years of age or over is also required. I will be happy to answer any further questions you might have...
Name Giving's
and friends.
This is not a religious ceremony. (christenings and baptisms introduce the child to a church, some parents have both)
Each ceremony is different, you can have a family member speak on behalf of the family, grandparents, parents, guardian or mentors, god parents are some of the people who may wish to participate at this wonderful occasion.
You may include one of the mini ceremonies below.
- Casting the stones
- Poems
- Unity ceremony
- Release white pigeons, balloons
- Lighting the candle/s
- Giving gifts
Over Seas Couples
Couples from outside Australia wishing to get married in Perth metro area are required to complete a 'Notice of Intended Marriage'
This must be witnessed and faxed to myself no later than 1 complete month prior to ceremony date (if you want to be married on the 19th of the month a faxed, witnessed copy of the Notice of Intended Marriage must be in my hand by the 18th of the previous month).
If you have been married before, the finalization of the previous marriage i.e. annulment, decree absolute or death certificate is required.
These documents must be in English, otherwise these document needs to be interpreted by a certified interpreter.
If I am available at the date and time of your wedding, I can hold the booking for 10 days only without a fee.
I require a booking fee of $160 to confirm your wedding arrangements with myself.
After the booking fee has been received I will send a booklet with 4 basic ceremonies and other suggestions for your ceremony.
When you arrive in Perth, we can arrange a meeting to discuss your ceremony final payment is required at rehearsal.
Identification is required at the rehearsal or meeting, if you are born in Australia a birth cert or extract (not a copy) is needed.
If you are born over seas, an overseas passport, birth certificate or extract is required.
Please email me for any further information you may require
Renewal of Vows
Renewal of vows are very personal ceremonies .
They can be renewal of vows or re-affirmation of vows based on your original wedding, or can be a commitment for life.
This ceremony can include the bridal party from the original ceremony & your family and friends.
Any ideas from my wedding site can be included in your ceremony.
If you require further info please email or call me on (08)9398 3312.
Funerals 
A funeral ceremony that will exceeds your expectations, delivered in a warm, compassionate and friendly manor.
I look after the smallest details, from the drafting the words of the ceremony to the delivery of the service.
A funeral is a celebration of the life of the dearly departed.
I try to reflect on those special memories that exist between the family and the loved one in the services I compose
My fee of $250 covers the interview, compose the service, supply of draft copy to family, conduct the service and assist the funeral director as required.
The service is placed in a booklet and given to the family.
I can write a eulogy without a booking for a ceremony if required, price on application.
You may wish to pre plan your own ceremony, please ask for a personal quote
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Divorce Acceptance Ceremony
Sometimes, children have a hard time accepting their parents have separated or divorced.
This ceremony assist with the pain, and help them understand their parents decision.
The ceremony can be in your words, or if you wish, I can organize a special services on your behalf.
Commitment Ceremony
Commitment Ceremonies are for the same sex couples & couples who want to recommit to each other. After being married you may want to state in public that you wish to stay together for life
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