WEDDING CEREMONIES
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Focusing on your individual needs, as a marriage celebrant, I can help you design the personal wedding ceremony or elopement you want, so that it is truly your celebration. My wedding package includes:
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Your wedding can be as intimate as you want with just the two of you, 2 witnesses and me; or as detailed and elaborate as you like.
And as individual as you like...imagine standing in the stunning waters of Seal Rocks or surprising your party guests with a wedding. Beyond the legal requirements the ceremony is your choice. I work with you so that you have a happy relaxed day and your ceremony runs smoothly.
And as individual as you like...imagine standing in the stunning waters of Seal Rocks or surprising your party guests with a wedding. Beyond the legal requirements the ceremony is your choice. I work with you so that you have a happy relaxed day and your ceremony runs smoothly.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE
Australian Law under the Marriage Act 1961 requires:
* Both parties are over 18
* Completion of Notice of Intended Marriage - lodged with celebrant no more than 18 months and no less than one month prior to the wedding
* You must provide original birth certificates or current passport if born in Australia or if born overseas
* You must also provide photo ID to the celebrant
* If previously married you must provide an original copy of your Decree Absolute/Divorce or an original Death certificate.
* You must sign a Declaration of No Legal Impediment to Marry before your marriage. This legal document is witnessed by your celebrant.
* Two witnesses over the age of 18 who witness and understand the ceremony and witness and sign documents at the ceremony.
* Your ceremony must contain the Monitum & legal wording to conform with the Marriage Act 1961. Your full name must be said once in the ceremony.You must say mandatory legal vows which can be followed by personal vows. These legal vows must be audible to witnesses and guests. All other aspects of the ceremony are optional
* Both parties are over 18
* Completion of Notice of Intended Marriage - lodged with celebrant no more than 18 months and no less than one month prior to the wedding
* You must provide original birth certificates or current passport if born in Australia or if born overseas
* You must also provide photo ID to the celebrant
* If previously married you must provide an original copy of your Decree Absolute/Divorce or an original Death certificate.
* You must sign a Declaration of No Legal Impediment to Marry before your marriage. This legal document is witnessed by your celebrant.
* Two witnesses over the age of 18 who witness and understand the ceremony and witness and sign documents at the ceremony.
* Your ceremony must contain the Monitum & legal wording to conform with the Marriage Act 1961. Your full name must be said once in the ceremony.You must say mandatory legal vows which can be followed by personal vows. These legal vows must be audible to witnesses and guests. All other aspects of the ceremony are optional
TESTIMONIALS
Brittany and Flynn April 2018 Turtles Crossing "Words cannot truly describe our appreciation for your help in making our wedding day wonderful. The ceremony was better than we could have imagined. Thank you for creating the perfect beginning to our married life. Thank you for making our big day run so smoothly, I couldn't have imagined a better ceremony, the beautifully crafted script suited us perfectly. We have had countless comments from friends and family since returning on the fabulous job you did. We will certainly be recommending your services in a heartbeat to anyone planning their special day. Love Brittany and Flynn"
Suzanna and Jason February 2018 Sundowner "Hi Lorraine thank you so much for marrying us, we are so happy with how our ceremony went. Suzanna and Jason"
Belle and Rick December 2017 The Green Cathedral "Thank you so much for being teh most amazing celebrant and for making our ceremony run smoothly All the best Belle and Rick "
Bec and Joey November 2017 Elizabeth Beach. "Hi Lorraine, Thank you so very much for being part of our amazing day. You were the most perfect celebrant. You were just amazing in every way. We couldn't have asked for a better celebrant. You made us both feel totally at ease and understood the fun and relaxed vibe that we wanted. From the moment we met you, we knew our wedding would be perfect, thank you so much.
Kind Regards Bec and Joey"
Cassie and Alex November 2017 "Hi Lorraine, Thanks again for all your help with our big day. We think everything was great. The pre meeting definately helped to go through the schedule for the day. Made us more relaxed and prepared for what was going to happen. Having attended my friends wedding the day after at the Green Cathedral it was really great to see just how good you were. The microphone was loud enough and it was great how you told us at the rehersal to hold the mic close to your mouth and it was nice how you moved around and didn't stand between us the whole time and the little bits of humour made it more natural and modern. I think you are great at what you do and what better a location than what you have. I wouldnt change a thing!! Thanks again so much, Cass and Alex"
Tamara and Lee November 2017 Blueys Beach "Thank you for everything on the lead up to our wedding and everything on the wedding day it was beyond perfect! You were perfect! We were beyond happy with your whole service! From the laid back and chilled vibes with wording that made our day. Your punctuality and professionalism was excellent and you also present yourself well. We were so nervous how the ceremony would run but you made our wedding a breeze and just how we wished it to be. Thank you very much!" Tamara and Lee
Mandie and Stu November 2017 "Thank-you so much Lorraine, you were an amazing celebrant we had so many people come to us and say how amazing you were and that we made a great choice. We agree 100% You really made our day flow perfectly and we couldn’t fault a single thing about the whole experience we feel so blessed to have had such a perfect day. Thanks again so much for all of your help and for being a huge part in making our wedding day amazing, stress free and a day we will always remember as being nothing but perfect xx"
Gary and Maya October 2017 Forster "We are so appreciative of your assistance before and on the big day. You helped two fairly clueless people have a very lovely wedding. In fact, my friends from the Philippines have said that's the kind of wedding they want! The whole process was so very smooth. We couldn't have picked a better celebrant. Thank you so much. My best, Maya" Maya and Gary
Steph and Tim September 2017 The Green Cathedral "It was such a priveledge to have you as our celebrant, we really appreciated your knowledge of the Green cGthedral and expertise in how to run the ceremony efficiently. From when I first made contact, you were easy to reach and quick to respond and we have absolutely no complaints. We really felt like that you were invested in our wedding day, and making it as smooth and as wonderful as it ended up being. Even my mum said that she thought you were the perfect choice as our celebrant. The ceremony planning was great for you to be able to get to know us and you definitely understood us very quickly. The suggestions you gave us for the various aspects of the ceremony really helped us to comprehend the ceremony and helped us write our own versions of vows and rings exchange etc. The rehearsal was efficient and thorough and ensured the ceremony was perfect (which it definitely was!). Thanks again for everything, we could not be more grateful for everything you have done for us. Lorraine you were wonderful - easy to get in touch with, made us feel comfortable about the whole process from the very beginning and really helped us to put together the perfect ceremony." Steph and Tim
Sam and Phill September 2017 Nabiac "The meeting at your house was very professional, friendly and informative
Prior to rehearsal there was a great level of contact and information. Rehearsal was great as it calmed me. I was more nervous saying my vows the day before the actual day. The rehearsal made us confident that everything would run well! Our Ceremony was absolutely perfect. We were extremely happy with how you presented yourself and the service.Thank you again. We will be recommending you to others :)
Love Sam and Phill"
Alex and Jo March 2017 Tarbuck "Just positive feedback from us - everything was beautiful. We really appreciated your kindness, organisation and flexibility. Thank you so much for making our wedding ceremony so special. It was just perfect for us.
Was really lovely to get to know you too :-) Kind regards, Al and Joe. "
Alex and Jess March 2017 The Green Cathedral "Alex and I would just like to say anything big thankyou for all your help and hard work in making our ceremony perfect. You made the planning process incredibly easy, offered great suggestions and were always easy to communicate with. We loved how personal the ceremony was and we are still pinching ourselves that we were so lucky. All the best, hope to run into you in the future! Jess & Alex "
Laura and Mitch February 2017 The Green Cathedral "Hi Lorraine Thanks for making everything so easy and so well run on our wedding day. Couldn't of been happier! It's hard planning everything from a distance but it worked out perfectly! "
Sonny and Marie December 2016 Tuncurry "We wanted to thank you for making our wedding day very special. Our guests all commented on how lovely the ceremony and you were. It was all perfect and we would not want to change anything." Sonny and Marie Tuncurry
Shelley & Sean December 2016 The Green Cathedral "Thank you for such kind words you emailed to us. The ceremony was everything we wanted, we had loads of comments saying how fun it was & how us it was; so thank you so much.Once again thank you for making our ceremony so easy, unique and perfect. I have already recommended you to a number of friends who live in the area. Shelley, Sean and Isla x" Shelley & Sean Forster
Angie and Adam November 2016 The Wetlands Shortland "We wanted to send you a message before we head off on our honeymoon, to thank you for such a wonderful and relaxed ceremony for our special day. We truly feel very blessed to have had you as our celebrant. From the bottom of our heart, we thank you so very much. Forever grateful, Angie and Adam" Angie and Adam Newcastle
Lilly and Fabian October 2016 Boat Beach Seal Rocks "Hope this email finds you well! It has been two weeks of wedded bliss so I thought I would send you a quick email with a great photo that was taken on the day - the three of us together. Thank you so much for your help on the day - it was perfect and we loved it! You did a perfect job." Lilly and Fabian Newcastle
Bindi and Robert October 2016 The Green Cathedral "Oh Lorraine you are just the most wonderful person. We had the absolute best day of our lives & you were a massive part of that. We couldn't have asked for anything better from you,we had people complimenting us on you all afternoon.They loved how casual yet professional you were. And they all absolutely loved the hands part that you added. With all that was going on in both our heads,you made things really clear and simple for us to follow. Really couldn't be happier with your work! Thank you so so much" Bindi and Robert Currumbin Waters QLD
Jane and Mark September 2016 Harrington Chapel "I could not thank you enough it was such a beautiful ceremony every body loved it and said they had tears because it was so beautiful. It took a while but we got there. I would recommend you to every one and will do. Thank you again for everything. Jane & Mark" Jane and Mark Lake Cathie
Tash and Jesse September 2016 Boat Beach Seal Rocks "Thank you so much it was a beautiful day and you and Mel our photographer did an amazing job with making our day perfect. Thanks Natasha and Jesse" Natasha and Jesse Forster
Laura and James September 2016 Boat Beach Seal Rocks "Hi Lorraine, I just wanted to thank you for Saturday! Both James and I really have no words to describe that moment on the sand. If I tried to, I'd say it was truly surreal and powerful and electric. An experience we will cherish forever.Thank you for being apart of it and for providing an experience that suited us to a tee.Thanks again" Laura and James Newcastle
Ange and Nick May 2016 Turtles Crossing Green Point "Thank you for your involvement on the day. Your genuine care and love for your job helped make it a perfect ceremony - not to mention your flexibility in helping us involve our families. I honestly can’t think of anything we'd change. The thing that we liked so much was how natural it was and not staged." Ange and Nick Newcastle
Rebecca and Daniel April 2016 The Green Cathedral "On behalf of Daniel and myself, we would just like to thank you so much for officiating our wedding. It was,without a doubt, absolutely perfect in every way. You played a vital role in making our day so special.We have had many comments from our family and friends on how beautiful, personal and relaxed the ceremony was. Your personal touch and calming presence made it extra special.Every part of the organisation, from first contact with you to the ceremony day, was a pleasurable experience for us.
We really appreciate and have so much gratitude for the whole ceremony.It would not have been possible without you.Thank you."
Sarah and Andrew April 2016 Boomerang Beach "Everything was perfect! I would not have changed a thing. Thank you so much for all your efforts, you were awesome :)" Sarah and Andrew Central Coast
Jessica and Anthony March 2016 The Green Cathedral "Anthony and I couldn't thank you enough for your amazing contribution to our wedding day! From the moment we first met you at the wedding expo, our ongoing emails, our first official meeting, our rehearsal and finally our special day; you have been nothing but friendly, supportive, guiding and a pleasure to work alongside. You made our ceremony an absolute breeze. All of our guests commented on how well you positioned yourself at the ceremony in regards to allowing Anthony and I to have special moments together where you weren't intrusive or overpowering. You created such a personal ceremony for the two of us and provided the both of us with an abundance of information and guidance in the layout of the ceremony. We cannot fault nor could we improve how well the ceremony ran and that's thanks to yourself. Your professionalism and calming nature shone through on the day. We Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
We look forward to seeing you around Palms and would love to catch up in the future. Again, Thankyou for making our day a true fairytale".
Jess and Anthony Forster
Rachel and Duncan March 2016 Ripples by the Lake "Thank you once again for making our day so memorable. Everyone has commented on how beautiful our ceremony was and how much love was felt through out the wedding." Rachel and Duncan Sydney
Kirsty and Andrew March 2016 The Green Cathedral "Lorraine, you provided us with sufficient notice as to what you required from us, along with examples of vows and other suggestions, you seemed to have everything under control, which made it easy for us to give you what you needed,ensuring the day ran seamlessly. We found you to be incredibly responsive to all emails/texts. The ceremony was perfect! We have nothing but praise." Kirsty and Andrew Sydney
Karin and Doug January 2016 Pacific Palms Resort "Thanks again for your services on our special day. We would like to thank you specially for the fact that we gave you such a short time to prepare the paperwork you did. We were very appreciative of the way your created a very warm ceremony and even went the extra mile to give us some flowers from your own garden. The communication before the day was excellent and we were given all necessary paperwork and information needed to comply. We were very happy and lucky to have you as our wedding celebrant and have no hesitation in recommending you to other couples." Karin and Doug Sydney
Ali and Luke November 2015 The Green Cathedral "Hi Lorraine,We cannot thank you enough for how amazing you were on our special day.
I'm sure I have watched my video 100 times & every time I start to watch it your powerful voice is the first thing we hear. We cannot thank you enough for the warmth you gave to our ceremony. The pre ceremony planning was a lot of fun when we left we felt like we had met you before Emailing was great way to communicate for me having such a busy lifestyle & there was never a time when you had not replied with in the same day. Rehearsal wasn't a great day, due to the weather of course, but we got through & you made sure that windy or not we were going to get married there. Both Luke and I would recommend you to everyone, as I never realised how important an amazing celebrant is.They do more than just marry you,they are a big part of your day, you were to us. Thanks again xx " Love Ali & Luke
Lauren and Remi November 2015 Boomerang Beach "Thank you Lorraine for conducting a beautiful ceremony. The whole process of before, during and after the wedding was conducted with patience and professionalism. You took time to listen to our story and personalize the wedding without judgement to exactly what we had imagined. Thank you for making our day so special! " Lauren and Remi Sydney
Kate and Dave November 2016 The Green Cathedral "We're still on a bit of a high from the amazing wedding weekend. You were great and I had many comments from my guests telling me so, including my mum! I must admit you made the whole process before the ceremony incredibly easy. You explained everything very well and all the information you provided enabled us to plan our ceremony with a fair amount of ease and enjoyment. I wasn't sure whether to do a rehearsal but so glad we did. It enabled everything to run smoothly on the day and we weren't left with any surprises. And Oh.. we loved the ceremony! It was our favourite part of the day! Your warm nature suited our ceremony perfectly as did your humour. The way you conducted the ceremony was just beautiful. I loved how you read our scripts away from the microphone so our guests only heard us speak those lines. So many of my guests had the same comment "it was the most romantic & beautiful ceremony I've even been to". The magic setting, your perfect guidance and the love Dave and I expressed all came together to make a wonderfully touching ceremony. Thank you. We'd love to do it again!" Kate and Dave Sydney
Kimberly and Mitchell November 2015 The Green Cathedral "Thank you so much for our ceremony, it was amazing. All of my emails were responded to very efficiently and I was never waiting to hear back. Communication and the preceremony planning meeting was very useful and informative, much better then just over the phone. It was great to meet our celebrant and go through everything face to face.Everything was perfect!!! The rehearsal;so glad you offer this; we knew exactly what to expect on the day and it was great. You are very professional with your work and such a lovely person and we couldn't have asked for a better celebrant to marry us." Kimberly and Mitchell Lake Macquarie
April and Tom November 2015 The Green Cathedral "Everything was so well organised, ceremony was just how we wanted short and sweet, but still personal and about us. All emails and meets were very clear and loved how we had a say in how the ceremony took place. Loved everything about Lorraine such a lovely lady, we really connected with her and would definitely recommend :) Thankyou again Lorraine" April and Tom Old Bar
Ingrid and Stephen October 2015 Elizabeth Beach "You were just fantastic. Everything went so smoothly and Coxy and I couldn't have been happier with you as our celebrant, so thank you" Ingrid and Stephen Sydney
Elyssa and Liam October 2015 Brambles Reserve" Thank you for being a part of our day. Everything was absolutely perfect, there is not one thing we could fault! You made everything feel very relaxed :) We're beyond happy." Elyssa and Liam Smith Lakes
Sarah and Joe September 2015 Barefoot - Blueys Beach "Thank you so much for conducting our ceremony we had an amazing wedding weekend!! You did a fantastic job and exactly what we were wanting." Sarah and Joe Newcastle
Alex and Anthony September 2015 Cape Hawke Surfclub "Thanks for all your help with our special day - it was truly spectacular for us. Thanks for such an easy experience - everyone said the ceremony was relaxed and very us. We found everything you did from start to finish was perfect - we don't think there's anything you should change. We loved the way the ceremony was conducted. We think your format is great! " Alex and Anthony Newcastle
Kat and Luke June 2015 Harrington Chapel "Thank you for everything you have done it was a beautiful ceremony, everything was perfect."
Sophie and James March 15 2015 Boat Beach Seal Rocks "Thank-you for being apart of our special ceremony we couldn't have imagined a more perfect way to be married. Many thanks, Sophie, James and Luca " Sophie and James Sydney
Prue and Tom March 14 2015 The Green Cathedral "A huge thank you once again for our beautiful wedding ceremony. It went exactly as Tom and I had wanted and we had so many people come up to us and say it was the best (and shortest) ceremony they have witnessed. Also, thank you for preparing us for the day. I think we had more nerves than we realised and having you talk us through it all really helped. I've attached a few photos for you :) We look forward to running into you up at Boomerang. Lots of love" Prue and Tom Newcastle"
Tracey and Corey March 13 2015 The Green Cathedral " We both enjoyed the day but it went way too fast. All our pre-ceremony meetings were great. Emails and communication were fantastic as we were here and you there, it was the best and easiest way to keep up to date and in contact. Loved our rehearsal ...it was funny and a good way for you to meet Mum and Dad. Our ceremony was perfect. Thanks so much for everything". Tracey and Corey Newcastle"
Jacinta and Brian March 7 2015 Lansdowne "We were very happy with you as our celebrant, we could not have done better! You are the right mix of warmth, sensitivity, humour, support and calmness. You presented everything well. We had a wonderful ceremony and it was so special to have our kids be a part of it. Friends and family were so happy, many of them in tears with joy!! We really liked the relaxed attitude you took right from our first meeting, and not pressuring us when we did not keep up to the timetable! We were sorry we were not able to spend a little time with you before you and Bill left - we did not plan for the photographer to abduct us for so long. I hope that from your perspective it was as easy to work with us as we found it to work with you.Best wishes Love Jacinta and Brian"
Georgah and Steve February 27 2015 The Green Cathedral Pacific Palms "Hi Lorraine, We just wanted to say thanks so much for being our marriage celebrant. Your and Bill made our ceremony beautiful and even better then we had dreamed of. You both were truly amazing and we can't thank you enough. We will be recommending you to everyone". Thanks again. Georgah & Steve Newcastle"
Claudia and Danny January 2015 One Mile Beach "Lorraine, thanks again soooo much for being the most amazing celebrant!! Both Danny and I really appreciated you keeping him calm through all the obstacles he went through to make our day perfect!! It really was the most special, perfect day with amazing memories, including the last minute location change!" Claudia and Danny Canada
Stacey and Kynan December 2014 Number 1 Beach Seal Rocks "Kynan and I just wanted to thank you for making our day so special. I can't believe how lucky we were with the weather. Thank you again." Stacey and Kynan Sydney
Sally and Matthew December 2014 Boat Beach Seal Rocks "Matthew and I couldn't have been happier with our little wedding! It was everything we wanted it to be and we are very grateful to you for everything you did in gently leading us through the process of organisation and for being such a lovely presence on the day. I can't believe we were lucky enough to find you! So lovely to meet someone with such genuine warmth and a sense of humour. I only wish I lived closer and we had the opportunity to get to know each other better.
I can honestly say I couldn't suggest a single thing to improve the service you gave us all the way through. As we were overseas leading up to the date and Matthew was in Melbourne before that I really appreciated the way you kept us on track with regular emails about what we needed to do. It felt a disorganised time but somehow I always knew you were in control as your communication was always prompt and clear and that made me calm. I really enjoyed our long chat on the phone so it felt like we were being married by a friend. You took all the stress out of the process by giving us choices for the ceremony, providing the table, chair, sound system etc. We both thought you did a wonderful job of conducting the ceremony and Matthew especially liked the way you said things to us during it that were off the microphone. We appreciated that you dressed so perfectly to compliment our beach setting and the White theme. Your jacket looks so good in the photos! It has been an absolute pleasure to have met you. Thank you again Lorraine. I wish you a wonderful year ahead." Sally & Matthew Sydney
Kelly and Kev November 2014 Kranbach "Lorraine, thanks for everything. The ceremony was gorgeous.It was a pleasure working with you. Can't recommend you enough. Thank you for being a part of our special day. Love Kelly and Kev" Kelly and Kev Kranbach
Emma and Graham November 2014 Pebbly Beach Centre Forster "Our wedding was beautiful, we loved every single moment and the ceremony really played out perfectly:) We are so grateful for you and your guidance through everything! All the pre-wedding meetings and communication were above and beyond. You are very professional but make everything personal as well.Our ceremony was everything we wanted it to be:) " Emma and Graham Cessnock
Megan and Ben November 2014 Killawarra "All of our ceremony was amazing, we had so many people comment on how lovely it was,you understood us perfectly and knew exactly what was important to us. We have such great memories to look back on and are so glad we chose you as our celebrant. Our meetings via Skype and in person were excellent, you seem to have an ability to understand people in a short space of time. Ceremony was perfect...organisation. sound, whole ceremony went without a hitch. Because you understood us so well the ceremony felt so special and emotional. You were a really calming influence especially as I am a very emotional person" Megan and Ben London
Marcee and Danny from USA October 2014 at Boat Beach Seal Rocks "Lorraine everything was perfect, we could not have wished for a better ceremony. Danny and I have talked many times since we have been home about how pleased we were with everything. You were so accommodating and helpful...I don't think we could have managed without you! Thank you again for all your help and for being such an important part of our day, we will always remember you and Bill and hope to see you again in Australia" Marcee and Danny Tennessee
Leesa and Rod September 2014 Rafferty's Resort "You were absolutely wonderful and you really made the ceremony not so daunting! Thank you so very very much! I would recommend you to anyone. You are Wonderful!" Leesa and Rod Queensland
Rhyss and Sophie September 2014 The Green Cathedral "Dear Lorraine, Thank you so much for our beautiful ceremony. You truly have a gift of capturing and celebrating true love. We will forever be grateful for your support, guidance and spirit and hold you in a special place in our hearts. We had an awesome wedding, we were so thrilled with the job you did on the day, the whole ceremony was perfect. Thanks for all the work and effort you put into making our day perfect and for all the behind the scenes work. We will definitely be recommending you to any of our friends getting married!" Love from Rhyss and Sophie Newcastle
Christal and Rick August 2014 Boat Beach Seal Rocks "We could not have been happier with the way our day turned out, every aspect was perfect! You were a fantastic celebrant and I have recommended you to couples who are planning on tying the knot. You made the process really easy! You were always contactable; having the ability to text or email you made organising the ceremony a breeze! Very convenient. You always made me and my boys feel really welcome and at ease in your home. The ceremony was fantastic - quick and no fuss, just as planned. You were very accommodating to all our requests and we appreciate your services. Thank you again, Lorraine." Christal and Rick Nabiac
Carly and Ollie May 2014 Boat Beach Seal Rocks "Thank you so much for our beautiful ceremony. We were so touched and felt so loved. All our friends commented on how great you were. We enjoyed and savioured every minute. Thank you for making our wedding so memorable and personal. We will never forget the beautiful ceremony and we had the most perfect day, Lots of Love Carly and Ollie" Sydney
Kirralea and Sean March 2014 Elizabeth Beach" Your were great, you knew exactly what you were doing. You got to know our wedding party and therefore put everyone at ease". Kirralea and Sean Sydney
Tegan and Dean February 2014 Bonnie Hills "It has been a wonderful experience planning our wedding with you as our celebrant. We couldn't haven't imagined having anyone better! You've made things so much easier. Thank you so much for being so wonderful through this whole process, we are extremely grateful to you. !" Tegan and Dean Canberra
Jessica and Chris January 2014 Tocal Homestead "Lorraine, Thank you so much for our beautiful ceremony on Saturday! Everyone said how beautiful it was and loved that we made it our own. You have a beautiful nature which helped to put us both at ease on the day, as well as the weeks leading up.Thank you Lorraine for helping to make our wedding day amazing. You are a beautiful woman with a very calming & nurturing way. It was wonderful to have you as a part of our special day. Love Jess and Chris" Newcastle
Amy and Peter August 2013 The Gables " Lorraine, you were readily available to us right from the go. Whether it be in person, by phone or by email, we never had to wait for replies to questions. All of the suggestions you made for our ceremony were well thought out with our individuality in mind, ensuring we had a beautiful ceremony that was totally us. You had the right balance of professionalism, humour and warmth to suit our needs. Your amazing organisational skills and attention to detail became very apparent on our big day. During the rehearsal we ironed out any kinks; not that there were many at that stage; so that on the day everything ran seamlessly. You also did a great job calming any slightly frayed nerves. We are not sure that "thank you" covers it! It meant so much to us that you were the one to marry us. You gave us the perfect ceremony and for that we are truly grateful." Amy and Peter Newcastle
Keira and Andrew May 2013 Figtree Byron Bay "Thank you for your brilliant and friendly delivery of our wedding ceremony. It was an outstanding, clearly constructed ceremony with even flow and direction. We really appreciated your approach and openness to create our perfect day, short, sweet and personal. Your organisation and communication made us feel at ease and that everything was under control. You showed flexibility, having two sites pre-organised and simple transfer between the two due to weather. You were sincere, with a genuine, caring approach. Written and personal presentation were immaculate.We both appreciated the effort put into the process very much" - Andy & Keira Lennox Heads
Suzanna and Jason February 2018 Sundowner "Hi Lorraine thank you so much for marrying us, we are so happy with how our ceremony went. Suzanna and Jason"
Belle and Rick December 2017 The Green Cathedral "Thank you so much for being teh most amazing celebrant and for making our ceremony run smoothly All the best Belle and Rick "
Bec and Joey November 2017 Elizabeth Beach. "Hi Lorraine, Thank you so very much for being part of our amazing day. You were the most perfect celebrant. You were just amazing in every way. We couldn't have asked for a better celebrant. You made us both feel totally at ease and understood the fun and relaxed vibe that we wanted. From the moment we met you, we knew our wedding would be perfect, thank you so much.
Kind Regards Bec and Joey"
Cassie and Alex November 2017 "Hi Lorraine, Thanks again for all your help with our big day. We think everything was great. The pre meeting definately helped to go through the schedule for the day. Made us more relaxed and prepared for what was going to happen. Having attended my friends wedding the day after at the Green Cathedral it was really great to see just how good you were. The microphone was loud enough and it was great how you told us at the rehersal to hold the mic close to your mouth and it was nice how you moved around and didn't stand between us the whole time and the little bits of humour made it more natural and modern. I think you are great at what you do and what better a location than what you have. I wouldnt change a thing!! Thanks again so much, Cass and Alex"
Tamara and Lee November 2017 Blueys Beach "Thank you for everything on the lead up to our wedding and everything on the wedding day it was beyond perfect! You were perfect! We were beyond happy with your whole service! From the laid back and chilled vibes with wording that made our day. Your punctuality and professionalism was excellent and you also present yourself well. We were so nervous how the ceremony would run but you made our wedding a breeze and just how we wished it to be. Thank you very much!" Tamara and Lee
Mandie and Stu November 2017 "Thank-you so much Lorraine, you were an amazing celebrant we had so many people come to us and say how amazing you were and that we made a great choice. We agree 100% You really made our day flow perfectly and we couldn’t fault a single thing about the whole experience we feel so blessed to have had such a perfect day. Thanks again so much for all of your help and for being a huge part in making our wedding day amazing, stress free and a day we will always remember as being nothing but perfect xx"
Gary and Maya October 2017 Forster "We are so appreciative of your assistance before and on the big day. You helped two fairly clueless people have a very lovely wedding. In fact, my friends from the Philippines have said that's the kind of wedding they want! The whole process was so very smooth. We couldn't have picked a better celebrant. Thank you so much. My best, Maya" Maya and Gary
Steph and Tim September 2017 The Green Cathedral "It was such a priveledge to have you as our celebrant, we really appreciated your knowledge of the Green cGthedral and expertise in how to run the ceremony efficiently. From when I first made contact, you were easy to reach and quick to respond and we have absolutely no complaints. We really felt like that you were invested in our wedding day, and making it as smooth and as wonderful as it ended up being. Even my mum said that she thought you were the perfect choice as our celebrant. The ceremony planning was great for you to be able to get to know us and you definitely understood us very quickly. The suggestions you gave us for the various aspects of the ceremony really helped us to comprehend the ceremony and helped us write our own versions of vows and rings exchange etc. The rehearsal was efficient and thorough and ensured the ceremony was perfect (which it definitely was!). Thanks again for everything, we could not be more grateful for everything you have done for us. Lorraine you were wonderful - easy to get in touch with, made us feel comfortable about the whole process from the very beginning and really helped us to put together the perfect ceremony." Steph and Tim
Sam and Phill September 2017 Nabiac "The meeting at your house was very professional, friendly and informative
Prior to rehearsal there was a great level of contact and information. Rehearsal was great as it calmed me. I was more nervous saying my vows the day before the actual day. The rehearsal made us confident that everything would run well! Our Ceremony was absolutely perfect. We were extremely happy with how you presented yourself and the service.Thank you again. We will be recommending you to others :)
Love Sam and Phill"
Alex and Jo March 2017 Tarbuck "Just positive feedback from us - everything was beautiful. We really appreciated your kindness, organisation and flexibility. Thank you so much for making our wedding ceremony so special. It was just perfect for us.
Was really lovely to get to know you too :-) Kind regards, Al and Joe. "
Alex and Jess March 2017 The Green Cathedral "Alex and I would just like to say anything big thankyou for all your help and hard work in making our ceremony perfect. You made the planning process incredibly easy, offered great suggestions and were always easy to communicate with. We loved how personal the ceremony was and we are still pinching ourselves that we were so lucky. All the best, hope to run into you in the future! Jess & Alex "
Laura and Mitch February 2017 The Green Cathedral "Hi Lorraine Thanks for making everything so easy and so well run on our wedding day. Couldn't of been happier! It's hard planning everything from a distance but it worked out perfectly! "
Sonny and Marie December 2016 Tuncurry "We wanted to thank you for making our wedding day very special. Our guests all commented on how lovely the ceremony and you were. It was all perfect and we would not want to change anything." Sonny and Marie Tuncurry
Shelley & Sean December 2016 The Green Cathedral "Thank you for such kind words you emailed to us. The ceremony was everything we wanted, we had loads of comments saying how fun it was & how us it was; so thank you so much.Once again thank you for making our ceremony so easy, unique and perfect. I have already recommended you to a number of friends who live in the area. Shelley, Sean and Isla x" Shelley & Sean Forster
Angie and Adam November 2016 The Wetlands Shortland "We wanted to send you a message before we head off on our honeymoon, to thank you for such a wonderful and relaxed ceremony for our special day. We truly feel very blessed to have had you as our celebrant. From the bottom of our heart, we thank you so very much. Forever grateful, Angie and Adam" Angie and Adam Newcastle
Lilly and Fabian October 2016 Boat Beach Seal Rocks "Hope this email finds you well! It has been two weeks of wedded bliss so I thought I would send you a quick email with a great photo that was taken on the day - the three of us together. Thank you so much for your help on the day - it was perfect and we loved it! You did a perfect job." Lilly and Fabian Newcastle
Bindi and Robert October 2016 The Green Cathedral "Oh Lorraine you are just the most wonderful person. We had the absolute best day of our lives & you were a massive part of that. We couldn't have asked for anything better from you,we had people complimenting us on you all afternoon.They loved how casual yet professional you were. And they all absolutely loved the hands part that you added. With all that was going on in both our heads,you made things really clear and simple for us to follow. Really couldn't be happier with your work! Thank you so so much" Bindi and Robert Currumbin Waters QLD
Jane and Mark September 2016 Harrington Chapel "I could not thank you enough it was such a beautiful ceremony every body loved it and said they had tears because it was so beautiful. It took a while but we got there. I would recommend you to every one and will do. Thank you again for everything. Jane & Mark" Jane and Mark Lake Cathie
Tash and Jesse September 2016 Boat Beach Seal Rocks "Thank you so much it was a beautiful day and you and Mel our photographer did an amazing job with making our day perfect. Thanks Natasha and Jesse" Natasha and Jesse Forster
Laura and James September 2016 Boat Beach Seal Rocks "Hi Lorraine, I just wanted to thank you for Saturday! Both James and I really have no words to describe that moment on the sand. If I tried to, I'd say it was truly surreal and powerful and electric. An experience we will cherish forever.Thank you for being apart of it and for providing an experience that suited us to a tee.Thanks again" Laura and James Newcastle
Ange and Nick May 2016 Turtles Crossing Green Point "Thank you for your involvement on the day. Your genuine care and love for your job helped make it a perfect ceremony - not to mention your flexibility in helping us involve our families. I honestly can’t think of anything we'd change. The thing that we liked so much was how natural it was and not staged." Ange and Nick Newcastle
Rebecca and Daniel April 2016 The Green Cathedral "On behalf of Daniel and myself, we would just like to thank you so much for officiating our wedding. It was,without a doubt, absolutely perfect in every way. You played a vital role in making our day so special.We have had many comments from our family and friends on how beautiful, personal and relaxed the ceremony was. Your personal touch and calming presence made it extra special.Every part of the organisation, from first contact with you to the ceremony day, was a pleasurable experience for us.
We really appreciate and have so much gratitude for the whole ceremony.It would not have been possible without you.Thank you."
Sarah and Andrew April 2016 Boomerang Beach "Everything was perfect! I would not have changed a thing. Thank you so much for all your efforts, you were awesome :)" Sarah and Andrew Central Coast
Jessica and Anthony March 2016 The Green Cathedral "Anthony and I couldn't thank you enough for your amazing contribution to our wedding day! From the moment we first met you at the wedding expo, our ongoing emails, our first official meeting, our rehearsal and finally our special day; you have been nothing but friendly, supportive, guiding and a pleasure to work alongside. You made our ceremony an absolute breeze. All of our guests commented on how well you positioned yourself at the ceremony in regards to allowing Anthony and I to have special moments together where you weren't intrusive or overpowering. You created such a personal ceremony for the two of us and provided the both of us with an abundance of information and guidance in the layout of the ceremony. We cannot fault nor could we improve how well the ceremony ran and that's thanks to yourself. Your professionalism and calming nature shone through on the day. We Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
We look forward to seeing you around Palms and would love to catch up in the future. Again, Thankyou for making our day a true fairytale".
Jess and Anthony Forster
Rachel and Duncan March 2016 Ripples by the Lake "Thank you once again for making our day so memorable. Everyone has commented on how beautiful our ceremony was and how much love was felt through out the wedding." Rachel and Duncan Sydney
Kirsty and Andrew March 2016 The Green Cathedral "Lorraine, you provided us with sufficient notice as to what you required from us, along with examples of vows and other suggestions, you seemed to have everything under control, which made it easy for us to give you what you needed,ensuring the day ran seamlessly. We found you to be incredibly responsive to all emails/texts. The ceremony was perfect! We have nothing but praise." Kirsty and Andrew Sydney
Karin and Doug January 2016 Pacific Palms Resort "Thanks again for your services on our special day. We would like to thank you specially for the fact that we gave you such a short time to prepare the paperwork you did. We were very appreciative of the way your created a very warm ceremony and even went the extra mile to give us some flowers from your own garden. The communication before the day was excellent and we were given all necessary paperwork and information needed to comply. We were very happy and lucky to have you as our wedding celebrant and have no hesitation in recommending you to other couples." Karin and Doug Sydney
Ali and Luke November 2015 The Green Cathedral "Hi Lorraine,We cannot thank you enough for how amazing you were on our special day.
I'm sure I have watched my video 100 times & every time I start to watch it your powerful voice is the first thing we hear. We cannot thank you enough for the warmth you gave to our ceremony. The pre ceremony planning was a lot of fun when we left we felt like we had met you before Emailing was great way to communicate for me having such a busy lifestyle & there was never a time when you had not replied with in the same day. Rehearsal wasn't a great day, due to the weather of course, but we got through & you made sure that windy or not we were going to get married there. Both Luke and I would recommend you to everyone, as I never realised how important an amazing celebrant is.They do more than just marry you,they are a big part of your day, you were to us. Thanks again xx " Love Ali & Luke
Lauren and Remi November 2015 Boomerang Beach "Thank you Lorraine for conducting a beautiful ceremony. The whole process of before, during and after the wedding was conducted with patience and professionalism. You took time to listen to our story and personalize the wedding without judgement to exactly what we had imagined. Thank you for making our day so special! " Lauren and Remi Sydney
Kate and Dave November 2016 The Green Cathedral "We're still on a bit of a high from the amazing wedding weekend. You were great and I had many comments from my guests telling me so, including my mum! I must admit you made the whole process before the ceremony incredibly easy. You explained everything very well and all the information you provided enabled us to plan our ceremony with a fair amount of ease and enjoyment. I wasn't sure whether to do a rehearsal but so glad we did. It enabled everything to run smoothly on the day and we weren't left with any surprises. And Oh.. we loved the ceremony! It was our favourite part of the day! Your warm nature suited our ceremony perfectly as did your humour. The way you conducted the ceremony was just beautiful. I loved how you read our scripts away from the microphone so our guests only heard us speak those lines. So many of my guests had the same comment "it was the most romantic & beautiful ceremony I've even been to". The magic setting, your perfect guidance and the love Dave and I expressed all came together to make a wonderfully touching ceremony. Thank you. We'd love to do it again!" Kate and Dave Sydney
Kimberly and Mitchell November 2015 The Green Cathedral "Thank you so much for our ceremony, it was amazing. All of my emails were responded to very efficiently and I was never waiting to hear back. Communication and the preceremony planning meeting was very useful and informative, much better then just over the phone. It was great to meet our celebrant and go through everything face to face.Everything was perfect!!! The rehearsal;so glad you offer this; we knew exactly what to expect on the day and it was great. You are very professional with your work and such a lovely person and we couldn't have asked for a better celebrant to marry us." Kimberly and Mitchell Lake Macquarie
April and Tom November 2015 The Green Cathedral "Everything was so well organised, ceremony was just how we wanted short and sweet, but still personal and about us. All emails and meets were very clear and loved how we had a say in how the ceremony took place. Loved everything about Lorraine such a lovely lady, we really connected with her and would definitely recommend :) Thankyou again Lorraine" April and Tom Old Bar
Ingrid and Stephen October 2015 Elizabeth Beach "You were just fantastic. Everything went so smoothly and Coxy and I couldn't have been happier with you as our celebrant, so thank you" Ingrid and Stephen Sydney
Elyssa and Liam October 2015 Brambles Reserve" Thank you for being a part of our day. Everything was absolutely perfect, there is not one thing we could fault! You made everything feel very relaxed :) We're beyond happy." Elyssa and Liam Smith Lakes
Sarah and Joe September 2015 Barefoot - Blueys Beach "Thank you so much for conducting our ceremony we had an amazing wedding weekend!! You did a fantastic job and exactly what we were wanting." Sarah and Joe Newcastle
Alex and Anthony September 2015 Cape Hawke Surfclub "Thanks for all your help with our special day - it was truly spectacular for us. Thanks for such an easy experience - everyone said the ceremony was relaxed and very us. We found everything you did from start to finish was perfect - we don't think there's anything you should change. We loved the way the ceremony was conducted. We think your format is great! " Alex and Anthony Newcastle
Kat and Luke June 2015 Harrington Chapel "Thank you for everything you have done it was a beautiful ceremony, everything was perfect."
Sophie and James March 15 2015 Boat Beach Seal Rocks "Thank-you for being apart of our special ceremony we couldn't have imagined a more perfect way to be married. Many thanks, Sophie, James and Luca " Sophie and James Sydney
Prue and Tom March 14 2015 The Green Cathedral "A huge thank you once again for our beautiful wedding ceremony. It went exactly as Tom and I had wanted and we had so many people come up to us and say it was the best (and shortest) ceremony they have witnessed. Also, thank you for preparing us for the day. I think we had more nerves than we realised and having you talk us through it all really helped. I've attached a few photos for you :) We look forward to running into you up at Boomerang. Lots of love" Prue and Tom Newcastle"
Tracey and Corey March 13 2015 The Green Cathedral " We both enjoyed the day but it went way too fast. All our pre-ceremony meetings were great. Emails and communication were fantastic as we were here and you there, it was the best and easiest way to keep up to date and in contact. Loved our rehearsal ...it was funny and a good way for you to meet Mum and Dad. Our ceremony was perfect. Thanks so much for everything". Tracey and Corey Newcastle"
Jacinta and Brian March 7 2015 Lansdowne "We were very happy with you as our celebrant, we could not have done better! You are the right mix of warmth, sensitivity, humour, support and calmness. You presented everything well. We had a wonderful ceremony and it was so special to have our kids be a part of it. Friends and family were so happy, many of them in tears with joy!! We really liked the relaxed attitude you took right from our first meeting, and not pressuring us when we did not keep up to the timetable! We were sorry we were not able to spend a little time with you before you and Bill left - we did not plan for the photographer to abduct us for so long. I hope that from your perspective it was as easy to work with us as we found it to work with you.Best wishes Love Jacinta and Brian"
Georgah and Steve February 27 2015 The Green Cathedral Pacific Palms "Hi Lorraine, We just wanted to say thanks so much for being our marriage celebrant. Your and Bill made our ceremony beautiful and even better then we had dreamed of. You both were truly amazing and we can't thank you enough. We will be recommending you to everyone". Thanks again. Georgah & Steve Newcastle"
Claudia and Danny January 2015 One Mile Beach "Lorraine, thanks again soooo much for being the most amazing celebrant!! Both Danny and I really appreciated you keeping him calm through all the obstacles he went through to make our day perfect!! It really was the most special, perfect day with amazing memories, including the last minute location change!" Claudia and Danny Canada
Stacey and Kynan December 2014 Number 1 Beach Seal Rocks "Kynan and I just wanted to thank you for making our day so special. I can't believe how lucky we were with the weather. Thank you again." Stacey and Kynan Sydney
Sally and Matthew December 2014 Boat Beach Seal Rocks "Matthew and I couldn't have been happier with our little wedding! It was everything we wanted it to be and we are very grateful to you for everything you did in gently leading us through the process of organisation and for being such a lovely presence on the day. I can't believe we were lucky enough to find you! So lovely to meet someone with such genuine warmth and a sense of humour. I only wish I lived closer and we had the opportunity to get to know each other better.
I can honestly say I couldn't suggest a single thing to improve the service you gave us all the way through. As we were overseas leading up to the date and Matthew was in Melbourne before that I really appreciated the way you kept us on track with regular emails about what we needed to do. It felt a disorganised time but somehow I always knew you were in control as your communication was always prompt and clear and that made me calm. I really enjoyed our long chat on the phone so it felt like we were being married by a friend. You took all the stress out of the process by giving us choices for the ceremony, providing the table, chair, sound system etc. We both thought you did a wonderful job of conducting the ceremony and Matthew especially liked the way you said things to us during it that were off the microphone. We appreciated that you dressed so perfectly to compliment our beach setting and the White theme. Your jacket looks so good in the photos! It has been an absolute pleasure to have met you. Thank you again Lorraine. I wish you a wonderful year ahead." Sally & Matthew Sydney
Kelly and Kev November 2014 Kranbach "Lorraine, thanks for everything. The ceremony was gorgeous.It was a pleasure working with you. Can't recommend you enough. Thank you for being a part of our special day. Love Kelly and Kev" Kelly and Kev Kranbach
Emma and Graham November 2014 Pebbly Beach Centre Forster "Our wedding was beautiful, we loved every single moment and the ceremony really played out perfectly:) We are so grateful for you and your guidance through everything! All the pre-wedding meetings and communication were above and beyond. You are very professional but make everything personal as well.Our ceremony was everything we wanted it to be:) " Emma and Graham Cessnock
Megan and Ben November 2014 Killawarra "All of our ceremony was amazing, we had so many people comment on how lovely it was,you understood us perfectly and knew exactly what was important to us. We have such great memories to look back on and are so glad we chose you as our celebrant. Our meetings via Skype and in person were excellent, you seem to have an ability to understand people in a short space of time. Ceremony was perfect...organisation. sound, whole ceremony went without a hitch. Because you understood us so well the ceremony felt so special and emotional. You were a really calming influence especially as I am a very emotional person" Megan and Ben London
Marcee and Danny from USA October 2014 at Boat Beach Seal Rocks "Lorraine everything was perfect, we could not have wished for a better ceremony. Danny and I have talked many times since we have been home about how pleased we were with everything. You were so accommodating and helpful...I don't think we could have managed without you! Thank you again for all your help and for being such an important part of our day, we will always remember you and Bill and hope to see you again in Australia" Marcee and Danny Tennessee
Leesa and Rod September 2014 Rafferty's Resort "You were absolutely wonderful and you really made the ceremony not so daunting! Thank you so very very much! I would recommend you to anyone. You are Wonderful!" Leesa and Rod Queensland
Rhyss and Sophie September 2014 The Green Cathedral "Dear Lorraine, Thank you so much for our beautiful ceremony. You truly have a gift of capturing and celebrating true love. We will forever be grateful for your support, guidance and spirit and hold you in a special place in our hearts. We had an awesome wedding, we were so thrilled with the job you did on the day, the whole ceremony was perfect. Thanks for all the work and effort you put into making our day perfect and for all the behind the scenes work. We will definitely be recommending you to any of our friends getting married!" Love from Rhyss and Sophie Newcastle
Christal and Rick August 2014 Boat Beach Seal Rocks "We could not have been happier with the way our day turned out, every aspect was perfect! You were a fantastic celebrant and I have recommended you to couples who are planning on tying the knot. You made the process really easy! You were always contactable; having the ability to text or email you made organising the ceremony a breeze! Very convenient. You always made me and my boys feel really welcome and at ease in your home. The ceremony was fantastic - quick and no fuss, just as planned. You were very accommodating to all our requests and we appreciate your services. Thank you again, Lorraine." Christal and Rick Nabiac
Carly and Ollie May 2014 Boat Beach Seal Rocks "Thank you so much for our beautiful ceremony. We were so touched and felt so loved. All our friends commented on how great you were. We enjoyed and savioured every minute. Thank you for making our wedding so memorable and personal. We will never forget the beautiful ceremony and we had the most perfect day, Lots of Love Carly and Ollie" Sydney
Kirralea and Sean March 2014 Elizabeth Beach" Your were great, you knew exactly what you were doing. You got to know our wedding party and therefore put everyone at ease". Kirralea and Sean Sydney
Tegan and Dean February 2014 Bonnie Hills "It has been a wonderful experience planning our wedding with you as our celebrant. We couldn't haven't imagined having anyone better! You've made things so much easier. Thank you so much for being so wonderful through this whole process, we are extremely grateful to you. !" Tegan and Dean Canberra
Jessica and Chris January 2014 Tocal Homestead "Lorraine, Thank you so much for our beautiful ceremony on Saturday! Everyone said how beautiful it was and loved that we made it our own. You have a beautiful nature which helped to put us both at ease on the day, as well as the weeks leading up.Thank you Lorraine for helping to make our wedding day amazing. You are a beautiful woman with a very calming & nurturing way. It was wonderful to have you as a part of our special day. Love Jess and Chris" Newcastle
Amy and Peter August 2013 The Gables " Lorraine, you were readily available to us right from the go. Whether it be in person, by phone or by email, we never had to wait for replies to questions. All of the suggestions you made for our ceremony were well thought out with our individuality in mind, ensuring we had a beautiful ceremony that was totally us. You had the right balance of professionalism, humour and warmth to suit our needs. Your amazing organisational skills and attention to detail became very apparent on our big day. During the rehearsal we ironed out any kinks; not that there were many at that stage; so that on the day everything ran seamlessly. You also did a great job calming any slightly frayed nerves. We are not sure that "thank you" covers it! It meant so much to us that you were the one to marry us. You gave us the perfect ceremony and for that we are truly grateful." Amy and Peter Newcastle
Keira and Andrew May 2013 Figtree Byron Bay "Thank you for your brilliant and friendly delivery of our wedding ceremony. It was an outstanding, clearly constructed ceremony with even flow and direction. We really appreciated your approach and openness to create our perfect day, short, sweet and personal. Your organisation and communication made us feel at ease and that everything was under control. You showed flexibility, having two sites pre-organised and simple transfer between the two due to weather. You were sincere, with a genuine, caring approach. Written and personal presentation were immaculate.We both appreciated the effort put into the process very much" - Andy & Keira Lennox Heads