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About me
I am very excited about playing an essential role in the lives of those who choose me as their celebrant. I absolutely love my role as a marriage celebrant and also do renewal of vows, commitment, baby naming, scattering of ashes and funeral ceremonies.
I was born in Ireland, where I lived until 1987, when I emigrated to sunny California. I have travelled to many countries since then and destiny brought me to Australia in 1992. I lived in Perth and Sydney before settling in Darwin in 1997. I am based in Darwin from April to September and on the Eyre Peninsula, SA from October to March.
I have worked in many industries, have played in bands in Ireland, Perth & Sydney and still sing the odd song here and there around Darwin and the Eyre Peninsula. I am comfortable on stage behind a microphone and can keep an audience actively engaged.
I enjoy liaising with people from all walks of life. I love the multicultural element of Darwin and will be delighted with the opportunity to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
My role is to:
- Actively listen to you so that your ceremony is yours.
- Assist with readings, rituals, vows, venues, photography, florists, music, etc., if required.
- Ensure the legal vows and monitum are included in your ceremony.
- Deliver your perfect ceremony.
- Correctly complete and lodge the official paperwork.
My Fee Includes:
- A no-obligation first meeting to chat, explain the legal requirements of vows and monitum, and discuss fees.
- A second meeting to fill out the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) and get started on planning your ceremony.
- Separate meetings with both parties to the marriage as required in the Marriage Act.
- A professional, personalised ceremony.
- Recommendations and assistance with readings, personal vows and rituals, if required.
- A draft of your ceremony one month before your wedding date, with follow-up amendments, if required.
- A wedding rehearsal with you, your witnesses and others involved in your ceremony.
- Being available by telephone or email to answer any queries.
- The use of a high-quality wireless PA system if required.
- Official commemorative marriage certificate issued by the Commonwealth of Australia.
- Completion and lodgement of all official paperwork.
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