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Testimonials
Sarah was amazing. She ws totally on our level and encouraged and expanded on our ideas to create our perfect ceremony! People are still talking about it.  For two people who didn't want to express too much or get too "mushy", Sarah somehow said everything we wanted. The ceremony was beatuiful and something we will forever treasure.  Jess and Troy.

salmattOur ceremony was outstanding. The structure, the length, the love and warmth. in the words and the fact that it was really us - really made the experience very special. Sarah was outstanding. Very experienced, full of love and kindness. She did a lot of 'hard work' in relation to our vows. The questionnaires were a beautiful experience.  All our guests said fabulous, fantastic, best wedding ever been to.  Sal and Matt

amandaandgeorgeOur wedding ceremony was perfect.  It was not only special to us but all our family and friends found it to be a wonderful experience. It was everything we were hoping for. The ceremony represented us in every way and was very unique. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen and understand and therefore creating the wedding we had always dreamed of.

Amanda and George

 
Everything about Sarah and her service is impressive and professional. Sarah captured the relationship between Stu and I in a second and her interpretation was perfect! I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone – the presentation of the ceremony, the vows she wrote, the signing of the certificate and our handmade cards…it was all beautiful. Every guest commented on how beautiful the ceremony was…it was entertaining, light-hearted but also very real and moving.
Vanessa and Stu

 Dear Sarah. Thank you so much for your support and assistance in the lead up to our wedding and for such a wonderful, meaningful and memorable ceremony on the day. We want to thank you for the wonderful experience of preparing the ceremony with you and then the perfect delivery on the day.  The rehearsal was great and helped with everyone’s comfort level and nerves. We felt very confident and trusted you to deliver an excellent ceremony which was meaningful and memorable. We would have no hesitation in recommending your services to friends and family – many of who commented on the fantastic ceremony. Thank you.Celia and Caspian.

 I was surprised to have so many options and thought the questionnaires were a great idea to personalise our ceremony. It was so fantastic to have so much input. The experience with Sarah was so professional and yet so personal. Everyone said what a lovely, personal and insightful ceremony it was. It made our day all the more special. Thank you Sarah.Lauren and Tony

carlieandpeterSarah was an absolute delight to work with. She presented so many options and really listened to our ideas. We felt like we’d had known Sarah all our life. She was extremely professional and her motivation and smile was infectious. We were so lucky to find you, Sarah. Thanks for making our wedding day so special and the preparation such a delight. The guests loved our ceremony.. many of them thought you were a personal friend or relative, you captured our story and our style so well. Carlie and Peter

The creative process with Sarah was a fun, relaxing but a personal experience. She helped us put our feelings into words and create a ceremony that was everything we wanted and more. It was personal and adapted to who we are as individuals and husband and wife. Despite our nerves, Sarah made us feel more at ease. She gave the ceremony a very soft and relaxed feel. All our guests enjoyed the ceremony commenting on how personal it was. Sarah Thank you once again for the perfect ceremony. Catherine and Blake

 simonsophie

We both really want to thank you for the beautiful service you created. It was so amazing and we have had endless comments on how fantastic you were.  Thank you so much.

The ceremony was more than we expected and again we had so many comments from our family and friends on how good Sarah was, how wonderful the service was and how reflective it was of us as a couple and as individuals. We were delighted with the entire process of developing the ceremony. We were extremely happy with the words of the ceremony and how it was put together and we really appreciated Sarah’s help in finding poems that were relevant and meaningful to us and Sarah’s ability to draw out the right information and little nuances from us. We also felt that we were given many options on how to tailor the service to what we wanted and were very happy with the outcome. 

The service and organization before hand was fantastic. We didn’t have to worry about a thing. I have been a bridesmaid many times and I have never had such a great experience. Sarah also made our family members, who were making readings, feel relaxed and comfortable which we really appreciated. It was very important to us that everyone could hear the ceremony and they all could thanks to the microphones provided by Sarah. The way that the ceremony was set up made us feel encapsulated by all our friends and family and it was very special and intimate, just the way we wanted it to be. Simon and Sophie

Sarah - I just wanted to let you know that I thought Sophie & Simon’s wedding ceremony was really, really beautiful. Your personality coupled with the words made for a very special service. It was everything a wedding is supposed to be – joyful, empowering, life affirming and very personal. I got a lot from the words you said, and they have since served as a reminder to me – the importance of nurturing our relationships everyday. Thanks for that!  Christine – guest and ‘best woman’ at Sophie and Simon’s wedding


fionabruce

Sarah is an amazing lady - her mind is creative, vibrant and individual. The suggestions put forward by Sarah matched how we felt about creating our perfect ceremony. She was organised from the word go, making several relaxed informal meetings to ascertain exactly what we wanted. The words of our ceremony make me laugh and made me cry - they told our story how we wanted it to be told. Sarah has a unique style and I respect her values. The ceremony went above and beyond expectation. All the guests were moved by the words. Particularly when we said our vows to our children. I had so much feedback from my guests stating this was the best wedding they had been to. I wanted the ceremony to be the focus of my day and it certainly was. I was so proud arriving with my daughter and son, walking into the ceremony circle with all our friends and family smiling. It was a truly magical day and it will stay with us forever. Sarah you are amazing, thank you, thank you.
Fiona and Bruce


 jenandgregWe found working with Sarah, her creativity and the choices she offered us were excellent. She was very professional - she called when she said she would, emailed us back straight away and was very prompt and reliable. Sarah was really interested in finding out and getting to know us as a couple so she could tailor the ceremony to us and we were really happy with the result. We got lots of comments from friends and family about how great the ceremony was and how unique it was to us. It exceeded our expectations. The PA system was great and coped well in an outdoor space. Sarah's genuineness, warmth, energy and enthusiasm throughout the entire process helped to make our ceremony the success it was. By the end of the process we felt we were being married by a friend. Thank you Sarah.Jen and Greg

 Sarah is a legend. I knew the first time I spoke to her she was the one I wanted to perform our ceremony. Sarah is the most fun loving, gentle soul and she made me proud. The words Sarah wrote were so breathtaking I cried everytime I read them. Our ceremony was more than our expectations, we were more than happy. Sarah made us feel like nothing else mattered. Thank you Sarah Shirley and Greg
 

Sarah was fantastic. Always happy and vibrant and so helpful.  She made it easy to put together all our thoughts and ideas and had awesome suggestions which made our day beautiful. We especially loved the surveys. We loved the ceremony! It was the most honest and heartfelt story of our lives together. We couldn't have dreamed of better. Lots of our guests commented on how moving the ceremony was and that it was the most genuine expression of love they have ever seen and that they have never been to a more beautiful wedding. Many of our tough hip hop friends were in tears. Not to mention Shaun.

 Kyla, Shaun and Kaiden

To Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for creating a most memorable naming day for our twins. The ceremony was beautifully worded to reflect our families values, beliefs and uniqueness. Our guests commented on how you personally took the time to talk them, and many asked if you were a friend of ours, we felt this was a lovely reflection of how comfortable and relaxed you made us all feel and this truly made the day feel special. We could not have asked for a ceremony more perfect than what we had and this was largely due to your professionalism and warming personality. Our twins naming day will always hold a special place in our hearts, thank you again. Renee, David, Tommy and Phoebe Chaseling

sarahsorayapaulWhen we first sat down to choose a celebrant we thought it was just a matter of picking someone. However, Sarah made it so much more than that. She truely became involved in the entire process. We warmed to her straight away and she helped us setup the perfect wedding celebration. She was even willing enough to welcome the guests in Spanish! The wedding ceremony was all that we could have hoped for, in fact it turned out way better than we expected. Sarah set the scene perfectly, with a mix of English and Spanish, and really gave the ceremony that feeling of something special and fun. Thank you Sarah for helping make our day such a great one. We are more than happy to recommend you to anyone that is about to wed, and I expect that you'll be receiving some calls from some of our guests. Thanks once again. Soraya and Paul

Couldn't have done it without you Sarah, Thanks.          Adam and Melanie Spencer (& Ellie!)

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"Sarah was excited and helpful offering unique and creative ideas and was supportive of our ideas, even when they were a little different. Sarah made me feel comfortable discussing things I like and things I was not so fond of.  She was always prompt and professional and on the day I was able to relax and enjoy the experience knowing that Sarah had everything she was responsible for under control and completely organised. We were very happy with the way the ceremony was crafted, everyone commented on how personal it was. I can only hope that you stay as excited and involved in every ceremony you do I was always happy with choosing you as our celebrant because you were the first celebrant I spoke to who actually sounded like they wanted to be involved and remembers what an important and special time this is in a couple’s life. Thank you Sarah, you were wonderful." Jodie and Luke.

ks3copy_thbIt was a great thrill and privilege to marry country music star Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson in a lovely home wedding.


"Dear Sarah, thank you for making our wedding the occasion that we had hoped for and far more. There seems to be precious few things in life that exceed one’s expectations, but we are pleased to say that, for us, our wedding turned out to be one of those rare occasions. This is in no small part attributable to the beautiful ceremony you crafted for our day, and the palpable warmth with which you delivered it. Many people assumed you had known us both for a long time and a number of our family and friends commented on how “real’ the ceremony felt – that they were “in” it rather than watching it. That’s exactly what we wanted, and that’s what we got! Great job Sarah.! It is very clear to us that this is your gift and we are so happy that you have elected to commit yourself to this as you life’s work. We feel very fortunate to have found you. So thank you once more – you made a beautiful day for us that will be a highlight for us for the rest of our lives." Leanne and Lachlan.

From the second I heard Sarah's voice I knew that I wanted her to be our celebrant. When we met her it was confirmed. Sarah was able to guide us with our ideas and help us with an understanding of what we wanted. Sarah was like a friend we had always known and not just a celebrant. I can recommend Sarah to anyone. She will listen to you and adapt herself to whatever ideas you have for your dream day. Donita and Gavan

"Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for the wonderful ceremony you created for Jaxon's namegiving day. We both really enjoyed the day and absolutely everyone commented on what a great job you did. You managed to convey all our thoughts so well and several people were moved by the readings. The hand painting was also a success with the masterpiece hanging in our front room.  It's a fabulous keepsake of the day. Thank you once again. Best wishes, Karen, Rod, Imogen and Jaxon.".

Our whole wedding experience was truly wonderful. The feedback we've had about what a meaningful and wonderful ceremony and how beautifully you delivered it has been great. We want to share that with you and say you were integral to the whole experience and we couldn't have done it without you. Thank you so much . Jen and David

 Dear Sarah, Thank you for being so delightful to work with in preparation for our most special day. You brought a joy and your unquenchable bubbliness to the experience, in spite of working within a tight timeframe. Thank you for your efforts, hard work and for being a real pleasure to work with. Our ceremony was joyful and very meaningful and a delight for both us and our guests. Thank you. Yvette and Bruce

Sarah was recommended by another celebrant to us and we are so thankful for that.  We wanted our ceremony to be very personal and relative to our lives, family and friends.  Sarah's caring, understanding and down to earth nature coupled with her professionalism enabled us to create the perfect combined ceremony for our wedding and naming day for our son.  Many of our guests complimented how well Sarah presented the ceremony and admired the personalised meaning conveyed.  Sarah was always there to answer any question and assist in the preparation of the celebration.  I have had no hesitation in recommending Sarah's services to several people looking for the special person to celebrate their day for them.  We couldn't have asked for a better person to do such a wonderful job.....Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou. Merryn, Luke & Archie. XOXO

Dear Sarah, Justin and I would like to thank you for your passionate, heartfelt ceremony that really complemented our beautiful day. So many guests were moved by the words and the celebration and commented on the beauty and uniqueness of the ceremony. Many had never seen anything like it. We think you do a fantastic job and that you are personally so well suited to it. We really appreciated your warm, calm and professional nature. You were always so well presented and it helped us that you could come to our home. We will be recommending you highly! Thank you for making it such a special, unique and loving day. We will always treasure this. Sandi and Justin.

 We both want to say a huge thank you for making our wedding ceremony more perfect that we could even have imagined.  Working with you was a wonderful experience and you made preparing for the ceremony more about establishing a relationship than merely a one-off transaction. We were extremely happy with the wording of our ceremony and felt that it perfectly reflected who we are, our relationship and our desires for the ceremony and future together. The questionnaires were an absolutely wonderful experience, as it not only helped us to articulate how we felt about each other but it enabled us to begin our marriage fully aware of these feelings and the strengths we share as a couple. Our ceremony was just what we wanted – intimate, personal, engaging and beautiful. Our guests praised the ceremony as being moving, genuine and personal. They also praised your body language, presentation, (they were very impressed with the sound system) and believed the relationship we had with you was like that of old friends.  Many, (ourselves included) felt that it was by far the best wedding ceremony they had attended. Thanks so much. Lauren and Bjorn
 
mandygirls

Where do I start? I was always anxious when I started planning my wedding whenever I thought of having a celebrant. I guess I just hadn’t come across finding you at that stage & I'm so grateful that I did find you. From our first meeting to our wedding day you made Paul & I feel so at ease with the whole process. You gave us encouragement to be creative & to have our day truly unique to who we are & what it means for us to be together. You made the pressure melt away & in its place was fun, love & excitement. Your support & knowledge were amazing. Our wedding day was beautiful, having you as our celebrant made the ceremony so much more special then Paul & I could have ever imagined. We felt so much joy & happiness it was like floating in a dream. Thankyou for being our beautiful celebrant, you have such a wonderful gift. I hope you to see you again. Love & light to you & your family. Mandy and Paul

 Dear Sarah, we would like to take the opportunity to thank you for the fantastic job you did with our wedding ceremony, both in the lead up and during. We appreciated the fact that you took the time to  get to know us and built our little stories into the day. You were always so friendly and positive and assisted us in whatever we needed help with…even different suppliers, locations and alternate plans A,B&C for the day. All our guest on the day thought you were fantastic, and were impressed that a civil service could be so touching and personal. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for helping us get over the overwhelming emotions of the day. It was all great. Sarah and Michael

 Dear Sarah, Thank you very much for all the hard work you have put into our ceremony. We really appreciate all the time you have put into meeting with us, working things out, helping us to develop our ideas, and it was great to have the rehearsal, it really put our mind at ease. When we decided to get ‘married’ we knew that getting the right celebrant would be crucial for making our day work and we are so lucky and grateful we got you. Kat and Eviecaroarnie

 Sarah was fabulous to work with. Very generous with her time, something we were very appreciative of. Her service and delivery was highly professional and very reliable. She is very approachable and very knowledgeable. We were very happy with the resulting ceremony. A number of our guests commented on how the ceremony was so much more meaningful and well crafted that the usual celebrant delivered ceremony. She delivered our ceremony with a high level of professionalism but also managed to convey the feeling and style of ceremony we desired. She also took on board some last minute additions to the ceremony organised by friends as a surprise without skipping a beat. Thanks Sarah Caroline and Arnie

 paulagav
From start to finish, Sarah’s professionalism shone through. She went beyond expectations. We met with her a number of times, including the whole family. The connections she made were invaluable to making our ceremony even more special. Planning the ceremony was fantastic, Sarah was open, warm and receptive to our ideas. She has great ideas to throw about in discussions but at no time makes you feel that is should be done her way. The ceremony was perfect. We felt safe to leave the ‘crafting’ in Sarah’s hands and it was very unique and personal. Thank you Sarah for your warmth, generosity of time, thoughtfulness, humour and uniqueness. It fitted us perfectly and what we wanted to achieve and made it so much more special.
Paula and Gavin

Sarah’s dedication, creativity and input far exceeded any expectations we had of the process. We felt that Sarah really observed who we are, and tailored all of the options to ensure that the ceremony suited what we wanted and the inclusion of aspects from other cultures. Sarah is organised, professional, reliable and has excellent customer service skills. I would highly recommend Sarah, she is definitely a notch above any other celebrant I have ever observed. Our ceremony was absolutely beautiful and totally expressed who we are as individuals, our relationship and our lives together. We truly felt that our ceremony was unique and very real. Well done Sarah, thank you so much for listening to us. Colette and Nick

 It was amazing to hear the words that Sarah had crafted actually spoken on the day. The words were perfect – it really matched our style and values and created a wonderful intimate and romantic feeling.  Thank you. Julie and Joel

 We loved the creative process with Sarah. She was knowledgeable, insightful, patient, tender and encouraging. Sarah is professional without being stale or contrived. She brings personality and warmth to the ceremony. The ceremony brought our story to life – it was funny, genuine and heartfelt. Full of spirit and love. Thanks so much Sarah, you’re a star.  Monica and Derek

I loved that we met Sarah a few times in different environments and that she came to us.  Sarah is a lovely, gentle soul with a beautiful energy. We loved that she listened and presented ideas that linked with our feelings and values. We felt you included both of us and our needs and the ceremony really became ‘our’ ceremony. The ceremony Sarah crafted was a beautiful expression of our love and inclusive of all our family, friends and faiths. Everyone felt the ceremony was very special and it set the tone for the whole day. Gemma and Chris

 From our first contact I knew I had one less thing to worry about. We loved the process with Sarah. It made us think about the reasons we were getting married. The ceremony was unique and personal and everything we wanted.. and it ran like a dream, no stress. Thanks so much Sarah.  Leigh and John

 Sarah took all the worry out of trying to find vows and words that we wanted spoken. She found out about us, listened to us, and with creativity and intuition, she created the perfect ceremony. I honestly believe that we could not have worded it that beautifully for ourselves. It was a blessing to know our ceremony was in good hands. Thank you Sarah, with all our hearts for making our special day perfect.   Kay and David

 The ceremony Sarah created was funny, touching and warm. Sarah was very flexible in the way she put the whole thing together. She was great and bubbly. See you in 10years for our vow renewal. Thanks. Jo and Anthony

 Sarah I felt you suited us perfectly. You really ‘got’ us from day one. We felt confident immediately. The process was challenging and insightful. Working with the questionnaires forced us to really think through our feelings for each other and our thoughts towards marriage. We loved the ceremony. It really was a ritual and celebration of love. The creativity, energy and guidance that you brought were invaluable. We had a vision but you knew how to bring it to life. It was a wonderful experience.  Thank you for sharing our day with us.  Leanne and Matt

 The ceremony was the most important thing to us and Sarah helped us create a ceremony that was both meaningful and unique.  Danielle and Rob

 Sarah, the ceremony process with you was excellent. We loved the personal meetings and the questionnaires.  The service had a lovely personalised and customised feel....so much better than a generic ceremony. Our guests commented on how good you were; your professionalism, lovely voice, excellent service, humour and appearance.  You were completely organised and professional and even when last minute weather hiccups threatened the ceremony, you were calm. It was extremely comforting knowing we could trust and rely on you. One less thing to worry about. Sarah thank you for everything you did and helping us make the ceremony everything we had hoped for.  Renae and Mark.

 Sarah was not only professional, organised and exceptionally accommodating; she is a warm and lovely person and a lot of fun to be around. We were overwhelmed at how carefully the ceremony was constructed to epitomise everything about our relationship. Sarah Thank you so much for not only giving us a ceremony we will remember fondly forever, but for engaging us in a process that reminded us of the foundations of our love after so many years together. You’re a star.  Vanessa and Stuart.