Ceremony is such a gift. It provides the opportunity to stand still, to focus on the important mater at hand, to consider the ramifications of the occasion on the lives of the people involved, to celebrate, to commiserate, to bless, to acknowledge what is significant in the moment.

About me: As a graduate of the International College of Celebrancy and one of Australia's most experienced celebrants - the first authorised in Victoria - I bring to my privileged occupation a wealth of knowledge, skill and understanding in the preparation and presentation of ceremonies. In another life I had the chance to work with people from diverse backgrounds and in all age groups in the areas of events management and administration in the arts, political arena and community services where tact and sensitivity, energy and enthusiasm, flexibility and a high level of personal presentation were essential. I am a founding member, life member and Vice President of the Association of Civil Marriage Celebrants of Victoria and a life member of the Australian Federation of Civil Celebrants.

“The fountains mingle with the river,
And the rivers with the ocean,
The winds of heaven mix forever
With a sweet emotion.”
P B Shelley