Christmas Weddings

Lowe King River Foreshore -beautiful weather
Hannah married Brett.
Family from UK joined family & friends in glorious setting.

Christmas 2010 -we travelled to Perth to spend Christmas with our sons .
A fabulous Christmas all together.

Peta & Damon married @ Middelton Beach on 24th December 2010.
The couples two children & their parents along side them.
Middelton Beach was the perfect spot.

Congratulations Damon & Peta .

Sarah married Lucio @
Moore & Moore Building Fremantle.
The wedding Ceremony was a surprise for friends who gathered for Boxing Day party.

Couple's family were let into the secret on Christmas Day.

I have had the privilege of knowing Sarah & her family for 30 years ,so it was very special to conduct her Wedding.

Thank you to Ann Marie Mc Cann -for this photograph.

Wedding Christmas Eve

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Christmas 2010 .

Weddings in Albany 23rd, 24th , then drove to city for family Christmas.

Wonderful ++ , lots fine food , laughs , & great company.

Fabulous Fremantle Wedding

for special family friend on Boxing Day @ Moore & Moore Building was a treat .

Early depart from Perth heat on 27th - home by 11am for a rest .

Up & off to Lower King River for 3 pm Wedding -beautiful venue & weather made the day very special for the happy couple.

Happy New Year 2011 - May all your goals & wishes be fulfilled.

Kate

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Merry Christmas to all my couples, clients , & families I have had the pleasure of meeting in 2010.

Wishing you all the very best in 2011.
Kate

Testimonial from Elsie & Damian.

Damien & Elsie married @ Forest Hill Vineyard .
Just received photos & this letter .

"Kate your Ceremony was so personal - you took the time to get to know us both.
You were very professional & warm in your presentation.

Our guests were very impressed with the high quality & personal touches to our Wedding Ceremony.

We were delighted."

Elsie May & Damian Watson.

Hello Kate, We just wanted to send you a quick email to say Merry Christmas and share our news a year on from the wedding. We now have a lovely baby boy – Oliver Finn Couzic, born 25th November, 9 pounds 13. A big boy! I’ve attached a couple of pictures for you.

Thank you once again for being our celebrant last year. We can’t believe we are coming close to our first anniversary! Everybody commented on what a lovely ceremony it was and we’ve passed your details onto a few people.

We hope you and your family are well and we wish you all the best for the festive season. Sincerely, Anna and Dainon (Couzic)

Congratulations to The Couzic Family on Baby Oliver .

I have had an incredible past month of meeting Wedding couples , conducting Weddings and

Conducting many Funerals in my local

great southern community.

I am invited into these peoples most private stories - I feel very privileged.

Today I received this Thank you note from the

Bailey Family.

"Don’t know how to express my thanks to you Kate.
You delivered a wonderful tribute to our Dad today.
The whole Ceremony was incredibly “Harry”.
All those who attended remarked on what a lovely service it was and how they really enjoyed every aspect of the farewell.

Personally I feel very pleased and completely satisfied that our heart-warming goodbye to Dad “ticked all the boxes”.
There was so much love in that little chapel this morning.

Your kindness and guidance in preparing for today is very much appreciated.

You made it very easy for us as a family to assist in making this day so special.
You received many complements on your delivery of the service from those who attended – all completely deserved.

Thanks again Kate .

We will keep in touch.

Monday 6th December 2010.

Albany WA.

Ceremonies from Albany to Denmark

Yesterday was a beautiful warm day in Denmark .

Rickety Gate Winery , Scotsdale Road was closed to the public for

Wedding of Andrew & Joanne.

Guests gathered on the lawn looking over the Vineyard , it did get very warm.
Celebrations continued after the Ceremony up in the Winery Cellar Door.

Congratulations to Andrew & Joanne .

Keep an eye on

http://www.jessicamarhallphotography.com.au/

for the Wedding photos.

Just a reminder with Summer coming & outside venues for Wedding.

Shade for bridal party & guests especially middle of the day Ceremony.

Water on hand for Bridal party & guests if away from Reception area.

Perhaps remind guests on invitations to bring hats or umbrella's to protect themselves from sun.

UV rating's in high , exposure is a danger for all.

That is Nurse in me !!! coming out now.

Albany Entertainment Centre

Last night I was lucky enough to have a seat in the

Albany Entertainment Centre - first public event.

BERLINER PHILHARMONIKER -

Simulcast Concert from Perth Concert Hall.

It was full house in the Princess Royal Theatre in the fabulous new building.

What a treat.

Sunday 14th November ,2010 @ 8pm

Sandalwood Factory

I had a gift voucher given to me by my family for my Birthday this week.

Off I went to Mount Romance Santal Signature Spa to be spolit.

If you have a chance have a look at all they have to offer @ Mount Romance, the services , the products +++, the great cafe and food.

On Line shopping, and much more.

WEB- www.mtromance.com.au

THE SANDALWOOD FACTORY- open 7 days 9am-5pm


Phone 98456888 Speak with Sue Ellen or Elise.

Great venue for pre wedding party for girls, make up , pampering for the big day.

Bushfood Factory Youngs Siding

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Congratulations Alex and Amy

Alex Hughes & Amy Perfrement married on 23rd

October 2010 in the Perfrement Garden's Albany.

Thank you to Sarah ,Amy's talented sister &

Wedding Photographer

http://www.paperandlacephotography.com.au/

Melbourne Cup Vancouver Cafe

Melbourne Cup Luncheon @ Vancouver Cafe.

Lovely lunch , great company , at Vancouver for the race.

Josh played the piano & Sue Codee's artwork

on the walls.

Vancouver Cafe & Store 98412575

65 Vancouver Street.

vancouvercafealbany@yahoo.com.au

Alison & the team do catering for Wedding's and Funeral's.

Wedding at Camballup

Wedding @ Camballup.

Thank you to Jessica Marshall -Photographer for this photo.

http://www.jessicamarshallphotography.com/

to see more of Jessica's fabulous work.

Craig & Abbie Pieper's Wedding photos are just beautiful.

Slideshow Jessie and Andrew 23rd October 2010

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Karriview Winery

Roberts Road

Denmark

The Wedding of Dru & Jessie.

Family and friends gathered to celebrate the Wedding Ceremony of these two lovely people.

Bride arrived in cars owned by family - classic Holden & Valiant.

Stunning weather for the ceremony & reception.

Denmark vineyard looked glorious.

Karriview Winery , 14 Roberts Road , Denmark. Ph 98409381

Wedding's Saturday 23rd October ,2010

Beautiful blue sky & lovely warm weather for

Alex & Amy's garden wedding in Albany

Amy's sister if a Wedding Photographer

Sarah

http://www.paperandlace.com.au

keep checking this site for fabulous photographs of the Wedding .

Abbie and Craig canola matches the Bridesmaid's

Wedding Craig & Abbie @ Camballup.

Wedding Day Craig & Abbie @ Family Farm Camballup - Woogenellup

Friday 1st October 2010.



Glorious day for all gathered.

Abbie & Craig have just returned from honeymoon @ Eco Beach and sent this feedback.

Permission granted to pop photos on my blog so here they are.


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"Kate the ceremony was everything we had wished for.

Performed absolutely perfectly.

You looked beautiful .

Kate we were so blessed to have you share and create our Ceremony.

We loved every part of our vows and are still grinning from ear to ear.

You have a beautiful gift of seeing people for who that are".

Thank you

Craig & Abbie Pieper .

Denmark Wedding's are perfect

Elsie & Damien married @ Forest Hill on 18th September 2010.

To have a sneek preview of the fabulous photos by

Nic Duncan-Photographer

www.artycool.com

Emmanuel Mollois ,Lunch in Albany

Sprung Festival -11th year - Albany.

Emmanuel Mollois visited Albany for just a day to share a 5 course lunch with 30 guests.
Emmanuel showcased his book Et Voila .
Lunch was hosted by Oranje Tractor Winery & cooked by Louise Everett.
It was a fabulous day for all lucky enough to share the meal, wine & the fabulous Frenchman's company.

Sprung brings poets, novelists, scriptwriters,storytellers ,a mixture of genres, generations,and cultural backgrounds together.

Saturday 18th - The Vancouver Cafe hosted
BOOKS TO GET OUT OF BED FOR.
John Doust -author Boy on a Wire.
along with
Brenda Walker -Reading By Moonlight , (Professor English @ UWA)
in a fun hour plus of book reviews, these two authors shared their favourite books with those gathered over breakfast.

What a great Friday & Saturday , then of to Damien & Elsie's Wedding @ Forest Hill, Denmark

Wedding of Damien & Elsie @ Forest Hill Winery

Saturday 18th September 2010.

The most special & beautiful wedding took place in the cosy warmth of family & friends @ Forest Hill.

Wedding Photographer Nic Duncan http://www.artycool.com/

Keep checking this site for the wonderful photographs.

Forest Hill Winery looked a picture for the reception to follow for 60 guests.

Ali -is the function manager & her team do a fabulous job attending to all .

Forest Hill Winery

98480091.

Congratulations Damien & Elsie.

Wedding at Rickety Gate Winery

On Saturday 4th September I had the pleasure of conducting a Wedding @
Rickety Gate Winery
Scotsdale Road ,Denmark .
98409503.

Heather & Troy were married on the deck area & the reception followed for about 24 guests.

On leaving winery I called to Denmark Farmhouse Cheeses http://www.denmarkfarmhousecheese.com.au/
98409844
Located 16 km from town centre it is fabulous & worth a visit.

Matilda's Meadow Winery .
Silas & Ang Masih have just opened their new Restaurant within the Winery
Pepper & Salt .
Fabulous local produce cooked with Silas' magic touch.
http://www.matildasestate.com/

Planning your Wedding Day- Book the Celebrant early.

Dear Couples viewing Kate Thomas Blog

Planning your big day & about to choose your Celebrant.

Please consider meeting & booking your Celebrant first in your plans.

Just this week I have had to turn several couples away & refer on to colleagues who may not be in the area,as I am currently booked up until May 2011.

In my opinion the Ceremony is the most special part of your Wedding Day , it must be perfect & well planned. Many couples have their heart set on a venue & then cannot book a Celebrant on the date they wish.

August is my quiet month so I have had time to have a weekend away @ Peaceful Bay,to catch up on paperwork !!! & complete my tax.

Diary booked until May 2011 & my next holiday.

Kind Regards to you all .

Kate Thomas

Jack the Russell, R.I.P,

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Wedding of Ulf & Claudia @

Princess Royal Sailing Club.

Friday 23rd July 2010.

This lovely couple travelled from Germany to marry here on our beautiful South Coast.

Family & Friends then shared in a wonderful lunch @ Sailing Club.

The weather was perfect .

Congratulations Ulf & Claudia.

Port Douglas -Nursing Reunion.

I have had the most special time with friends this past week, we travelled to Port Douglas.

Time together with friends from Nursing (1973)

We snorkelled on the Great Barrier Reef .

Visited the Daintree river & rainforest.

Walked on the beach @ Cape Tribulation, saw

crocodiles, giant lizards, amazing butterflies & birds, all in the most perfect weather.

Port Douglas Markets on Sunday was fabulous.

Wedding @ The Rocks, Albany

Saturday July 3rd, 2010.

Luke & Mijin Howarth Celebrated their Wedding Ceremony in this grand historic setting with family & friends.

Noelene @ The Rocks can be contacted on

98425969 for information about The Rocks as a Wedding Venue .

http://www.therocksalbany.com.au

The only 5 star accommodation in the Great Southern.

Whale of a tail!!! Sunday Morning -Torbay

Torbay -Sunday 27th June .
Beach trip , this wonderful sight was visible to Neil & I as we walked the beach,
The entire beach was deserted.

Imagine having a Wedding here & this sight in the background of your photographs.
What a fabulous place we live in South Coast
Western Australia.

Testimonials back this month.

Jacky & Bruce
Married @ Dymesbury Nature Park & Gardens , Albany
April 2010.

Thank you for your professionalism, care, & consideration.
You're the best
Jacky & Bruce 25/5/2010

Wayne & Barbara Wed in Denmark

Wayne & Barbara travelled from NSW to Denmark

for a small private Wedding.

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Thank you for the excellent ceremony.You were professional & brought all the props needed including VIP guests.

We really appreciate your timeless attention to detail.

You have made our trip to Denmark W.A. an unforgettable moment at the start of our married life.

Barbara & Wayne 10th June 2010

Thanks to Nic Duncan

Denmark photographer for this photo.

www.artycool.com.au

0417 925 433

Ian and Catherine ,Forest Hill

Many thanks to Nic Duncan -artycool.com
Denmark photographer for this lovely photo of Catherine & Ian @
their recent Wedding -Forest Hill Winery ,Denmark.

Professional Development

Civil Celebrants need to complete annual professional development to maintain their registration.

I have just returned from completing mine in City & Bunbury.

Meeting & sharing time with other Civil Celebrants is always wonderful.

The Australian Federation of Civil Celebrants is hosting our annual conference in July in Fremantle.

Busy week here in Albany.

Met Samantha Pitman who is starting business as Wedding Planner
Sam is full of great ideas & the skills to help Couples plan your big day.

BOKO DESIGN -WEDDING PLANNER 0405 679 383.

Wonderful Wedsite for

Wedding supplies in Hay Street , Subiaco.
Business called

www.brideandgroomstore.com.au.- Telopa Keech
This fabulous business has all you will need to make the Wedding Day extra special.