Busy Sept Oct and Nov

I have had the busiest 3 months , record Ceremonies .
Since having a Face book page I have not been finding the time to keep this blog up to date .
I shall try to do so in the future.
Working with great photographers @ Weddings recently who have been so generous.
Krysta Guille
Nic Duncan
Hannah Luscombe
Thank you all for sharing Wedding photographs on Face book.
I have 56 bookings on my register at this stage taking me up to March 2013.
Couples are so well organised I love it.
If you are a couple planning a Wedding reading this , please ensure you book your fabulous Civil Celebrant first before the venue and other bookings.
Nothing can happen on the Wedding Day without someone to officiate .
It is the most important part of your special Wedding Day.

Just this week Wed 16th November 2011 , I conducted a Ceremony up in Kendenup, this photo is from Ceremony looking out over the Stirling Ranges.Beautiful.

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Piotr & Glenda's Summerhouse Wedding

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Tom and Becky's Wedding -Denmark 2011

Dearest Catherine
we would like to thank you so much for everything you did in creating our magical wedding ceremony and getting our marriage off to a beautiful,thoughtful & poetic start.
We are enjoying our shared efforts to uphold out vows each day.
You struck the perfect note with your words and relaxed tenderness for us, our family & friends.
We hope all is well with you & family.
Love
Tom & Becky Mildenhall
Tom & Becky had the reception @ Ocean Beach Surf Club, this is view from balcony.

Busy August 2011

Phone calls and emails from couples wanting to get married in next year have kept me very busy this past month.
Bookings locked in now until May 2012.

On going professional training for Celebrants , off to City to conduct training days
and get the opportunity to meet and share with other Celebrants.

Feedback card today from couple who wed in March.
Dear Kate Thank you so much for everything you did to make our Wedding Day such a special day.
We are very happy to have had you be apart of our day , as it will stay in our hearts forever.
Kasey & Steve, Albany, now Karratha
Aug 2011

Tree of Life

Family and Friends of Andrew gathered to Celebrate his life and achievements.
We used his love of his family and the land to record the thoughts of those present.
Meaningful ways to make those milestone days in life.

To see the tree before the leaves went on look back on this blog.

Sunflowers Petals to remember

Family & friends gathered at the weekend to Farewell Jackie.
Sunflowers were used to remember and reflect this wonderful lady and all her achievements.

UWA Wedding Thomas and Cindy

Many thanks to
James White- Photographer
for this photo of
Thomas & Cindy's UWA Blessing
on July 16th.

Contact James White

0427 084 409

Eclectic Events

Planning Wedding or Functions in Denmark - Jo Taylor's www is fabulous..

The Eclectic Events website is now live and the result is simply stunning...

ENJOY
www.eclecticevents.com.au

Eclectic Events
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I have worked with Jo over the last 4 years in Denmark @ Weddings, she is wonderful at all she does.

Mongolian school and nursery project 2011

A friend of mine from Jersey has been working in Mongolia past 5 years, building schools and orphanages with aid & volunteers from Jersey.

Please have a look at the work and if you can help in any way please contact JillY Spruyt.

http://vimeo.com/26054278

Slow Food

Learning about Slow Food Movement & about to join local group.
How exciting, great food to be cooked and tasted.
Albany Farmers Market a great place to start shopping for all local ingredients needed .
www.albanyfarmersmarket.com.au

Footprint in Life

Andrew was respected and much loved farmer and member of Torbay Community.
Family & Friends gathered to honour and remember Andrew on Monday 18th July
@ Allambie Park.
Community members are joining @ Torbay Hall today 19/7/2011 , members of the local
Volunteer Bush fire fighters formed a guard of honour @ Ceremony.

Rev Jim Taylor Denmark said "Andrew was a gentleman.
this was the characteristic of his whole life, that is living as a gentleman and because it happens to be the characteristic most people see hence it becomes his footprint."

Tree of Reflection for Andrew pictured was created by local artist & family member
Fiona Marshall.

Wedding Blessing Sunken Garden UWA

A reading was shared at the Blessing Ceremony -a poem written in 1911 by the brides grandfather George Walters
WHEN FIRST I MET THE MAID DIVINE
WITH ROSY CHEEKS AND EYES THAT SHINE
I FELT THAT IN MY HEART I BORE
AFFECTION NEVER KNOWN BEFORE
A LOVE I NEVER KNEW
CONTINUOUS AS THE ROLLING PLAIN
MY LOVE FOR HER COULD NEVER WANE
AS LONG AS MEMORIES LAST.BY George Walters 1911

Family & Friends shared this magic day with bride and groom. Many had travelled from UK, Indonesia & all over Australia.Reception lunch was @ Mosman's.

Sunday 10th July Wedding

Family & Friends gathered on a gorgous Sunday in Albany to Celebrate
with John & Shirlene. The Ceremony & Reception was held in the garden, and all shared the happiness & joy of this couple's Wedding Day.

Great blog to follow

Work Colleague & Fellow Celebrant Trainer

Beth O Brien.

Australian Celebrations Training with whom I am privileged to be a trainer.

www.distinguisabledays.com

Great insights and a wealth of experience within the Celebrant world.

In Memory of Andrew

This entry is to send

Love & blessings to
Liz, James Sarah, Thomas & The Marshall Family at the death of
Andrew Rex Marshall
Passed away peacefully with Liz & Family surrounding him with love as they have always done.

Family is where we start & end
Only love is real.

Nursing Book

Royal College of Nursing with Allie & Marty Wilson
Have published this book
What I wish I knew about Nursing.
I was approached to contribute & have just received a copy.
Check out
www.whatiwishiknew.com

Albany Business Diva Meeting June 2011

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Albany Business Diva's met @ Vancouver Arts Centre
Friday 17th July.
Guest Speaker Rod Vervest -Program Manager Great Southern & Perth International Arts Festival.

Saturday 18th June 2011.
I travelled over to Manjimup Truffle Festival with friend Sue Roberts from Kangaroo Valley Cottage ,Denmark.
If you are looking for wonderful accommodation in Denmark ,try this great location.

dandsroberts@bordernet.com.au
www.kangaroovalleycottage.com.au

Sue was taking part in the festival promoting Thermomix. These appliances are amazing and well worth checking out if you have not heard of them

www.thermomix.com.au

The festival was buzzing with people.Chef Russell Blakie & others were there using Manjimup Truffles and doing cooking classes.
Wonderful Fonty's Pool was the location and a grand dinner followed on into the evening, featuring local produce and truffles galore.

Wedding for John & Azure

Family and Friends shared a very special Ceremony with John & Azure today.
Congratulations to the newly wedded couple.

Celebration of Life Ceremony

Celebration of Life Ceremony for 90 year old lady.
Wed 15th June 2011

Family & Friends gathered in Albany yesterday to Celebrate the life of
Mary Jean.
What a privilege to be part of this lady's Ceremony.
True magic .Married 63 years,wonderful mother to 3, grandmother, great grandmother to many. Sportswoman and avid Geelong supporter.
When we leave this life journey , if we have been gifted with family, we live on in them.

Wedding Ceremony in Denmark today- Thursday 16th June 2011.
Lunar Eclipse last night was amazing, viewed in a clear sky about 3.30am

Photo of male blue wren with jenny wren - high in tree on a chilly day- snuggling.

Photosynth

Photography and technology are such fun.
This is snap using Photosynth app.
Nothing to do with Wedding's and Celebrant work, just what I love experimenting with in spare time.
Kate

Paul & Natasha's Wedding Lower King

Paul & Natasha married in gardens @ Lower King.
Paul's parents have lived in this wonderful location for 31 plus years.
Tash's family travelled form U.K. for the Wedding.
Family & friends then shared Celebrations together.
Congratulations Tash & Paul.
Photo's to follow as soon as couple return from honeymoon.

Little Grove Wedding June 2011

Jamie & Sally had a small private Wedding
Friday 3rd June 2011.
Small ceremonies with just close friends are always special and full of emotion.
Congratulations Jamie & Sally.

Home from Leave

Tasmania, Melbourne, & Great Ocean Road.
Fabulous visit to these wonderful places, great people and food.
Highlights
Gordon Franklin River Cruise and Strahan.
Freycinet and East Coast.
Fabulous Tasmanian food & produce.
Meeting Matthew Evans- gourmet farmer @ Salamanca Markets.
Meeting up with friends on Bruny Islands.
Tree top adventure @ Hollybank.
Great service at all accommodation and restaurants we visited.
Anniversary stay @ The Lake house ,Daylesford.
5 star food and service.

Being away from the beautiful south coast of W.A. makes coming home special.
Weddings coming up on Friday 3rd June and Saturday 4th June.
First day of Winter today and a new season.
37 years ago today @ 2pm I was married @ St Patrick's Church,Fremantle.
It was a fabulous day and continues to be a wonderful meaningful marriage and friendship.

Yesterday is history
Tomorrow is a mystery
Today is a gift and the present.

Bruny Island Visit

Today we are visiting Gordon & Anne on Bruny Island.
Friends since 1977, and our first visit here.
Delightful

Tasmanian Holiday

Tasmania for 37th Wedding Anniversary Holiday.
What a delightful place.
In Hobart today , been to the summit of Mount Wellington, what a view.
Strolled Botanical Garden's this morning.
Off to West Coast tomorrow - still so much to see.

Celebration for the Life of Theresa 1st May 2011

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Theresa Beadham -a friend and valued member of Albany community passed away
on Anzac Day.

Theresa's wish was that Family & Friends gather at her home in Cuthbert to share memories and support one another.

We honoured her wish with sunshine and a little rain , 60 gathered to show their love and affection.

Love and Blessings to her husband Ray , & three sons
Leigh, Karl, Shaw, Sammy , Lilly & Jai.

Wedding Montgomery Hill

Saturday 30th April, showers passed for The Wedding @ 3.30 pm.
Finn & Ali.
Family & Friends celebrated at the winery in a marquee with gourmet food all prepared on site.
Montgomery Hill Winery , South Coast Highway , Upper Kalgan
PH 98443715 speak with Murray or Pam Montgomery .

Congratulations Anton & Bron who married Saturday @
The Sleeping Lady - Porongurup .
What a magic location for this stunning Wedding .
Luxury accommodation complete with 30degree heated swimming pool overlooking the ranges.
Anton ,Bron & their three Children Nicholas, Luke, & Lilly had a sand Ceremony to mark the Wedding Day .
For more information on
The Sleeping Lady Accommodation view the
www.thesleeepinglady.com.au

Torbay Wedding

Shannon & Hilton have just sent me this lovely photo of their Wedding Day.
Thank to Rod Taylor- the photographer.

Easter 2011

Easter Good Friday.
My husband went to catch some fish for Easter @ a local beach.
Travellers Jodie & Lachlan were stuck on a 4WD track & needed a bit of assistance.
To cut a long story short......
Lachlan & Jodie camped @ our place for Easter.
Today they left on their round Australia trip & adventures.

Family Emu Point Ceremony for Lennox.

Anzac Day 2011 Family gathered @ Emu Point to lay to
rest the ashes of Lennox.

Emu Point is a special place of wonderful memories for the McQuarrie Family.
Rosemary & Frangipani was scattered on the water.
Rest in peace Lennox.

In memory of Lennox

Grieve not
Nor speak of me with tears
But talk and laugh
As if I were beside you.
T'was heaven here with you.
I loved you all so.

Easter Saturday- Flinders Park Lodge

Family & Friends gathered @ Flinders Park Lodge for Ben & Lori's Wedding.
Friends travelled from Copenhagen to share the day.
Reception followed @ Dog Rock Function Centre.

Congratulations Ben & Lori.

Forest Hill Wedding 16th April 2011

A Fabulous day for
Russell & Shammy's Wedding on Saturday @ Forest Hill Winery.
Await more pictures from
Malcolm Heberle - Photographer

Sunday 10th April 2011 Yilgarnia Winery

Yilgarnia Winery
Peter & Peg Buxton

08 98453031

Email -sales@yilgarnia.com.au

www.yilgarnia.com.au

Sunday April 10th saw Yilgarnia host the Wedding of Jason & Kelly.
The weather was perfect & Ceremony was held on lawn area.
Celebrations continued inside cellar door- the decorations transformed the dining area.
Kooka's catering - Ian & Jo McInnnes prepared the meal.
98447884.
Mobile 0417 995 096



Lata Burton - Wedding Photographer