Celebrations of Love & Life

A commitment ceremony is also a perfect way to celebrate a polyamorous relationship.

I give my commitment ceremonies the same love, care and personalisation that I give to my more traditional wedding ceremonies, so please give me a call to discuss your commitment ceremony.

The elements of your ceremony are limited only by your imagination, you may like to include your children or grandchildren in the ceremony, incorporate a ritual, hold the ceremony in a place of special significance, the choice is yours and together we will craft a ceremony that will honour your love and lives together.

Working with you I will craft a ceremony that will solemnise your betrothal and set the scene for a wonderful engagement as you begin your journey towards your wedding vows.

A naming ceremony formally introduces your child to their extended family and gives siblings an opportunity to officially welcome their new brother or sister. It is a time to bestow blessings on the child and to appoint their guardians, mentors or god parents.

A baby naming ceremony can be held at any time, some parents have a naming ceremony in the first few months of the baby’s life, whilst others prefer to wait and incorporate a naming into the child’s first birthday celebration.

A welcoming ceremony can also be empowering for an older adopted child, allowing them to be welcomed into the new family and shown how much they are loved.

No matter when you choose to hold the ceremony or indeed what type of ceremony you choose, we will work together to make it a celebration of your love that will bring happiness and joy to everyone.

This is a watershed moment, a symbolic and visible step to the new you. So, when you’re ready, let’s celebrate with a naming ceremony that marks this important transition in your life.  It will be my pleasure and honour to design a ceremony that will celebrate not only your new name but your new life as the person you have always wanted to be.

There are many types of home blessing rituals, whether Religious, Celtic, Indigenous or Earth Based and I can help you to decide which ritual is right for you.

A beautiful ritual performed during Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve) in Scotland is the ‘First Footer’ The First Footer is the first person to officially enter the home that evening, traditionally he must be dark haired and he carries gifts for the house. These gifts are given to the ‘Master of the House’ before the first footer steps over the Threshold. The Master of the House then offers the First Footer a ‘wee dram’ to warm our hearts and seal the luck. This is a lovely ritual to use when blessing a new home.

Pet ceremonies are as important to me as people ceremonies and I give each pet ceremony the same care and professionalism that I give to my people ceremonies.

Your much-loved fur, feathered or finned person is as important to me as they are to you.
There are over 29 million pets in Australia each holding a special place in the heart of their family, I know Midge and Barney are an integral part of ours.

Pets give us love, affection and companionship and holding a ceremony gives you a beautiful way to celebrate that bond. The choice of ceremony is unlimited, whether you wish to welcome and name a new pet, have a fun wedding, hold a blessing, or farewell a deceased pet a ceremony gives you the opportunity to accept responsibility, bestow a name, pay tribute with storytelling or to create a lasting memorial for your beloved pet.

Pet Naming Ceremonies

Bringing home a new pet is an amazing feeling and they quickly establish themselves as a vital member of the family. Holding a welcoming & naming ceremony gives you the chance to officially welcome & name this new family member and to create a sense of occasion for the whole family. Naturally, all pets receive their own naming certificate and a written copy of their ceremony.

Pet Commitment Ceremonies

A commitment ceremony is a great way for children to become involved in the care of their new pet. Working with you we will craft a set of guidelines which I call "My commitment to my pet". During the ceremony, I talk about the 5 freedoms for animals and the 10 commandments for animals from an animals perspective & bestow a blessing on your pet. You and your child then sign the commitment to my pet certificate, this is a great way to involve children in your new pets welfare.

Pet Blessings

Blessings are as old as time itself and they are full of symbolism and magic. As a civil celebrant, my blessings are spiritual rather than religious.

A blessing is a wonderful way for an assistance dog to begin their journey or to say thank you for their service when they retire. In fact, holding a blessing for your pet is a joyous way to thank them for the love and comfort they give us.

I hold personal blessings at any time, or you may like to join with other pet lovers for a joint blessing on World Animal Day which coincides with the Feast of St Francis of Assisi the patron saint of animals, on the 4th of October each year.

Pet Weddings

Doggie weddings - also known as puptials - are extremely popular in both the US & UK and are gaining popularity here in Australia especially with Instagrammers and bloggers.

So, if you think your pup would love to say "I do" with their best buddy then I would love to create a fun-filled ceremony just for them (and you of course!!)

Pet Bereavement Ceremonies

Losing a beloved pet is a devastating experience, the grief and pain we feel are enormous; and for children, the death of a beloved pet is often their first experience with the grief death brings.

Holding a bereavement ceremony that celebrates your pets unique place in your lives can help you to say goodbye and begin to work through your grief.

A bereavement ceremony doesn't have to be a funeral where your pet is buried or their ashes scattered, you may choose to hold a celebration of their life in one of their favourite spots or to plant a memorial tree, the choices are many and I can help you to craft a remembrance ceremony that honours and remembers your pet with love laughter & pride.