As a marriage celebrant in beautiful Coffs Harbour, easily one of the most powerful and truly emotive moments is the giving away of a beautiful bride or partner. There’s nothing quite like it. Of course, not all couples opt for a giving away, but when they do, it is such a special moment to witness. Whether it’s the bride’s or partners father, mother, grandparents, siblings, or children walking down the aisle arm in arm signals the start of a magical experience.

It’s hard not to get caught up in the emotion of the giving away, I do try my best, but all it takes is one look at their face beaming with pride and that’s all I need to realise I am truly part of something special. As a father of two girls, my day will come I am sure – and yes I will be a blubbering mess as I too will walk down the aisle one day with my daughters. I do remind them though there’s no hurry!

This is a beautiful photo that Fiona shared with me from their wedding last weekend. I look at the smile on Fiona’s Dad’s face and I think to myself, what an honour it is to be a marriage celebrant. A marriage celebrant that still knows how to ease any nerves, yet respecting the tradition of giving the bride away and cherishing every moment along the way.

Love my job!

Fiona and Jesse wrote…..

“THANKYOU!!!!

You made our ceremony one that we will never forget! It was the perfect amount of romance and laughs!!! So many of our guests are still praising you and how much it was like you truly knew us.”

My absolute pleasure Mr and Mrs D x

 
  • We would like to thank you for the great job you did at our beach wedding. You were so professional and caring about everything and everyone. You had all the equipment set up on the beach and everyone was able to hear you clearly. You made our day so special and stress free. We have been to a lot of weddings and the celebrants don’t come anywhere near your presentation. At the end of the ceremony everyone was commenting on how personal the ceremony was and how modern you presented yourself at the ceremony. We highly recommend having Simon for your wedding. As a celebrant you would not find a more professional, caring, honest, young and touching one like him. Thanks Simon.

    Angela and Lucas

  • Simon redefines the way a ceremony should be.  Words can’t describe how happy we were with everything he did.  Thank you again!

    Scott and Tameka

  • There is no possible way to thank you for the effort that you went to, to make our ceremony as personal and perfect as it was.  Almost two months on people are still talking about how wonderful you and our ceremony was.  Thank you so much Simon from the bottom of our hearts.  You made our day perfect.

    Jason and Shantelle

  • We can’t thank you enough for making our wedding day so special. We truly appreciate the time you took getting to know us. Almost three months later and our guests still comment on how beautiful the ceremony was. We had such a fun day and you topped it off with your relaxed nature and great sense of humour.

    Sarah & Scott

  • It was lovely working along side you again at Sarah & Jon’s beautiful wedding, you were superb! I hope you don’t mind but I have put a link to your page on my website – you really are worth recommending!

    Louise Blake Photography

  • Simon, we want to thank you for being part our celebrant, for marrying us and for being a huge part of our beautiful day.  Our ceremony was everything we wanted – relaxed, personal and special.  We appreciate your guidance throughout it all.  Thank you.  With love Karlee and Luke.

    Karlee and Luke