KJM Ceremonies

It sounds a cliche but they all have their moments. One that springs to mind is a suprise wedding at the Bride's 50th Birthday party. The party was in full swing, the bride went off to change into full bridal gown and came back in to 150 shocked guests. Another one is one coming up which I know is going to be memorable - a wonderful couple in their 70's who have found love 2nd time around and are getting married in the function room at their assisted living home, with all the staff acting as their wedding planners. These are the ones that really get me and remind me how brilliant it is that you really can do a celebrant led ceremony wherever you want and with no restrictions at all.

Warm, engaging, light hearted, uplifting, memorable

The reviews from my clients. I am also proud of myself for pursuing the set up of my business which was halted almost as soon as it started by the pandemic and starting it in my 50's, finally doing something I really love.

It's your day. Family is important but it's your day, have it your way, whatever that is.

I've done a few weddings where the couples baby is the ring bearer - however young, we have the rings in a little organza pouch in a ribbon around their necks and a member of the family brings them up. I also like the touch of an older child being made a "Ring Supervisor" complete with sunglasses, briefcase and badge guarding the ring and then bringing it up the aisle security guard style.

I also love the fact that as Celebrants we can mix cultural, spirital and religous elements, truly creating something unique for that couple.

After the intial enquiry I suggest a complimentary 30 minute discovery call and send a link to my calendar where the couple can book a slot. If they want to go ahead, I issue the initial paperwork and a deposit invoice, together with a timeline of roughly when we will complete various tasks. Roughly 6-8 months before we will start the process with a couples questionnaire, followed by a further meeting (or video if prefered) and we take it from there. I offer a rehearsal either face to face at the venue if practical, or by video which seems to be more popular.

Probably the surprise wedding.

Great communication and ensuring my couple know exactly how things are going to go, what I am going to say and that they can contact me any time leading up to the day if they have questions.

It's your day. Family is important but it's your day, have it your way, whatever that is.

It's got to be the Bride coming down the aisle and nodding to the Groom that he can turn around and just seeing both of their faces.