by Phillipa | Sep 9, 2020 | Favourite Readings
Paul chose this reading to recite at his son and daughter in laws’ intimate lakefront wedding ceremony last month. It’s not a romantic poem however it describes the reality of marriage. The final 3 words hit home with me… marriage is madness. This poem is beautifully...
by Phillipa | Aug 27, 2020 | Favourite Readings
In the gorgeous Chapel Gardens of Stoneridge Estate, Manab and Alex exchanged their romantic weddings vows with their closest family and friends as witnesses. Family is very important to these two wonderful people with beautiful souls and family played important roles...
by Phillipa | Sep 1, 2014 | Favourite Readings
After 17 years as being a marriage celebrant I have learned that it is not only important to love the person you are marrying, they have to be your best friend and someone you like! I know, it seems obvious… anyway, here is my favourite reading that I read on...
by Phillipa | Aug 14, 2014 | Favourite Readings
The following reading was recited on Friday in the snow on the pontoon at Jacks Point, at Kysee and Craig’s wedding ceremony and although it wasn’t the first time I heard it, for some reason, the words hit home to me. This is a photo of the stunning view...
by Phillipa | May 18, 2014 | Favourite Readings
It has been quite some time since I have heard the following read in a ceremony, however it is still one of my favourites, as I like they way it encourages independence in a very honest way. The beliefs and thoughts about love and marriage which motivate these two...
by Phillipa | Apr 16, 2014 | Favourite Readings
My favourite this month, so far, was a proposal from a wonderful man to his then beautiful girlfriend. The proposal was full of beautiful words, dreams and hopes – I felt very privileged to be able to share it with the couples closest family and friends, there...