Casey and Scott- 1/12/12

Churchill Island on the first day of Summer- what a spectacular venue for a wedding ceremony! With views of the ocean, quaint gardens and wandering peacocks, no wonder a stray sheep and a dozen or so tourists were so intrigued by Casey and Scott's wedding! The weather was beautiful and very fitting for a Summer wedding.

The best part about this job is the people you meet along the way and being able to share in their excitement, nerves and joy. This was particularly true of Casey and Scott and I enjoyed their wedding so much. They are both down-to-earth people and they compliment each other well.

Thanks, Casey and Scott, and congratulations on your wedding!

P.S. Thanks to my cousin, Emily, for the photographs!

Venloe and Ray- 27/10/12

Sometimes you have the privilege of meeting people who are just simply nice, nice, nice. Ray and Venloe are those kind of people. I have known Ray for nearly ten years, and over these ten years, he has never given me any reason to believe that he is anything other than a kind-hearted and generous gentleman. So, upon getting to know his soon-to-be bride, Venloe, I was very happy that Ray had found someone who is such a perfect match for him. Venloe is vibrant and so friendly. Both of them have great families and they are just nice, nice, nice people!

I loved being a part of their special day. For them their wedding was a celebration, and that it was! I can't wait to spend more time with Mr and Mrs Mackay and I am looking forward to hearing about their adventures as a married couple (and the adventures of their lovely family members).

Ray and Venloe- may your life be one happy Gypo Ride!

Oh, and a big kiss for my husband, Ray and Venloe's wedding was on the day of our 5 year anniversary! Love you!

Sammy and Matt- 7/1/12

I was so excited to be able to officiate the wedding between my big brother, Matt, and new sister in-law, Sam. Their wedding was in Healesville at the lovely Hedge End Maze. The mountains and rolling hills were the perfect backdrop for a wedding, and fortunately, although rain was forecasted, it held off for their ceremony.

Sam and Matt's ceremony was simple, but contained enough humor to suit them and their story and to keep the guests entertained. Their reception was lots of fun and it was great to celebrate with our family, Sam's family and Matt and Sam's close friends.

I'm grateful to Sam for giving me some more female company within the family, and more importantly, for making my brother happy and content. Congratulations to both of you, and I can't wait to meet your little baby in July!