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    Want more pink hats or blue?
    John Carey - Celebrant
    • Jan 31, 2021
    • 2 min

    Want more pink hats or blue?

    See that silly look on my face? It's the look a celebrant gets when that moment arrives in a ceremony when two special people slip the last ring on! "Thanks Lucy Kinbacher Photography!" The instructions from the couple from the outset were... "it has to be funny!" I will let you in on a secret, "it wasn't that hard to create a fun and funny ceremony for them, because the groom excelled in the art of dry humour!" Perhaps I too share that gift a little, but he was by far, drier
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    Do you wake a sleeping carpet snake or just work around it? My 2020!
    John Carey - Celebrant
    • Jan 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    Do you wake a sleeping carpet snake or just work around it? My 2020!

    2020 for me has been a year of learning to live with the uncomfortable! My first wedding for 2020 was in the glorious Bunya Mountains! It included a guest that I had to keep one eye on, but decided it would be best to work around and leave the sleeping carpet snake alone! COVID-19 planted itself right in the middle of our lives and plans, and in so many ways created for us 'students-of-life", some life-long lessons to participate in and experiment with; proving once again th
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    Destiny or coincidence?
    John Carey - Celebrant
    • Nov 30, 2020
    • 1 min

    Destiny or coincidence?

    Back before they were old enough to know much more than 1 + 1, Meagan and Kieran stood together in their primary school band photo! At the end of their schooling they followed each other to Brisbane and "yes", ended up living one street apart for quite some time before their first memorable introduction at the Royal Exchange Hotel in Toowong! Kieran and Meagan openly shared their stories about their dedication to helping each other achieve their best and how much they valued
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    Google has never been to Paradise Creek, and now I know why!
    John Carey - Celebrant
    • Nov 23, 2020
    • 2 min

    Google has never been to Paradise Creek, and now I know why!

    I am a "country boy" by birth, and heart! Steph and Sam's opening line in their very helpful instructions to find their wedding venue was - "don't enter this road number into Google, it won't take you where you need to go!" I really enjoy sharing in a couple's special day when they choose to celebrate on country, their home soil and the place that has made the greatest contribution to who they are as individuals and a couple! I patted myself on the back after experiencing onl
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    2+2+1 = Elopement
    John Carey - Celebrant
    • Feb 15, 2020
    • 1 min

    2+2+1 = Elopement

    The diversity of experiences celebrants enjoy is summed up in this moment caught on camera! Little miss, and her brother were so pleased Mum and Dad chose the top of the Bunya Mountains to exchange their vows! Why? There is just so much to discover when your all dressed up, while adults attend to what they came to the mountain to do! Andrew the photographer, James the videographer and I witnessed the most thoughtful of vows exchanged between Ryan and Madellyn at JS Fisher Loo
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    Kerrod was the best, best man!
    John Carey - Celebrant
    • Jan 18, 2020
    • 1 min

    Kerrod was the best, best man!

    Kerrod had one very important job during the ceremony...and he nailed it! Prior to Kerrod doing his important job, he witnessed Josh shed some tears at the arrival of his beautiful bride, and throughout the many special moments we all shared in as Jess and Josh became Mr and Mrs. The beautifully refreshed Bunya Mountains and the abundance of wildlife that abounds always creates an extra audience. I have to say "it's these moments that recharge my batteries most Saturdays!"
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    2019 ..... in the mirror!
    John Carey - Celebrant
    • Dec 27, 2019
    • 2 min

    2019 ..... in the mirror!

    2019 is nearing an end! A huge thank you to all the couples and families who asked me to help provide marriage, naming ceremony, renewal of vows and funeral celebrant services in 2019! It has been one of the most memorable years - bushfires, dust, hail and most importantly special people who gather their nearest and dearest to establish a special milestone in their lives. #Funfact1 - Did you know a marriage celebrant is required to constantly "do better?" When it comes to the
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    Before Tinder there was “Thirsty Thursday”!
    John Carey - Celebrant
    • Nov 18, 2019
    • 1 min

    Before Tinder there was “Thirsty Thursday”!

    “Thirsty Thursday’s“ a thing in Kingaroy where people socialise over a few drinks with friends, and make new ones! In Mitch and Mary-Ann‘s case, it was the start of their very first chapter as a couple. On Saturday they gathered their most important and in their own way wrote their next chapter in such a way that was reflective of their deep respect and affection they have for each other, They chose a special song, rich in meaning to acknowledge those who couldn’t be present
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    Home is wherever the special people are...
    John Carey - Celebrant
    • Nov 2, 2019
    • 1 min

    Home is wherever the special people are...

    I love sharing the special moments between two people when they gather their nearest and dearest to witness their decision to marry! Moreso today, Oliver and Rebecca's choice of location - Oliver's grandparents property at the top of Peterson Drive in Coolabunia was going to be a special occasion! Meticulously presented, not a blade of grass out of place anywhere, along with views to forever, the tone was set and the atmosphere filled with childhood and forever memories! Gran
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