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John Carey - Celebrant
- Jan 31
- 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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John Carey - Celebrant
- Dec 31, 2020
- 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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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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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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John Carey - Celebrant
- Oct 11, 2020
- 2 min
Behind the scenes on 101020
The day began with a healthy application of 50+ sunscreen for this celebrant's fair Irish skin! Yes, with the slightest expression of vanity, this was the second wedding in 20 years I wore a hat! "Shade was nowhere to be seen!" The days in the lead up to 101020 have been hot, with dry winds and dust! I knew I had to be prepared for all the elements that nature and early morning weddings can present! I surprised a few locals heading to town along the lonely country road I dro
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John Carey - Celebrant
- Oct 5, 2020
- 2 min
Would you drive "an Ancient Toyota" to your first date?
I smiled internally when Stephen and Amy shared the simplicity of their first date with me, because I to, also picked up my "Her Majesty" on our first date in an antiquated New Zealand Zephyr rescued from the scrap heap during my quick "not find a wife" tour in 1985! (note: finding a beautiful wife was an unexpected bonus!) We heard Narelle from Dominos did everything in her power to channel Stephen's unending flirting with Amy during the making and delivering of pizzas into
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John Carey - Celebrant
- Sep 26, 2020
- 2 min
He cried...
COVID-19 sank Kilah and Jack's original plans to gather their whole tribe together at their grandparents property to celebrate their special day! To get things moving in the direction she wanted, Kilah arrived under the loving escort of Jack's grandads special car and a couple of other beauties. To help manage nerves, Jack's mum jumped in for an early kiss of approval! Dad Ken, took out the honours of Best Man. Thanks to event management extraordinaire Kirsty from @Storybook
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John Carey - Celebrant
- Aug 30, 2020
- 2 min
2020....you are quite something!
Here we are the second last day of August 2020, the beginning of the old normal's busy wedding season! Right? Well, sort of! 2020 is teaching us that we cannot live more than one day at a time! Plan as we like to survive 2020, we force ourselves to slow down each day to tune into how to navigate the many things that are outside of our control in this new world. We have all become accustomed in recent months to tuning into the latest COVID news so we can prepare to turn ourse
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John Carey - Celebrant
- Mar 10, 2020
- 1 min
There is "a touch" that can say it all!
If all the words needed to express pride and support between generations could be packaged, I was honoured to witness it in one single gesture at Cody and Jade's recent wedding! I could not help but notice where the hand of Cody's family member rested throughout the group photo session at Dusty Hill Vineyard ... yes, firmly on his shoulder! In 2014 Cody walked Jade's polocrosse horse for the first....and legend has it, "that was the last time!" We celebrated their decision to
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John Carey - Celebrant
- Mar 3, 2020
- 1 min
Pull Over... There is bush tucker here!
I first met Carmen and her delightful mum Aunty Pam just under 12 years ago! My Monday to Friday job brings me into contact with so many wonderful people, and in their case, we were working together to avoid harming aboriginal cultural heritage during my employer's land disturbance activities. During these occasions it was not unusual for the signal "pull over" to come from Carmen in the back seat, so the sighting of bush tucker could be further investigated! When Carmen and
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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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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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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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John Carey - Celebrant
- May 11, 2019
- 1 min
Bride & Boii
Boii, along with all his "fellow pets" who enjoy an abundance of daily attention at "The Kabra Cabin" managed to sneak some extra affection from bride Emily, before she headed down the aisle to marry Alex. #marriagecelebrant #southburnett #johncareymarriagecelebrant #ragusewedding #wedding #weddingring
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