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Your Wedding Day is one of the most memorable days of your life.

I have lobbied, marched and supported same-sex marriage, or as I call it "marriage" for several years, as I truly do believe love is love, no matter your gender.

This is a day to celebrate your love and commitment with family and friends by your side; to witness what you have discovered in each other that has made this day come true.

I want to be a part of that day with you; I want to take away any stresses that you may have bringing this day together, so that you can both enjoy the moment.

Let me add a balance of Formality, Humor and my Personality to ensure your Ceremony reflects your vision- for that perfect day.

As of January 2017, I achieved my goal of becoming a full-time Celebrant, therefore allowing myself so much more time to spend on my passion of Weddings and celebrations!

As part of my commitment as your Celebrant I bring for you:

I write your Ceremony, just for you, based on your story.
Some examples of Wedding Vows to help you get started.
The order of a Traditional Ceremony to help with some ideas.
As many e-mails and phone calls you require.
A “dress rehearsal” closer to the day.
A Legal Wedding Certificate in Calligraphy.
A professional PA system.
A booklet with your wording and memories.
First Aid and Insurance.
If required, a table for signing.
I will be there on the day one hour prior to your Ceremony; to ensure everything is exactly as you want it.
And finally; All your legal paperwork sent to Births Deaths & Marriages within 14 days.

Let's celebrate together!

I also have a background in Wedding Planning.

About

I am passionate about everything I believe to be a human right. I have lobbied, marched and supported same-sex marriage, or as I call it "marriage" for several years, as I truly do believe love is love, no matter your gender. I have a background in Event planning, Yoga and a degree in Health Science. I love, love is all I can do to describe me. Jo

Ms Jo Mooney

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3 reviews 5 Write a Review

May 2017

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Jo was a fabulous celebrant, she made our day run smoothly and made us feel at ease with any queries or concerns we had leading up to our day. every planning session we had she was more than happy to answer all of our questions and help with suggestions. Jo was always available at hours that suited us to meet up and have a chat including the day of our wedding rehearsal, which made the actual day run so smoothly as Jo made sure everyone knew exactly what they had to do on the day!! Jo we cant thank you enough for all the you did for us!!!

SARAH C.

Jo Mooney

Thank you Sarah, It was my pleasure. I love what I do,and now being full-time allows me more availability for couples. I wish you both all the very best for your future together. Jo

August 2016

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We couldn't have imagined that Jo would be as spectacular as she was. She made sure the ceremony was "us" without making it too gushing; our guests crying with the beauty of her ceremony before we even got to "I Do". I'd get married again just to have Jo officiate

KARINA F.

Jo Mooney

Thank you Karina, It was an honour and a pleasure to marry you and Michael in your home. The setting was amazing and involved everyone, even you family dog! Cilla. I would marry you again and again to Michael, perhaps we need to look at a renewal of vows in 4 years. I wish you both all the very best for your future together. Jo

August 2016

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One of the biggest parts of getting married is your wedding ceremony. My husband and I are traditional but not traditional enough that we wanted to get married in a church. Jo was our choice when it came to a marriage celebrant. She was so understanding of our wishes for our ceremony and helped us immensely leading up to our wedding. Nothing was too much trouble for Jo and she put so much planning and care into our ceremony that we knew and trusted it would be perfect- which it was. Thanks so much for being part of our wedding day Jo xx

DIANA A.

Jo Mooney

Thank you Diana, Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day marrying Will. Although the plans of an outdoor wedding did not permit with the storms, the Winery was the perfect background to such a beautiful wedding with your family and friends. I wish you both all the very best for your future together. Jo

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If I'm not taking his name, can we ask the celebrant to not say 'mr and mrs (husbands last name)?

Jo Mooney

Hello Bride,

Great question!

There is absolutely no legal requirement for your Celebrant to announce you as Mr and Mrs.

You can be announced as "the happy couple" "the newlyweds" or even "your first names, now officially married"

Ask your Celebrant, they will have some great suggestions for you.

Congratulations Mrs Bride and Mr Groom. Jo.

Do you ask people to give toasts or is it spontaneous... do you warn people at all?

Jo Mooney

Hello Mon,

My thoughts on this after being MC at weddings, would definately be to ask the people.

There are a few reasons for this.

You want people to be prepared, and not nervous. Always good to ensure they are happy speaking in front of people, you don't want them to be nervous throughtout your Ceremony and Reception until they speak, and miss the moment.

You also want to choose people who perhaps didn't have a role in you Ceremony, yet would be honoured to speak at your Reception.

You want people who will be respectful and understand your wishes, and keep to a time frame.

Hope this has helped. Enjoy every moment.

Jo.

Mon T

Our celebrant gave us a brochure called "happily ever before and after"?

They explained why which is fine, but this brochure is really terrible haha, why is this still a thing?!

Jo Mooney

Hi there, glad you understand why we as Celebrants are obligated under The Attorney Generals Department to give every couple a copy of this brochure.It is still a thing, as it has some useful information that a lot of couples ask, regarding the procedures of getting married, and the structure of "what happens next"...it also gives you some great resouses. Hope this helps in some small way to explain.Jo Mooney.Celebrant.