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verified email - 08 Jan 2025
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

After being together for 31 years, my husband and I wanted a simple and no bs wedding and Cath delivered exactly what we asked for. Cath is a very friendly person who went out of her way to give us exactly what we wanted. I recommend Cath to anyone who would like to get married as she wont let you down.

Ceremonies By Cath 08 Jan 2025

Thank you Lisa for your lovely review. I'm so pleased that you both got your 'no bs' wedding :) - just how you wanted. My congratulations and best wishes again to you both. xoxo

verified email - 08 Jan 2025
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
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Professional, detail-oriented celebrant who makes ceremonies shine

We waited to write this review until after attending several other weddings, which really confirmed how fantastic Cath was as our celebrant! From our first meeting 9 months before the wedding, her professionalism and warmth were evident. What really set her apart was her understanding that a wedding is essentially a production - something we hadn't considered - and her expertise in this regard was invaluable.

Cath's bilingual abilities in English and Cantonese were perfect for our multicultural ceremony, making all our guests feel included and comfortable. She was incredibly flexible with our ceremony script, allowing us to modify it extensively to match our vision while providing an excellent foundation to work from.

One detail we particularly appreciated was her suggestion to always remain physically connected during the ceremony - after seeing other weddings where couples stood apart, we realized how right she was about this intimate touch. Small but meaningful guidance like this really made a difference.

The logistics were handled seamlessly - she was punctual for our ceremony, had proper audio equipment to ensure everyone could hear, and her communication throughout the planning process was excellent. Our guests specifically commented on how lovely she was, and the rehearsal guidance she provided helped most things run smoothly on the day.

If you're looking for a celebrant who combines professionalism with warmth, and who truly understands how to orchestrate a wedding ceremony, Cath is an excellent choice. Her attention to detail and ability to create an inclusive atmosphere for multicultural celebrations makes her stand out.

Approximate cost: $950

Ceremonies By Cath 08 Jan 2025

Thank you so much Daniel for your very generous review. I thoroughly enjoyed firstly getting to know you both, your love story and more importantly working with you both to perfect the ceremony that you both wanted. It is always important to me that my couples always have the freedom to make changes to their ceremony until they are happy with the final version for me to deliver. Congratulations and my best wishes again to you both for a wonderful future together. xoxo

verified email - 23 Dec 2024
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
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5.0
Highly recommended for wedding celebrant

We hired Cath as our wedding celebrant as a very last-minute decision. We were so impressed and pleased with how Cath helped us get everything in order quickly and efficiently. She was very informative on how things would go ahead on our wedding day, so we knew exactly what to expect which eased our nerves. I would highly recommend Cath if you are looking for someone approachable, professional and with a friendly nature.
Thank you again Cath and your daughter for all your care and efforts on our special day!

Approximate cost: $450

Ceremonies By Cath 23 Dec 2024

Thank you Allanah for your generous review. Even though your plans changed, I'm so pleased that I was able to help you both and ease your concerns that came with the last minute changes and in the end you both got the wedding ceremony you wanted. My best to you and Badi for a wonderful future together.

15 Dec 2024
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Personalised wedding ceremony

From the very beginning, Cath was warm, approachable, and professional. They took the time to understand our story, our values, and what we envisioned for our special day.

We also appreciated how organized and thorough Cath was. They guided us through all the legalities with ease and made sure we were prepared for every detail, from the vows to the final pronouncement.

Thanks again for making the process so easy.

Ceremonies By Cath 20 Dec 2024

Thank you Ernest for you generous review and thank you for giving me the privilege of being your celebrant. Even though you both opted for a simple ceremony here in my room, I'm pleased that your ceremony still had moments of laughter which you will both cherish fondly. Congratulations and my best wishes again to you both for a wonderful future together.

10 Dec 2024
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Cath is absolutely amazing!!!

I would highly recommend Cath Flavell for anyone looking for a professional, thoughtful, and personalized celebrant for their wedding.

We started with a simple elope type ceremony which quickly turned into a full wedding. She was so accommodating and kind. She understood what we wanted, wrote an amazing ceremony and made the ceremony simply beautiful—thoughtful, meaningful, and unique. 6 stars out of 5.

Ceremonies By Cath 11 Dec 2024

Thank you so much Ashika for your generous review. I'm so pleased that I was still able to give you the ceremony that you wanted - despite your wedding plans getting blown out from what you both originally wanted. Congrats and best wishes for a wonderful future together..

verified email - 03 Dec 2024
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
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5.0
Efficient and highly professional funeral celebrant

Cath Flavell acted as the funeral celebrant for our mother's celebration of life.
She was warm and sympathetic, and attentive to our wishes. She guided us with sensitivity and organised a beautiful service. Very happy with the result from a highly competent and organised professional.

Ceremonies By Cath 03 Dec 2024

Thank you Diana for your kind words. It was indeed an honour and privilege to be there for you and your family to celebrate your mum. She was a wonderful and gracious lady. Take comfort that she is at peace now and more importantly she is together again with your dad. May she rest in peace.

01 Nov 2024
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

We had the absolute pleasure of being married by Catherine on our anniversary in her stunning ceremony room.

The journey from our first meeting to when we said “I do” was such an easy and stress free experience. Catherine was willing to answer any questions and helped guide us through the process.

Having the option for an elopement style helped remove a lot of stress and worries from our shoulders and the laughs along the way helped as well.

Thank you Catherine for being a part of our special day.

Bradley and Brittany

Ceremonies By Cath 03 Dec 2024

Thank you Brittany and Bradley for your review and for the privilege of being your celebrant. I had such a ball working with you both and I'm so pleased that your elopement style wedding was exactly how you wanted it. My best again to you both for a wonderful future together. xoxo

15 Oct 2024
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5.0
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5.0
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The best celebrant you could ask for

Cath was amazing to us, she helped us through every step of the way and made the ceremony feel special to us. She was always there when we had any questions overall just a delight to talk to.

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Ceremonies By Cath 03 Dec 2024

Thank you Teagan for our lovely review. Working with you and Brandon was great and meeting up with your family again was a lovely reunion. My best wishes to you both again for a wonderful future together. xoxo

21 Sep 2024
Service Rating
5.0
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5.0
Value Rating
5.0
Thank you catherine

We would like to thank you for being our celebrant. Our experience with you was amazing and we appreciate your time and energy ensuring we had a smooth and seamless ceremony. We highly recommend Catherine to anyone, she is professional, supportive, organised and fun. Thank you for everything Catherine and it was lovely to meet your beautiful family.

Ceremonies By Cath 03 Dec 2024

Thank you SC for your lovely review. Being your celebrant was truly a privilege and a pleasure to have delivered the wedding ceremony that you both wanted. My best to you and A again for a wonderful future together.

verified email - 05 Sep 2024
Service Rating
5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Thank you so much Catherine for preparing us for our big day.
Your friendly nature put us at ease and as such made our day perfect.
I would have no hesitation in recommending you for any future ceremonies.

Ceremonies By Cath 03 Dec 2024

Thank you Con for your kind review. I'm so pleased that I was able to create a special ceremony for you both that involved your family - making it intimate and very special for you and Lourdes. Congrats again to you both.

03 Sep 2024
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5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
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5.0
A truly special and stress-free wedding experience

We had the pleasure of working with Ceremonies by Cath for our wedding, and it was a truly special experience. Cath is not only professional and organized but also incredibly friendly, making us feel at ease throughout the entire process. She handled all the paperwork, so we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Our small ceremony with our two witnesses was lovely, and it was a joy to be surrounded by such great souls. Her daughter captured the day perfectly with beautiful photos that we will cherish forever. We highly recommend Cath’s services to anyone looking for a caring and dedicated celebrant.

Ceremonies By Cath 03 Dec 2024

Thank you Harvinder for your generous review. I'm so pleased that your elopement style wedding was exactly what you wanted and equally pleased that your love and commitment for you to cherish forever. Congrats and best wishes again to you both. xoxo

verified email - 16 Aug 2024
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5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Thank you Cathy! For your guidance, gentle reminders and love for what you do. We both appreciate the service you provide. We highly recommend you to all.
Much appreciated.
Sonny and Tuyet

Ceremonies By Cath 22 Aug 2024

Thank you Sonny & Tuyet for your lovely review. Even though you opted for an elopement here in my ceremony room, I'm so pleased that I was able to give you a personalised ceremony. Wishing you both all the best for your future again.

verified email - 10 Jul 2024
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0
Matthew white

Thank you so much Catherine for making our wedding Ceromony enjoyable unique. Your friendly nature makes us feel special.

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Ceremonies By Cath 10 Jul 2024

Thank you Matthew for your kind words. So pleased that your simple registry style wedding still had plenty of laughs for you both and your witnesses. My best to you both again for a wonderful future together.

07 Jul 2024
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0
The most amazing wedding celebrant

Had the most amazing wedding ceremony with Cath, she made the whole process easy for us and made us feel very comfortable with her service. She was professional and guided us through the whole process, we couldn’t be happier with Cath and the service she provides.
Thank you Cath for making our day magical - M&C

Ceremonies By Cath 09 Jul 2024

Thank you Chanel for your lovely review. I'm so pleased that you got the wedding you both wanted - simple, intimate and all about your love and commitment to each other. My best wishes again to you both.

30 Jun 2024
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0
Professional celebrant

It was our pleasure to have Cath as the celebrant for our registry style wedding. Such an amazing celebrant. Everything was smooth from the 1st enquiry email to the wedding day. Cath was so helpful, well-organized and easy to communicate with through the whole process.
Thank you again Cath and I know that any couples who come to you will be in a good hand.

Ceremonies By Cath 09 Jul 2024

Thank you Thuy for your kind words. It was indeed a pleasure and a privilege to have been your celebrant and pleased that all went well for you both. My best wishes to you both for a wonderful future together.

19 May 2024
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Thank you so much Catherine for making our wedding ceromony enjoyable and stress free. Your friendly nature eased our nervous tensions and made us feel comfortable on the day. The wedding was easy and hassle free.. You're a great Celebrant.
Thank you

Ceremonies By Cath 19 May 2024

Thank you C & H for your kind words. Even though you opted for an elopement style ceremony in my ceremony room, I'm glad that you were still able to have a ceremony that was personalised and had some laughter within. My best wishes again to you both for a wonderful future together.

24 Mar 2024
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5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0
Review of ceremonies by cath

I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your exceptional services as our celebrant. From the very first time we reached out to you, your kindness, knowledge, and professionalism shone through, making what could have been a daunting process much easier to navigate, especially during a difficult time for our family.

Your respectful and understanding approach, particularly in light of our circumstances with the loss in our family, meant a great deal to us.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and flexibility as we needed to prolong our wedding arrangements.

Your attention to detail was evident from our first meeting, where you had meticulously prepared everything we needed, alleviating any concerns we had about the process.

Throughout the entire journey, you were a guiding light, offering support and expertise every step of the way. Your dedication to ensuring our day was perfect did not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful for all the extra effort you put in.

Working with you was an absolute pleasure, and I wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone in need of a celebrant. Your professionalism, warmth, and commitment to making our day truly special are qualities that set you apart.

Once again, thank you, Catherine, for everything you have done for us. We are immensely grateful for your contribution to our special day.

Thank you Rach & Brett

Approximate cost: $1000

Ceremonies By Cath 18 Apr 2024

Dear Rach and Brett, thank you so much for your kind and most generous review. It was my pleasure and indeed a privilege to have been your celebrant. I'm so pleased that I was able to make it very special and meaningful by adding the details into your ceremony that was important to you both. Wishing you both a wonderful future together as you await the safe arrival of your baby.

12 Mar 2024
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0
Excellent celebrant

Cath was such an amazing celebrant. She was extremely professional and guided us through the entire process. She went above and beyond to make our day perfect, which it was.

It was a great pleasure working with Cath and I 100% recommend her as your celebrant.

Approximate cost: $1000

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Ceremonies By Cath 18 Apr 2024

Thank you Peter for your kind words. I had a great time working with you and Tiffany leading up to your big day. I'm so pleased that everything went well for you both - especially when your original plans of having a small wedding blew out to be a big event at the end. My best to you both for a wonderful future together.

25 Feb 2024
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0
Our low key wedding

From the first time we reached out to Catherine she was very helpful and knowledgeable from the get go. We didn't want nothing over the top so decided on a low key elopement style wedding at our home.
Catherine had wrote out everything we needed from our first meeting so there was no fuss and we all knew what was needed to be done on the day.
We had a few mishaps from our side and was a bit later than scheduled but she was paitent and we managed to have a beautiful and simple wedding with our closest friends and family.
Would definitely recommend her services!

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Ceremonies By Cath 18 Apr 2024

Thank you George for your generous words. I have learnt after over 15yrs as a celebrant that there is always mishaps happening at weddings and really there was not issue at all with what happened to you both on the day. I'm just pleased that it was only a slight delay for you both and you still managed to have their special intimate wedding in front of your closest friends and family. My best to you and Vanessa for a wonderful future together.

verified email - 13 Dec 2023
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5.0
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5.0
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Incredible experience!

I saw Cath's facebook page, read some reviews about her services and decided to contact her for more info. From the very first email to the last one, Cath was incredible! We decided to go for the elopement package where Cath provided the 2 witnesses needed. We took our 1 year old boy to the ceremony and it was so special for our little family. Cath got to know us before the ceremony which made the formalities personalised. We couldn't recommend her services enough. Thank you, Cath!

Ceremonies By Cath 18 Apr 2024

Thank you Elaine for your generous review. While you opted for an elopement style wedding, I'm so pleased that you and Paul took that opportunity to write personal and heartfelt vows to each other. It was so beautiful. It was a joy working with you both and your little boy was a delight on the day. My best wishes to you both for a wonderful future together.

29 Nov 2023
Service Rating
5.0
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5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Cath simplified the whole process from the start to finish-creating our vows, what was involved, rehearsal, to our actual wedding day. For simple and sweet, we highly recommend Ceremonies by Cath (And If you would like some Cantonese in your ceremony, it's a bonus!)

Ceremonies By Cath 18 Apr 2024

Thank you Kim for your kind words and for the privilege of being your celebrant. It was great working with you and David in creating your ceremony. Thankfully the rain held out during the ceremony for you both. My best wishes again to you both for a wonderful future.

verified email - 07 Nov 2023
Service Rating
5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

I highly recommend Ceremonies by Cath. She looked after us from beginning to end. Our wedding day went so smoothly. Nice and simple just how we wanted. She has a lovely room setup for ceremonies. Communication was awesome. We got married on the 4th of Nov. thank you so much again Cath. We appreciate you. Joe & Rita

Ceremonies By Cath 18 Apr 2024

Thank you Rita for your lovely review. Whilst you had a registry style wedding, I still had a great time writing you a personalised ceremony. My best wishes again to you both for a wonderful future together.

04 Nov 2023
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5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
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5.0

We couldn’t be happier with the incredible job Cath did as our celebrant for our wedding on 27 October 2023. From the moment we first met Cath, her warmth, professionalism, and a genuine passion for what she does was clear. She took the time to get to know us, understand our love story, and our vision for the wedding ceremony.

The weather on our wedding day shifted mid-ceremony which meant that we needed to change locations last minute, however, Cath handled this with flexibility and composure and made sure that our ceremony was still beautiful. We highly recommend Cath to any couple looking for an exceptional celebrant.

Ceremonies By Cath 18 Apr 2024

Thank you Cameron for your kind words, I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and Esther in creating your ceremony and whilst the heavens opened up mid way through the ceremony - I'm so pleased that we were able to finish it off beautifully under cover. My best wishes to you both again for a wonderful future together.

20 Aug 2023
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5.0
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5.0
Value Rating
5.0

My Husband and I just recently got married by Cath and it was an amazing experience.
The funny little moments she adds into the ceremony are truly hilarious and creates a vibe that represented my husband and I as a couple.
She made the ceremony atmosphere as personal and beautiful as it can get.
I highly recommend her services as nothing went wrong during my ceremony and everything was what I had hoped for.

Ceremonies By Cath 21 Aug 2023

Thank you Isabella and Stephen for your wonderful review. I had such a great and fun time working with you both and I'm so pleased I was able to deliver a ceremony that reflected both your fun personalities. My best to you both for a wonderful future together. xoxo

verified email - 07 Aug 2023
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5.0
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5.0
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Catherine is amazing and wonderful she made things go smoothly. Very professional and flexible in light of small delays. She makes everybody comfortable and good with organizing everyone before the ceremony starts. My husband and I highly recommend Catherine. Excellent work and God Bless!

Ceremonies By Cath 21 Aug 2023

Thank you Ricky and Helen for your generous words. I thoroughly enjoyed working with you both and so pleased that your big day turned out wonderfully. My best wishes to you both for a wonderful future together. xoxo

23 Jun 2023
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

5 years ago I did a quick google search for celebrants in my area. I came across Cath's website and realised she lived in the same suburb as me. What a great find I thought!
Well 5 years on Cath has conduct 3 naming days ceremonies for my kids and we are forever grateful for her service. I have recommended Cath online through FB as well as to family and friends. Thank you Cath you are amazing !

Ceremonies By Cath 21 Aug 2023

Thank you Alarna for allowing me to be a part of your family through the 3 Naming ceremonies I did for each of your children. It was indeed a privilege that I will treasure and always remember - your children and your entire family. xoxo

08 Jun 2023
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

Cath was an amazing celebrant, we were extremely happy with her work. She made the process very easy from the beginning to the end and delivered on everything she said she will do. she was even able to change her final program to suit our last minute changes. Cath handled all the paper work so we didn't have worry about that and she told us the next process. I would highly recommend Cath as a celebrant.

Ceremonies By Cath 21 Aug 2023

Thank you Mark and Maika for your generous review. There was never going to be an issue with making last minute changes - I'm just pleased that it was able to be done :). It was indeed a privilege to have been your celebrant. My best to you both for a wonderful future together. xoxo

25 May 2023
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0

We were so glad to have found Cath as she was a wonderful celebrant throughout the whole process, even though we opted for a simple registry style wedding, she was professional and made our marriage ceremony a fun and memorable experience. Not to mention her ceremony room was beautifully decorated and set up ready for some beautiful photos! Thank you again Cath!

Ceremonies By Cath 21 Aug 2023

Thank you Karen and Dat for your lovely review. Even though you opted for a registry style wedding here in my ceremony room, I'm so pleased that you got the wedding ceremony you both wanted - still full of fun and laughter. Congrats and my best wishes to you both again xoxo

23 Apr 2023
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5.0
Quality Rating
5.0
Value Rating
5.0

Cath was an amazing celebrant from the beginning to the very end of the wedding process. We were so lucky that we came across Cath during our wedding planning where she made it a very fun and enjoyable experience. She is very organised and there was no need to stress about anything as she took care of it all! We highly recommend Cath for anyone else who is looking for a celebrant!

Ceremonies By Cath 21 Aug 2023

Thank you Jeffery for your kind words. It was indeed a privilege to have been your celebrant, working together with you both to create your special ceremony. My best to you both again for a wonderful future together xoxo

26 Mar 2023
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5.0
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5.0
Value Rating
5.0

We are very happy to have chosen Cath to be our wedding celebrant. She was incredibly professional in all aspects, from handling the paperwork to conducting the ceremony. She was always prepared and made it very clear what we needed to do, which made it so easy for us. Thank you!

Ceremonies By Cath 26 Mar 2023

Thank you Jeffery for your kind words. It was indeed a pleasure and honour to have been your celebrant, working together with you and Elisha to create your special ceremony. My best to you both again for a wonderful future together xoxo