Stefana Greek Wedding Crown Ceremony

Marilyn wrote an original civil version of the Stefana or Greek Wedding Crown Ceremony for Andrea & Alexander

Andrea & Alexander married at Broadbeach Waters by the canal on the Central Gold Coast
Hi Marilyn, This is the first chance I have had to say thank you for doing such a fabulous job at our wedding! Your support and guidance was superb and we had lots of comments about how personal and unique our ceremony was! It was exactly what we wanted and we couldn't have done it without you!! Love Andrea and Alex xx

Conscious Marriage

We nourish each other and ourselves in living by the five Zen Buddhist precepts:

From The I Ching

When two people are at one in their inmost hearts, they shatter even the strength of iron and bronze.
And when two people understand each other in their inmost hearts,
Their words are sweet and strong like the fragrance of orchids.

Fatima & Gordon Drew a Sacred Circle to Celebrate their Spiritual Conscious Marriage at Point Cartwright They Marked the Cardinal Points of North South East West and called on the Elements Fire Air Earth Water.

Native American Indian Ceremony

Emily & Freddy's Wedding at Cram's Farm Recreational Reserve overlooking the Clarrie Hall Dam in Uki Northern New South Wales.
Emily & Freddy had an original spiritually conscious marriage. Their wedding was based on original Native American Indian Ceremonies of Love written especially for them by Marilyn. Emily & Freddy held a 3 day Festival of Love with fabulous funky music and their wedding was the highlight.

Wooden Wedding Box Ceremony
a Dutch Tradition

Marilyn created an original sub ceremony for Adam and Kaoru based on an ancient Japanese tradition at Coolibah Downs Chapel Nerang on the Gold Coast.

San-San-Kudo - Japanese Sake Ceremony

"San-san-kudo," a ceremony of three-times-three exchange of nuptial cups, is performed by the bridegroom and bride. Drinks of "Sake" are then exchanged between members and close relatives of the both families to signify their union through the wedding.

The Arras Coin Ceremony

A Latin tradition, the groom drops 13 coins into the bride’s hands representing her dowry and his vow to support her.

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Shell Ceremony

In Tibet the conch shell is used in Buddhist rituals, both blown and as a receptacle for holy water. Tia is having a Conch Shell Blessing at her Naming Ceremony in Daisy Hill Forest park in Logan.

The shell ceremony is part of the Thai Buddhist wedding ceremony. The celebrant soaks the couple's hands in water and wish them good luck. The water is contained in a conch shell.

Testimonial from Martijn & Merit from Holland They held their Wedding at Sheraton Mirage Resort Main Beach on the Northern Gold Coast
Dear Marilyn, We would like to thank you again for your beautiful contribution to our wedding. From the moment we met at your place we knew we had made the right choice to choose you as our celebrant. You helped us answering many questions and provided professional advice and support. It was great to discuss our wedding plans with you and you made it actually very easy to get it all together. You really gave us a chance to make the day exactly how we wanted, intimate, passionate, personal en powerful! We love the fact you are so flexible whether it is the venue or the script. We can imagine that our wedding was about the smallest wedding you have ever done, but we wouldn’t have had it any other way! With our bare feet in the sand! We loved it and we know you did too! Without hesitation we can and will recommend you to everyone who wants to get married! Merit & Martijn

Martijn & Merit from The Netherlands had a Love Story & Shell Ceremony for their Wedding at Sheraton Mirage Resort Main Beach on the Northern Gold Coast

Facebook Sonja & Alessandro Wategos Beach
Marilyn. Thanks again for the wonderful ceremony. I loved how moved you yourself were and how brilliantly you adjusted your voice to the sound of the ocean. Everyone could hear you. You truly made us feel very special. L Sonja x
Testimonial Sonja & Alessandro Wategos Beach Byron Bay Northern NSW- Buddhist Style Wedding &Thai Buddhist Style Shell Ceremony
Both of us were rather nervous about getting married in the first place and thus found the prospect of meeting with the wedding celebrant rather daunting. However, when we first met Marilyn, all of our fears were blown away. She had a lovely presence, was totally authentic and let us be who we wanted to be. It was all about us and our ideas, which showed us how sensitive Marilyn is. Immediately, we felt at ease and knew we'd go ahead with her. Her kindness and her support helped us to get through the preparation for the wedding and her professionalism made the journey very easy and enjoyable. Her resources were utterly helpful in composing our vows and the wonderful input she gave us for the ceremony were simply amazing. She helped us to design the ceremony according to our needs and personalities, which ultimately made our wedding an unforgettable day that we will carry in our hearts for rest of our lives. Thanks Marilyn, your presence at our celebration was the icing of the cake. We are so lucky to have had you there with us.
Love Sonja & Sandro xoxo

At Gillian & Ryan's Wedding at An Island Hideaway Resort on South Stradbroke Island they included a Unity Shell Ceremony especially designed by Marilyn.

Testimonial Gillian & Ryan's Wedding at An Island Hideaway Resort on South Stradbroke Island on the Northern Gold Coast QueenslandHello Marilyn, Ryan and I  just wanted to say thank you so much for your gorgeous ceremony.  You made us both feel at ease and everyone commented what a lovely ceremony it was, I will definitely recommend you to anyone who is looking for a celebrant.  I also loved the way you gave us our wedding ceremony to keep in beautiful bound paper it is such a nice touch.
I can't believe it's all over but it was definitely worth it.
Thanks again Marilyn! Kind Regards Gillian and Ryan

Butterfly Release

According to an American Indian Legend - If anyone desires a wish to come true they must first capture a butterfly and whisper that wish to it. Since a butterfly can make no sound the butterfly can not reveal the wish to anyone but the Great Spirit who hears and sees all. In gratitude for giving the beautiful butterfly its freedom, the Great Spirit always grants the wish.

So, according to legend, by making a wish and giving the butterfly its freedom, the wish will be taken to the heavens and be granted. We have gathered to grant this couple all our best wishes and are about to set these butterflies free in trust that all these wishes will be granted. Butterflies are then released on signing of the certificate or when the couple are announced as.

Tibetan or Ruby Crystal Singing Bowl Ceremony

Inner peace and tranquillity can be hard to achieve but the power of sound can inspire our spirit, re-vitalise our body and harmonise our being with the universe. Strike the bowl gently and follow the sound for as long as it resonates. Open your heart and just be - don't do.

An outstanding quartz crystal tool of loving protection with the powerful vibration of mystical Ruby, a "stone of nobility". It radiates spiritual wisdom, health, transformation and wealth. The Ruby Bowl sounds a lavish red spectrum that "lights" interior planes of Self. Ruby crystal carries an enduring, perfectly brilliant diamond frequency we crave in relationships, enhancing soul love connection, Tantric practice and unifying root and crown chakra energies.