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Wedding Testimonials
Kirsty & Vlad Glengariff Historic Estate & Winery Dayboro Valley North Brisbane Queensland
Dear Marilyn, It has been 1 month and 10 days since our wedding day and so far so good – blissful in fact. We wanted to express our thanks to you for all you did for us on our special day.
In planning a wedding I didn’t really know where to start, the first place I thought to look was the internet and I came across a site for celebrants – there were literally 100’s. I didn’t really have a plan of attack in choosing one so I read a little about a few on the site and sent off enquiries to them. Out of the half that decided to respond, I got a few that were very pushy and a few that didn’t have much experience, and then I heard from you. From the beginning you came across as being there for US on OUR day – not for the JOB. Out of all the little and big things you have to do to plan a wedding you lose sight of what it is your doing it all for and you got us excited and brought us back to that meaning. You discussed with us what we wanted to do, where it was to be held, gave us some suggestions of different things we could do to make it more memorable not only to us but to our guests also – and this was from the first phone call.
It was fun and light-hearted in some parts, touching and meaningful in others – it was perfect.
So thanks again for making our day extra special and I look forward to seeing you again (when we book you in for our first born naming ceremony).Yours faithfully, Mr & Mrs Popa.
"Sarah and I organized our wedding in almost one month , as I was coming from abroad we had to make a lot of decisions in a little time. While we were surfing the net we bumped into the Marry Me Marilyn web site. We were impressed by Marilyn’s experience in a range of different ceremonies… they were really special and touching and basically we wanted to incorporate all of them! We choose Marilyn without even getting to know her and exactly one month before the wedding we were at her place planning our wedding from scratch. Since the first meeting with her we felt we had made the right decision: she was just great! Perhaps the most important thing about your wedding is for the ceremony to be personalized for both yourself and your partner… the celebrant needs to understand how your couple is unique then create around you the perfect wedding, this takes time, sensitivity and passion. Marilyn was perfect in all of this! From that first day we felt that we were not just a job for her but that she would have gone the extra mile to understand us and to make our ceremony unique. She is also really precise, thoughtful and easy to deal with. In two weeks she helped us to design the perfect ceremony while she never rushed us. We got married on a beautiful , perhaps too windy!, day at Main Beach. I think that day Marilyn made all the young couples present at the wedding want to marry straight away, some of our friends even asked for her contacts! We highly recommend Marilyn she is the perfect choice for your big day!”
Angela and David Palm Beach Gold Coast QLD
We would definitely recommend Marilyn as a celebrant, to anyone wanting a really creative and original ceremony, not a standard one. David and I were married on Palm Beach on the Gold Coast in November, Marilyn helped us through the whole process, she had so many great ideas for our beach ceremony, it was unique and personal. We were able to contact Marilyn at any time while writing our vows she was patient with any questions we had and also had great advice. She is a bubbly, friendly, down to earth person who makes planning your wedding ceremony a breeze and very special. Thank you Marilyn for a fantastic day we will never forget! Angela and David.
Candy & Joe Helicopter Wedding Gold Coast
Dear Marilyn, Thank you for weaving your magic on our special day. We went through many websites until we came across yours and were captivated initially by your spiritual style of ceremony and the fact you were a resource of information and suitable locations. We wanted a boutique wedding but something that was different and memorable. When we came up with the idea of getting married in a Helicopter, you were as excited as we were – why not get married 5000 feet over Main Beach at 200KMPH on a glorious Gold Coast Day! Sounded crazy at the time but you took control and eliminated so much pressure for us. On the day you united Candy and myself with your beautiful words. The icing on the cake was making my son Michael part of the ceremony and having special vows that united the three of us all as one. For anyone that is looking for a special person that will be as passionate about their day as you are, it is impossible to go past you. Thankyou Sincerely for your passion and inspiration. Candy and Joe XXX
Fiona & Lance Cabarita Beach Northern NSW
Marilyn, we would love to say how much of a pleasure it was to have you as our celebrant. You were always so organised & made sure we were on track with our side of things. Whenever we emailed or called you would respond so quickly. Many of our guests commented on how great you were... such a wonderful personality to help portray our Love Story. Your ideas & suggestions were also very helpful! So thank you for being a part of our big day, and thanks so much for the awesome job you did on our Wedding Ceremony. it was just perfect!! You're a star! Fiona & Lance.
Jasmin & Oliver North Burleigh Beach Gold Coast South East Queensland
Thank you so much for making our wedding so much fun, we loved every moment of it especially the love story you did an absolutely fantastic job. We are so glad we managed to find a celebrant that could put our characters into the ceremony and have something much more personal and fun than the usual ceremony. We both fully enjoyed the wine ceremony too. All of our guests enjoyed the ceremony and we have had lots of positive comments. I will be definitely recommending you to anyone I hear of getting married. Thank you again you are awesome love Oli and Jas x
Adam & Kaoru Coolibah Downs Chapel Nerang Gold Coast
Marilyn, we appreciate what you have done for us. We really enjoyed the time at the ceremony. It was a wonderful wedding. We never forget the beautiful time.
Adam told me that he asked Marilyn to be our celebrant when I was in Japan. I was looking forward to seeing you and also I was really nervous, because I’m still studying English so I was worried if I couldn’t understand what you say, but you talked to me slowly and clearly when I met you for the first time, and you tried harder to understand what I want to say. You always smile and relieve me. We are very satisfied with your work. You helped a lot to make a beautiful wedding for us. We were happy to spend a great time with you at the special day.
Marilyn is a warm and helpful person. We are sure that everyone will feel the same way as us.
Thank you for helping with everything for our wedding. It is a wonderful memory for us.
Elisa & Paul O'Reillys Rainforest Retreat Gold Coast Hinterland South East Queensland
Hi Marilyn, Thank you so much for all your help with preparing and delivering the most amazing ceremony. It was fun, relaxed, personal, emotional and loving, which is totally us. All of our friends and family also commented on how fantastic the ceremony was, particularly the Love Story and the Blessing of the Hands. When you told our love story we have photos where one friend was really belly laughing and another was wiping tears away from her eyes it was so moving! You really are the best story teller! Thank you again for making our special day even more special! love from Elisa & Paul.
Wedding Testimonials
I really want to THANK the wonderful couples who have taken the time to express how happy they were with their weddings and who are only too happy to share their experience with you the couple seeking their perfect celebrant. It is hard to find a celebrant who is your perfect match and who you trust to do justice to the most important day of your life!
To each and every one of you, I thank you for your kindness, and I send that back to you all with love 10 fold. Much Love From Marilyn XX
Fatima and Gordon Point Cartwright Sunshine Coast South East Queensland
We met Marilyn by serendipity when an email from her spontaneously arrived in my Inbox, before Gordon and I had even set a date. A couple of months later, though, we decided it was ‘time’, and from there, we were in a whirlwind developing the Ceremony, progressing through the legals and just ‘the overall’ of how a Marriage Ceremony falls into place. Marilyn helped me every step of the way with the vision Gordon and I had for the Wedding – especially with the writing of the Ceremony, which was extremely important to us. Nothing was ever too much for her, and she continually offered numerous suggestions and resources – and always with a laugh in her voice. Gordon and I were married by Marilyn on 20th June at Point Cartwright Beach. Yes, the rain that threatened all week stayed away whilst all our guests assembled on the beach, but the moment the Ceremony started, it poured! Fortunately, everyone had umbrellas and we felt most blessed by the rain, but from start to finish, Marilyn held us together by her professionalism, strength and grace. In short, I would recommend Marilyn to ANYBODY wanting someone as gracious and as professional as Marilyn. If you want someone ‘real’ and someone who truly gives their all, Marilyn is absolutely one Celebrant in a million! With Gratitude, Marilyn Sincerely, Fatima and Gordon
Sean Places the ring on Gemma's Finger during the ring Exchange at their wedding at the Santai Resort Casuarina Beach.
Gemma & Sean Santai Resort Salt Kingscliff NSW
“Sean and I chose Marilyn to be our celebrant because we liked the fact she was spiritual and ‘real’.
We didn’t want the traditional, standard ceremony and we couldn’t have been happier with what Marilyn created for us.
Not only did we have a personal introduction ‘love story’, but Marilyn also created a beautiful handfasting ceremony, which was something unique and special.
Her assistance throughout the whole process, especially when we were so busy, was extremely helpful and we greatly appreciate it.
Also, the enormous volume of material she has available for you to use is invaluable. Everyone can find something to suit their personality.
We highly recommend Marilyn’s services to anyone who wants a personalised, professional and romantic ceremony. Thank you Marilyn, Gemma and Sean.”
Atanas and Chantel Monterey Keys Northern Gold Coast
Marilyn, Thank-you so much for the wonderful job you did for our ceremony, we loved how you personalised it for us.
Without a doubt the most perfect day of our lives. Held at the parents house in the garden made for a intimate celebration. Marilyn was paramount in making this possible. From the outset Marilyn was wonderful, during our first initial meeting Marilyn welcomed us into her home and built immediate rapport. Marilyn walked us through the steps of a ceremony helping us to personalise our own. She took our love story and incorprated it into the most unique and beautiful ceremony. Marilyn made herself available to us at all times, even coming to our home. Marilyn not only was our celebrant she was part of our marriage celebration, she was our guest. We cant wait to see what she has in store for the celebration of when we start a family.
Thanks again Marilyn and we would love to have you come do a baby naming ceremony with us when we are ready to start a family. All the best.
Vicki & David Wings Hinterland Retreat Tallai Central Gold Coast South East Queensland
We live in Brisbane and decided to get married on the Gold Coast. It was easiest for us to contact celebrants via email. Marilyn was the only one who called to discuss our wedding plans and seemed just as enthusiastic and interested in our day as we were. Even on the phone, before meeting in person, she had suggestions regarding our day and made us feel at ease. A simple, no fuss ceremony is what we had wished for and Marilyn was very helpful with various ideas - some of which we didn't even consider before our first meeting. The literature that we could access via Marilyn's website regarding the ceremony structure and content was extensive. In fact, we couldn't of planned our ceremony without it. Marilyn was also there at all stages of our planning if we needed her help. On our wedding day, Marilyn was extremely professional and made our ceremony fun and enjoyable. She made us feel relaxed, which on your wedding day is very important !
Marilyn truly cares about your special day and we have no hesitation in recommending Marilyn as your celebrant. David and I would like to thank you so much for your services on our wedding day. We both thoroughly enjoyed the ceremony and the entire day, though it went too fast!. Vicki & Dave (Vicki & David requested that I wear red to match their Gerbras :-)
Katy & Nick Haines married on Burliegh Beach from Christchurch, New Zealand
Are you thinking about getting married on the Gold Coast and live overseas? if so...You must hire Marilyn!!!
My husband Nick and I can't tell you the amount of times we have told people, "hiring Marilyn as our celebrant from NZ was the best money we spent on our wedding...full stop!" By chance we stumbled across Marilyn on Google and never looked back. I cant say that we were overly demanding about our ceremony, but we certainly knew what we didn't want! Trying to sort everything out from a different country was far more challenging than we expected. Thank God for the internet,our record of communication with Marilyn must read like a novel, but yet Marilyn never tired of our excuses for not getting back to her in time, was always patient, professional and diligent, and helped organise and remind us of very important things that we might otherwise have forgotten or overlooked.
And finally....we arrived! After months of helpful emails at no extra expense, we met Marilyn who was of course the lovely lady just as much in person who had helped us through all the snags (no matter how hard you try they always happen) of our planning.
The ceremony was PERFECT !!! Marilyn made some last minute spontaneous touches that proved her experience in such things,that just MADE the day.
I can't help but think that Marilyn is just very intuitive and naturally gifted about knowing what makes the perfect day for different people. We of course highly recommend her to make your special day ....very special in a unique way, just for you. Take the hassle out of your wedding planning now, and talk to Marilyn...its the best wedding decision you will make.
Katy and Nick Haines, Christchurch, NZ
Nicole & Rubin The Sunshine Castle Bli Bli Sunshine Coast South East Queensland
Dear Marilyn, Thank you so much for being part of our big special day, for your professionalism, enthusiasm and organisation. Thank you for rolling with us with our lack of rehearsal and allowing us to go with the flow naturally on the day. It was just how we wanted it relaxed, giggly and fun. That really shone through and we received so many compliments on how relaxed and unique our ceremony was. You have a beautiful spirit and we can’t wait to see you again soon to catch up with you to show you our video. Warmest regards Nicole, Rubin and Kidletts