Every business has a beginning, and the idea for mine started after my own wedding (a bit cliché, I know!). My Catholic mother was disappointed I wanted a civil ceremony. Despite her views, I stood strong. I promised her that the ceremony would still be meaningful, so I made sure it was...... by writing it myself. I loved the process so much I knew this what I wanted to do.
Hi, I'm Julie Muir – but you can call me Jules! [she/her]
A Dublin girl with a lust for life.
I believe that the journey should be just as fun – if not more! – than the destination.
Oh, and I'm obsessed with podcasts and amaretto sours.
Am an inconsistent meditator.
Karaoke is my biggest fear.
Hate the gym. Love the mountains.
If I wasn't a celebrant, I'd be be a professional de-clutterer or skin care product reviewer.
I crinkle my nose when I'm really really happy.
Love hosting dinner parties but can't cook.
Studied Emotional Intelligence during lockdown just for fun.
Full-blown sugar addict.
Prefer big talk to small talk.
But what am I really like?
Let's dive deeper in 1 min run-down....
I'm a heart-led creative who enjoys writing beautiful stories infused with a bit humour
warm hugs,
fresh ideas,
holding space,
hard work,
being an ally,
exceeding expectations
I'm all about
I'm not about
stealing the limelight,
one size fits all approach,
creating unnecessary fuss
Sasha, the wonder dog
Who has my heart, forever
Being outdoors
What makes me smile
my favourite things
Our staff x whippet rescue dog
Anywhere adventerous
Go-to travel destination
My rollerskates
Most prized possession
Current favourite, South Africa
hint hint- o love reviews!
Belly-laughin' at comedy
gigs
Mid-week plans
Words of Affirmation & Gifts
Love Languages
I love reviews - HINT HINT!
My Super Powers
I am best described as a doer. I move fast, take action and get the job done. Procrastination is not in my DNA .... unlike my husband.
I value accuracy and quality and have high attention to detail.
I'm naturally caring, a great listener, collaborator and giver.
(Not in that way, silly!).
I love to share my thoughts and experiences in the hopes that they will be useful to others. I try to be enthusiastic, inviting and warm.
I am open, love diversity in all its forms and enjoy connecting with interesting people.
DOER...
DETAIL ORIENTATED…
CHEER LEADER…
INFLUENCER…
CONNECTOR…
American poet, Maya Angelou
" "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style" "
my all-time favourite quote
Great news,
it's my mission to make your life easier
Customer Service is the cornerstone of everything I do
My love of customer service goes way back, back to my childhood, before I even knew what I wanted to do with my life.
My parents owned a Bed n Breakfast when I was growing up.
It was my first taste of exceeding customer expectations.
I'd see my Mum Catherina going over and above for our guests.
By osmosis, I learnt from the best. She was an expert at making strangers feel like family in our home.
Through watching her, I learned how to make every customer interaction as uncomplicated and pleasant as possible.
My Dad Jimmy taught me about loyalty and trust: valuing peoples time; keeping things straightforward; meaning what you say; and that every issue is solvable with the right approach.
This is sounding a bit like an 🏆 Oscar speech now.
I'm already in too deep so I'll just finish it off by saying thanks to my parents for instilling me with a good work ethic
and setting me up for success.
From the moment my husband and I met Julie we knew we needed her to be apart of what was going be the most important day of our lives. At every interaction Julie was so easy to deal with and extremely helpful in providing any direction with required. On the day, she was amazing. The service was everything we had hoped for and more. Through the questionnaires we completed and the face to face meetings, Julie nailed who we are as individuals and as a couple.
"We both knew what we were after and Julie ticked every box. She was bright, bubbly and funny. A real breath of fresh air and someone who genuinely wants to give couples a personalised service that encompasses who they are their relationship.
CYNTHIA & KEELAN, CURZON HALL, SYDNEY
chrissy & phil, WONGONELLA ESTATE WINERY, NELSON BAY
My husband and I could not have imagined a more perfect wedding ceremony thanks to the talent of our celebrant Julie. She is a talented writer so the ceremony she wrote for us needed minimal changes - even still she made it very clear she would be happy to make any changes for us, and even made a last minute change for us on the day. Several guests commented on how fantastic she was. I would highly recommend Julie to be part of your special day!"
From the outset she was friendly and approachable and helped us create a tailored ceremony with guidance at every step that made the whole process stress-free.
adam & shelley, PEPPERS MANOR HOUSE, SUTTON FORREST
I always thought the best part of a wedding was the dancing and I didn't ever expect to end up loving our ceremony as much as I did - thanks to Julie! At all times she was caring, considerate and provided so much thought and insight. Incredibly professional and approachable, she was an absolutely positive experience from start to finish!"
Thanks to Julie we had a sensational and beautiful ceremony that far exceeded anything we initially expected.
NOELLE & JAMES, 48 WATTS ST, NEWCASTLE
Our Ceremony was everything we hoped it to be a perfect mix of love, laughter and tears and really captured the love story between James and I. So many of our guests have commented on how amazing Julie was. We can't thank Julie enough for helping us create everything we hoped our day to be. We would recommend Julie to anyone looking for a truly special celebrant.
From that very first meeting she instantly took away any anxieties and made us feel completely relaxed.
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I am not ashamed to say that 2018 was a tough year for me personally because I had two miscarriages.
In the following years, I had another two miscarriages and three failed rounds of IVF, before finally conceiving my son naturally.
Through all of that, I was running my celebrancy business and trying not to let anyone else down.
Thankfully I was able to access great tools to help me get back on track and keep my business moving forward through this difficult time.
Hi, I'm Julie. I'm a mental health advocate.
Life is a rollercoaster. I believe there is no shame in seeking help when times are tough.
Meet one small biz owner trying to make a difference
LUX GLOBAL WEDDING AWARDS
2022 Most Unique Wedding Celebrant Hunter Valley
2022 Customer Service Excellence Award
2019 Wedding Celebrant Of The Year - Central NSW
2018 Wedding Celebrant Of The Year - Central NSW
AUSTRALIAN ENTERPRISE AWARDS
2021 Best Persoanalised Wedding Service NSW
AUSTRALIAN ACHIEVER AWARDS
2021 Bridal & Wedding Services & Supplies- NSW State Winner Overall
Welcome to the humble brag zone
Happy couples, memorable moments and the value I create is better than winning any award, but still, it's nice to be recognised for my hard work.
HUNTER REGIONAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
2019 Winner Customer Service
THE SASSIES
2020 Best Celebrant - Sassy Vote
2019 Winner Most Popular Celebrant
2019 Runner-Up Sassiest Celebrant
COUPLES CHOICE AWARDS
2020 Finalist - Top Celebrant - Hunter Valley & Newcastle
2019 Top 10 Celebrant - Hunter Valley & Newcastle
EASY WEDDINGS
2021 Certificate Of Excellence - 5 Star
THREE BEST RATED
2021 Three Best Rated Celebrants - Newcastle
2020 Three Best Rated Celebrants - Newcastle
2019 Three Best Rated Celebrants - Newcastle
LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS
2022 Specialised Business - Nominated
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✔️ valued for their clear advice and guidance
✔️ take pride in bringing people together
✔️ dedicated in seeing tasks through til the end
✔️ favour straight-forward statements and information
✔️ exemplify truthfulness, reliability and stability
✔️ enjoy creating order from chaos
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