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Baby Namings

Connor’s Naming Day Celebration in Shortland was a beautiful reminder that some children arrive into the world already knowing they have an army behind them. From the moment I walked into his celebration, it was obvious this wasn’t just a party for a baby. It was a celebration of an entire village coming together to […]

Connor’s Naming Day Celebration | A Baby Surrounded by Love in Shortland

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Real Weddings

Rachel and Nick came to me with a request: they were looking for a celebrant who would be open to co-hosting a Macedonian Wedding ceremony with an Orthodox priest. They had chosen a civil ceremony, which meant they weren’t bound by religious structure, but they deeply valued Nick’s cultural and spiritual heritage and wanted it meaningfully present on the day.

Rachel + Nick’s Macedonian Co-hosted Wedding | Peterson House | Jacob Hughes Photography

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Funerals

When someone dies, the emotional impact can be overwhelming. Alongside grief, families are often faced with the challenge of managing admin after death, from notifying organisations to handling paperwork and financial matters. While the process can feel daunting, understanding what needs to be done can make it more manageable. A Personal Note I work with […]

Admin After Death: A Practical Guide for Families

Being a celebrant lights me up inside. My oxytocin goes through the roof knowing that I help people create beautiful and memorable life events.

In a former life, I had a career in sports event management which certainly helps me as a celebrant. I am super organised, have great attention to detail and love creating 'a feel good factor'.

I spend my downtime roller-skating, campaigning for the environment and planning my next adventure. 

I am the whiskey-drinking, yarn-spinning, belly-laughing, ray of sunshine that is all you need to brighten your day and nail your event. 

Hi, I'm Julie. 

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