Tamara Porter Photography
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I'm a hitcher and a ceremony maker.
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I love the variety, the diversity and ingenuity of the couples I work with, and the beautiful places they choose to exchange their marriage vows. Helping them shape and share their stories is such a privilege. Some like it big….. I think the most publicly visible wedding I’ve assisted with was held at the amphitheatre on Yeppoon Main Beach for 200 guests. And then there’s the secluded and the intimate marriages, like an elopement on Facing Island (accessed by boat) or an elopement at Five Rocks Headland (accessed by 4WD)- I can’t decide my favourite - they were both private and sweet! I’ve been high on hilltops at Mt Archer and Mt Etna, down at sea level on Heron Island, Pumpkin Island, Great Keppel Island and on all the beautiful beaches along the Capricorn Coast between Sandy Point and Keppel Sands. I consider Byfield and Mt Morgan as “local” and I’ve travelled west to Biloela, Emerald, Moranbah, Moura, Theodore, Baralaba and Clermont, North to Cairns and South to Murwillumbah to officiate at weddings. Having said that, some of my most favourite weddings have taken place at home in the backyard.
I've assisted at over 1000 ceremonies since I was appointed in 2009. Your marriage ceremony is perhaps, the most important part of your wedding day: it’s the reason you are doing all the hard work organising such a wonderful occasion. You have a wedding dream, a picture in your head of what your day will be like and I love working with each couple to make that dream picture a reality. Exchanging your marriage vows will be a memorable beginning to your wedding celebration and to your life as a married couple.
Before I became a celebrant, for 26 years I owned and operated a small independent book shop in Yeppoon, where I live. I love working with words and being my own boss. Working in a retail space taught me the importance of good communication and excellent customer service. Married for 43 years, I share 2 children and 9 grandchildren with my very patient husband, who often does duty as my roadie. In my spare time, if I'm not reading a new book, I volunteer with my local community-based arts org where you might find me gallery-sitting for a new exhibition or helping out at the local artisan markets. I love a creative vibe!
Proposal aside, your wedding ceremony will be the next most exciting and important moments of your life. I do enjoy being part of that moment. For some couples there are no choices to make. They know exactly what they want and just need help from me to make sure everything goes as planned. For other couples the choices in style, ritual, or symbolism, can be overwhelming and they want someone to help them find just the right words for their special day.
I will always work to reflect the unique qualities in each couple's relationship. I am constantly amazed by the creative ideas, unique moments and special little inclusions that couples dream up to include in their ceremonies and I love the stories that we share on the day. I believe in paying attention to the details, keeping it simple and being as flexible as possible to help each couple fulfil their vision of their wedding day. Reach out anytime, I'd love to chat with you about your dream ceremony.
I've assisted at over 1000 ceremonies since I was appointed in 2009. Your marriage ceremony is perhaps, the most important part of your wedding day: it’s the reason you are doing all the hard work organising such a wonderful occasion. You have a wedding dream, a picture in your head of what your day will be like and I love working with each couple to make that dream picture a reality. Exchanging your marriage vows will be a memorable beginning to your wedding celebration and to your life as a married couple.
Before I became a celebrant, for 26 years I owned and operated a small independent book shop in Yeppoon, where I live. I love working with words and being my own boss. Working in a retail space taught me the importance of good communication and excellent customer service. Married for 43 years, I share 2 children and 9 grandchildren with my very patient husband, who often does duty as my roadie. In my spare time, if I'm not reading a new book, I volunteer with my local community-based arts org where you might find me gallery-sitting for a new exhibition or helping out at the local artisan markets. I love a creative vibe!
Proposal aside, your wedding ceremony will be the next most exciting and important moments of your life. I do enjoy being part of that moment. For some couples there are no choices to make. They know exactly what they want and just need help from me to make sure everything goes as planned. For other couples the choices in style, ritual, or symbolism, can be overwhelming and they want someone to help them find just the right words for their special day.
I will always work to reflect the unique qualities in each couple's relationship. I am constantly amazed by the creative ideas, unique moments and special little inclusions that couples dream up to include in their ceremonies and I love the stories that we share on the day. I believe in paying attention to the details, keeping it simple and being as flexible as possible to help each couple fulfil their vision of their wedding day. Reach out anytime, I'd love to chat with you about your dream ceremony.
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