Today I am celebrating 18 beautiful years as a marriage celebrant, and my heart is honestly overflowing. When I first did my course back in 2006, the world looked very different. There were no online lodgements, no digital forms, no Canva, no Zoom, no Instagram reels, just me, a folder, a pen, and a whole lot of love. It was simple, it was heartfelt, and it was the beginning of a journey I had no idea would shape my life in the most extraordinary ways.
One of the biggest milestones in that journey was marriage equality. Same sex marriages only became legal in 2017, and being able to stand with every couple, every love story, every beautiful pairing, has been one of the greatest honours of my career. Love is love, and witnessing it in all its forms has been nothing short of magic.
Across these 18 years, I have had the joy of officiating hundreds of ceremonies. Big ones, tiny ones, emotional ones, hilarious ones, barefoot ones, backyard ones, glamorous ones, and everything in between. Each ceremony has been unique, heartfelt, and unforgettable. Every couple has taught me something new, filled my heart a little more, and reminded me exactly why I adore this work.
To every couple who has trusted me with your love story, thank you. You have shaped my journey, filled my heart, and made these 18 years extraordinary. I carry your moments with me, every smile, every tear, every vow, every cheer.
Here is to more love, more laughter, more happy tears, and many more “I do” moments.
Love, Christina