FOLLOWING IS SOME FEEDBACK FROM CLIENTS - AND I DIDN'T EVEN HAVE TO BRIBE THEM ... PHEW! ... GUESS I'M JUST LUCKY ENOUGH TO DESIGN AND CONDUCT WEDDINGS FOR REALLY NICE PEOPLE ...
KAREN & JAMIE FENTON (Venue: Lagoon Restaurant, Wollongong). Jamie said ..."Thanks Kerry. Everyone loved your service... all positive. With your fun, light-hearted attitude, everyone felt that you were part of the family." Karen said ..."Thanks Kerry for everything. If you find a photo you like let us know and we can email it to you. Thanks again for a great service."
LEANNE & PAUL PETERSEN (Venue: Wollongong Harbour) Leanne said ..." Thank you for your humour and your obvious love of joining two people in a life-long union." Paul said ..."You managed to capture our thoughts, feelings and love so well. Thankyou ... everything you did was magic." From the kids, Lauren, Josh and Erika ... "Thanks for making us kids so involved. PS the cats really wanted to be there."
GLENDA & NOEL CAMPBELL (Venue: Crooked River Winery, Gerringong) Glenda and Noel sent an email to say ..."We had a perfect day and we wanted to thank you for your part in it. The ceremony was simple and lovely and we felt that it suited our needs perfectly. Thanks again."
SASHA & CHRIS (Venue: Narawallee Beach, Mollymook) Sasha said..."Thanks for making our wedding ceremony so relaxed and enjoyable. Your help in the lead-up to the day made the preparations and actual day less stressful. Thank you so much. Chris said ..."Thanks for tailoring our ceremony so prefectly. We also really appreciated your flexibility to meet with us prior to the wedding."
BIANCA & MICHAEL PERRY (Venue: Seaside cottage garden in Wombarra). Michael said ... "Hi Kerry - your professional coordination of the day ensured that everyone, especially us, had an awesome day. I will definitely choose you for the next time ...ha! ...ha!. Bianca said..."You were fantastic. You made everyone feel welcome with your warm mannner and funny jokes. You looked great. Thank you for your time, effort and preparation ... everyone at the wedding thought you were the best celebrant they had ever seen."
APRIL & TROY HODGES (Venue: Bendalong Beach). Troy said ..."Thanks for an easy-going, relaxed, heartfelt ceremony." April said ..."I appreciated all your help and ideas. You made the whole experience enjoyable and easy."
BRIE & LEIGH MUIR (Venue: Wollongong Botanic Gardens). Brie said ... "We loved you being a part of our special day. You're just such a great character. We had comments from our guests saying that they thought you were great. A huge thanks. Leigh said ..."Thanks Kerry. We had a great time. So did our guests."
CLAIRE & DANIEL OWEN (Venue: Ravensthorpe, Albion Park). Daniel sent an email to say ..."I just wanted to thank you for all the wonder work you did for our wedding. We had a great day and everything went smoothly. Married life does not seem that different. I still get into trouble for everything!! LOL"
KAYLEE & JOSH KELLY (Venue: Seaspray, Shellharbour) Kaylee said ... "Hi Kerry, we had a fabulous time and are so happy. Thanks for everything. Josh said... "Thanks heaps Kerry. The day was perfect".
JODIE & DANIEL KENT (Venue: Tallawong Cabins, Windellama). Jodie said .."Thanks for your flexibility and modern take designing our ceremony - it was exactly as we hoped it would be. It was great to have a unique ceremony that was made just for us." Daniel said ..."Thanks Kerry. It was great having a ceremony that was fun and relaxing. It made me feel more at ease on the day."
EMMA & SIMON RAINBOW (VENUE: Mt Keira Scout Camp). Simon left a message to say ..." I just wanted to thank you for your service yesterday. Everybody that attended said it was lovely. We really enjoyed the way you approached the whole matter. Emma and I are so happy and glad that everything worked out well for the day, and that there weren't any hiccups or hitches. Once again, thank you very much for the day."
REBECCA BAXTER & DAN LEA (VENUE: Silos, Jaspers Brush) Rebecca sent the following ..." I was very impressed with Kerry's ability to learn about her customers and customise her speech and services. After just two meetings, Kerry was able to design a ceremony that was perfect for us - it was though we had know her for years! It was a pleasure to have Kerry involved in our special day and I would highly recommend her."
MEL & KLINT PUCKERIDGE (Venue: A beautiful Balinese-style backyard) # Klint wrote .."Good as mate" #Mel wrote..." Kerry made me feel very comfortable, at ease, and calmed my nerves. Kerry's standard for ceremonies is very high. Everything went as planned. Thanks you for the best day of my life."
ADELLE & JOHN CLISSOLD (Venue: Bush Bank, Kiama) Adelle emailed to say ..."Just a little note to let you know how much we and everyone enjoyed our ceremony, so thank you very much. Hey, it was blowing a gale but at least the sun was shining. It was everything we wanted it to be. Had a ball!"
MEL & PAUL KENDALL (Venue: Huskisson Beach). #Mel said ..." Thank you for all your effort that you put into writing our ceremony. Your relaxed and easy-going attitude made our ceremony spectacular." #Paul said ..."Thank you for making our ceremony so special. It was a really nice ceremony."
PAULINE & BOB SHERLOCK (Venue: Battery Park, Wollongong). They wrote to say ..."We wish to thank you for being there for us on our wedding day - so many people have commented what a lovely service you gave. We loved the way you personalised everything for us - it really did feel very special. The service was pitched just right for us . What I appeciated was your professionalism throughout ... you definitely set the bar high in tems of standards. We are very grateful to you for all the help you gave in the preparatiion of our service and on the day, helping to make it such a successful and treasured memory."
KARYN & PAUL WOODHAMS (Venue: Market Square, Wollongong) They sent an email to say ... " Hi Kerry: We've just got our wedding DVD and are happy to re-live the big day again and again. We would like to say a huge thankyou to you for helping make it special. Your sense of humour and easy going nature helped make it perfect. You eased our nerves and delivered a great ceremony. In fact we couldn't have asked for a better ceremony. Thanks again, Karyn and Paul.
ALISON & AARON BALDING (Venue: Gabbys, Berry) #Alison said ..."Thank you so much for capturing exactly what we asked for - a ceremony that reflected who we are and why we were making such a huge commitment. You were both warm and professional." #Aaron said ..."The service was great. Thank you for the many times you met with us to make sure it was perfect."
JILLY & MARK ('ANDO') ANDERSON (Venue: Silos, Jaspers Brush) # Ando said ... "Thank you so much for your professional, helpful, calming and great approach to our wedding. It meant so much to Jilly and I, as you were that peaceful centre we could return to when all else around us was so hectic. " #Jilly said ..."I cannot express fully how great you were on the day and during the lead-up. You were so professional yet laid-back. Any questions or information we needed were answered promptly. You were lovely on the day and we have had many comments from guests saying how great you were. The ceremony was the favourite part of my wedding day and you played a part in that, so thank you! You are a credit to your profession."
KOBY & COLIN COLEMAN (Venue: Greenfields Beach, Vincentia) They emailed to say ..."Hey Kerry. how are you? Just thought I'd drop a quick email to say thanks for putting on such a beautiful ceremony. Thanks again, Koby and Colin."
KAREN & GARY TOMINEZ (Venue: Lagoon Restaurant, Wollongong) Karen emailed ... "Just wanted to say a big thankyou for the wonderful job you did at our wedding. So many of our guests have commented on how great you were, and we agree."
MELANIE & STEVEN PAGE (Venue: Gleniffer Brae, Wollongong) Steven said ..."You were awesome and helped make our ceremony exactly what we wanted. You were very versatile." Melanie said..."You were open to any suggestions we had about the service and helped make it really personal. We had lots of compliments about the service and the celebrant."
SIAN & MATT (Venue: Paper Bark Camp, Huskisson) Matt said ..."Thanks, you were a perfect match to our ceremony. Your preparedness really helped reduce the stresses on the day. Cheers, you come highly recommended." Sian said ..."Your relaxed, fun nature made the ceremony flow so wonderfully. The ceremony was perfect ... exactly what we were after. Thank you so much."
LENA & JASON CLIFF (Venue: Wollongong Botanic Gardens) They wrote to say... "Thank you for sharing and guiding us on our very special day. You captured the spirit of our day and made it that extra bit special."
ANDREW & CARLY DalBon (Venue: Mt Keira) Carly wrote a note to say ..."We just wanted to thank you for making our wedding day so special. You did an amazing job - every part of the ceremony was beautiful, all thanks to your warm, sweet and funny nature. It was just what we wanted our ceremony to be ... we were so happy we chose you. We felt so at ease with you, we cannot thank you enough."
JODIE & ROB KLEIN (Venue:Kendalls Beach, Kiama) email message from Rob ..."You have been great. Everybody was very impressed with your appearance and the relaxed, humourous, professional way you did the ceremony. I need to give you some special thanks for trying to calm me down before the wedding. We recommend you to anyone who wants to get married in the area. We wouldn't have wanted it any different ... Kind regards Rob & Jodie.
RACHAEL & SCOTT MAY (Venue: Minnamurra River) They wrote.. "From the moment we met you, we both felt very comfortable and relaxed around you as our senses of humour were the same. Very efficient and professional."
RHIANNON & CHRIS KELLY (Venue; Beach House Restaurant, Wollongong) #Rhiannon said ..."Thank you for providing us with a ceremony that was truly what we wanted. It suited us to a tee. We couldn't have hoped for anything better." #Chris said ..."Thank you so much Kerry - nice, simple, exactly what we were after. You took care of everything."
AMY & JAMES LEADBEATER (Venue: Kangaroo Valley) #James said ... ''The day was perfect as I thought it would be. You were a great celebrant and your relaxed style was perfect for our wedding. Had lots of fun." #Amy said ..."Everything was fantastic. Having those cue cards was great. The wording of the ceremony was perfect. Everybody thought it was a real hoot. Great job."
RACHAEL & WADE NEWBOLD (Venue: Seaspray, Shellharbour) # Rachael said ..."The ceremony was beautiful and you made us feel very comfortable. You did a fantastic job, no changes needed."
MEL & DAVE FORLAND (Venue: Plantation Point, Vincentia) #Mel said ... " We had lots of compliments on the ceremony - it went really well - just the right length and the content really suited us. Great to have the microphones and CD player available, especially being outdoors - thanks for everything." #Dave said ..." Everything was good. The length of the ceremony was good and everyone loved the relaxed and happy environment (I especially loved that part). I thought the planning was great and the day went off without a hitch."
AMY & MICK PEDRON (Venue: Port Kembla Surf Club) Mick said (in an email) ..."Amy and I just wanted to say thanks for everything last Saturday. We were very happy with everything you did. We did not get a chance on the day to let you know how much it meant to us, so thanks again and hope to see you sometime in the future."
MELISSA FRANSEN & ROSS HIGHFIELD (Venue: Mona Estate, Braidwood) "Thank you so much for being our celebrant. We received lots of lovely comments on our meaningful and special ceremony. It was exactly what we wanted and so perfect that no one even noticed the rain."
EMILY & ANTHONY MURPHY (Wollongong Botanic Gardens) #Emily said ..."We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to other couples. You were very professional, as well as personable, and you were a calming influence during the ceremony. I felt you connected with us personally. You gave us exactly the kind of ceremony we wanted." #Anthony said ..."I thought you went out of your way to help us and you made everything run smoothly."
MEL & GARY COUSINS (Venue: Killalea Park, Shell Cove) #Mel said ..." You could not have made the day better in any way. It was perfect. I thank you so much. I hope others appreciate you and your personal friendly service as much as we did." #Gary said ..."Thank you so much for your help on our special day. Without it I would not have had any idea about all the small things that make such a difference."
SARAH & KENT BUCHANAN (Venue: Woodbyne Private Hotel, Jaspers Brush) #Kent said ..."Always prompt in returning emails; great info pack. Easy-going, hassle free. Didn't seem as though you were reading the ceremony. Added a few bits 'off the cuff' which were great". #Sarah said ..."Thank you so much for being our celebrant . We thought you did a fantastic job. Maybe you need a bigger feedback card as I could have written more about how great you were. Great ceremony written, especially as we didn't give you much info about us. It was pretty much exactly what we wanted. I guess meeting with you assisted with you getting the 'feel' of us. Flexible regarding meeting times. Laid-back but professional service".
SHARON & INTY VONGKENETA (Venue: Mt Keira Lookout) #Inty said ..."Friendly, relaxed, responsive and in total control in a wedding ceremony frenzy. Highly recommended." #Sharon said ... "Thank you so much. You made our day go as planned and lightened the mood perfectly. Definitely recommended."
SANDIE & MIKE HORAN (Venue: Kiama) "Thank you so much for everything you did to make our wedding so beautiful. The rain and other little dramas didn't matter. The ceremony was perfect, and everything you did helped to make it so special."
PETA LAURIE & ANTHONY HAMER (Venue: Little Blowhole, Kiama) #Peta said ..."I really liked the relaxed approach you had during the ceremony. You made us feel relaxed and comfortable and the guests enjoyed your light-hearted humour." #Anthony said ..."You made the whole process as enjoyable as it should have been! Well organised, relaxed and ultimately professional. Many thanks for your help in ensuring our day went off just as we had hoped."
ZORKA & ALLAN STEEDMAN (Venue: Seaspray, Shellharbour Beach) #Allan said ..." Everything was perfect Kerry. We've heard nothing but positive feedback from people. Thank you very much." #Zorka said ... "Thank you for being a part of our special day. You were fabulous. Sorry about the heat!"
CHERIE & RANDALL McGREGOR (Venue: Cathedral Rocks, Minnamurra) #Cherie said ..." Thank you! thank you!. The ceremony was perfect. All the guests commented on how well you spoke... and thanks for helping to calm my teary husband. All of the little "extras" you provided were wonderful." #Randall said ..." Thanks for helping to keeping me together. I had a great time, even if I was crying. You were fantastic."
*SHARON & GLEN DALY (Venue: Shellharbour Beach) #Glen said ... "Really good - very relaxing." #Sharon said ..."I really loved it and so did our guests."
SIMONE & JOHN FOSTER (Venue: Werri Beach, Gerringong) #Simone said ... "You made our day really relaxed and enjoyable - so special. Everything was taken care of, down to the last details. You're an angel". #John said ..."Thank you, you made Simone and I very happy - wonderful ceremony."
SAM & SCOTT MACDONALD (Venue: Mt Keira, Wollongong) #Sam said ..." The ceremony was beautiful. You did a great job and the choice of words showed just how much we love each other. Thank you for conducting our ceremony. It couldn't have been nicer."
HAYLEY & SHANE LAMBERT (Venue: Rhododendron Gardens, Wollongong) #Hayley said ..."I really enjoyed having you as our celebrant and would love for you to do our baby's naming in the future". #Shane said ... "Everything was great. You were very professional from the start. Guests commented on how good you were."
FLORENCE & PETER KIRK (Venue: Green Patch, Jervis Bay) "Thank you very much for sticking through the rain and for bringing a happy & beautiful atmosphere to our wedding. It was a pleasure to have you as part of our ceremony and it's something we will never forget."
KELLIE & MICK HURST (Venue: Wollongong Lighthouse) Kellie said ... "Both myself and Mick felt comfortable with you - you were more like a friend than a celebrant doing their job. We highly recommend you to anyone who is in need of a marriage celebrant."
CLAIRE & ROBERT (Venue: Wollongong Golf Club) #Claire said ... "Thank you so much for your creative ideas and helping to keep my red dress a secret! Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the ceremony and were all impressed by the way you improvised when we didn't walk in the first time the music started. You made the most important part of the day really fun and relaxed and I would certainly recommend you to any other couple." #Robert said ..."Thanks for everything! You did a great job with the ceremony ... everyone found it light, relaxing and very enjoyable. You did a fantastic job with the timing of the ceremony (everything went well, even when Claire missed her cue!) We would have no hesitation in recommending you to other couples."
LEANNE & TIM MANNING (Venue: Sandon Point, Bulli). #Tim said ... "Couldn't have gone better. I wouldn't have wanted anyone else. Thank you very much and will be recommending you to others." #Leanne said ... "Kerry, I knew you would do a terrific job and that you did."
KAI & PAUL HAZELGROVE (Venue: D H Lawrence Park, Bulli). #Kai said ... "Thanks for making the experience less stressful and more pleasurable. I appreciated your hints and tips on how to conduct the ceremony. I especially appreciated your honesty and for adapting the ceremony to suit our style. Thanks again!. #Paul said ..." Very professional; very easy to communicate with; all questions answered at first meeting; 10/10 on the day; equipment used very suitable; will recommended you to friends."
PHUN & MARTIN REEFMAN (Venue: Balmoral Beach, Sydney). #Phun said ... "I had a beautiful day which I will never forget. Thank you for helping make my dream come true". #Martin said ... " A day full of love and laughter - just what I wanted."
EMMA & KURT TOWERS (Venue: Gleniffer Brae, Wollongong): "Thank you so much for doing such a fantastic job for us on our wedding day. You were brilliant! - thanks for everything."
SHARON & DARREN BRENNAN (Venue: Killalea Recreation Area, Shell Cove) "Our wedding ceremony was lovely - not too long and exactly what we wanted. Many thanks again."
BELINDA & TONY IRELAND (Venue: Old Church, Milton) #Belinda said ... "I appreciated your willingness to encompass my Chinese heritage into our service. We loved the way you asked lots of questions at our first meeting. It showed you were interested in making it personal and not just another service. It was a real point of difference between you and the other celebrants we met ." #Tony said ..."Thanks for setting the tone for the best day of our lives."
CARLY & DAN BURNS (Venue: Wollongong Botanic Gardens) "Thank you so much for performing such a beautiful ceremony. We couldn't ask for anything better! Our day was truly spectacular and much of that is because of you ... Kind regards."
KRISTIE & MARK LAIRD (Venue: Kendalls Beach, Kiama) #Kristie said ... "Thanks Kerry. You did a fantastic job. We have had a lot of comments on how good you were. We would recommend you to our friends." #Mark said ... "You did an awesome job and made our day very enjoyable."
BELINDA & EDDY PHILP (Venue: Seven Mile Beach) "Thanks so much Kerry. Everything was just spot on. You really did capture everything we asked for in our wedding. We couldn't be happier with our day. Regards Belinda".
RICHARD & JULIA PAYNE (Venue: Minnamurra River) #Richard said ... "Thanks heaps Kerry. I thought the whole service was fantastic. Right from the first time we met you it was both relaxed and professional." #Julia said ..."We were incredibly happy with all aspects of our wedding and really appreciated the effort you went to, to make it personalised for us."
STUART & ANORINA MORRIS (Venue: Mt Keira) "Thanks Kerry for a great ceremony and a great day. You made us feel at ease when stress levels were high."
SANDY & JON WILLIAMS (Venue: Bannisters Lodge, Mollymook): "Just perfect, you did an amazing job writing the ceremony - thank you so much" (Sandy) "Lovely relaxed atmosphere" (Jon).
FIONA & SEAN ROWAN (Venue: Seven Mile Beach): "Thanks for taking such care with the words of the ceremony."