Modern Sydney Celebrant

Dali and Phil were hoping for a lovely warm, summer wedding but they got more than they bargained for with a 40+ degree day at the beautiful Mt Annan Botanic Gardens. Despite the heat, the bride looked cool, calm and collected as she entered the ceremony. There was plenty of tears and laughter during the ceremony, which included amazing personal vows and a gorgeous sand ceremony. The bride and groom were thrilled at their persoanlised ceremony: " Thank you for being a part of our special day and soldiering on through the heat!! Who knew the first day of summer would be a total scorcher! Both Phil and I were more than happy with the service you provided and the beautiful ceremony you managed. We felt at ease from the first meeting and was confident you were the right celebrant to fulfill our expectation. No ask was too big, you were very responsive to all our questions and knew all the tips to help make the day run smoothly - a true reflection of your professionalis...

Lucy and Karl married were lucky enough to marry at one of their favourite spots in the whole of Sydney. The gorgeous wedding took place under a majestic fig tree, overlooking Sydney Harbour. In addition to some meaningful readings, the couple chose to include an ancient Celtic handfasting ritual to help bind them in matrimony. Lucy and Karl took the time to think about the values they wanted to be a part of their marriage. They chose braided coloured ribbons to represent each of those values. The ribbons were bound together as they joined hearts and hands in marriage. Lucy and Karl were thrilled with what they described as a "perfect day".  --> "We so appreciate your guidance in developing a truly personal and meaningful ceremony that we will always cherish. From the moment we engaged you as our celebrant we knew we didn't have to worry about a thing - your professionalism and encouragement at each step of the way made the proces...

Amy and Gavin had a ball at their wedding at Kogarah Golf Club. Sydney celebrant Laura Craddock was on-hand to guide and inspire the couple. Life & Memories photography captured all the joy of their special day. Amy chose a simple but stunning colour pallet of White, Black and Silver, punctuated by the red of her bouquet.  

Christine and Paul's wedding day had lots of personal touches ranging from spiritual to humorous. Fantastic Jazz music set the tone for their special day as friends and family gathered to celebrate. The ceremony felt very warm and intimate. For the Unity Bowl ritual each guest was asked to bring along a precious object - a crystal, stone or fossilized wood for example. During the ceremony family and friends placed offerings within a beautiful glass bowl, and expressed their wishes for the happy couple and their future together. The different objects within the Unity Bowl symbolised the many different colours, shapes and energies of love. At the end, Christine and Paul had a very beautiful memento to keep and remind them of their wedding. The couple were joined together in matrimony using a Celtic handfasting ritual. It is from this ancient ritual that we get the saying to 'Tie The Knot'. As Christine and Paul were bound together by their vows, they were...

Georgia's Naming Day was a simple and happy occasion filled with love. Extended family and friends gathered at Wahroonga Park to celebrate the birth of this beautiful little girl and formally welcome her into their lives. Georgia seemed to soak up all the love surrounding her and was content to be the centre of attention. Parents were able to give thanks for the blessing of their gorgeous daughter and acknowledge the joy she brings into their lives. They went on to honour Georgia's grandparents and appoint godparents, the people who will play a special role throughout her life. Georgia's spiritual mentor was also appointed and they offered a prayer they had written especially for the occasion. Personal touches like this gave the ceremony extra meaning. The sight of coloured rose petals floating down over Georgia during the petal blessing was a joy to watch. Each colour represented a quality or value that her parents want as a part of her life. Loved ones enjoyed...

The threat of rain didn't dampen the spirits at Emily and Rafael's gorgeous harbour-side wedding in Mosman, Sydney. The handsome groom was excited and a tad nervous waiting for his gorgeous bride to arrive. Her stunning entry down the steps of Bradley's Head Amphitheatre.   Bradley's Head Amphitheatre is one of my favourite wedding venues in Sydney. Access can be a little tricky with limited on-site parking, but the dramatic harbour views are well worth the effort. The sloped, grassy amphitheatre is surrounded by bushland and cliffs, providing a very intimate and private location - the perfect spot for a Sydney wedding. Wedding guests face the sparkling blue harbour ( almost at water-level) and look out at passing boats and iconic views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. The ceremony went off without a hitch . Emily and Rafael chose lovely readings and lots of personal details that had guests laughing and crying. T he couple excha...

It was like a scene from a storybook romance as Jo and Stacy celebrated their love at Newtown's Berkelouw Books. The gorgeous couple were cheered on by family, friends and their two adorable children as they promised to love, honour and care for one another for the rest of their lives. Jo and Stacy's Commitment Ceremony had lots of lovely, personal touches... acknowledgments to loved ones, a ring warming ritual and a heartfelt song performed by family. Berkelouw Books provided a stunning and character-filled setting, which the couple had styled with a vintage literary feel. Lara Holtz Photography captured the love, happiness and personality of this special day perfectly. As a civil celebrant it is my great frustration that I wasn't able to perform a legal marriage for Jo and Stacy.  I strongly believe that marriage should not be defined by whom it excludes. Rather marriage should be celebrated and strengthened by focusing on it's core values of ...

The lush jade-green of Sydney's Chinese Gardens formed a gorgeous backdrop for Jocelyn and Peter's wedding day. And what a day it was - the 12th day of the 12th month in 2012! The happy couple were sure to be lucky in love with these auspicious numbers on their side. Bride and groom were overjoyed to commit to one another in a warm and personalised ceremony .   " Thanks again for putting so much effort into our special day, you were absolutely wonderful. We got so much positive comment regarding the ceremony, people loved the intimacy and the special, personal touches you added."  Laura Craddock is a modern Sydney celebrant who creates personalised wedding ceremonies for Sydney couples to enjoy.

Andrew and Timmy flew half-way around the world to fulfill their dream to get married on an Australian beach. Collins Flat Beach in Manly provided a private and intimate setting for a wedding that was filled with both laughter and tears. As their celebrant, Laura Craddock made it for Timmy and Andrew to plan their Sydney wedding from afar.  "Laura maintained a personal, friendly and highly organised manner throughout the wedding planning, through flexible skype video calls to London and a preparation meeting with us in Sydney" the couple said. Laura guided the UK couple through all the legal paperwork. Her comprehensive Marriage Ceremony Information Pack took Timmy and Andrew step-by-step through the ceremony planning process. The result was a simple, happy and relaxed wedding that met all of the couple's high expectations. Their close family and friends all enjoyed the happy occasion.  "[Laura] kept us calm at all times and we couldn't have asked for ...