Jo and Stacy's love & commitment

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 love and commitment.

New Zealand is one step closer to legalising same-sex marriage this week. If our cousins across the Tasman (and many other countries around the world) can accept love and commitment in all it's forms, then hopefully Australia isn't too far behind.

Location: Newtown NSW, Australia

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