Susan Johnson
Marriage Celebrant
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Port Stephens
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Newcastle
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Lake Macquarie
A love of people has led me to my role as a Civil Marriage Celebrant.
What better way to nurture this emotion, than to bring two people in love together for the commitment of marriage.
I am truly excited to now be able to offer my services to same-sex couples.
The commitment I make to you, is to bring a professional and sincere approach to creating your
A Celebration For Life ceremony.
I look forward to meeting you to begin our journey together to create a day filled with memories for a lifetime!
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About Me
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Your Own Unique Ceremony
Choose one of my ceremonies, or together we can design a ceremony that expresses the love and devotion you share, a ceremony to make your Wedding Day truly unique.
Where
I am available to perform ceremonies in Mid North Coast, Hallidays Point, Forster, Taree & Tuncurry.
Outside of these areas - travel expenses apply
Ceremonies marry me now marry me now
Sand Ceremony
The Bride & Groom add vials of different coloured sands to a vase or jar to signify the importance of each person's contribution to the relationship
Candle Ceremony
The Bride & Groom each light a taper candle. Together they use their lighted candle to light the pillar candle, representing two separate lives now being joined as one.
Dove Release
Doves are released during the ceremony to symbolise a new beginning.
Wishing Box
Family & Friends write a wish and place into the box to be opened on the first wedding anniversary or the birth of the first child.
What's Included
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Your own unique ceremony created just for YOU or choose from pre-scripted ceremonies (depending on your budget)
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One or two Consultations (based on package chosen)
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Rehearsal (recommended)
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Travel to & from rehearsal & ceremony (Fee for travel in excess of 30km)
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Supply of professional PA System & cordless microphones
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Signing table, tablecloth & chairs
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Online lodgement of all legal documentation within 48 hrs with option of me ordering Official Marriage Certificate (excludes Births, Deaths & Marriages certificate fee)
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Commemorative Ceremony Folder
PRICING
Basic Package - $650.00
For the Couple who ‘Just want to get Married’
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Choose from a selection of simple but beautiful
ceremonies
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1 x Face-to-Face Meeting – unlimited phone calls/emails
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Rehearsal – recommended but not compulsory
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Wedding Ceremony
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Travel to and from rehearsal and ceremony up to 30 km
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Supply of Professional PA, signing table, cloth & chairs
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Ceremony Presentation Folder
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Online lodgement of all Legal Documentation within
48 hours
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Ordering Official Marriage Certificate if required -$10.00
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(Births, Deaths & Marriages costs for certificate
-$56.00 or $81.00 not included)
Intermediate Package- $700.00
Add a little Something Special
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All the features of the Basic Package
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Add a Special Ceremony such as a Candle Ceremony, Sand
Ceremony, Wishing Box or Dove Release
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Dove hire not included (approximately $200 for 2 doves)
Premium Package - $750.00
All the features of the Intermediate Package
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Add a Personally written Ceremony to suit your needs
and wishes
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2 x Face-to-Face Meetings
Weekday Special (Monday-Thursday)
Special Pricing on All Packages
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$50.00 Discount for Ceremonies Held
Monday to Thursday (Excluding Public Holidays)
A Registry Wedding at Service NSW costs $422 during
business hours or $533 on weekends!
Other Services
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Renewal of Wedding Vows - A lovely way to celebrate a special anniversary or just because you want to declare your undying love for one another
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Committment Ceremonies - The perfect ceremony for couples not wanting the formality of an official marriage ceremony
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Baby Naming Ceremonies - A ceremony to replace the traditional christening or baptism ceremonies
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Get in Touch
Latitude One
31 Longitude Crescent
ANNA BAY NSW 2316
PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA MOBILE PHONE
0417 662 840
OR EMAIL
If you have no response to your email within 48 hours please phone
Hayley & Jordan
Testimonials
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"Sue presided over our lovely but very low-key ceremony and was a pleasure to work with from the start. As all of the arrangements had to be made while my now husband and I were in Estonia, where we live, this entailed a lot of emails and research on Sue's part to make sure everything was OK with the marriage involving a citizen of another country. She kept us in the loop the whole time and made sure everything ran very smoothly, right through to the ceremony itself, which was short but sweet - and just the way we wanted it to be. Thanks, Sue, for caring so much about making our day as good as it could possibly be!" - Leino & Greg December 2018
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Sue was the celebrant for our wedding on 21st April 2018. She is extremely organised and professional and did everything possible to ensure our ceremony was perfect. Sue is so warm and friendly and easy to get along with. So many guests commented on how wonderful she was. We are so happy that Sue was a part of our special day. Tara & Harley xxx
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Sue, you are a beautiful lady and a wonderful Celebrant. You went above and beyond to ensure our ceremony was perfect. Thank you also to John for our music. Tara & Harley
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Thank you Sue, it was a truly beautiful ceremony! Gloria & Alan
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Sue, thank you so much. You did a great job. It was really beautiful! Jake
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It was a pleasure to meet you. We look forward to having you marry us. Couldn't have picked anyone better for us! Tanika & Josh
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much will it cost for my wedding ceremony?
Please contact me and we will discuss pricing in detail.
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What's included in this cost?
The cost includes one or two interviews, rehearsal, travel to and from the rehearsal and wedding as well as a wedding ceremony of your choice.
I will supply a professional PA System, signing table, tablecloth and chairs.
You may choose from one of my ceremonies or together, we can create your ideal ceremony. You might like to include a Candle Ceremony, Sand Ceremony, Dove Release or a Wishing Box. (See Pricing for details)
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How soon can we be married?
You must lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage Form with me one month prior to your proposed marriage day.
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What do we need to bring to our consultation?
It's a good idea to bring original copies of birth certificates as well as a photo identification for each of you. I will also need to know dates of previous marriages as well as documented proof of termination of any previous marriages.
I will need to know your father's full names and place of birth as well and your mother's full maiden names and place of birth.
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Do we need to have a witnesses at our wedding?
It is a legal requirement that you have two witnesses over the age of 18 years.
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Do we have to lodge official paperwork?
No, my fee covers the preparation and lodgement of all of the official paperwork.
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Do we need to have wedding rings?
No, there is no legal requirement for the Bride & Groom to have a wedding ring.
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Is a Commitment Ceremony the same as a Wedding Ceremony?
No, a Commitment Ceremony is not a Legal Ceremony but a commitment of love for one another.
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