Client Testimonials
I have worked with a variety of wonderful people, all over the world. Here’s what some of my marriage clients say.
Charlotte + Pete
Married at ‘The Farm Yarra Valley’
Warrandyte South, Victoria
We have known Haley for many years and she was the first and only choice for us as a Celebrant.
We had plenty of questions, but Haley took us through everything and told us what was required. She was able to assist whenever we needed something, but was equally good at pre-empting the things we were going to ask. It all felt straightforward and eased a lot of the burden that comes with the unknown.
Haley has a process she follows that uncovers the stories about each couple. We were initially hesitant about it, but once we took the time to sit down and write our stories, it became something that we could share with each other after the wedding. What we wrote separately was combined into a beautiful story that was told as part of the Ceremony. It made everyone feel relaxed, set the scene for the day, and it was simple, elegant and (in the words of our guests), "on brand" for who we are as a couple.
Amazingly, this was handled without a backward step, through multiple lockdowns and postponements. Thankfully, at the end of it all, we could all raise a glass to an incredible wedding, made all the easier by awesome people like Haley.
Angie + Brett
Married at ‘Coombe',
Yarra Valley, Victoria
We were very excited when Haley agreed to be our wedding celebrant - we couldn’t have asked for anyone better to help us articulate and celebrate our relationship of almost 13 years.
Haley was exceptionally professional and supported us through every step of the marriage process. Our journey commenced with a meeting (over a bottle of wine!) to discuss the ceremony structure and key items we needed to prepare for in the months, weeks and days leading up to our big day.
On the wedding day, Haley arrived early and was well-prepared. She supplied a quality battery-powered speaker and wireless microphone for our garden ceremony, and even made special vow cards. Haley did an amazing job making our friends and family feel welcome, and helped to settle Brett’s nerves! The ceremony went flawlessly thanks to Haley’s careful planning, eloquent presentation and her ability to conduct proceedings, all the while keeping the complete focus on the bride and groom.
Haley’s personal approach allows her to gain meaningful insight into a couple’s story and tailor the ceremony to set the right tone and pace on the day. We highly recommend Haley as a celebrant!
Clare + Kere
Married at ‘Lindenderry’,
Red Hill, Victoria
We share a very special connection with Haley – she was the one to introduce us. So of course, when it came time for us to tie the knot and find a celebrant, Haley was our first choice.
Haley has always cared for, and about, the relationships she has. Being our celebrant was no exception. Leading up to our big day, Haley took care of all the nitty gritty details and encouraged us to explore not just what we wanted at our ceremony, but what we wanted out of life as a married couple.
Then the big day came and Haley seemed to know exactly what to say and do to make us feel relaxed, calm and ready. She wove our personal stories and quirky traits into the ceremony and delivered exactly what we wanted – a short, sweet and personal ceremony that made our guests both laugh and cry. She even popped into our rooms beforehand to make sure both parties had everything they needed and took some last minute happy snaps for us!
Even though we have known Haley for many years, her professionalism and dedication to making our day so special, was second to none. Her nous to see the big picture, yet still manage to coordinate the small details, makes her a superstar.
Haley is marrying my sister and brother-in-law-to-be in a few months, and I can’t recommend her highly enough to all my engaged family and friends.
Julia + Michael
Married at ‘Scienceworks’, Spotswood, Victoria
Haley came highly recommended to us for celebrant services late in our wedding planning after we had some unforeseen changes. Despite having less than usual preparation time, Haley took the time to step us carefully through her ceremony planning process and was willing and able to incorporate all our requests.
As we were living interstate, all of our contact prior to the week of the wedding was via phone or email, however Haley's professionalism and prompt communication made the process very easy. She wrote out the full ceremony and gave us lots of guidance for readings and structure to consider so there were no surprises on the day and we were confident that the ceremony would have the vibe that we were striving for.
Haley is bubbly and confident with a formal style, striking a wonderful balance for our wedding ceremony. On the day, Haley was friendly and calmed our last minute nerves. She was incredibly discreet in finalising the ceremony requirements and making her exit. Thank you Haley for helping make our wedding ceremony so special!
Steph + John
Married at ‘Bethell’s Beach’, New Zealand
Most newly engaged couples like us enthusiastically relish in the journey of planning a ‘picture perfect’ wedding. We were busy reading wedding blogs and grappling with our forever indecisive minds. Haley, being the the confident and engaging person that she is, was not only our celebrant, but also our confidant, friend, and wedding advisor throughout this journey.
Communication… yes please! Haley is undoubtedly professional in what she does, whether it’s following up on vow transcripts, dates and timelines, or attending to other requests at all hours, her communication skills instilled absolute confidence, as she directed our wedding formalities.
Some say the most important part of a wedding is the free booze (!), but for us, without a doubt, it was the vows and commitment that we made to each other before our family and friends. We cannot thank Haley enough for playing such a vital role in our wedding day and would highly recommend her services for any form of celebration.
Your thoughts?
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