win a wedding cup

Sunshine Coast Hinterland Showcase   I am proud to be exhibiting at the showcase on January 14th and 15th 2017. Come visit me at Maleny Manor.     Treat yourself and come to the showcase weekend, check out the myriad of choices in venues and all your wedding needs. Pop into Maleny Manor and visit…

A winning wedding in Maleny

Maleny Wedding Congratulations to Karla and Matt. Theirs was a winning Maleny wedding. This wedding was nominated as one of only five weddings shortlisted for “Wedding of the Year” by Junebug Weddings. A story Most importantly, their day appeared as if out of a storybook. It was a fairytale come true at Maleny Retreat, which…

Celebrant for mother AND daughter

Yes I was the celebrant for both, the mother and the daughter…. but not at the same wedding! Two views from on high. Two very beautiful brides. Two weddings. One family! As a Sunshine Coast celebrant, I often get called upon to marry daughters.  That sounds odd, doesn’t it! But consider that for nearly every wedding a…

Kari celebrant and artist with her sculpture Growing to fly

Why I Do What I Do

Why I Do What I Do As a licensed and fully-qualified celebrant I’m in the uniquely privileged position of being present at some of the most important moments in people’s lives. I’m there when they get married and when they welcome a new baby into the world. I’m also there when they say goodbye to…

Elopement at Clovelly Estate

Ashley and Chris couldn’t wait to marry one and other so they escaped to Spicers Clovelly Estate in Montville and eloped in a romantic and intimate ceremony. This video was created by Marion Jonkers, their delightful wedding photographer.  Marion does such a personable job with her wedding clients.  She is always cheery and fun to…

Valentine’s Day Love

Happy Valentine’s Day from Sunshine Coast marriage celebrant – Kari The minute I heard my first love story I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was. Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere they’re in each other all along Rumi Today’s post need not be long, for love needs few words. Love requires actions and looks,…

A poignant wedding reading

I woke this morning thinking about a particular poem. It would make a particularly poignant reading at your wedding.   The poem that occupied my thoughts, is one that impressed me many years ago.  I had it on the bathroom wall for years. Many people commented on it.  Lots had opinions. Several agreed, others added…

DIY wedding at the family property

with Sunshine Coast marriage celebrant – Kari So much love, so much love, so much love.  Wow what a wedding ceremony to remember! Here on the Sunshine Coast, there are many perfect places for a wedding.  But none seems quite more perfect for a family wedding than the property where one grew up, played by…