Amazing Anne Civil Celebrant

What an amazing honor to officiate at the marriage of my son Matt and his gorgeous wife Rona. Such a great family occasion at Anzac Park on The Strand Townsville and reception at Rambutan. We live streamed so Rona's family and friends could be involved.

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Townsville

What a delight to marry my friends John and Mary in an intimate elopement ceremony on the balcony of their new home overlooking the beach.

Anne Grundy | Celebrant | Townsville | Queensland For something as special as your Wedding Ceremony, you deserve the very best personal attention from someone who cares.

Well the show must go on despite a cyclone. No power, no internet to print certificates which I was holding off on to confirm the location due to the weather. Mad rush to my sons before the morning wedding Sunday at Anzac Park on The Strand, Townsville.
Congratulations Peter and Jocelyn. Well done on the upgrade to the rotunda Townsville council.
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# Anzac Park Townsville.
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Finding that special someone is always special, but when true love is found later in life it is an amazing and wonderful blessing. Congratulations Bonnie and Garry, you look so happy. I was honoured to be your Celebrant and part of your special day.
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Townsville
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Anne Civil Celebrant

Waiting for the lucky couple at Jam Restaurant. Lovely setting on the balcony with the city and the sun setting over Castle Hill in the background.
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Townsville
Townsville

Here comes the bride ........ and then the kiss for happily ever after

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Anne Civil Celebrant
Townsville

My favourite ritual to include children in a wedding is the sand ceremony. In a sand ceremony, each person has a container filled with coloured sand. Taking it in turns, they pour their sand into the central glass container. The different shades of the sand create a layered effect, representing both the unity and individuality of the participants, as the individual colours are still visible but cannot be taken apart. It can be only the couple who participate, but I like to use it when children are involved, particularly blended families.
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Mission Beach

The sea was grey last Saturday for my wedding at Garabarra Lawn, Jezzine Barracks, Townsville, but what a beautiful spot overlooking Magnetic Island. Perfect for a wedding but worth a visit anytime to see the sculptures, take a walk or have a picnic.
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Although weddings occur all year round in North Queensland, I am coming to the end of a very busy winter season while the weather has been perfect. The amazing thing about a civil wedding is that you can get married where and when you want. In the past few months, I've conducted ceremonies in and around Townsville on people's own property, in parks, at Pallarenda, Saunders Beach and in restaurants. I've also travelled to Texas Longhorns in Charters Towers, Mission Beach Resort and Castaways Mission Beach. I've loved every minute of it. I'm now taking bookings for 2024 - if it's anything like 2023 you will need to get in quickly.

Congratulations Jarrod and Dianne. Lovely casual ceremony at Anderson Gardens Townsville with close family and friends.
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Townsville
Townsville

I was privileged to undertake a hand fasting ceremony as my couple were united in marriage this weekend, so what was it all about? We’ve all heard the expression “tying the knot” so where did it come from. Handfasting is a Celtic ritual that symbolizes unity. The tradition involves a couple's hands being tied together with cords or ribbons as they face each other. Vows are typically exchanged as the hands are bound together. In ancient times, handfasting was actually an engagement ritual. Today, handfasting is performed at the wedding to signify the couple's love and commitment. To add more to the ceremony, ribbons of different colours have different meanings. For example, red represents passion between the couple, healthy fertility, a sense of strength, bravery, and a long life for the marriage.

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Congratulations Edward and Arlene. Small intimate wedding in my backyard.

All set for Jamie and Sharon’s wedding at Texas Longhorn Tours in Charters Towers. What a great venue and the weather perfect.
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Townsville

How happy do Michelle and Bruce look after their beach ceremony? Congratulations guys and thanks for choosing me as your celebrant.
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Townsville

Not a bad day at the office. Glorious day at Castaways Resort Mission Beach for this afternoons wedding.
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Testing 123! Setting up for today’s wedding in this amazing spot on The Strand. Massive fig trees and view of the marina.
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Strand wedding

One of my first Townsville weddings. Congratulations on your 5th anniversary Mags and Paul.
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Great Saturday weather for my two weddings. Morning atop Castle Hill for Rob and Amanda and beautiful creek setting on their Bluewater property for Matt and Jenna. I love my job!