Kate Mackie Celebrancy

06/10/2026

01/10/2026

• SUE & ROSE •

All the way from Ireland to Darwin, Rose first met Sue while they were both Nursing. An amazing friendship began until their relationship became one of romantic love.

4 beautiful children and 30 years of memories later, this day became their newest one, as I got them married at Walkabout Creek | WEDDINGS in front of their most treasured friends and family. There was so much intention in every aspect of the ceremony - myself and most of the guests weee sobbing before we even saw the two Brides.

Yours is a love story for the ages, congratulations again Sue & Rose 💜

Memories captured by Brisbane Wedding Photographer - Terri Hanlon Photography
Styling by Beautiful Weddings & Events
Suits by SHANE Ave.

Ceremony music featured the poetry of Andrea Gibson & Sarah Bareilles which completely set the scene.

29/09/2026

• SPRINGTIME LOVE •

We are almost one month done for Spring, and I have no other excuse for my social media absence than that I’ve been busy getting lots of lovely couples married.

That and I just want to spend my days daydreaming about all the cottage garden flowers everywhere - even in my own little garden! (The ones pictured are not mine, but I’ll share mine soon)

Get in touch now for how to have me as part of your Spring Fling in 2027! 🩷

26/07/2026

• HAPPY MONDAY •

Fresh from my wee cottage garden to you - have a gorgeous day!

Newly engaged? Planning for a 2027 celebration (or late 2026!)? I’d love to chat about creating a spectacular ceremony for your day! Get in touch now. 🩷

10/07/2026

• SHANNON & TONY •

What an honour it was to recently be the Celebrant for Shannon & Tony as they were married in front of family & friends at Spicers Hidden Vale

The ceremony was full of heart, and plenty of tears (from the Groom!), with the couple’s children and nieces & nephews right up the front with them.

Manū Music - Wedding & Event Band SEQ Lima Manū were there bringing the live music goodness for the ceremony, and all the stunning images captured by Dreamlife Brisbane

Congratulations Shannon & Tony 🩷🩷

09/07/2026

• WINTER WEDDINGS •

I am absolutely here for them!

Hear me out (as I sit under a cosy blanket on a 6 degree morning typing)……

Perfect afternoon sun for the ceremony where it isn’t too hot to be wearing a suit or gown with many layers (your guests aren’t sweating uncomfortably either!), maybe even SLEEVES on the dress (divine!); cosy reception spaces - think a gorgeous farmhouse or barn (some favourite options are Elm House Spicers Hidden Vale to name a few) with roaring fireplaces, velvet lounges with soft throw rugs for snuggling while chatting in between courses; dancing without needing to remove layers of clothing; and the night ending with cake, cheese platters and delicious hot toddies, mulled w**e (or just fabulous coffee & tea) that everyone will enjoy, before the squeals of delight (or impending fear) from the guests as they don their scarves and warm coats, bracing themselves for a few moments of cold night air as they flee to waiting taxis or cars for their journey home.

Need I say more?!

05/07/2026

• SO HIGH SCHOOL •

• THE KATE MACKIE CELEBRANT ORIGIN STORY •

Saturday night I got myself frocked up and cruised on down to my hometown of Byron Bay for my THIRTY Year (try not to choke on it!) High School Reunion.

‘What does this have to do with weddings?’ you might be asking.

Well it was at the 20 year reunion that I was chatting to someone about that for a few years I’d been thinking of doing the Celebrant training, to which this person said ‘DO IT! You’d be awesome at that!’

When I got home the next day, I promptly looked up, and booked in to, a week long in person training course, that was the start of Kate Mackie 💗 Modern Marrying

So the moral of this story is, go to your reunions as you might discover (through the eyes of someone else) that it’s not too late to try something new. And also, that I don’t know that I can ever use ever again! (Not that I ever did)

The BEST moral of the story is the reminder that years can pass but then you’ll see friends from childhood again, and it will be like you’re right back there. So happy to have this photo of some fabulous ladies I’ve known since 10 years old. 🩷

19/06/2026

✊🏼 NOT DANGEROUS ENOUGH ✊🏼

Not totally wedding related, but today, June 19th is ‘wear your Dangerous Females shirt’ day. It’s not the only day of the year I wear it, but absolutely made sure I did today - and I also made sure I left the house!

If you don’t know who Dangerous Females are and all the amazing work they do, I encourage you to go and check them out. If you wondered why the Story Bridge was lit up in purple and pinks last night - it was for them.

In recent weeks I’ve become even more enraged than I’ve ever been before about the shocking lack of support (and belief) for female victims of SA, DV and other forms of control, and am looking for what more I can do.

I’m not sure what it will be yet, I’ll be starting with a DF jumper, as the tee isn’t quite cutting it in Winter!

31/05/2026

• HAYLEY & TOM •

What an absolutely stunning moment captured by Matt from as Hayley & Tom made their way down the aisle as a newly married couple!

A short moment of light rain during the ceremony resulted in a gorgeous rainbow appearing as I introduced the new Mrs & Mr to their family and friends 🩷

11/05/2026

🩷 HAYLEY & TOM 🩷

Pre-professional photo selfie time! (There’s no going back after those ones are shared).

On a very glorious afternoon in early May, it was a thrill to get Hayley & Tom married. Even more special was that a dear Celebrant friend trusted me to take care of her couple when she was unable to be there on the day.

These two are the sweetest couple, with a super cute love story to boot. The ceremony started with Tom and his ‘beer boys’ arriving in the golf buggy, tunes blaring, and beers being handed out to the guests; and ended with the most spectacular double rainbow as they were announced as Husband and Wife!

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Ziser 🩷

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