Sharron Ridgway Celebrant

01/06/2026

✈️ A little travel update...

I'll be heading to the UK from 4 June to 11 July to spend some much-loved time with family and friends.

I'll still be checking emails and messages during my travels, so please don't hesitate to get in touch. Responses may just take a little longer than usual due to the time difference.

I'll be back soon, ready to continue celebrating life's beautiful moments with you all. 💕

Shaz

28/05/2026

Every love story starts somewhere 🤍
Whether you’re newly engaged or counting down the days… this is your moment ✨

And yes, bring the crew, you’ll need them 😉

📍 Gladstone Events Centre (Yaralla Sports Club)
🗓 2 Aug 2026 | 8:30am–1:30pm
🎟️ $5 per person, children 14 & under free

23/05/2026

I absolutely love being part of events like this 🤍

There is nothing better than seeing local wedding businesses come together to inspire couples and create real connections. If you’re in the wedding industry and have been considering exhibiting, this could be your sign 💍✨

Want to get your business in front of ready-to-book couples? This is your sign 💍✨

✨ One-off special exhibitor pricing is still available but ends TOMORROW (22nd May 2026)! ⏳
If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your moment to lock in your spot at a reduced rate.

Being a vendor at the CQ Wedding Expo isn’t just about showing up… It’s about showing off what you do best, making real connections and turning conversations into bookings.

You’ll meet engaged couples actively planning their big day, build your local network and position your brand right where it belongs… in the spotlight 🤍

From florists to photographers, stylists to celebrants, venues, catering, if you’re in the wedding or events space, this is where you need to be.

For more information on how you can be an exhibitor at the CQ Wedding Expo, send us a DM or email us today 🤍

Lock in your spot and let’s make magic happen 🥂

📍 Gladstone Events Centre (Yaralla Sports Club)
🗓 2 Aug 2026 | 8:30am–1:30pm
🎟️ $5 per person, children 14 & under free

19/05/2026

Just what Gladstone and surrounds needs 👏👏🫶🏻

Wedding planning… but make it fun 🥂
Grab your crew and come experience it all in one place.

📍 Gladstone Events Centre (Yaralla Sports Club)
🗓 2 Aug 2026 | 8:30am–1:30pm
🎟️ $5 per person, children 14 & under free

19/05/2026

Weddings aren’t just about the dress and flowers 💍✨ The CQ Wedding Expo showcases SO many incredible businesses that help bring a wedding day to life, from the big moments to the little details couples never forget… Because creating a wedding day takes an entire community of incredible businesses ✨🫶

The CQ Wedding Expo is all about showcasing every part of the wedding journey, including…
✨ Bridal wear, suits, dress hire & alterations
✨ Photographers & videographers
✨ Wedding content creators & photobooths
✨ Celebrants
✨ Venues & hotel accommodation
✨ Catering & mobile bar services
✨ Cakes & desserts
✨ Jewellery & gifts
✨ Hair, makeup, nails, beauty & teeth whitening
✨ Childcare & entertainment services
✨ Stylists & hire companies
✨ Florists & stationery
✨ Transport & honeymoon providers
✨ Pet handling services
✨ Hens & bucks party experiences
…and so much more

If your business services weddings & events in ANY way, there’s a place for you at the CQ Wedding Expo🩷

This is your chance to:
🤍 Meet face-to-face with couples
🤍 Build connections
🤍 Showcase your brand
🤍 Grow your bookings & visibility

Your future clients are already planning their big day… now it’s time for them to discover YOU 💫

DM or Email us today to become an exhibitor at CQ Wedding Expo 🤍
📧 [email protected]

19/05/2026

Sunshine, laughter and love 💛☀️

This beautiful legals-only ceremony was anything but ordinary.
From the vibrant pops of yellow to the constant laughter shared throughout, every moment was filled with happiness and genuine connection.

A perfect reminder that the simplest ceremonies often hold the most beautiful magic.

What a joy it was to stand with these two as they made it official. 💛

14/05/2026

So excited to be a part of this 💕

Pinterest boards are cute… but this is REAL LIFE 😍
Meet your dream team at the CQ Wedding Expo.

📍 Gladstone Events Centre (Yaralla Sports Club)
🗓 2 Aug 2026 | 8:30am–1:30pm
🎟️ $5 per person, children 14 & under free

14/05/2026

01/03/2026

Beautiful lunch with beautiful local celebrants 🫶🏻💗

Okay… I know it might look like I’ve gone a little quiet since my safari adventure 🐘🌿 But let me tell you — my cup is absolutely overflowing (in the very best way!).

Since being back there’s been weddings, baby namings, many new enquiries, lots of meetings with new and existing beautiful clients, squeezed in an Ed Sheeran concert.… and yes, I’m still working my way through several thousand incredible safari photos. Worth it? Absolutely. Time-consuming? Also yes 😅

Today though, I pressed pause.

I had the chance to relax, breathe and connect with my fellow Gladstone Region Celebrants — and these catch-ups are more important than many people realise. We’re not “competition”… we’re a strong, supportive network. If one of us were ever unexpectedly unavailable for your big day, there’s an incredible circle of professionals ready to step in and ensure everything runs seamlessly.

That kind of support matters. For you — and for us.

So here’s to connection, collaboration, and a truly wonderful group of celebrants who lift each other up and strengthen our community every single day 🤍Feeling very grateful today.

L to R - Sharron Ridgway Celebrant - Me 💗 - Jo Thomas - Civil Celebrant - Kym Harris at The Heart Wood - Kay Hyde Celebrant

01/02/2026

Perfectly put 🤩💫💕