Ceremonies by Jo-Ann

Ceremonies by Jo-Ann Offering Celebrant services for Weddings, Vow Renewals, Naming Ceremonies and more.

At Ceremonies by Jo-Ann, we specialise in smaller, more intimate events but are not limited to this
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Since my very first wedding 3 years ago I’ve been adding charms to this bracelet. Each one is chosen with careful consi...
25/08/2025

Since my very first wedding 3 years ago I’ve been adding charms to this bracelet. Each one is chosen with careful consideration so that when I see it I’m reminded of the beautiful people I’ve met and married.

Next week I’ll add my last charm to this one and start fresh for September.

Happy Anniversary to the very first couple I married 🧡🧡🧡Thank you for entrusting me with the start of your ‘happily ever...
22/08/2025

Happy Anniversary to the very first couple I married 🧡🧡🧡
Thank you for entrusting me with the start of your ‘happily ever after’

A little while ago I shared photos of preparations for a sand pouring ceremony. This is how it turned out … Each person ...
02/08/2025

A little while ago I shared photos of preparations for a sand pouring ceremony. This is how it turned out …

Each person in the family took turns to pour their sand into a shared vessel to represent their unique individuality. Together, the sand forms something beautiful and inseparable, just like a family. It's a touching symbol of unity and love.

The guests were also invited to put some sand into the bottle along with a wish or blessing and this was used for the last layer 💖

I had the privilege of officiating two beautiful weddings last month at locations that truly highlight how spoilt for ch...
02/08/2025

I had the privilege of officiating two beautiful weddings last month at locations that truly highlight how spoilt for choice we are in the Mackay region.

Although the backdrops were different - Cape Hillsborough beach and the Botanic Gardens, the atmosphere was the same 💖 Each ceremony was a heartfelt celebration of the love the couples have for each other, shared with the ones who love them most.

Congratulations to these couples and thank you for choosing me to be your celebrant.

What is there to do on a rainy day in Mackay? Easy … prep for a very special part of my next wedding - a sand pouring ce...
22/06/2025

What is there to do on a rainy day in Mackay? Easy … prep for a very special part of my next wedding - a sand pouring ceremony!

Each person's unique individuality is represented by a colourful sand, blending together to create a beautiful symbol of unity and love. 🧡

Thank you to everyone who checks out my page. I appreciate you dropping by 🧡It’s been far too long since I last posted ...
17/06/2025

Thank you to everyone who checks out my page. I appreciate you dropping by 🧡

It’s been far too long since I last posted any photos. Protecting the privacy of my couples is very important to me so I tend to select those images that don’t really show faces.

These are just a few from my 2025 weddings so far - all very different from each other, though equally a true joy to be part of.

Every wedding is different and always a pleasure to be part of 🧡Sometimes it’s a big event with lots of family and frien...
07/11/2024

Every wedding is different and always a pleasure to be part of 🧡

Sometimes it’s a big event with lots of family and friends present to share the joy; other times it’s a more intimate gathering of loved ones.

And then there’s the ceremonies with a twist … like the Halloween themed wedding I did recently - such great fun 😁

This is the best job in the world ❤️❤️❤️

This weekend marked the end of my first year as a professional Celebrant 🥂And how did I celebrate that milestone ??? wit...
11/02/2024

This weekend marked the end of my first year as a professional Celebrant 🥂
And how did I celebrate that milestone ??? with a wedding of course ❤️❤️
Congratulations to beautiful couple - love IS love 🥰

I just get so caught up in the occasion that I rarely remember to take photos. Luckily I was gifted these few from the s...
28/11/2023

I just get so caught up in the occasion that I rarely remember to take photos. Luckily I was gifted these few from the sunset ceremony I did in Bowen recently … it was a truly beautiful setting for a very intimate wedding.
(Whitsunday Sands Resort, Bowen)

28/11/2023

November has been such a lovely month for weddings
🫶🏼
Thank you to all the wonderful couples who choose me as their celebrant.

Every charm on this bracelet represents a wedding I’ve done in my first year as a Celebrant … Can you guess which one I ...
01/09/2023

Every charm on this bracelet represents a wedding I’ve done in my first year as a Celebrant …
Can you guess which one I added for the lovely couple I married this week? There’s a clue in the picture

On Saturday I was fortunate enough to experience the most beautiful wedding celebration. Everything about it was a total...
07/08/2023

On Saturday I was fortunate enough to experience the most beautiful wedding celebration. Everything about it was a total feast for the senses. The food! The clothing … so colourful and gorgeous! The music! And the cultural traditions of this community are very strong. I met so many people and had great conversations with them about all manner of things - I’ve never had a night like it!

I feel very privileged to have been not only included, but also highly respected despite my very obvious differences in appearance and attire.

It’s not appropriate to share photos of the occasion other than these few pre-wedding snaps

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