Jo Betz - Marriage Celebrant

In early January, Maree and Dan were married in what can be described as a rather warm day. Yes, the weather gods had decided to make the temperature 43 degrees, however Maree and Dan didn’t let this get in the way of having a wonderful wedding day. I loved getting to know Maree and Dan, not only lovely people but each with their own quirks that made me giggle a lot. For instance Dan was very appreciative of the sense of fashion Maree has brough

I loved working with Rose and Heath, a really fun couple that are so in tune with one another.  I loved hearing the story of how they met and how Rose refused to date Heath until he went and got himself a decent haircut – thankfully he did!  It seems that wherever Rose and Heath go, a lot of laughter follows and seeing them together makes you get that goofy kind of smile on your face because they really are perfect for each other. Thei

Ok, ok, I need a big rap over the knuckles for being so late with providing you any blog updates.  But in truth a lot has been happening since my last post.  A multitude of amazing wedding days and the fact I’m expecting baby number one means I’ve had limited time to sit down and just write.  But I can promise you that I have a most spectacular couple to introduce you to. Meet Janelle and Damian.  Or Nelle and Damo - I can ca

Would you decide to have your wedding here? No, of course you wouldn’t, because that would be silly, it’s a half-finished building, and what would happen if it rained, the guests would get wet. And the room is round, who has a round room? So who would be crazy enough to do this? Well I would, and my husband, yes I’m dragging him into this too. So my husband proposed in 2009, mid 2009 to be exact, and obviously the next step was to plan a wedd

When Chad met Ellise, I’m pretty sure he knew immediately that she was ‘the one’. So a short while after dating, when Ellise was presented the opportunity to study in Denmark (far easier than Geelong right!?!), Chad was left worried that she may be swept off her feet by some European lothario. So Chad, who was not about to let this happen, dashed off to Denmark to tell Ellise just how amazing she was, and that seemed to be it for them! It was a b

Lauren and Mitch are two gentle and creative souls. You could sit for hours with Lauren and Mitch, sharing time with them is calm and full of happiness. Their wedding was never going to be generic; it was going to be full of creative quirks that would have the guests enjoying themselves along every moment of the day. They and their families put so many beautiful touches into their wedding, from their hand made arch, to homemade ice-cream and they

It was my amazing couple, Leela and Jarrad who introduced me to Karishma and Josh, so I already knew that these two would be pretty special. Karishma and Josh are just a really beautiful couple and total opposites! Karishma is crazy, not in a crazy scary way, in a really fun to be around way. She is vibrant, laughs a lot and is just go, go, go. And Josh is this really calm guy, gently spoken and so warm. Karishma and Josh didn’t have a huge amoun

Today is mother’s day and my mum is away this year on an exciting adventure in London, meeting my brother’s little girl for the first time. So being that it’s mother’s day it’s time I thanked my mother for all the help and love she gave to my husband and I during the planning of our wedding. So I’ve compiled a list for you mum. Sorry it’s a bit late, but better late than never. Thanks mum for letting Craig and I have the wedding at your home

Marrying Ben and Tash was like getting to know the family.  I’d been lucky to know Ben’s sister for a long time, so it was an absolute pleasure to get to know the rest of them along the wedding journey!  When I first met up with Ben and Tash I was given two words to work with when creating their ceremony – funny and romantic.  Luckily with these two it was easy.  I loved spending time with Ben and Tash because they are just co

Leela and Jarrad were the very first Melbourne couple I ever met up with, after they were referred to me through a mutual friend.  One evening, I travelled along the highway from Geelong to Melbourne and landed on their door step.  We chatted about their wedding and I instantly became excited.   Leela and Jarrad were to be married on a Friday evening on the rooftop of the Cullen Hotel in Prahran, and shock horror, Leela was no