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Our wedding ceremony and
reception was held at the beautiful Fellini Ristorante on the Gold Coast
overlooking the Broadwater on dusk in December 2007. The evening was
absolutely perfect, made all the more magical with Trudy's assistance,
organization & delivery of the marriage ceremony.
At our initial meeting with
Trudy we were unsure how we wanted our vows and ceremony except that we had our
minds set on something very basic and simple. After meeting with Trudy we came
away with a booklet of sample ceremonies, vows & readings and a layout
which helped us build our most minimal vows into something incredibly special,
meaningful and very personal to us both.
Trudy worked with us all the
way to the big day, assisting us and offering advice when requested and proved
to be an invaluable guide during the ceremony, quietly leading us and directing
us through our various stages of the ceremony to the signing of the marriage
register and our presentation as man and wife. Trudy professionally managed the
ceremony with the right amount of intensity throughout the entire process, from
our first meetings through to the big day. Trudy was there for us when we
needed her, always ready with information, soft and gentle with her approach,
fostering warmth and comfort in us all - which was helpful
approaching the ceremony! – at the same time ready with the strength required
to be our guide and lead us to the next level, without losing touch of the
spiritual and precious nature of our wedding day.
Trudy was a wonderful choice
as our celebrant and we are so thankful that she was available for us and that
we were able to share our special day with her. It was a far more joyous
and beautiful occasion with her care and involvement. We were incredibly happy
with our wedding, both ourselves and our guests had a wonderfully relaxed
evening – in fact it was everything & more than we had imagined – it was
absolutely perfect"
Lisa & Peter N, Isle of
From
what I have heard, most people say that despite all the planning, their
ceremony was a ‘blur’. That certainly wasn’t the case for us. I was
worried that I would feel nervous in front of all of our family and friends,
but on the day it felt like it was just the two of us. I remember every
detail and felt like we got to say all the things we wanted to say. It
really was perfect. Trudy was so relaxed and supportive and just seemed
to understand exactly what we wanted. She was able to guide us through so
I knew that I didn’t have to worry about being nervous or forgetting what I
wanted to say. But she guided us so gently that the ceremony was able to
be very personal and intimate as well. We just felt that it was important
to have someone with us who we felt comfortable with; and someone who
understood.
Sue & Dale J, Southport, QLD
Mark and I were married by Trudy at
Trudy was an amazing celebrant– she delivered to us a peaceful, relaxing and
enjoyable wedding and if you want a celebrant who will take care of every intricate
detail, you need to book Trudy Brooke.
Trudy had us organised with papers, well rehearsed with our wedding party and completely
relaxed at what would normally be a stressful time.
She cared for our ceremony – even to the point to give us the time once I
arrived on the beach to stop, take a breathe, and enjoy the moment. She then proceeded with our ceremony in what
many has described to us as ‘the most magical ceremony they have ever seen’. We had an intimate wedding on the beach… it
was Trudy’s influence that put the magic in the air.
We can’t thank Trudy enough and even though she will insist it was her pleasure
– the delight will be all yours!
Mark & Loranda, Gold Coast
From our initial meeting Trudy showed that she was a kind, warm person who genuinely cared about all aspects of our wellbeing and ceremony requirements. Trudy had put together great ceremony samples to assist us in designing a ceremony that was perfect for us. Trudy assessed and ‘read’ our needs both as a couple and as individuals. She made suggestions that addressed our emotional needs - as our fathers had passed away Trudy suggested a special way to honour them and their contribution to our lives. Trudy also tailored the ceremony to reflect our lightness & humour that truly expresses who we both are.
From the
beginning Trudy felt like a friend we’d known for many years – like part of the
family. In fact my Mother-in-Law, friends and family thought she was absolutely
beautiful, inside & out! Prior to the wedding Trudy had accommodated all
our needs to ensure a hassle-free lead up to our day with regular communication
and a rehearsal. Trudy handled our ceremony with efficiency &
professionalism, while being open, warm and attentive. Our wedding was perfect
in so many ways.
Kristen &
Cameron B,
Neil and I asked to Trudy to travel with us to Palm Cove in Far
Her warmth, professionalism and expertise, together with her input into
our ceremony and our day, made it a truly memorable experience for us, our
family and our friends.
Trudy we sincerely thank you for being part of our lives.
Chris and Neil L, Benowa, Gold Coast
We were looking for a celebrant that was down to earth and modern and someone that we felt comfortable with. We were sure that we wanted a ceremony that was simple and represented who we were as a couple. A friend recommended Trudy and after meeting her there was no hesitation that she was the right one, no need to shop around. She was very understanding and knew instinctively what we were after from our ceremony. She was very friendly and we could have a laugh with her so there was never any stress in organising our ceremony. It was probably one of the easiest parts to organise thanks to Trudy. On the day Trudy was a great support to calm the nerves and she was extremely professional yet warm and friendly. Everything went off without a hitch. I have been so happy with Trudy's services that I have recommended her to 2 of my work colleagues for their weddings and will continue to spread the word. Thanks Trudy.
Karla & Matthew K, Burleigh Waters