Welcome to
Beneath The Tree Ceremony
Authorised Marriage Celebrant
- Ipswich
- Logan
- Brisbane
- Scenic Rim
Plus private garden for elopement/ micro Brisbane Southside
A little bit about me...
Hi, I'm Zena
...happily married to a gym junkie, mum to four grown ups who all look after themselves, so now I have four legged family members who need me and they're likely to come to the office door and say hi when we meet. It was after experiencing all that goes with being Mother of the Bride (twice), helping to plan, make things and toss around ideas, that I decided this was something I could happily immerse myself into and help spread some love around by becoming an authorised marriage celebrant myself.
I'm a planner, I make lists and tick the boxes off as I go, I like being prepared but not in an obsessive, controlling way. I love nature and the great outdoors but I'm certainly no daredevil. If you're planning to marry dangling from a bungee cord or tiptoeing on the edge of a high-rise building then I may not be the right celebrant for you! If feet firmly on the ground surrounded by trees, breezes and birds chirping in the background is more your style then I'm in! I enjoy a good laugh but I certainly wouldn't describe myself as loud or out there. I'm by no means young, but not too old either. I guess you could say I'm the Goldilocks of marriage celebrants... Just right! (hmmm...was that too lame?) I would describe my ceremony writing and delivery style as laid back, somewhat modern with of course some sweet romance squeezed in there too. I can deliver a very traditional ceremony with lots of flowery words and rituals if that's what you request but I have to be honest and say that it's not my favourite style of ceremony; I share this to help you choose the right celebrant for your day.
My daughters and their now husbands had totally different ideas for each of their days but what they did have in common was a limited wedding budget. They proved that it is possible to have a wonderful wedding and create beautiful lasting memories without spending oodles of dollars. Budget friendly weddings can still be beautiful and if that's a priority for you I would love to help you have that same success.
If you're thinking along the lines of a DIY wedding then I can help there too with a small collection of arbours, signing table other decorations for hire to help set the scene if needed. If an elopement or 'micro' wedding is more your style and you want an alternative to the Registry Office, then ask me about my private wedding garden suitable an intimate ceremony with just your two witnesses, or a micro ceremony with up to 10 guests joining you.
I have collaborated with some other talented wedding professionals to offer a great elopement package, arranging the photographer to capture your ceremony and couples shoot, plus a delicious mini cake delivered for you to enjoy with your witnesses here in the gardens; perfect for couples who want a small and simple wedding day that still feels special and meaningful.
There are so many amazing locations and wedding venues available in South East Qld to hold your ceremony; I've driven 2 hours out past Warwick to a camping ground, I've flown up to Port Douglas for a ceremony beside the sea, had many trips up to the popular venues on Mt Tamborine and I've been 2 minutes down the road from my place for a backyard wedding and all of them were perfect locations for each of those couples; I love visiting new venues and I'm prepared to travel to your dream location, especially if you're thinking of a destination wedding in Tasmania (that's a bucket list wedding location for me!)
I'm a team player ready to listen, make suggestions if asked for and work with you to create a memorable day; authentically delivering a ceremony designed around your requirements and reflecting your personalities.
With your wedding countdown underway, I'm ready with the confetti!
Give me a call, I'd love to hear about your plans and join your wedding day team.
Zena
(she/her)
Tailor Made
While small intimate ceremonies are 'my thing', I do have ceremony options available for legals only, elopements, micro ceremonies and conventional big day celebrations. I understand that not every couple have the same wants or needs, so if my current options aren't quite what you're looking for then I'm happy to see if we can tailor something specifically to suit.
Hit the ceremony options tab for more information and prices, or message me with your questions.
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How do you choose a celebrant?
When choosing your celebrant budget may come into play but it's probably even more important to consider feelings:
- Did you make a good connection when either talking on the phone with the celebrant or meeting in person?
- Did they really listen to your ideas and plans, are you confident they will deliver what you are hoping for?
- Did they offer some suggestions/resources to help create your special day?
- How are they adding value to your day?
- Were you underwhelmed or excited at the end of your call/meeting?
Basically if you're not feeling a good vibe spending time with your celebrant in a casual meeting environment then what hope do you have for sharing in and enjoying this really important component of your big day with them?
Along with my neat list of words explaining my ceremony inclusions, be sure to read what my couples have said in their testimonials about how they felt after choosing me as their celebrant.
When should you book your celebrant?
Unless you are really flexible with your date don't leave us last on your 'to do' list, otherwise you might find out the one you want standing right there with you both on your special day has already said yes to another couple!
Image: Photographs by Zanti
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