Welcome to
Beneath The Tree Ceremony
Authorised Marriage Celebrant
- Ipswich
- Logan
- Brisbane
- Scenic Rim
Plus garden wedding venue for elopement & micro ceremonies
A little bit about me...
Hi, I'm Zena
Happily married mum to four grown ups and a four legged furry family member (who will probably come to the office and say hi when we meet). It was after experiencing all that goes with being Mother of the Bride (twice) that I decided I wanted to help spread some of that love around by becoming an authorised marriage celebrant myself.
I'm a planner, I make lists, 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?)
My daughters and their now husbands had totally different ideas for each of their weddings but what they did have in common was a limited budget. They proved it is possible to have a wonderful wedding and create 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 load up my car with an arbour, signing table and decorations to help set the scene if needed, or 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 for an elopement with just your witnesses or a micro ceremony with a handful of your loved ones watching on. 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 2 hours up to Port Douglas beside the sea and I've been to a neighbouring property for a back yard wedding that was perfect; I love visiting new venues and I'm prepared to travel to your dream location.
The most important thing that I will bring along for my couples on the day though is an authentically delivered, personalised ceremony; designed around your requirements, reflecting your personalities and created by spending time getting to know you both...so be prepared for lots of questions!
With your wedding countdown underway, I'm ready with the confetti!
Give me a call, I'd love to hear about your plans and become part of your wedding day team.
Zena
(she/her)
Tailor Made
I have ceremony options available for elopement, micro and conventional big day celebrations but I understand that not every couple has the same wants or needs, so if my current packages 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 at the top or bottom of the page for more information or message me with your questions.
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 your big day!
Along with my nice 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!
