I confess .... I love weddings! Your wedding day should be for ever be remembered as being a truly special, happy event inyour life.

Be it the most intimate (i.e. you, your partner, two witnesses and myself) or one with several hundred guests, the care, attention and commitment is just the same.

I do encourage you to consider writing your own vows (although, of course I provide ample support material), because you both know best just what you want to express to each other .... your personal story (with a dash of humour) as to how you met is also very well received - most of us are romantics at heart!

You might include a sand ceremony, a rose ceremony, a handfasting, or any other special ceremony of your choice to make your wedding that much more romantic - or a string quartet, harpist or piper to create that special mood.

Obviously, I provide a PA system, as nothing is more disappointing than your family and friends not clearly hearing all the ceremony.

I don't conduct funerals - this may be selfish, but weddings are joyous, happy occasions - whereas I could not effectively help those suffering the raw grief and heartbreak at the loss of loved ones.

I have conducted ceremonies on beaches, in resorts, parks, private homes, chapels, restaurants, golf courses,on boats, jetties and clifftops - I will meet your choice wherever possible.

Whilst I live in Port Stephens, I will in special circumstances travel to Sydney (by negotiation) to perform your ceremony.

Testimonials

Peter Cowling conducted our wedding ceremony at Corlette Beach, Port Stephens on August 20th, 2009 - a private ceremony with only our two witnesses present.

We found Peter to be extremely thorough and professional from beginning to end - from the planning of our ceremony and the tips he provided for the writing of our vows right through to the delivery of the ceremony itself. The delivery of the ceremony was both special and unforgettable, complete with a little humour to help put our nerves at ease.

His knowledge of the local area and wedding industry was exceptional. This was apparent as he knew both our Wedding Planner and Wedding Photographer. The fact that everyone knew one another certainly helped to provide a jovial atmosphere which further settled our nerves on the big day.

We would encourage anyone considering a wedding in the Newcastle or Port Stephens area to give Peter a call. We were immediately drawn to his charm and charisma and instantly knew that we had found the right person. We can't recommend him highly enough and he is even more deserving than the 5 stars allocated.

Thankyou Peter for your warmth, kindness and dedication. You helped us create so many special memories and we will always think back to our special day and think of you fondly.

Ian and Carissa

Peter Cowling was the celebrant at our wedding in March 2007.
Without a doubt, choosing Peter was one of the best decisions we made when planning our big day.

Selecting the right celebrant is a daunting task at first, yet it is extremely important to take your time and choose carefully. As well as performing the required formal duties, your celebrant should be the right kind of person for your wedding - one who will help ease your nerves on the day, and guide you along to make it a memorable and special occasion.

In our case, we wanted someone who was friendly, respectable, charismatic, well presented and well spoken.

We spoke to several celebrants initially, but after meeting Peter in person the final decision was easy. His warmth, sincerity and gentle sense of humour seemed like the perfect fit for our wedding service, which was to take place in a non-denominational chapel in the Hunter Valley.

Peter was more than happy to help us make our wedding day whatever we wanted it to be. And no matter what last minute obstacles or problems we had (there were a few little dramas on the morning of the wedding) Peter was a guiding light - relaxed and confident that everything would be alright.

And it was. He was the perfect celebrant, our ceremony was flawless, and we are eternally grateful that he was at our wedding.

If you are considering Peter, rest assured he is truly excellent. We could not have found a better celebrant, and we have posted this review as a small token of our gratitude for his service. Two years on, we are as happily married as ever, and we always think of Peter when we remember our wedding day. We would recommend him to anyone.

Robert & Anissa

Peter helped us create the perfect ceremony. Our friends even commented on how much they enjoyed it!

He had the right balance of intimacy, sensitivity and humour. He made my partner and I feel at ease and enjoy the moment more than even we could have imagined.

Thank you Peter!!
Review by Lindsay Chalmers
Submitted on May 04, 2009 6:41 PM

Peter conducted our wedding at the Anchorage, Port Stephens in April this year and it was a truly wonderful day.
We had the unenviable task of arranging the wedding from London but Peter made the whole process easy. The day was relaxed, lighthearted and very personal - just as we wanted - and Peter managed to get many laughs out of our guests whilst still maintaining the solemnity of the occasion.
We would not hesitate in recommending him for your wedding ceremony!

Peter was the celebrant at our wedding, not only did he make it a memorable & beautiful ceremony but he also made us feel comfortable which helped those jitters disappear!
My father is not the religous type, however he has only been to weddings performed by priests in a church & couldn't quite grasp the whole concept of an outdoor wedding & a celebrant, but even he (a dedicated cynic) had to admit that our ceromony was the most beautiful one he'd ever seen, to the point that he asked for the video of our wedding providing that the whole ceremony was on it!!
Peter is an outstanding celebrant, he was recommended to me & I would definately recommend him to anyone who is getting married.
Thank you Peter for a beautiful day that we will always remember