LET'S CELEBRATE! For the past thirteen years I have been helping people celebrate the special occasions in their lives. There has been lots of laughter and quite a few tears but, most importantly, the celebrations have brought family and friends closer together, affirming and strengthening special relationships and creating an atmosphere overflowing with love and friendship. It's been an inspiring and rewarding journey that I have dearly loved. Working side by side with many couples and families creating personal, unique and heartwarming ceremonies that have touched not only the couple but everyone present. Whether your celebration is a wedding, name giving, funeral, birthday, or any other of life's 'touchpoints', I can help you to make it unforgettable, exciting, intimate and, most of all, inspiring. inspire /inspir/v.tr - create feeling, awaken, uplift, energise, enliven, excite, arouse, stimulate, invigorate, animate, give rise to, encourage If you would like me to be your celebrant, you can find details of services under the Celebrant Services section. And if you would like help developing your own ceremony, the books, articles and links on the site will be useful to you. The second edition of my book on wedding ceremonies is now out! This fabulous book has received praise from couples and celebrants across Australia - it is a fantastic collection of practical ideas, stories and wedding vows; there are fifteen uplifting ceremonies to inspire you. This beautiful book, Create Your Own Inspiring Wedding Ceremony, is available for purchase now in hard copy or eBook form. You can receive informative and creative ideas and thoughts on all aspects of ceremonies and celebrations, and hear about new books and other resources as WendyHaynes.com is updated, by subscribing to my newsletter using the box to the left of your screen. I want to make sure that this newsletter deals with the things that are most important to you and your family when it comes to your ceremonies and celebrations, so please email your questions or any challenges that you may have. Also stories that will touch our readers are also welcome. (Your email address will never be shared with anyone). I hope you enjoy this site and your celebration!  |