PROFILE – JOHN JOHNSTON

I have over 30 years experience in management roles with a number of organisations in both the private and public sectors. Through the years I have delivered many presentations and training sessions to small and large groups of people from all walks of life. I have held the position of President of my Golf Club for a number of years and have also held the position of President of the West Australian Golf League. I am very comfortable presenting to small or large groups and believe that my personality and confidence enables me to perform the duties of a Celebrant to a very high standard.

I have been an authorised Marriage Celebrant for many years now and my satisfaction comes from working with you to develop a ceremony that is very special to you. After all, the ceremony should be the most important part of your day.

The law requires all celebrants to include some specific words as part of the ceremony to satisfy the legal requirements – any Celebrant (no matter which one you choose) will use these words. The remainder of the ceremony is what separates one Celebrant from another.

My goal is to make your ceremony unique to you – I know your wedding day is very special to you and I will do my part to make it a service you will remember forever. There are many personal choices that you can add to the ceremony to make it something special. These range from your choice of a selection of readings, special inclusions such as Hand Fasting, Rose Ceremony, Reflection on the Hands, Warming of the Rings, etc – all designed to give your ceremony something unique. I will be very happy to discuss these with you to make your day “that something special” for you and your guests.

MY SERVICES TO YOU INCLUDE:-

· Getting to know you – an initial meeting with you both to give me the opportunity to get to know a little about you and to complete the Notice of Intended Marriage form (legal requirement).

· Advising you – of the legal requirements surrounding your marriage and providing you with required reference material;

· Obtaining information from you – such as the type of ceremony that you would like and any special inclusions that you might like to consider;

· Helping you to develop your Vows – your vows should be “that something special” that you would like to say to each other;

· Being there for advice – should you need any assistance leading up to the ceremony;

· Attending a requirements on the rehearsal – I highly recommend that you hold a rehearsal one or two days/nights before the ceremony. This will enable all your wedding party to be aware of their day (eg where to stand, what to do, etc);

· An assistant on the day – who will assist the wedding party on their arrival and assist me with the set up prior to your arrival;

· Delivering the ceremony – in a professional manner and providing a professional sound system to ensure that all your guests will be able to hear the entire ceremony. My system has multiple microphone facilities and can also provide all your music requirements on the day, if required (input from CD, iPod or memory stick).