Something Blue Weddings

5.0  ( 10 reviews ) · Hunter Valley / Vineyards / Maitland / Newcastle / Port Stephens (View Map) · Show Phone
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OVERVIEW

Based in the Hunter Valley, Barbara Cowley from Something Blue Weddings is an authorised Civil Marriage Celebrant who specialises in crafting beautiful wedding ceremonies that feel both relaxed and engaging. Barabara will work closely with you to write and perform a ceremony that is uniquely yours, whether that be traditional, formal, spiritual, laidback, fun or romantic.

If you’re searching for a passionate, easygoing, and experienced celebrant for your Hunter Valley wedding, Barbara Cowley from Something Blue Weddings is a fabulous choice. Barbara sees it as an honour to be a part of any ceremony and will go out of her way to craft a beautiful, personalised wedding ceremony that perfectly reflects your unique love story.

As well as traditional wedding ceremonies, Barbara can also perform Love Lock Ceremonies, Handfasting Ceremonies, and Sand Ceremonies. If you have a specific vision for your wedding, Barbara will work closely with you to ensure your ceremony is everything you’ve dreamed of. From the very first meeting to the issuing of your marriage certificates, she will provide you with plenty of support and helpful advice.

What you’ll love about working with Barbara Cowley from Something Blue Weddings:

  • Her personalised ceremonies. Barbara loves getting to know the couples she works with in order to craft heartfelt, personalised wedding ceremonies. Not only does this make you feel more relaxed on your wedding day, but it also enables Barbara to write a ceremony that is perfectly suited to your unique personalities.
  • Her experience and professionalism. Barbara from Something Blue Weddings is an authorised Civil Marriage Celebrant with years of experience planning and performing ceremonies. She will take care of all the legal aspects of your marriage, allowing you to focus on other wedding-related matters.
  • Her friendly nature. Wedding planning can no doubt feel overwhelming, and your ceremony is one aspect that is best left in the hands of a professional. From your very first meeting, Barbara will make you feel comfortable and at ease with her warm nature, easygoing personality, and years of celebrancy experience.

What couples are saying about Barbara Cowley from Something Blue Weddings:

“Thank you so much for being our wedding celebrant Barb. You were absolutely amazing yesterday! Words cannot express how grateful we are. All of our guests commented on what a beautiful ceremony it was. Thank you for suggesting the love locks; it was the best little touch to the ceremony! And thank you for answering all of my emails so quickly.”  - Ashlee & Jake.


“Thank you so much, Barb for being part of our wedding day! We were so lucky to have you as our celebrant as you are such a kind, generous, caring and easygoing person. The wording for our ceremony was beautiful and you made everyone feel comfortable. We can't thank you enough Barb. You are a beautiful person inside and out, and I would certainly recommend you as a celebrant. Thanks again!” - Karlee & Adam.

About

I have been a marriage celebrant and Justice of the Peace for 6 years . I love meeting new people and helping them create a ceremony that is a true reflection of who they are and what their relationship means to them. I live a relaxed life in the NSW Hunter Valley and enjoy spending time with my young family as well as contributing to charities in my community. My proudest moment was being named NSW Regional Woman of the Year.

Barb Cowley

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Location

Service Area Hunter Valley / Vineyards / Maitland / Newcastle / Port Stephens

Hunter Valley / Vineyards / Maitland / Newcastle / Port Stephens
Hunter Valley / Vineyards / Maitland / Newcastle / Port Stephens

FAQ

If you do not live local to the Hunter Valley area and are not planning to be visiting anytime soon we can always connect via Facetime, Skype or Zoom. Having a face to face meeting even if it is just online os often all that is needed to get to know each other and determine if I am the right fit for your wedding.

I lodge all of your wedding paperwork directly with Births, Deaths and Marriages within the first working day of your marriage taking place. BDM can take up to 6 weeks to register your marriage. During this time I am in touch with you with more information as to how to access your "Official" wedding certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages.

A $200 deposit is all that is required to have your wedding date held for you? 

Yes I do provide my own PA and wireless microphone at no additional charge. You can run any pre-recorded music through my system should you choose. 

Yes, I can provide 2 white chairs and a folding table with lace table cloth for your use at no additional charge. Many wedding locations do provide these as a part of their wedding package but if you are being married somewhere remote or where this included in the package please let me know so I can provide them for you.

There are alot of ways that I can assist you to create some heartfelt vows. I tend to start by writing some vows for the bride and groom. You can then choose to use exactly what I have written, or you may like to tweek them to personalise them or you may choose to scrap all that I have written and write your own vows. Which ever way you chose I will be happy to guide you.


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February 2020

Barb was an absolute asset to our day, and we are so glad we decided to go with her as our celebrant. Right from the get go Barb was super helpful, guided us through everything we needed to know and above all was super flexible in what we wanted for our ceremony. Not being super creative we left pretty much everything up to Barb, and we couldn't have been happier with our ceremony. It wasn't too long, and it captured us perfectly. We are so thankful to Barb and couldn't recommend her enough!

Brittany A.

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Thank you so much. I loved every minute of getting to know you both and especially loved being a part of your special day xx

April 2018

Barb was really good. Very organised and helpful. She met with us 12 months before. She made us feel very comfortable from the outset and was understanding of what sort of ceremony we wanted. She made it easy and we had no dramas on the day. Saved us a lot of work!

Brett C.

November 2017

Barbara is so friendly and so professional. Barbara went out of her way to go above and beyond for us. So accommodating and never pushy.

Mitosa L.

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July 2023

Barb was brilliant from start to finish. She made us feel so at ease and was helpful in answering all of our questions. I love how she allowed us to add so many personal touches to our wedding. So many people commented just how "us" they felt the ceremony was. Highly recommend!

Leah V.

September 2022

We were lucky to have Barbara as the celebrant for our wedding. She was organised and delivered a beautiful and moving ceremony. She is an eloquent wordsmith and possesses an euphonious voice that commands an audience, which was exactly the type of celebrant we wanted for our ceremony. Thank you Barbara for making our ceremony so incredible and memorable. Jane & Jay

Jay M.


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How many weddings do you book in per day?

Are celebrants usually doing one per day? or two on some days? How is this possible?! haha

Something Blue Weddings

About twice I year I will have 2 weddings on a day, BUT ONLY when there are hours between each wedding and a short distance to travel between the two weddings. Locations are usually fairly close in the Hunter Valley but I still ensure there are 2-3 hours between both weddings. I would be reluctant to book a wedding with a celebrant that was needing to rush between multiple ceremonies. Never hesitate to ask this question of your celebrant.

Any advice on writing my vows to my wife-to-be?

Something Blue Weddings

Speak or write from the heart. Don't ramble. Have someone proof read your vows for you.

Nathan L

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