OVERVIEW

Pamela Sheedy is a registered civil marriage celebrant located in Bairnsdale, she has extensive experience in all aspects of celebrancy, with excellent creative writing, and presentation skills.

Pamela is a graduate of Monash University, professional and highly trained, offering a unique and personalized service every time. - There is no better trained celebrant than a Monash Graduate.

Pamela has a portable ceremonial table, chair, and matching covers and can provide a powerful sound system with built in CD player, ensuring every one of your guests will hear your special day.

* Graduate Diploma of Arts in Civil Ceremonies

* I have loved working with hundreds of happy couples, carefully curating each ceremony

* I truly love what I do, & take pride in my unique, professional approach

* Your ceremony is as important to me as it is to you.

"Your day, your choice, together let's get it right. I will create a ceremony that reflects the depth of your commitment to each other. Are you looking for an understanding, caring, committed celebrant who will collaborate with you, look no further, you have found her."

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The newlyweds showing off their signed certificate of marriage.

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Location

Service Area Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance, Orbost, Paynesville, Metung

3 reviews 5 Write a Review

October 2017

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Pamela was a great listener, communicator, professional and thorough in our ceremony planning. She explained legal requirements, planned for contingencies, edited to our needs with all notes finalised in good time. Our wedding ceremony was a relaxed and joyous occasion and we have no hesitation in recommending Pamela.

Joady C.

October 2017

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Pamela was so easy to work with and listened to what we wanted and was able to create a ceremony that was personal and unique as per our personalities. I would highly recommend Pamela to anyone.

Merran P.

September 2017

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Pamela was absolutely amazing and made our day so special. She really took the time to understand our relationship which was reflected in the beautiful ceremony. We laughed, we cried, it was just perfect. Thank you for being so wonderful Pam.

Lauren H.

Expert Advice

As a wedding professional, Pamela Sheedy offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.

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Who writes the vows? Do we say them or have to repeat after the celebrant?

Pamela Sheedy

I always encourage my couples to write their own vows, they are promises you are making to each other, and as such are really personal. I do handout a guide with some helpful ideas so they have some idea of what to say and how to craft their vows. If they are unable to express themselves I ask them for some of the reasons they love this person and want to marry them, and what promises they would like to make to their partner, then I put all of that together and present it to them for their approval. Because they are so personal - unless they have problems speaking or reading- I print the vows up on cards and hand them to the couple at the appropriate time. Also, I stand away from them so their guests and the photographer can get a clear shot of just the two of them.

Hope this helps – happy writing.

Pamela

Which is the bride's side and which is the groom's side?

Is this still a thing? Obvious not for same sex couples, but still

Pamela Sheedy

Traditionally, the groom is on the left with the bride on the right, however, these days it really depends on the site, where the sun and the wind are, and what the couple prefers. I never stand between my B&G always to the side, and when they say their vows right out of the way.

Pamela

How should I let a friend know that she's not included in my bridal party?

We haven't been close for years but she has only a few other friends and had an expectation that she would be included as a bridesmaid. She found out through one of the bridesmaids that we had already gone looking for dresses, and she said she was devastated because she wanted to come (although we had never talked about it!). We are having a super intimate wedding and only inviting our family and closest friends - everyone else seems to have picked up on it but I'm so worried that she'll be hurt when she finds out she's not invited to the wedding itself! Your advice is appreciated!

Pamela Sheedy

Honesty is always the best policy, tell her how many bridesmaids you will be having, explain that owing to the fact you are limited by family restrictions/financial reasons etc, it is just not possible. Also let her know you are surprised by her expectation, because the two of you never ever discussed her being a bridesmaid.