Jo Fabro - Celebrant
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A Little about me.
My name is Jo Fabro - I am 36 years old.
I am a celebrant based in Sydney and have been working in the industry for the past five years. I became a celebrant at the request of some good mates, who wanted to have a friend to marry them, rather than a stranger. They thought of me (I am a jazz singer by trade, so I am comfortable in front of a crowd) and I jumped at the chance to be able to do such a special thing for them and to be able to provide them with a ceremony that was a bit more personal for their special day.
It was a huge undertaking and is not something that is an option for most people, and with that in mind, I try to bring that ethos to my work now. I get to know my clients and I give them the ceremony that THEY want. It's all about you guys. I personalise each ceremony, composing it specifically for each couple. We can add as much of the traditional or the irreverent as you want, and we always try to have a few laughs.
Most excitingly, since the legalisation of same-sex marriage, I have been extremely lucky to celebrate the weddings of some really good friends who have waited a long time to get married, as well as a number of same-sex couples that I have met along the way.
I love what I do and I feel incredibly lucky to be able to do it. I hope that I can be a part of your celebration.
About
My name is Jo Fabro - I am 36 years old and based in Sydney, but I travel all over for my couples. I am a celebrant based in Sydney and have been working in the industry for the past five years. I became a celebrant at the request of some good friends and haven't looked back. I want your ceremony to be all about you. We will make it the day that you want & I'll be there to advise you every step. we always have a few laughs along the way!!
Ms Joanna Fabro
Business Owner
FAQ
I take care of that for you, in full consultation with you. I take you through the elements that can be in your ceremony, give you samples of the types of things that we can do and walk you through the process of making your selections. Once you have worked out what you want, I will put it all together for you. I try to make this process as easy and stress-free as possible.
There a legal vows which you are required to say, however, most people choose to expand on these. You can write your own, but I also give you some samples that you can choose from. These cater for every taste, and should you choose to write your own vows they are a good indicator of how they normally flow etc.
The actual legal requirements are quite small and after that, it is really all about whatever is going to make you guys comfortable. Most of the ceremonies that I do go between 20-30 minutes. Less than 20 can feel a little short, and more than 30 starts to feel a little slow. But most ceremonies work great around the 25-minute mark, it's long enough to have substance but short enough to keep everyone entertained. Then you can get down to the celebrations.
April 2017
April 2017
Jo Fabro - Celebrant
Thanks Daina - how could you not give a blanket to the cutest Grandma of all time. It was a real pleasure being a part of the day.
March 2017
Jo Fabro - Celebrant
Thanks for such a beautiful review, you guys were a really special wedding for me, it was honestly a pleasure to be a part of it.
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Get Expert AdviceWhich 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
Jo Fabro - Celebrant
Generally - Groom is on theright of the celebrant (if you;re in the crowd looking at the altar) and Bride on the left - however this is pretty old fasioned. Most couples I work with make a point of asking both sides to mingle - one couple had a great sign that said
"Friends and family kindly choose a seat and not a side - We're all family once the knot is tied!!"
I thought this was a really cute idea.
Can we get married in Australia if we are not citizens?
Hi there, I am wondering if you can help me. Myself and my partner are currently residing in Canberra but we are not Australian citizens, we are English citizens, we are here on two year working visas. We are due to get married back in England in December but in order to make it 'legal' we have been advised that we have to get married officially here first. As we will be here on our own we only want something very small and personal, basically it's just to allow us to get married in the uk. Sorry if I have confused you as I appreciate it's a bit complicated but if you could let me know your thoughts it would be much appreciated xx
Jo Fabro - Celebrant
Hi - getting married here will mean that your marriage is recognised in the UK. (Best if you order the official marriage certificate). Many people get married here as it is very easy to do, so a lot of couples choose to get married here and have a religious ceremony over seas. Although I don't see a reason why you couldn't just do everything in the UK.
Bridesmaid drama!
I have a lot of female first cousins that I'm very close to but one in particular that I've chosen to be in my bridal party (along with my two sisters). I know my cousins and aunts will be upset that they/their daughters weren't chosen and I'm worried about hurting people's feelings. I'm announcing the bridesmaids at my engagement party. Do you have any advice?
Jo Fabro - Celebrant
Hi - I understand how hard that is.
I think it would be a good idea to let your cousins a know your decision in person or on the phone before the engagement party and explain to them, that although they are very special to you, it is just too difficult to include everyone in the bridal party, and so you have chosen just your cousin who have a special relationship with. Most people will understand that. The other option is to give them a role in the wedding that isn't the bridal party (depending on how many people there are). They could be one of the witnesses (you need 2) or could make a reading etc. You can also give them an extra special mention at the reception during the speeches.
I hope that helps.
Jo
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I wouldn't have missed it. The rain couldn't stop us!