Maureen Thorpe provide first class wedding planning services. Marriage Celebrant. Your wedding Your way. Every bride wants to remember this special day, and I will help you to do that. Congratulations on your Engagement! Thank you for taking the time to view my website. My name is Maureen Thorpe and I am an authorised Civil Marriage Celebrant. I am Scottish by birth, but have lived in Sydney for over 30 years. I have had many years in public speaking, and I am passionate about my work. I completed my studies with Academy of Celebrancy gaining Diploma of Marriage Celebrancy - High Distinction. I have continued my education by passing Certificate IV in Marriage Celebrancy . To tell you a bit about my ceremonies, they are very welcoming, friendly and professional which will be reflected in the type of service that we prepare together giving you a unique ceremony to remember for ever. I will attend to all the legal documentation both before and after your Wedding and make sure that all legal requirements during your ceremony are met. Most importantly, it is your Wedding Day and I will conduct the type of service that you want and I am very happy to help you in any way I can and offer advice when needed. Planning the special day?? ?? this can be an overwhelming task but with my advice and professional service, plus the additional information I have provided below it will be MUCH easier than you thought and a lot of fun too. Whether it's your first or third wedding, this is your special day and you deserve to have everything you have ever dreamed of. Your dream wedding may be a large traditional wedding, a small home/backyard wedding, a beach wedding, a themed wedding, or an alternative/spiritual wedding. You may wish to include a rose ceremony, sand ceremony, candle ceremony, or an angel blessing.