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NAMING CEREMONY - AN IDEAL FAMILY DAY!

12/7/2013

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I conducted a beautiful Naming Ceremony yesterday at Blue Gum Hills Regional Reserve at Minmi near Newcastle. I'd never been to the park before - it was so perfect for all the children invited to the Naming to explore - with a maze, replica mine, cubby houses plus a Treetops Walk. Grandparents and the great grandma were there and two lovely young girls played a violin recitall that was breathtakingly beautiful. It was such a lovely opportunity to gather family and friends together to welcome a little one into all their lives - a little one who smiled non-stop throughout the proceeding!

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CELEBRATING THE 70's CHAPTER!

11/13/2013

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Oh dear...the 70s felt so good at the time but 40 years on things aren't quite the same!


I was wearing the same kaftan I wore back when I was a teenager...but I can't say the same about the hair! 


Though the party was great fun it made me realise that peace is still a long way off and love wasn't ever free...and I'm very glad polyester body suits, flared trousers, afros and sideburns have officially been abandoned!

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THE FOCUS ON FAMILY AND FRIENDSHIPS

11/3/2013

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I am so lucky that I am still very close to my ex-husband's family. Though we divorced and he's remarried I am always included in family events. But what a thrill to be asked to be the celebrant at his brother's wedding! 
The ceremony and reception were held at the family home and it was a simple but emotion-packed ceremony. Afterwards the bride's sister, who had flown over from Thailand, conducted a Sai Sin ceremony - where guests tie string which has been blessed by monks round the couples' left wrists to bring good luck for their future. It was such a wonderful, relaxed and happy day, with so many special people present. It made me, once again, so thankful that despite divorce we're all good friends. 

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STUNNING SPOT, INSPIRATIONAL COUPLE

10/27/2013

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A really lovely couple who only had a very small wedding 14 years ago always intended to have a really special ceremony and reception when they could afford it. Friday was the day! It was the happiest occasion imaginable...so much love, laughter and smiles...beautiful children, a stunning 'bride', a handsome 'groom' and immaculate bridal party...with a ceremony overlooking the ocean. The guest register was a special book I created for them tracing their 14 years together. And did everyone enjoy it? You bet. The couple have just emailed me to say, "We both just wanted to thank you again for the amazing job you did with the ceremony and the book. Everything was perfect."  Thank you guys, I enjoyed every single second with you.

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TEN PAGEBOYS AND FLOWERGIRLS... 

9/15/2013

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I'm hoping we get plenty of rain this week so Saturday is dry and sunny for an outdoor wedding I am conducting. What makes it even more special is that there will be with five pageboys and five flowergirls ranging in age from three to ten. A young son is to give the bride away and the bride is wearing black, the bridesmaids white...

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MY PASSION HELPING PEOPLE CELEBRATE IMPORTANT CHAPTERS IN THEIR LIFE! 

8/5/2013

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Not only do I adore helping create ideal ceremonies for people - I just love being there with them on the day. And when I receive feedback like this, understandably I feel ecstatic! 
"We were so honoured with your presence, expertise and absolute true passion for what you do...we thank you for the amazing ceremony… really!  It exceeded my romantic imagination, which is huge!  Everyone commented and complemented on the amazing delivery and structure of the event, how unique it was... you have a niche in the market.”



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LIFE IS TOO SHORT NOT TO CELEBRATE!

1/2/2013

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Why do we wait until birthdays, Christmas or New Year's Eve to celebrate? I believe life is too short not to celebrate EVERY moment we can. Without making the effort to mark a particular moment, life passes us by far too quickly and achievements and blessings can so easily get missed along the way...

Organising a celebration - with a celebrant to lift the occasion from special to spectacular - is the best way to mark all those special occasions in your life. Be it a new home, new baby, the passing of an exam or achieving new status...

Make Celebrating Life's Chapters your New Year's Resolution for 2013...celebrate in style and ensure you don't let those magic moments pass you by...

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What is the greatest gift you could buy for someone you love?

8/30/2012

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Are you looking for a really unique gift for a special person in your life, something that will be treasured forever? Something that is totally personal and meaningful? And something that can be passed down from generation to generation that all the family and friends will love?

The answer is a professionally produced  book all about that special person, telling their story in words and pictures! For a mother or father, a grandparent or even for your child - it's something that will be a treasured keepsake.

I have just written one for my daughter to celebrate her 28th birthday. It traced all her life's special moments so far: from birth through her formative years; her school days; university studies; holidays; her career; special friends; the man she fell in love with - his proposal and their marriage.

I gave it to her as a surprise yesterday on her birthday and she was utterly thrilled with it. And her friends adored it too.

It makes the ideal gift for a group of friends or family to club together to buy to celebrate a birthday or  wedding anniversary or any other special occasion

And for older people who already have everything they need, it is something that really shows how much you care about them.

It could be a surprise, but far better to let the person tell their own story in unhurried interviews, choose exactly what they want recorded and decide on which pictures to include. The person being interviewed will remain in total control of the written word.

There is a choice of softcover or hardcover books with fabric covers, with optional dust covers and some, elegantly padded that come in their own special folder.   

Journalist and author, Rebecca Skinner, tailor makes professional books to suit all budgets. From 30 or less to hundreds of pages, the choice is yours. From books telling an entire life story to others tracing an important chapter in someone's life...the options are unlimited. 

Contact Celebrating Life's Chapters and Rebecca to find out more onl 0401 808 335.

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A WHOLE NEW CHAPTER

7/5/2012

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With so many of us geographically (and often emotionally) cut off from our relatives and friends - for instance all my family apart from my daughter are living in England - it makes me realise just how important it is to get together when we can and celebrate the occasion. A friend of mine has just returned from Australia to spend time with her sick father in England and he died just days after she returned home. How much better was it that she was there to spend time with him when he was alive, than rushing home after he had died for a funeral?

I think Living Wakes (like a funeral wake but when the guest of honour is present) are a really great way of making someone feel loved, cherished and important to those around them. I've always thought how crazy it is to have a wonderful funeral that celebrates the life of the person who has died, and they miss out on all the love, memories and funny stories that surround the occasion. How often have you heard people at a funeral say, "How much he/she would have loved this?".

And I don't even think living wakes need to wait until a special relative is even ill. Why not have a Celebration of Life every year, when the family gets together? Even if it's when one relative visits from overseas, why not plan a family  gathering - which is structured as a special ceremony - to create a professional, meaningful and loving occasion?

But if a family member is ill, and you fear the end might be close, then that's a perfect time to plan a Living Wake. I've done a lot of training in grief and bereavement and I know how much this can help not only the relatives, but also the person who is facing the natural end of their life. It helps acceptance and for those who will be left behind, it also helps in the bereavement process.
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    Rebecca Skinner is a journalist, editor and writer who is also  a civil celebrant, committed to helping people cherish special moments in their lives. From ceremonies with a difference together with books of living memories as a unique memento - to writing life stories - she is the specialist in celebrating life's many chapters.

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