Events | celebrant

Milestone Events

I work with you to create the perfect ceremony to mark your milestone event, whatever it may be.

Weddings & Civil Unions

Congratulations! You’ve decided to spend your lives together – what a wonderful time this is for you both.

Your wedding/civil union is arguably one of the biggest days of your life – certainly a life changing and significant part of it. I’m here to create for you, with full input from you, your perfect ceremony. I like to take some time to get to know a bit about you, and to customize your ceremony to reflect your personalities and your vision for your day. Your ceremony should be meaningful and about the two of you.

Everything within the framework of a wedding is flexible and can be tailor-made to suit you. You can have something short and sweet, from a back-garden or beach wedding through to a formal church wedding with all the trimmings.

Anything really is possible and – for once - It’s all about you!

Baby Namings

A new little one in your life means things will never be the same again, and you quite simply wouldn’t want them to be. This totally unique and precious wee life will change you in ways you cannot yet imagine, and will shape you as much as you will shape them.

The role of parents is perhaps the most challenging yet most rewarding role you will ever hold.

It’s important to mark such a significant time in your lives, and to celebrate and welcome your baby into your circle of family and friends.

I have lots of ideas on ways to create a memorable day and would love to share them with you.

Funerals& Memorials

The loss of a loved one is a fragile and difficult time, and requires sensitivity and care.

Remembering the life of your recently departed is an important part of the grieving process, and celebrating who they were and what they meant to you gives you the opportunity to honour them in their passing.

I am experienced in putting together a service that reflects the mood you wish – whether it is one of solemn remembrance, light-hearted sharing of memories, or a combination.

I can also help put together a eulogy and can sensitively work through your memories with you.

Testimonials

"We just wanted to say a huge thankyou to you for being such a fabulous celebrant. It was just the ceremony we hoped it would be. Several of our friends and family commented on how it felt like such a personalised ceremony and a couple assumed that you knew us as friends. Thanks so much!"
Paul and Rebecca Butler

“We would like to say a heartfelt thank-you to you Karen for your involvement in our special day. We knew from our first meeting you were going to be the perfect addition to our ceremony! You came along with so many invaluable contributions to help us structure the ceremony, making it all so much more manageable and stress-free for us. Most importantly, you really listened to what we wanted, how we envisioned the ceremony running, and never pressuring us to do anything we didn’t feel comfortable with. We couldn’t have dreamed for a smoother wedding day, it was just perfect!”
Natalie & Thomas Woodhall

“Karen went out of her way to help us create and deliver our perfect ceremony - it was creative, individualised and flowed beautifully. She made us feel organised yet at ease while planning the ceremony and on our special day. I would recommend Karen as an excellent celebrant - she is truly amazing at making the ceremony exactly how you want it!"

Suskya and Glen Anderson

Testimonials

“Karen you did an exceptional job at Mum’s funeral, something that was really difficult for us all. The words you wrote were just so sensitive and right for the occasion. I can’t recommend you highly enough. Thank you.”
D. Garcia

"Karen performed our Mum/Nana’s funeral service and was wonderful. We did not give her a lot of notice but she quickly put together a lovely service. Karen has a kind and sensitive manner and ensured all the family were included, especially the grandchildren who were very sad about their Nana. Thank you Karen for you for making a sad day such a good memory for all of us."
Denise, Shane, Finn, Niamh and Shannon

"Karen was personally recommended to me and I have had the privilege of engaging her services on numerous occasions. In each case the family have sincerely thanked me for recommending her.

Karen has a very natural, caring and genuine way of connecting with family members and is well able to work with them and understand what is unique and important for their day. She has a delightful personality and I have always admired Karen's distinctive ability in being able to personalise a funeral service and to make it both a very important and memorable occasion."

Peter Evans, Lychgate Funeral Home

Testimonials

"We have had Karen for the blessing of all of our three daughters. Karen took the time to meet with us, listen to our ideas and had great ideas we hadn't thought of as well. She understood what we wanted and helped us create such special memories for our family. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Karen to anyone. "
Paul and Sonja Rowan

“What a wonderful day we had at Emily’s baby naming. Thanks so much for all your ideas and for giving us the freedom and confidence to voice ours.”
Steven and Sarah

"Karen Simpson is my first choice for recommendations to my clients looking for a professional celebrant. Whether needing a celebrant for a wedding or officiating at a naming ceremony, Karen is always incredibly lovely to work with, putting clients at ease with her relaxed, empathetic approach. Bringing a sense of humour, and sense of occasion to all celebrations she is involved in.
With an energetic, youthful and tasteful approach, Karen will write a ceremony based on your individual requirements ensuring your ceremony is personal and meaningful."
Charlotte Wood - Charlotte Wood Events (Event Planner)