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Humans are constantly blessed with happy memories. It is my desire to provide a ceremony that is exactly right for you so that it will be happy, memorable and stress free. I will meet with you to learn your wishes and then design a ceremony to fulfil your expectations. You have complete control over all aspects of the ceremony at all times. A celebrant is there to facilitate your requirements. I provide a range of resources and formats for ceremonies and encourage clients’ contributions to ensure ceremonies fully respecting and reflecting their aspirations. Friends and family are welcome to participate. I am always happy to work with children, strongly welcoming their involvement if desired by the couple.
As one of the new generation of trained Authorised Celebrants, I am an active and proud member of the several professional celebrants associations. I uphold their individual Codes of Ethics, in addition to the minimum prescribed by law. Having served on the committee of Celebrants Australia from 2006—2010, I had the honour to be its President for 2008-2010. My key interest is to promote and encourage professionalism within the industry, with particular emphasis on ethics and training. I am proud to have been award the prestigious “Certified Practicing Celebrant” (CPC) which reflects my active involvement in celebrancy associations, extensive ongoing professional development well in excess of the minimum required by law, mentoring of other celebrants etc.. Married for 40+ years, I have three adult children and six beautiful grandchildren. Other interests include genealogy, computing, classic cars (my own being a 1947 Austin Sixteen), and I’m a compulsive reader and studier. A lay minister with a mainline Christian church for 30+ years, I have held local, regional and national positions. I offer traditional, contemporary and Christian marriage ceremonies, and do not perform New Age, pagan or anti-Christian ceremonies. My professional career has been predominantly in purchasing and supply management, involving working for major national and international companies in senior positions, and as a consultant to both the private and government sector. For a number of years I lectured at TAFE colleges, and my consulting business was contracted to provide training in Victorian for all Commonwealth Government departments and bodies. For many years I was a member of the peak Purchasing and Material Management body’s state and national councils (including State President, National Director of Professional Development and Associate Fellow). I have been active in numerous other professional associations, including the Australian Institute of Management and Fellow of The Australian Institute of Company Directors. Celebrancy is a privileged community service, and sharing in the joys and sorrows of life with people is an honour. I believe that affordable, professional and quality ceremonies should be available to all persons and am very disappointed when I read belittling comments such as “If cost is your only consideration ….” or read of “cheap” weddings for those not wanting to pay high fees. I endeavour to tailor a ceremony to meet every budget, and do not try and up-sell clients with unnecessary expenses. |
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About Me |
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To contact me:
Peter G P Hooper AMC CPC Certified Practicing Celebrant
Phone: 03 9772 2326 Mobile: 0419 315 933 Email: peterh@affordablecelebrant.com.au |