|
Based in Berwick,
I perform ceremonies in the Melbourne City area,
all Eastern suburbs, the Mornington Peninsula and West
Gippsland
-- I will travel to all other areas of Victoria by
arrangement --
Hello, I am an Authorised Marriage Celebrant with many
years of experience in public speaking through teaching
and training roles. My aim is to make all our contacts,
from the initial meeting through to the ceremony, as
relaxed and friendly as possible. I take great delight
in working with you to create a ceremony which reflects
your love, your feelings and your values.
At our first meeting you will be able to browse through
my library, which includes a selection of ceremony
formats, poems, readings, music and symbolic rites for
each type of ceremony. From this beginning, and with
your personal input, I will draft a ceremony for your
approval. Family and friends can be part of the ceremony
if you so wish. You can review and revise each draft
until you are satisfied with the format and content.
Together we will create a ceremony which is unique to
you. A ceremony to make your special day enjoyable and
memorable. You can also select from a range of
certificates for presentation at your ceremony. The
ceremony can take place in any location which has a
special significance for you provided there are no
access restrictions.
I recommend a rehearsal one week prior to the date to
ensure a smooth and relaxed ceremony on the day. I look
forward to being part of your special day.
Poem
for a Wedding/Commitment
You
Are My Life
There is no one I love
more than you.
There is no one I would rather be with.
When we are apart, I think of you.
When we are together, I am at peace.
You are the light that
fills my day.
You are the dreams that fill my night.
Without you there is only emptiness.
Without you my world is not complete.
Stay with me and be my
love.
Stay with me until I die.
Should you depart before my time.
Wait for me, until we meet again.
© Stan Newman
2006
Blessing for a Wedding/Commitment/Renewal of Vows
May you always walk in sunshine,
May you always be blessed with love,
May you always know the warmth of good friends,
May all your days together be filled with laughter,
May your life together be all that you want it to be
And in your golden years may you look back and say,
That was good
©
Stan Newman 2006
Poem
for a Naming
The Child In Me...Stan
Newman
The child in me sees the
child that,s you,
What fun we’ll have, such things we’ll do.
Adventures our,s and fun and pleasure,
Your world and mine will turn together.
Oh, that I should always
see
The world as good as it should be.
To see the world through eyes like yours,
A world of love, devoid of wars.
Your life is planned I’d
like to say
But life is yours to lead your way.
So as you grow don’t lose that vision
Let truth and love rule each decision.
Enjoy your life, fulfill
your needs,
Follow your heart wherever it leads.
But cause no harm and cause no strife
And do your best throughout your life
.
© Stan Newman
2006
Poem for
a Funeral
May
Angels Guard You...Stan
Newman
One last sleep, from
which you cannot wake,
One final journey, which only you can take.
My life has changed, it cannot be the same,
I miss your voice that softly called my name.
I miss the warmth of your
embrace,
Your tender kiss, your smiling face.
I thank you for the life we shared,
The things we did, the way you cared.
Now death has taken you
from me
I ask, What’s left? What will I do?
I must go on, be brave for you.
I’ll shed my tears but try to smile,
I’ll think of you, and in
a while
Fond memories will replace pain,
The’re all I have ‘til we meet again.
‘Til we meet again in that other time
May angels guard you
Sweet love of mine.
© Stan Newman 2006 |
