Matt and Vanessa chose Settlers Country Manor for their intimate wedding ceremony in November 2025. We created a ceremony that reflected their love story and honoured elements of both their cultures, Germany and the Philippines.

We were fortunate to use the main wedding gazebo in a beautiful part of the Settlers Country Manor. 

I wrote a warm ceremony that included their beautiful love story, what they love about each other, and how the proposal took place.  There was plenty of laughter. 

Of course, the highlight of every ceremony is the exchange of vows and rings.  This ceremony included the ritual of the blessing of the rings, during which their Godparents came forward and shared their best wishes for the couple whilst holding the rings. 

Settlers Country Manor is a beautiful venue with all the options covered, whether you are seeking a venue that will cater for a large or an intimate ceremony. 

Vitor and Jessica eloped in my home in Parnell with their closest friends, and Lionel Tan captured it all for them.

Flowers at Aaron and Sarah’s wedding at The Hunting Lodge

Amy and Jon joined in a Civil Union in my home, August 2023.

Emotions can run high during a wedding ceremony

Rituals can create unique memories