Testimonials
Jill McDougall recommends Down South Wedding Celebrant Joanne Armstrong — 5 star
Joanne was a fantastic celebrant for our wedding. She is the right amount of professional and excellent communicator mixed with charismatic, energetic, fun and light hearted- the perfect reflection of my husband and I! We couldn’t have asked for a more amazing day with her by our side, guiding us through the entire process. She is happy to help in anyway possible and will truly tailor everything to suit you and your plans for perfection. I would recommend her to anyone looking for someone easy to work with and who will compliment you big day- no matter how big or small!
Love Mr and Mrs McDougall! xo
Jess Martin recommends Down South Wedding Celebrant Joanne Armstrong — 5 star
Just a few of many, many compliments we received from guests about Jo, both on the day of, and weeks after, our wedding:
“Where did you find her? She was great!”
“Your Celebrant was fantastic!”
“She really captured you guys perfectly – both as individuals & as a couple”
“I loved how she was both professional & quirky at the same time”
“I’m just impressed that she pronounced ‘schlivovicć’ perfectly!”
“She was so good at connecting with the guests & encouraging everyone to enjoy the ceremony, even getting us all involved along the way”
“Probably the coolest Celebrant I’ve seen”
And from the Groom himself – “Jo was awesome at (trying) to keep me as calm and collected as possible whilst I waited for my bride. Considering how nervous and anxious I was, that was no mean feat.”
We knew that Jo was the person we wanted to guide us through our marriage journey as soon as we heard her voice on the phone. Jo introduced herself as “not you average celebrant” – and she was right. That is what we love about her. Jo went above and beyond ‘average’ celebrant ‘duties’ in so many ways:
Jo put in the extra effort to get to know us both as a couple and as individuals. She was always available for a one-on-one chat, and made sure that we met up multiple times before our big day.
Jo made us really think about why we wanted to get married. Through both her anecdotes and the questionnaire she (made very sure!) we thoroughly filled in, we almost unknowingly went through an entire re-evaluation of ourselves and our relationship. This was so refreshing, it made us take a step back & realise that this whole this was about us. We even learned a few things about each other along the way!
Jo explained all the legal process, including when and where documents need to be dealt with, clearly & made sure that we were on top of it.
Jo is a chameleon – she told us that she could be “as filthy rude or as polite & on-script as you want”. She is always herself, and 100% honoured the tone we wanted for our ceremony. Jo charmed the guests, got to know the families, cracked a few jokes to calm Andrew down, described our relationship beautifully and had both of us giggling and enjoying our special moment.
Jo is incredibly professional. She conducted our rehearsal efficiently and took everything under her control when she arrived on the day of the ceremony. Her ‘celebrant’ voice was/is beautiful. We didn’t have to worry about a thing.
Jo won’t let you slack off! When things needed to be completed, she made sure that we had those documents to her. A personal thank you from the bride for being so patient as I (very uncharacteristically) had a difficult time writing my vowels.
Jo has the BIGGEST heart. She cares about every couple she weds, and absolutely loves being a celebrant.
Jo – we cannot thank you enough. Without you helping us through the whole process, we would have been completely lost! Future brides & grooms will be incredibly lucky to have you as their celebrant.
Jade Hasberg recommends Down South Wedding Celebrant Joanne Armstrong — 5 star
oh gosh where do i start…
joanne is a very easy going celebrant that will take the time to listen to what yoh want from a celebrant and what you want on your day.. my husband and I had no clue where to start and what to expect.. so gave us so many ideas on traditional and non traditional ceremonies. joanne made us feel comfortable with the process and made sure we had evrrything we needed.. she went above and beyond woth calls juat to see how we were going and the family.
I LOVED that at times she was serious and then she would have some giggles with us..
THANKYOU Joanne for everything you have done for Dan and I on our special day.
hanae Curtis recommends Margaret River Wedding Celebrant Joanne Armstrong — 5 star
Joanne was a great celebrant for us. She is non-traditional, and extremely accommodating to what we wanted. Our ceremony was fun and light, but serious in all the places it needed to be. Communication before the wedding was also great, and she even made time to meet us in person before the Wedding so we felt at ease with her on the day. If you want something other than your stock standard celebrant- someone with a bit of extra flair and who is not in the least bit boring- get in touch with Jo. She’ll make your ceremony fantastic! Xx Thanks again for helping us have the best day ever Jo!
Love, Shanae & Ben
Tristan Kelly recommends Margaret River Wedding Celebrant Joanne Armstrong — 5 star
We knew within a few seconds of speaking to Joanne that we wanted her to be our celebrant! She has such a fun, energetic personality and made the whole process of organising the ceremony and sorting out all the legal stuff easy and stress free. Although we only met in person on the day of our wedding in Eagle Bay it felt like she had known us for years. She totally understood the sort of people we are and delivered a beautiful relaxed ceremony that celebrated our relationship in the perfect way. We particularly loved how Joanne was able to improvise on the day and weave elements of the ceremony in and out so that they flowed naturally in the moment. Taking care to print out our vows so that grandparents could follow along was a great touch as well. If you’re looking for a unique celebrant, you can’t go wrong with Joanne! Thanks for helping to make our day so special (and sorry it’s taken so long for us to post this)! Tristan and Molly
Melanie Shier recommends Margaret River Wedding Celebrant Joanne Armstrong — 5 star
From our first meeting with Joanne, her warmth and bubbly personality made us comfortable, as though we had always known each other. Joanne took her time to get to know us, putting special touches in our ceremony, making it such a personal and enjoyable moment. Our guests all commented what a lovely ceremony it was, with a mixture of laughs and sentimental moments.
♡ Mel & Andy x
Jake May recommends Margaret River Wedding Celebrant Joanne Armstrong — 5 star
Joanne was an amazing celebrant! She had a wealth of experience and was more than happy to share her advice on how to make the most of our wedding day. Always willing to have a chat, she made sure that our wedding day was a personal experience that we will never forget. She brought a humour and charisma that I don’t think many celebrants can provide. She was fantastic in the preparation leading up to the ceremony, she set the tone and made us comfortable at a short rehearsal the day before, and on the wedding day she made absolutely everyone smile. She made the day a truly unique experience for us and we wouldn’t have had it any other way. We would recommend her to everyone, and everyone who attended had nothing but glowing things to say about her.
Thank you so much Joanne 😊 — with Rhian May and Joanne Armstrong.
Courtney Power recommends Margaret River Wedding Celebrant Joanne Armstrong — 5 star
Wow Joanne what an incredible wedding!!
I’d recommend you 1,000 times over so I just want to give you justice at how great you are!
We got married 3 months ago now & we’re still on a massive high at how perfect our day turned out.
From the minute I stumbled across Jo’s name on the net I knew we’d found the person to marry us, I didn’t even look any further.
We wanted a fun, upbeat ceremony & something that really engaged with our guests & that’s exactly what we got.
Her fun & charismatic personality really set the tone for the perfect ceremony. She had me & my hubby giggling from the minute we got up at the alter, making us relax instantly & helped ease all of our nerves.
The homework she put in in the lead up to the big day was so special… she genuinely wanted to get to know us as a couple & went above & beyond to find out what we were like which truly showed when we got up there on the day where she worked the crowd talking about our friends & family like she was a long time friend… she had all our guests laughing & encouraged them to cheer & clap through a few funny stories about us & got everyone involved.
One of the things I’m most grateful for was her encouragement to write our own vows, it was something we thought we’d just be able to skip past & do the ‘repeat after me’ thing but instead she suggested that we really have a think about it & put into words what we love about one another. By doing so my partner & I come up with some really special things & it made us think about what we were doing & why we were getting married in the first place… there was so much love in those vows, it was so personal & definitely one of my favourite parts of the day; I still get teary thinking about it.
Our guests were raving about the ceremony afterwards saying how great it was & not boring like most others they’d been too… Even talking to my wedding photographer just the other day she mentioned that Jo was the best celebrant she’d seen out of the countless number of weddings that she’d been a part of.
I really couldn’t recommend Joanne highly enough, she set the perfect tone for a perfect day & we had so much fun.
We could not be happier!
❤️ Mrs Power
Xox
Adelle Pattni recommends Margaret River Wedding Celebrant Joanne Armstrong — 5 star
When Ash and I got engaged we said we wanted our wedding day -ceremony and reception to be us. We wanted it to be personal and fun. We were lucky enough to find Joanne Armstrong to be our celebrant. She really made us reflect on our personalities and having those shine through the ceremony. She encouraged us to be ourselves and remember it was really about us, we wrote our own vows and honestly that is my favourite part of our wedding, it took a little time but Joanne walked us through it helped me really say what was in my heart.
She made the happiest and best day of our lives so easy, she relaxed us, helped us centre and refocus with all the emotion and people around us. Our families and friends kept saying how amazing is Jo she was so wonderful, funny and creative through the ceremony. They made a point of telling us over and over it was the best ceremony’s and celebrant they had experienced.
When Jo asked us for all of the information about us we were a bit apprehensive and unsure, however we trusted the process and it was amazing to really tell our journey and share our special memories and moments with our friends and family. The day was exactly what we wanted a fun, intimate, relaxed and different day. Joanne really was central to helping us achieve this she also made it clear that she was on the journey with Ash and I through our engagement while planning the wedding sharing moments of excitement when my dress arrived when Ash picked his suit, when family was arriving from the uk and of course coaching us with our vows and really there to be a huge support. She played a huge personal part in our beginning and we are so thankful and blessed to have had her by our sides!
We can’t recommend her enough! Thank you Joanne! Xx
You’re relaxed yet fun, bubbly personality helped create the perfect atmosphere to make Nicole and Dave’s day.
Looking forward to working with you again.
Kind Regards
James Sta-Maria aka DJ Starma
Jasmine Abramo reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
We had such a beautiful and relaxed ceremony with Joanne as our celebrant. She eased our nerves and our guests commented on how funny and relaxing the vibes were.
Thank you for being the best and we had so much fun with you!
Jas and Dean
Daniel Mark Hasberg reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Like to say thank you for the best day at my wedding
Kathryn reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
We chose Joanne for her quirky personality. After researching our options, Joanne’s website and bubbly personality won us. We wanted a ceremony which was wild in nature, and fun. Joanne offers as much support as you personally want and listens to any requests and acts on those. We had a wonderful ceremony which was relaxed and filled with laughter. It was great. My husband and I could not have asked for a more perfect day. Thank you Joanne
Lockie and Lee reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Well what can I say, if you are wanting your day to be perfect then there is no other choosing in regards to a celebrant. Joanne Armstrong is wonderful and charismatic.
Her thoughtfulness and incredible interpersonal skills have you feeling super comfortable and relaxed as you enter into possibly one of the most intense times in your life. Her attention to detail, sense of humour, passion and drive to make everything perfect for you helps to make the lead up and the day a delightful experience.
Not only do you feel like she is your celebrant but a best friend who has been there for you both through the years knowing just the right things to do and say.
Joanne, our sincerest thanks for being you.
To anyone reading this undecided, make the call now. You will see what I mean when you have that first catch up.
Michelle and Warren reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Karri Ward reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Secret Garden, Margaret River, Western Australia
Leonardo and I wanted to say a huge THANK YOU!! You were absolutely sensational!
Whilst already coming highly recommended to us by our wonderful photographer, you exceeded even my greatest hopes and expectations! You blew us away with you charisma and love from the very first moment we spoke over the phone. Every moment, every conversation and every task leading up to our special day was carefully crafted and meticulously thought out, but fun and joyous! We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect and magical day! Honestly, our ceremony was the most remarkable, intimate and momentous occasion in our lives! You truly brought it to life.
We are so beyond grateful, that you handled everything, and I mean EVERYTHING with style and grace. Every single guest at our wedding could not believe how well executed, professional and personal the whole wedding was run! This is a tribute to YOU! You were incredible! You, in our books are by far the BEST Celebrant and most importantly, the most beautiful human being.
Thank you so very much!!!!
Love Karri & Leonardo xxx
Stephanie Purcell reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Silversprings Cottages, Metricup, Western Australia
Hi, we had Joanne celebrate our wedding at Silversprings.
Wow!
What a delivery, especially in how slack we were with communications.
She had the patience of a saint and made my husband and crowd feel at ease with her humor and quick wit. Even though we only had contact on the phone she made you feel like the relationship was an old friend. We had so many comments on the ceremony from guests on how well Joanne did.
Would highly recommend!!
I first heard about Joanne on a couple of wedding pages, her name popped up a few times when I was asking for celebrant suggestions so I decided to send her a message.
As soon as I spoke to Jo on the phone I knew she was the celebrant for us, I don’t think I even asked my husbands opinion haha! Over the year we met up for lunches, she met our kids and she really got to know us because she wanted to, not because it was her job.
The morning of the wedding she was exactly what we needed, we were all a bit nervous but she calmly told us what we needed to know and how it was going to happen.
The ceremony was perfect, people are still talking about it and how it was just so us. It was the perfect balance of happy, funny, serious, silly and it pretty much made everyone cry!
I can not recommend Jo enough, not only will you get an amazing celebrant but you will get a friend as well xx
Grant Goodall reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Shelley Cove, Bunker Bay … Naturaliste, Western Australia
Joanne,Well how to describe you to others….Quirky, free spirited, humorous !!!!!
Apart from your amazing partner your celebrant is the key link in making this the most memorable day of your life.For us it was a challenge as we are both not religious people and we wanted someone that would make the day special for us.Joanne was an absolute delight.Following a great chat on the phone we had our first meeting at a coffee shop allowing us to relax and get to know what to expect. Joanne was easy to talk to and was keen on learning about both of us. We had plenty more catch ups.Joanne spent a lot of time finding out exactly what would work and how we wanted everything to flow.Her skills and constant flow of information helped not only to plan the day but also in personalising our vows.
Our wedding was absolutely incredible and the feedback from our family and friends on the ceremony was awesome.We would highly recommend Joanne to anyone planning their big day.Tammy and Al
Nikki Bailey reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
With her no way u get bored!!! Cheeky but amazing !!
Bernd Windhofer reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Yati Ford reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
After we have spoken through the phone, we decided to meet on the next day in one of the Caffee in Margaret River. It was such a nice pleasure of meeting her in person, she was indeed lovely and outgoing person. We felt like we had known her for long time as she brought the sense of a friendship even though that was our first-time meeting. She then told us every detail of what we need to prepare for the ceremony. We met her only once before the wedding and everything was arranging perfectly.
We got married on the Valentine’s in Provence Lake Busselton. A lovely wedding ceremony on a Valentine’s Day. She was so competent, committed, and punctual person. What a wonderful wedding, we could not have made it without her effort and commitment.
Joanne was awesome, fun, energetic, and so confident person with positive personality. She made our day so special for the rest of our life journey. I would highly have recommended her to any couple who are planning with their wedding ceremony as you can’t go wrong for choosing Joanne as your wedding celebrant. From the bottom of our heart we would like to thank you very much Joanne for being our wonderful celebrant.
Yati & Frank 😉
Michelle Ragg reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Straight away there was all the info I needed beaming across the country by email. Face to face meetings with us both by Skype and endless phone calls to make sure everything was just right. Nothing is too much trouble for Jo and I’m so glad we took her advice and wrote our own vows because it’s one of the many things our guests comment on.
Our beautiful intimate wedding was held in Busselton with a very relaxed hippy vibe at a private house on the beach. The weather was perfect. The ceremony was filled with laughter and fun. Jo even helped us make the official signing fun by suggesting some cheeky poses for the camera.
Every one of our guests have told us how wonderful our day was and how lovely our celebrant was. My hubby and I could not be happier with our choice and we have not only had the most amazing celebrant ever officiate our magical day but we have both gained a dear friend in Joanne.
Thanks you so much for everything Jo, we will be forever grateful for the gift of YOU!
Much love, Roger and Michelle Ragg. (NSW Australia)
Caroline Mercer reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Tanika Holdsworth reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
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Renee Dawson reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Tessa Vermeulen reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Andy Owen reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Caity Conere reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Her dedication to her profession is abundantly clear in the enthusiasm that radiates off her. We knew as soon as we met her that she was the one.
Since our wedding I have had so many compliments on how Jo conducted it, and how the guests felt she had known us for years, not just paid to show up for the day.
Jo is warm, welcoming, professional, and fresh and I can confidently say that every guest was hooked on every word spoken. She is truly an asset to any couple and we feel we can call her a friend.
Tennille Hallsworth reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Cara Turner reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Moritz Kurys-Romer reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
We cannot recommend Jo Armstrong from Wild Heart Celebrations more highly after our wedding experience.
From the beginning Jo was warm & funny & put us at ease with a process that we knew nothing about, or really where to start.
The most important thing to know about Jo is that she will deliver what you truly want out of your wedding.
We wanted something different, having our true ceremony overseas in Italy, but needing to get the legal wedding seen to here in Australia.
Lucinda Brown reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Natasha Lee Cook reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Athena Dyson reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Luke O’Connell reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Gemma Leask reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Julie Townsend reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Annika Dargatz reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
But when you have an exceptional Celebrant to go with this it makes for an even better day. Joanne showed very good composure and control throughout the entire ceremony but at the same time kept in fun, enjoyable and quite unique.
Her youthfulness and contemporary style complemented the bride and groom to a tee and had all in attendance encapsulated.
In all honesty my experiences of wedding ceremonies is that they can be over scripted and far to structured in nature. Meaning even the slightest of hiccups is noticeable and unwelcoming.
In this instance the ceremony ran smoothly and you could see that the newly married couple were over the moon with how things had gone.A big thank you to Joanne for making the day as special as it was. It will be one to remember.John Blaine
Kelly Joyce reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Kelly and Sar x
Hollie Mcquade reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Erin Burgess reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Reinis Piebalgs reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Since we are not locals to Australia and WA, there were a lot of questions, a lot of unknown.. you made us feel like nothing is impossible – like everything is possible! And, really, with you – THE DAY can be whatever one can think of.
Your fun character, your honest behaviour and personality made us feel right at home. You had so many different ideas and suggestions, but you always left the choice up to us. And that is super important.
Now, when we look back, we truly feel like that day represented who we are. And what else can you ask for? There are million ways of how to get married, and it can be confusing to find the right one for you. You guided us through without any pressure – just with suggestions that very so helpful.
It’s so obvious you are in this because you love doing what you do. And that’s why you are great at it! If we would have to do this all over again, we wouldn’t look any further!
Thank you and Craig so very much. We have the best of memories of our time in WA and it has a lot to do with you!
Warm greetings from Riga, Latvia!
Joanne effortlessly made the whole marriage process simple and and easygoing for the both of us and although some meetings were through phone call because of our busy lives, we always felt on track and reassured that things were all in place.Personally, for me I had an issue of picking my father or stepfather that has been in my life since I was 3, to walk me down the aisle. I wanted both of them to have the honour but I was indecisive on what to do because of other’s opinion. Two weeks before the wedding, I am on the phone to Joanne about this issue, almost at breaking point and Joanne was able to change my perspective (to not care what anyone thinks and do what makes me happy!) and helped me come to a decision that I knew was right all along. Her words of wisdom reaffirmed what I always wanted despite other’s opinions. Joanne was not just our celebrant, she is and always will be a dear friend to us.Our ceremony was exactly what we both wanted. Lovey dovey but not too much, quirky, detailed and above all, personal and very much US.
Joanne delivered our ceremony gracefully and put a lot of attention to detail. Majority of our guests said there could not have been anyone better to have done the very important task of marrying us.Thank you dearly Joanne, you made our ceremony very memorable and meaningful for us. We wish you all the very best for the future.
Cindy Cendana reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Chris Hill reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Kwing Lee Ho reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
We are a couples from Singapore and had never been to Margaret River or the South West of Australia. We wanted our wedding to be simple and personal, minimum stress possible.We were clueless about how to go about arranging a small and simple wedding – but one that was very special and memorable. Until we found Joanne Armstrong! Joanne’s prompt responses and enthusiasm in sharing our Joy made us feeling so excited and looking forward to our Big Day with greater joy. Her patience and composure in guiding us through the procedures and legal submission made everything seem much easier. Joanne even went the extra mile to recommend beautiful venues and wedding suppliers for our wedding. She also assisted to settle many details so that we had less worries during the course of our wedding preparation.Joanne is open, warm, friendly, modern, beautiful and professional in her work. Her vast experiences and exposures in various countries allow her to work very well with people from different nationalities. Joanne makes us feel very comfortable when we first met. We feel as though we have knew each other for a very long time. She set the relax atmosphere that both my husband and I have no feeling of being lonely even when there were so few of us… These efforts are deeply appreciated from the bottom of our hearts.Both my husband and I felt that our wedding will not be that special if not for Joanne. She has help to make our simple wedding romantic, fun and yet significant. We will remember the spirit she taught us – Keep the Big Pictures, True to Ourselves and Have FUN!Any couple who want to have a memorable wedding, I will recommend them to go for the BEST marriage celebrant – Joanne Armstrong.Thank you very much Joanne! : )
We were married in an intimate, relaxed, garden wedding and all our guests commented on how lovely the ceremony was and how delightful Jo is.
Jo understood our passion for marriage and exactly what we were wanting from our wedding. She had helpful and unique suggestions and took everything we threw at her in stride. Highly recommend. Thanks Jo.
Thanks for the lovely memories, Karen & Marcus.
Yuri ohne Haare reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Mitch K reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Thalia Miller reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
if you are looking for a down to earth, modern and romantic celebrant, Joanne is your lady.
She truly takes the time to get to know you, and is there to answer all of your questions, and I must say I had a LOT of questions….Joanne is very patient, and after a couple of emails back and forth I felt like we had known each other for ages!
Hubs and I eloped in Margaret River and Joanne made sure the ceremony was kept casual, yet romantic and funny (which is exactly what we wanted!), i honestly couldn’t of chosen a better celebrant.
James Major reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
My wife, Margaret (Bab’s) and I were extremely fortunate to engage the services of Margaret River based Wedding Celebrant Joanne Armstrong for our Nautical Wedding. When we met Joanne we knew she was unique and fun. The wedding ceremony took place outside the Chapel at the Wyndham Resort – Dunsborough which further added to our enjoyment. The area decoration was supplied by Bling and arranged by Bab’s and our joint family members.
Joanne expertly and fondly embraced the nautical theme and involved our guests in the entire proceeding with her great sense of humour and organisational skills.
People asked us why we wanted to get married at a senior’s age and we told them that we just wanted to have a good party. And that is exactly what we had!
I was in command for 7 years at sea and later became a marine pilot. Celebrating a theme to suit this occassion was a unique approach and we all decided on a Nautical themed wedding.
To synchronise the wedding with my Captains uniform Joanne responded by dressing as a ships Purser and her Uncle Richard Stein (the official photographer – who did a fantastic job) turned up dressed as a Russian sailor complete with cap adorned with a genuine Black Sea Fleet tally band.
Joanne handled the guests brilliantly and the three bridesmaids (grand-daughters) performed on cue to the delight of all those assembled. The scene was one of great humour and happiness all around – we could not have had a more enjoyable day. Background guitar music and songs were supplied on cue by the lovely Bella Blackmore.
The co-ordination of the entire proceedings by Joanne including a trouble free rehearsal was very competently executed. Joanne, Uncle Richard and Craig joined in with our guests and families at the concluding celebrations and entertainment.
The staff and management of the Wyndham Resort (with particular mention the manager Damien, Judy – catering manageress and events co-ordinator – Alisha) completed the reception and accommodation to our entire satisfaction – we thank all who assisted with our fabulous day.
James & Margaret (Bab’s) Major
Ashlee Annear reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
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Anyone needing an excellent celebrant contact Joanne for your special wedding event.
Rebecca Wallis reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 5 star
Danika Gray reviewed Joanne Armstrong Wedding Celebrant — 4 star
A lot of our guests commented on how personal the ceremony was and how Jo’s light humour was very fitting to us as a couple. Jo was very thorough and helpful throughout the whole process – she always made sure we were on track and didn’t feel overwhelmed. Throughout the ceremony Jo always made sure we had a tissue or a moment to breath when needed and gave us the time to allow the little moments to sink in.
Joanne’s energy is something that you can feel as soon as you have that first phone conversation. Organising a wedding is hard but it’s a whole other experience when you are blindly booking people you have never actually met which is why those initial chats are so important. Jo makes you feel excited about your big day and keeps that motivation flowing right up until that music starts playing. Jo was always available over phone, text and email – although we did have a few technical problems I knew that she would do anything to make sure our day was as chilled and amazing as we had hoped for. Thanks Jo!! xx
Joanne was the perfect celebrant. She was vibrant, full of character, and made us both feel very comfortable to speak openly and honestly. She is an advocate for love, and suits the ceremony to match the couple. She was very diligent with the paperwork making the day stress free!
Joanne was very friendly, bubbly, approachable, and funny. I knew on my first phone conversation with her that I wanted her to be my celebrant. In the lead up, Jo was available and happy to help with any questions or to bounce back ideas and on the day, she made our ceremony run very smoothly and was happy to be involved in our non traditional & fun ceremony. She even blended in like a guest on the day which was lovely. I would recommend Jo to anyone who is looking for someone a little different, and more fun than formal.
Jo impressed us from the moment we met her with her cheeky, down to earth nature. She got to know who we are, why we love each other and what is important to us. We had a great mix of romance and laughter throughout our ceremony that she delivered brilliantly!
Joanne Armstrong was a perfect pick as the wedding celebrant for our big day. She put so much work into the build up to the event, sending us through samples and step by step advice to help us design the perfect ceremony and even write our own vows, something that made us both rather nervous, but we were so pleased that we took her advice and made the effort. We decided to go ahead with Joanne even though she lived in Margaret River, we were in Perth and the wedding was in the Ferguson Valley, so logistics were a bit challenging. To overcome the challenges of the distance between us, we organised skype calls so that we could go through all the details and get to know the person we were working with. Joanne made a huge effort to get to know us, and at no point did we feel that we were being squashed into a “cookie cutter” standard ceremony plan, like we did with some of the other celebrants we spoke to. The day itself could not have gone any better and it was just how we imagined it. The ceremony was relaxed and personal, and completely individual – Joanne even mastered an Afrikaans accent to appeal to all the Africans at the event. We have had so many people compliment us on the service, and everyone was astounded that Joanne didn’t actually know us personally. She remembered all the details we had discussed in the upcoming months, and completed in our (rather large) questionnaire, and the only complaint received was that she used material that had been included in the speeches for later that night!
Joanne was just incredible! We booked Jo in fairly early, earlier than most couples, and got to meet with her a few times before our big day. I feel like I made a true friend. She made us feel right at ease. She is easy going, bubbly and goes the extra mile to make sure the ceremony really reflects you as a couple. She also made it a really fun process and was happy to help with even the smallest queries. If you want a ceremony that is really unique, fun and lighthearted I would recommend Joanne in a heartbeat!
We could not have had a more perfect celebrant. She was the perfect blend of organized, fun and supporting. She went out of her way to cater a ceremony that was just for us and in the process got to know almost everything about us. Amazing soul!
Joanne is highly recommended. She really took the time to make to get to know each of us and the ceremony we desired. She really put in considerable effort to help us to customize our vows and the ceremony to make it unique and special. All our guests really enjoyed the uniqueness of the ceremony!!
Joanne Armstrong was incredible from the beginning! She created the perfect ceremony to suit our personalities and she put her heart and soul into the preparation. Thank you Jo for helping us through the stressful and emotional process of planning a wedding, we couldn’t have done it without you!
Joanne was just fabulous. She wanted to make a very personalised service to suit myself and my husband and that is exactly what we had. Beautiful day thank you Joanne!
After meeting Joanne for the first time, both Adam and I felt she was the right celebrant for us due to her warm and caring nature. We felt like we were talking to someone we had know for years not a stranger. We also loved her quirkiness as we can relate a lot to it 🙂 Joanne effortlessly made the whole marriage process simple and and easygoing for the both of us and although some meetings were through phone call because of our busy lives, we always felt on track and reassured that things were all in place. Personally, for me I had an issue of picking my father or stepfather that has been in my life since I was 3, to walk me down the aisle. I wanted both of them to have the honour but I was indecisive on what to do because of other’s opinion. Two weeks before the wedding, I am on the phone to Joanne about this issue, almost at breaking point and Joanne was able to change my perspective (to not care what anyone thinks and do what makes me happy!) and helped me come to a decision that I knew was right all along. Her words of wisdom reaffirmed what I always wanted despite other’s opinions. Joanne was not just our celebrant, she is and always will be a dear friend to us. Our ceremony was exactly what we both wanted. Lovey dovey but not too much, quirky, detailed and above all, personal and very much US. Joanne delivered our ceremony gracefully and put a lot of attention to detail. Majority of our guests said there could not have been anyone better to have done the very important task of marrying us. Thank you dearly Joanne, you made our ceremony very memorable and meaningful for us. We wish you all the very best for the future.
Jo did an amazing job for our wedding 28.02.15. From the 1st meeting she was 100% on the ball with massive attention to detail, finding out about our families, friends & wedding party to include special experiences close to our hearts. Jo created the colourful, fun, unique ceremony we were after with a heartfelt, personal insight into our love and relationship. I couldn’t recommend Jo more, regardless of the theme or style, Jo will fit the mould to suit you!
Thank you Joanne Armstrong for the perfect wedding. I knew from the beginning that I wanted something different and with your help our wedding was everything I ever dreamed possible. It was intimate, personal, fun and engaging, a seamless blend between the traditional and modern. I have had so many of my guests comment on how unique and beautiful the day was. Thank you for helping to create a ceremony which truly reflected our personal love story.
Thank you so much Joanne Armstrong from Wild Heart Celebrations for marrying us at the beautiful Sandalford Winery on the 27th December 2014. From our initial meeting to the day of the wedding, you placed a large amount of effort in getting to know us intimately, by having several meetings with us prior to the big day, providing constructive feedback to ensure our wedding vows were perfect. The attention to detail in ensuring everything ran smoothly, even at the rehearsal, you made sure we felt comfortable and placed us at ease. This set the tone for what had turned out to be a great day enjoyed by all the guest, with many saying it was one of the best weddings they have ever attended. If you want someone to add that personal touch and a little quirkiness to your wedding day, look no further and seek out this awesome celebrant Joanne Armstrong.
We would highly recommend Jo as a wedding celebrant!! From day one, we felt right at home with Jo. She genuinely cares about each and every couple that she meets and ensures that the ceremony captures the love and personality of each couple. Jo helped us every step of the way, including providing guidance as to creating the perfect vows 🙂 Our guests highly praised Jo for how professional she was, yet also making the day warm, funny and sentimental. Our ceremony was everything that we asked for and more!
Jo is an amazing celebrant, she really helped to make our ceremony personal and reflect us as a couple. Her Fun personality made our whole experience so enjoyable. She really goes above and beyond for you.
Her experience really showed in coordinating our large wedding party and guiding us writing our own vows and designing the service even with last minute changes. She presents extremely well and has a beautiful voice! A delight to work with and highly recommend for anyone looking for a fresh approach.
My husband and I are from Singapore and one day, we decided that we were going to get married in Perth because it would be so special and intimate for us. And then we found Joanne – who helped us from the start right til the end. It meant alot to us that Joanne was willing to go through the details and assist with all aspects, from paperwork to booking of the venue, and even improvising the ceremony on the spot to make it personal and fun for my friends who attended the wedding! I really appreciate her patience (in going through the whole procedure since were are clueless) and expertise in giving us the best suggestions and ideas all the time. I really recommend her services to all couples who are looking for a fun, spontaneous, responsible and reliable celebrant who is passionate and dedicated to her job. She’s the one. 😉
Jo was wonderful throughout the whole process and delivered a lovely and memorable ceremony on our special day. Jo’s calm and fun personality certainly made it easier for me to relax in the lead up to our wedding and on the day itself too.
Joanne was amazing, we had so many compliments on how unique and personlised our wedding was on the day. We wanted something different and Joanne helped deliver this. Thank you
Jo married us on the 21st March 2014 and she was amazing. The whole process was well thought out and planned by Jo. She encouraged us to be individual and personalize the ceremony. We did just that our rings were cast in on a fishing rod and it was a real hit with our guests. Jo speaks clearly and has just the right blend of humor and professionalism. We definitely chose the best celebrant for our day, I highly recommend her for your ceremony, because you will have one of a kind wedding that people will talk about for a long time to come. Thankyou Jo you were born for this role. Hollie and Danny Murray
Super bubbly and friendly. Really made effort to get to know us as a couple!
Jo is wonderful, amazing, inspirational, beautiful and dedicated celebrant. We wanted a ceremony that wasn’t boring so Jo poked and prodded until she had enough information to create the perfect ceremony she did not give up to deliver the perfect day. We thankyou with all our hearts xxxx
If you’re looking for a ceremony that’s just like every other, Jo is not the celebrant for you. Her ceremonies tell a story, YOUR story and not just generic scripting. She gets to know you individually/couple & scripts as many drafts needed until you’re both happy with the outcome.
Jo was very professional as the celebrant for our wedding! She made us feel very comfortable and the ceremony was absolutely perfect! Thanks Jo
I have known Jo for a few years now, and spent a lot of time at various events with her. She is a vibrant, a great organizer, confidant speaker. She has a fantastic sense of humor, and will add light to any wedding ceremony. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Jo is wonderful, awesome, amazing, inspirational and dedicated!!! We wanted a ceremony that wasn’t boring, stuffy or old fashioned. Jo poked and prodded until she had enough information to create the perfect ceremony (in our eyes). She delivered with perfection! Great celebrant and now great friend!!!
Joanne was amazing she really made our day so special! Joanne got to know us & planned our ceremony to reflect us, she was vibrant & enthusiastic ensuring the day was meaning & fun. We know we have made a life long friend 🙂 x
Jo is very professional and so lovely. Was fantastic having her be part of our special day!
I have witnessed Joanne’s understanding of relationships and the significance of marriage mature and evolve. Joanne has a sincere interest in helping others remain true to themselves and undertake commitments consensually. In recent conversations, Joanne has expressed excitement about her role and I am excited for her solemnizing my own marriage this year.
The personal qualities that I admire in Joanne are high levels of integrity, openness and honesty, strong commitment to doing her best, ability to mix with different people, attention to detail and organisational skills, as well as her enthusiasm to learn and grow. Joanne excels in situations that require high levels of inter-personal and communication skills, which was evident in the professional, mature and easy manner she approached public speaking commitments.
I have personally witnessed her unique ability to connect almost instantly with people of all backgrounds and engage them in conversation.
The personal qualities that I admire in Joanne are high levels of integrity, openness and honesty, strong commitment to doing her best, ability to mix with different people, attention to detail and organisational skills, as well as her enthusiasm to learn and grow.
ɞ ღ ♥ ♡ ❥ ❤ EYVONNE WHITESIDE ❤ ❥ ♡ ♥ ღ ɞ
In the years I have known Joanne, I have become very aware of how important relationships are to her, with friends and family, and that she takes great pride in helping to bring people together. I have also noticed her commitment and loyalty to her all those around her and how she goes out of her way to look after those people, to make them feel special and glad to be one of her acquaintances.
When I was contemplating marriage with my husband, I sought advice from her about the decision. Joanne is a person whom I feel comfortable discussing relationships with as she is a very good listener and is open minded. I was very nervous and having Joanne around before I left for the church service was really helpful as she put me at ease and made me laugh – a talent which she frequently uses. Right from the get go,
Joanne is an amazing person in that she seeks to always help others “keep the big picture”. Many of our friends are at the age where they are getting married and I have witnessed Joanne trying to guide them about the issues that should really matter.
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Joanne has a great belief that people have the right to love whom they want, and she believe that no one should be forced into marriage against their will. Joanne’s childhood and personal experiences with marriage and divorced have contributed to her wanting to play an active and positive role in guiding couples about the seriousness of the commitment.
Joanne is responsible, intelligent and committed to working to the best of her ability. She has demonstrates these attributes within a number of her professional projects, but she has also demonstrated them by being a loyal and committed friend, who will offer support in times of stress. Joanne additional strength is that she also has the ability to know when a joke is in order, to share a laugh and cheer you up.
ɞ ღ ♥ ♡ ❥ ❤ CAROLINE PERKS ❤ ❥ ♡ ♥ ღ ɞ
ɞ ღ ♥ ♡ ❥ ❤ FURTHER TESTIMONIALS 2012 ❤ ❥ ♡ ♥ ღ ɞ
Testimonials are like delicious, sweet, chocolate treats!
To be honest, I can never get enough of them! Who would?
There is nothing more heart warming than positive feedback, that’s for sure!
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