Philip Greentree, Marriage Celebrant performing Scottish, Celtic, Spiritual, Orthodox, Greek, Hindu, Buddhist, conventional and other cultural wedding ceremonies.

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Philip Greentree CMC

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What Rituals?
Conventional Style Integral Items

Bridal Entry

Celebrant's Challenge

Parental Blessing

Ceremony Introduction
Pre-betrothal

Ring Warming

Candle ceremonies

Caim

Anam chara

Sand ceremonies

Pebble ceremony

Special Readings
Betrothal Stage

Definition of Marriage

Ring Washing & Blessing

Asking & Ring exchange

Sword & chalice

Handfasting

Your Vows

Set in Stone

Blessing of The hands
Post Betrothal

Rose ceremonies

Bell of Truce

Wine sharing

Jumping the besom

Sword & tartan

Butterfly release

Dove release

Cake & Ale etc

Ancient German Silken Ribbon

Other cultural rituals
Declaration & Signing

Covenant of Marriage

Declaration of Marriage

Sword Fasting

The Signing

Presentation of married couple

Arch of Crossed Swords

Welcome

Philip Greentree, is not your usual, every-day Marriage Celebrant; from Salamander Bay on the southern shores of Port Stephens, he loves his work with a passion, and his undertaking to you is:
"My ceremonies are NOT just different, they are better than most!".

Who said you're not allowed to have fun and laugh on your wedding day? Not Philip! He ensures you enjoy yourselves.

Philip's weddings are more than a ceremony, they are an event. After all, he can mount 5 wireless microphones and two PA systems at the one time.

"It's Your life, so do it in Style"

5 Key Questions to ask any celebrant
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1. "Are you Insured?"
2. "What are you there for?"
3. "Do you have a PA system?"
4. "What choice do you offer?"
5. "Is this your full-time passion?"
6. "Are you a member of the AMC?"

Celebrate your cultural heritage with my range of cultural ceremony formats:

Ancient Scottish & Celtic,Simplified & Complex formats

Medieval, Earth-centred, Pagan.

Eastern Orthodox (Greek, Serbian, Macedonian, Russian, Romanian,Bulgarian, Armenian etc),

Chinese,

Hindu,

Buddhist,

Spiritist / Spiritualist,

Cross-cultural including an Islamic partner.

Bill & Naz being congratulated by Celebrant Philip at Catersfield House , Pokolbin. Photography Precious Memories

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Professional PA System

Philip's PA System structure is unchallenged as the best in use by a celebrant in both the Hunter Region and Sydney.

Six wireless & 1 corded mikes,

Everyone hears every word from Philip,
the bride & groom and special readers.

If a proposed reader is wheelchair bound or elderly, they can remain in their seat & use a wireless mike.

Completely portable running off battery
power.

Comprehensive Wedding Manual

Philip's 400 page wedding manual is exceptional. Unlike other celebrants who only offer a choice of 4-5 fixed ceremonies, Philip offers unlimited choice at every stage. You are encouraged to express your personality through your ceremony.

FREE Name Change Kit
All couples receive Philip's FREE name change kit for either bride or groom. forms for ATO, RTA, Electoral Commission etc are there. It's a lifesaver!

Where does Philip normally perform ceremonies?

All ceremonies 7-days

Hunter Region

All Ceremonies

Port Stephens,
Hunter Valley & Vineyards,
Newcastle,
Lake Macquarie,
Sthn Great Lakes,
Dungog,
Gloucester,
Maitland,
Cessnock,

Sydney
Weekends:
Scottish, Celtic, Orthodox and other cultural ceremonies. Conventional by negotiation.
Weekdays:
All ceremony formats are available.

Central Coast
Weekends:
Scottish, Celtic, Orthodox and other cultural ceremonies. Conventional by negotiation.
Weekdays:
All ceremony formats are available.

Other parts of Australia & Territories by arrangement.
Philip lives a mere 20 minutes from Williamtown civil airport. With 5 daily flights to Brisbane and 4 daily flights to Melbourne, the World's his canvas.

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What ceremonies does Philip perform?

Wedding Ceremonies.
Commitment Ceremonies.
Renewal of Vows.
Anniversaries.
Naming Ceremonies.
Special Ceremonies and Functions.
Separation Ceremonies.
Funerals or Memorials.

Well Experienced
Philip Greentree has many years of experience in administration and public speaking. He is able to put his experience to work in a variety of ways, whether that be weddings, naming ceremonies, funeral services etc.

Time
Philip has a firm policy in relation to time: He seeks to arrive at least 40 minutes, but generally 60 minutes before the commencement of the ceremony in order to set up his PA system, table etc., and then, hopefully, have a few minutes to relax.

Emergency Contact

Philip requires a contact mobile phone number to call when he is departing for your location, and to call if he runs into difficulties such as getting lost, car problems etc. This will enable you to send a "recovery party" to get him to your function.

Signing Table
Philip provides a small table complete with chair and table cloths.

Above all else, this is YOUR day and Philip seeks to achieve that in his professional but easy style.

Special Considerations
Philip willingly travels interstate to perform his specialist ceremonies, especially ancient Scottish. There are numerous daily return flights between Newcastle-Brisbane and Newcastle-Melbourne.

Trading terms require a deposit be paid within 14-days on your engaging Philip as your celebrant. The remainder is payable 17-days prior to the ceremony.

Training
Philip received his marriage celebrancy training from Roger Thompson, the former Registrar of the ACT Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, and acknowledged as one of Australia's most experienced celebrants.

"A Celebration of Love"