Pam Makin - Poet / Celebrant

01/07/2024

Marrying people is something I always wanted to do. And why w wouldn’t you? It’s a great feeling. It was just what I needed after leaving youth work.

It’s time to move on again. And again, it’s to something that I’ve always wanted to do. I am going to focus on writing full time.

I am so grateful to the couples who trusted me with their wedding ceremonies. I will never forget you.

If you are curious about my writing, you can read some at pammakin.com.au

Here’s to the new chapter!
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30/05/2024

Just letting everyone know that, until further notice, I will not be taking any new bookings.

If you need a celebrant during this time, I recommend enquiring through The Celebrant Society where you are sure to find the perfect match for you.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

21/05/2024

When two bright young creatives get together, all the world gets a little shinier. One year on, they still sparkle.

Happy Anniversary! The first of many.

20/05/2024

A tiny wedding four years ago in the midst of covid restrictions and regulations. But a love bigger than a global pandemic.

Happy Anniversary, Mr & Mrs Rewell. I’m certain there will be many happy returns.

01/05/2024

Three years into their happily ever after! Being a celebrant is a privilege. Being the celebrant for friends is another level of honour and trust again. Special and perfect. Happy together.

Happy anniversary. May there be many, many more.

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07/04/2024

They wanted to be married, but didn’t really want the fuss of a wedding. But, at the same time, wanted their nearest and dearest to share in the day. Family pub lunch and a surprise legals only wedding!

Happy 3 months, you two. May there be many more pub lunches in the years to come.

Simple. Personal. Memorable.
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19/03/2024

They said it was easy. I’m so glad it felt that way because this wedding, three years ago today, took place in the changing land of covid restrictions. They were absolute champions, focussing on what they could do instead of what they couldn’t.

Happy anniversary. I hope there have been some restful moments.

19/03/2024

What do you love? Do you have a signature colour? Are you into shoes, or cars, or Star Trek?

Your wedding day ought to reflect those things. One of the very best ways to do that is to have a ceremony written especially for you.

I can do that for you. Call me.

Love long and prosper 🩵

12/03/2024

Most of us have only one shot at getting our wedding right. That is going to look different for each of us, but one thing unites us all. We all want to remember it.

Making your ceremony simple and personal makes it memorable for both you and your guests. You can all remain present in the moment, and in the purpose of the day.

Simple. Personal. Memorable. It's what I do.

Photo by The HK Photo Company on Unsplash

08/03/2024

Today is International Women's Day. While there is a lot of cupcake based cynicism and breakfast-induced stress on this day for a lot of women, it does serve as an opportunity to speak about women.

As a Marriage Celebrant, I am sometimes accused of upholding and supporting the patriarchy. As a Feminist Marriage Celebrant, I would prefer to believe that I am upholding, not only a woman's right to choose, but everyone's right to choose.

Marriage is an evolving institution. "The notion marriage should be based on mutual love and desire, and freely chosen by both parties, is a relatively recent and by no means universal idea..." (Zora Simic)

Whether you do or you don't is up to you. But if you do, let me know. I'd love to help you get started.

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Zora Simic has never been married, nor wanted to. She assesses two new books about feminism and marriage – Clementine Ford’s polemic against it and Rachael Lennon’s history of its reformation.

28/02/2024

According to Irish folklore, way back in the 5th century, St Brigid was getting a bit fed up with men. This is easy enough to believe. Fifth century men were, by reputation, largely insufferable. St Brigid complained to St Patrick that too many women were waiting way too long for their suitors to get around to proposing marriage. Fair enough, said St Pat. And he granted women one day every four years to take matters into their own hands. Thanks heaps.

That day is February 29th, known by some as Leap Day, others call it “Bachelor’s Day” or “Ladies’ Privilege Day”. I call it “DIY Day”. It’s the day when, no matter your gender, if you have been waiting around for a proposal, Do It Yourself. Do it today!

And if the answer is “Yes”, call me to get the paperwork started. Don’t leave it another four years!

📷 by Aleksandra Sapozhnikova on Unsplash

23/02/2024

You don't need much to get married in Australia. Just two consenting adults, two witnesses, an authorised marriage celebrant, a few words, and some government paperwork.

All the other stuff - the nice clothes, the fancy cars, the flowers, the party - are great to have, but not mandatory. You are not even required to have rings.

If you want to be married, but don't want a wedding, consider the simple solution that we celebrants call "legals only". It is budget friendly, stress free, and you will be just as married as if you'd had the confetti cannons.

Simple. Personal. Memorable. Let me help.

📷 by Samantha Gades on Unsplash