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Nigel the Celebrant

Locality: Bracken Ridge, Queensland

Phone: +61 421 874 606

Address: By appointment 4017 Bracken Ridge, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.nigelthecelebrant.com

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25.01.2022 A year on and still the best #photobomb #happyanniversary Will and Erin I hope the #fifo is getting less inconvenient...... #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #almostmissedmyflight

25.01.2022 #happy #first #wedding #anniversary @that_kash_girl these are the money shots I wait a year to post I hope you've had a great anniversary, regardless of the current restrictions. Just means the hubby will need to double down next year ... #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #karoombavineyardandlavenderfarm

25.01.2022 #happymothersday #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages ... #blessed

25.01.2022 People ask how I spent my #birthdayweekend to which I reply that my #birthday hour was wonderful I spent Sunday with a great group of people facilitating their #celebrant OPD @southportgolfclub (Wonderful service and sandwiches) for @the_gordon - I always learn more than I teach off all the other participants! #thankyou for all the #love re: #gettingold ... Maybe this next year of life I will "do the thing"... #nigelthecelebrant #blessed #alwayslearning #alwayshungry #alwayshustling

24.01.2022 ...and we're off! Heading to #victoria to #marry my #cousin (still funny ) Quick stop for an essential #coffee @merlocoffee before we board... #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #virginaustralia l

23.01.2022 Street party @stockland_aura for @izit_entertainment I get to work with some great people (Kym and Stef - always a pleasure) #nigelthecelebrant #vampire #happy #halloween #allhallowseve @snap_creative

23.01.2022 4/10 Anyway, we got married. Before we got there Dani and I talked a lot. An early conversation was that maybe having kids was off the table. That was a big hit for me as I had always thought that one day I would be a dad. It was still a no brainer for me. I got the girl - everything after that was a bonus. This is "Milo", a bonus we hoped and prayed for but were never sure would ever happen.... #blessed #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #anniversary #10yrsin10days #love #married

23.01.2022 100yrs since the first Remembrance Day. Never forget. Never Repeat.

23.01.2022 1/10 We met at school. Lived some life, then reconnected and found the one we were supposed to be living. This is one of the first (and one of my favourite) photos of us when we started dating. Coincidentally taken by my my long lasting school friend Luke...who was also my witness at our wedding.... #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #anniversary #10yrsin10days #love #married

23.01.2022 #happyinternationaldogday #nigelthecelebrant #blessed #spoodle #frenchmastiff #dog #dogperson

22.01.2022 3/10 Odd though it is to re-post a photo of my family, it has featured heavily from before day 1 of our marriage journey. Dani and I were "not dating" and attended a theatre production where a heavily pregnant woman was the first to declare I should hold on to this one. A bit pre-emptive but she was right, and on the 17th February 2011 those words were put into action and we were engaged. (That's a much longer story).... Thanks Laurene, I'm sure we're all pretty happy she said yes! #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #anniversary #10yrsin10days #love #married

22.01.2022 The end of September and early October are busy times...so busy that I missed these gems of #wedding #anniversary shout outs! Looks like this time last year was chockas too #happy anniversary Josh, Claudia, Shane, and Bec! I hope your first year of marriage has been awesome

22.01.2022 5/10 Many people don't understand why I fight. I'm not even sure Dani gets it entirely, but she has said many times that I'm a better man when I'm fighting. My first crack at the cage was just before Boodja was born in 2013, but I had an injury to my thyroid that took me out of camp. The next was @hammafightnight in 2018, a catch-weight bout I really didn't train hard enough for if I'm honest, but had a solid showing all things considered. November 2020 began our plan toward...s my next fight, which should have been tonight. Gutted that I am to have 6months of planning, training, nutrition, sacrifice, and discipline go somewhat to waste, nothing compares to the bastion of support; nutrition advice and prep; and motivation that @alalumiere_health_and_beauty provided throughout. You are my greatest champion; constant encouragement; and source of strength. Thank you. Always. #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #anniversary #10yrsin10days #love #married #nigelthenightmareriley #fighter

22.01.2022 The #groom narrowly avoids a jacknife on the highway, watching the carnage behind in the rearview mirror. Hours of delays there, and thunderstorms peppering the @esk valley When it rains it pours, right? They say #rain on your #wedding day is good luck so you two are in for a wonderful #marriage if that's the case. #congratulations it was a magical day ... #nigelthecelebrant #ottaballamas #staysafeontheroad #love

22.01.2022 What a week! In the early hours of Tuesday morning our house hit the highway for a future unknown Firstly, a huge #thankyou to the amazing crew from @mackayandsons for guiding us through this insanely massive endeavour. From admin to the boys on site it has been a true pleasure to deal with you. ... To my wife, you are a driving force more powerful than the #macktrucks that dragged our house off the lot. We're one step closer to the goal and this would never have got off the ground without you - both figuratively and literally #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #houseremovals #happywife #thankful

21.01.2022 At this time of year I become quite reflective. This past #weekend Mousey-Mouse #graduated kindy; Boodja finishes her first year at school this week; and another decade is ending. What are my take aways? I'm not sure to be honest. Aim high; be disappointed; don't dwell; celebrate, keep moving; remember to stop; love; let go; look toward the person you will be; remember who you were; embrace what is important; today is important; you are important. Ok...maybe I am sure #nige...lthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #celebrate #graduation #family #important #birthday Oh yeah... and I turn 40 today

21.01.2022 10/10 A screw found in a school yard has evolved into a lot more building materials in the last 1/4 of a century. Our relationship has also, with just on 1/4 of our lives spent together now. You are the other 1/2 to my whole and I look forward to continuing to build my life with yours into the future. Thank you for sticking by me and letting me do the same.... Happy 10th Wedding Anniversary (For those playing at home the traditional gift for 10yrs is Tin... so we bought each other a house) #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #anniversary #10yrsin10days #love #married #family @coralhomes

21.01.2022 6/10 We rarely get the opportunity to go out like in times BC. When we do we like to make it count...started strong last night then aimlessly walked the valley. Then we dropped into my friend @danquinn7 and his phenomenal restaurant @bajabrisbane - date night done right. Stunning food, great atmosphere, personable service.... Sometimes we wander without purpose, but we do it together. With you I have direction and, when we don't, we find our way. #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #anniversary #10yrsin10days #love #married #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal

20.01.2022 Always time for a bag session and a sneaky ale! Happy no snakes day #nigelthecelebrant #happystpatricksday #fightingirish #clover @guinness @guinness_au

19.01.2022 #happy #first #wedding #anniversary for yesterday @suzy_plus_two and @hards.87 Even in the worst shot I could find of the day you are two good looking champions. I hope you had a great day celebrating ... #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #love #fun

19.01.2022 7/10 Talented is merely a word to half describe this woman. These images are mere reflections of her ability. Published, versatile, revered, imitated, creative, collaborative, detailed, critical, consulted, thanked. Her eye for detail and skill in her what she does is truly noteworthy...and not just as an MUA. Like the people she works with, I'm glad I'm on her team.... #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #anniversary #10yrsin10days #love #married

18.01.2022 2/10 Left to right, top to bottom. Fake engagement, spent the night in a hotel with this man, left her to go overseas for 6mnths, Contiki - missed her, Spain (and greater Europe) - called every day, came home, left again to go farming in NZ, she came to me, then she came to take me home...... ...and we've been coming home to each other ever since. #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #anniversary #10yrsin10days #love #married

17.01.2022 This #happy #mothersday #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages

15.01.2022 ...and it is #wednesday and on Wednesdays I post! An early #happy #first #wedding #anniversary to @sarahcotton85 and Kevin Woolfe (you're welcome for the reminder Kev ). They're the two on the right, not the ones in the middle ... #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #weeklyupdate #fun #memories

15.01.2022 Yesterday was #fun and some pesky little #pandemic certainly didn't cramp these guys' style From #pinkfloyd to #parksandrec #90s sitcoms through playing #rockpaperscissors for #vow dominance ... I had such a great time @alexandrablair91 and @curtis_blunden and it was a pleasure hitching you two Never thought I'd need a tape measure and a face mask for a #wedding before #nigelthecelebrant #theoffice #michaelscott

15.01.2022 Half a decade since my little Mousey-Mouse joined the crew. She is a source of joy, frustration, enquiry, comfort, entertainment, and more. Happy Birthday to my favourite youngest daughter #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #family #birthday #joy #life #blessed

15.01.2022 My hope for everyone during this celebration season is for knowledge you are loved; moments of pure joy; and internal peace in time of turmoil. From mine to yours - #merrychristmas and #happynewyear #nigelthecelebrant #love #joy #peace #hope #family #blessed #trampoline #daughters

14.01.2022 ** Link to the full film at the end** The journey started in 2018 for me, and now it has come to fruition. To all the #brides who put up with my bounty hunter facial hair #thankyou Family and friends - all your support was invaluable (mums and dads, as always )...particularly @pickfordchiro... who literally kept me upright during the shoot Big props to the #cast and #crew who got in and made this film what it is - it is a pleasure to have met you and worked with you on this project. @iainfultoncreative you had a vision, drive, and the motivation to #makeithappen I'm so glad I got to be a part of this and hope I did my role justice ...and now please like, share, watch, watch again BLACKWATER https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=soKHJAIGEzA #nigelthecelebrant #blessed #Blackwater #film #western #youtube #free

14.01.2022 It has been a big week...or two #blackwater is on the international #film #festival circuit and we jad a fantastic screening @palacecinemasbne thanks to the efforts of @asabig and @vanessajoybristow (we even made the @couriermail U magazine). Thanks again @iainfultoncreative for this gift. Post-op the nose is doing well - no fighting until March 2020 though Heaps of #marriage #celebrant OPD training to end the year as well.... Lastly...what fresh hell is this?! #christmas #carols in November! Boodja smashed it... even stepped out from the main choir and took the stage. Mousey-Mouse is not one to be left behind, so stuck a candle up her nose. #nigelthecelebrant #family #buildingbettermarriages #grinch #gordontafe

14.01.2022 I love my wife #happy #valentines #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #nostalgia #giggles

14.01.2022 9/10 Over the past year we've changed jobs multiple times; moved house (both to one, and moved one); begun to build; planned and trained for events; and navigated a pandemic... and didn't kill each other We never really learn... when this little mouse was born we'd gone through the joys of IVF and pregnancy again; just moved house; had the family over for Christmas; and all with a toddler. (There may even have been a car accident in there somewhere too).... Mousey-Mouse is a superb level of challenge and celebration. My faith for her future is the example that Dani shows daily...equal parts broken and brilliant, flawed and fantastic, defeat and determination. You are truly the mother I hoped for my kids, and the partner to get through this life with. We beat each obstacle together and share in the jubilation of our wins. Our family is one of our biggest wins. #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #anniversary #10yrsin10days #love #married #family

14.01.2022 #happy #belated #wedding #anniversary to @sezzasar and Mic, AND @linajanebell and @pezlington I hope you have all enjoyed an amazing first year as #husband and #wife ... Sorry I've been slack gang...announcement coming as to why, but also spending much needed down time with #family #nigelthecelebrant #herestomanymore #buildingbettermarriages #selfiestick

14.01.2022 #happy #wedding #anniversary It often blows my mind to think the I've been with @alalumiere_health_and_beauty for 1/4 of my life... almost as much as it does to think she chose to do the same. I #love you to the end of time; with creepy hangers-on at our romantic dinner; and even with the regionally specific way you read the word oregano from a website.... #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #commitment #celebrate #herestomanymore Whatever time of day it was (Good afterning?), thanks to @bracken_ridge_tavern and @willowbridgeestate for helping make tonight an event in an event limited time

14.01.2022 Time for that "New year, new me" or "kick 2020 to the curb" rubbish? This is me. No resolutions. No regret. No revelation.... Honestly, I'm tired already. Worn by the year gone, and bracing for the busy year to come. I can't believe I've made it through a month, a week, or a day sometimes. Always hope for good. Adjust your course for bad. Keep moving forward. Perspective is based in 20/20 vision of the past and personal vision for the future. May it be a positive one for you, whenever you mark that change. #happynewyear #nigelthecelebrant #filters #resolution #perspective #hope #goals #keepmovingforward #thisisme

14.01.2022 @brisbanecitycouncil do a great job of helping parents like me get kids like mine up and peddling. After too long, my eldest learned to #rideabike on Saturday after spending about 15min with the absolute pro from council! It has been a big week in the Riley household (bike prowess withstanding) and the end of year festivities are starting to pile up. I am loving spending more time doing things like this with my wonderful #daughters and they are discovering and achieving new things and bigger goals every day. There are a bunch of exciting things in the pipeline...#watchthisspace #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #family #activeandhealthybrisbane

13.01.2022 For those who missed my glorious facial hair...tickets are on sale for the Brisbane screening of Blackwater

13.01.2022 What a #week Great being able to support the #local #film #industry with @kim_huynhofficial for her visually epic #biteclubfilm #premiere A huge day Sunday jumping the border to @southtweedsports for a great #opd @the_gordon ... Tomorrow I go off-line for a bit as I get a nose job...so "actory" of me. (Function not fashion). #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #supportlocal

13.01.2022 Well...this is it! 3 of maybe 4 photos I have of an #epic #weekend I celebrated my 40th with friends from far and wide... @lewt_thebrute even moved from #southafrica to #brisbane for it (a bit overkill buddy), and @glennosfarm dropped by from WA! Nigel's 40th Fiasco lived up to its name where nothing went according to plan... except the thing that counted. ... My friends and family are what have brought me to this point in my life, and thanks to everyone who came to hang out. A huge thank you to my #wife for... well... everything #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #friends #blessed #40

13.01.2022 #happy #first #wedding #anniversary These two were a pleasure to work with, and our meetings always blew out talking about life, dogs, fighting, dogs, and also dogs. Sometimes we even talked about the wedding #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #dogperson @cowbell_creek

12.01.2022 #weeklyupdate Over the #weekend we got to #celebrate my eldest's #birthday with 8 mates @flipoutstrathpine Boodja you are a true #miracle and each year that passes reminds us of how #blessed we are to have you in our lives. #happybirthday and I'm super glad you didn't break your arm last week so you could jump around like crazy.... #nigelthecelebrant #love #family #daughter

12.01.2022 Ticking off the things I #love in life list: #fight career goal = snapped the chain on my bag with a substantial leg kick (also cleared by the surgeon this afternoon to get back in the cage) #actor win = pre #qsorchestra #returnofthejedi gig as Chewbacca ... #cooking = pefect pulled pork in the #smoker for dad's 70th and bro's what-ever-it-was #birthday #nigelthecelebrant #celebrate #fighter #starwars @snap_creative @tessandkeith @oppieriley @fightcrossmma @fightcrossgeebung

12.01.2022 I've been a little quiet over the last week or so. Took some leave to #refocus and spent time with my #family while battling with thoughts for their future. Today marks the new financial year and the return after almost 2yrs to my old job in the Valley. #groundhogday sums it up... My new bag from @ariat_outlet_dfo_brisbane made today a little brighter bought with the gift card @alalumiere_health_and_beauty gave me for our #wedding #anniversary over a month ago. Thanks hunny ... #nigelthecelebrant #ariat #decisions #onestepatatime @ariataus

11.01.2022 #happyfathersday I often lose my focus, forget my motivation, and make mistakes. This is my flawed humanity, but this little crew reminds me to aim higher, do better, and be better.... To my own dad, thank you for being the example I can be inspired from and help me find my way. Love you dad! #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #thankful #blessed #father #mentor

11.01.2022 I love my kids. I love my country. I love that these little nuggets are back at school. I love they have the opportunity for a great future. I love my kids. I also love my wife. ...and I would love to talk weddings with you ... #nigelthecelebrant #love #buildingbettermarriages #family #australiaday #australia #backtoschool #shamelesspromotion

10.01.2022 "White is a positive colour, representing new beginnings. In Jiu-Jitsu we start with a white belt where we build the fundamental foundations for life-long learning. The giving of rings today is like your first stripe in relationship Jits. Sometimes it’s going to be awesome, other times just a hard fight. It’s now up to you, and the support of those around you, to continue your journey together." It was an honour to stand with my beautiful cousin and this awesome man as they tied the knot on Saturday! Pretty great to share my first roll back after injury with him too. #nigelthecelebrant #marriage #bjj #alwayslearning

10.01.2022 Big machine. Tiny human. No breakages. Thanks to #stjosephsbrackenridge for looking after my little Boodja after her fall today, and my #wife for picking up the pieces. It is these moments that remind me why I'm doing the things I do, and give a glimpse into a caring side of human nature that, in the current world climate, is so easy to miss. #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #family #live #learn #grow @ Bracken Ridge, Queensland

10.01.2022 #happy weekaversary! #congratulations Another great #wedding @rainforestgardens this time with @sarahcotton85 and Kevin Woolfe Also superb to catch up with the wedding party's Katie and Jacko who I married a few years ago.... #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #sisters #inlaws #family #photobomb #whoisthatman

10.01.2022 #happyanniversary I honestly can't believe it's been a year!!! #happy #wedding #day for #yesterday @four_four_designs and Georgia #nigelthecelebrant @cowbell_creek #onceuponapye #married #kleenex

10.01.2022 #theweekthatwas Boodja had her first real #teamtkd grading this #weekend just gone. (The White to Yellow was proudly facilitated by #zoom ) Super proud of her getting her second stripe on her #yellowbelt Well done little one, you trained hard at the #dojang and at home...well deserved ... #nigelthecelebrant #proud #daughter #tkd

10.01.2022 SO. MUCH. PINK. ... All about love, joy, and that dress! I hope you guys had a great anniversary... even if you were bunkered down. #happy #first #wedding #anniversary #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #pink #weddingdress @zumbawithjenna

09.01.2022 Holidays are for working... well... and this:

09.01.2022 A little late with this one...went back to "Blackwater" on Saturday for the first time since #filming Great catching up with the #amazing people @nashhorsetrekking and getting to do a #horsetrek through the Coominya trails. NOTE: #outfitchange from the first pic to the last?! It may have rained a little. Carolyn and Shane are the type of people who literally give you the shirt (and Driz-a) off their back!... Awesome day out! #nigelthecelebrant #greatful #horseriding #torrentialrain #supportsmallbusiness

09.01.2022 Missed Offered Fought Celebrated Pondered... Decided Gave Chose Waiting... That little frog by the fire is how I've been feeling. Knowing when and where to jump is key, but sometimes it's good to take some solace in the calm of the embers rather than get swept up in the fury of the flames. #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #jobs #training #fighter #happy40thbirthday #decisions #patience #coralhomes

09.01.2022 When two worlds collide! Shooting a mock hearing today at my day job, and getting to use my acting chops instead of my administrative ones. I didn't choose the actor's life, the actor's life chose me! #nigelthecelebrant #actor #actorslife

09.01.2022 #happy weekaversary! The groom, super chill. The beautiful bride, relaxed and ready. ... The walk down the aisle, delightful. The handshake between the bride and groom... almost as charming as the bride saying, "Nice to meet you." There really is no truer compliment than being asked to preside over another #wedding #industry #professional at their own #marriage Thanks to @foyandco_ for the recommendation and I'm super glad to have been able to #marry @sirck and @__victoria__howard #nigelthecelebrant #love @austinvilla_estate

08.01.2022 This #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #wife #proud #goals #queenstown #marathon

07.01.2022 8/10 Could have sworn we were having a boy. It's a girl? Willow? I think we've been watching too much #buffythevampireslayer Crispix... She's stuck! She's out! She's fine. You're not. I can't do this without you... With you I can. This life changing child, miracle, new path, changed us and grew us together as we now help her grow, together. Thank you #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #anniversary #10yrsin10days #love #married #family

07.01.2022 In the current climate these things are hard to remember: Time is a gift. Today is a gift. Family is a gift. Your spouse is a gift.... Those hopped up chocolate monsters are a gift. What today represents to me is the resurection of hope from grace...which is a gift. Try to fully accept the gifts this time is offerring us... I'll chalk that up to a win! From mine to yours, #happyeaster #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #family #chocolate #easter #grace #hope #love #gift

06.01.2022 Yesterday was a milestone #birthday for my #amazing #wife I'm not sure it was said enough so I thought I'd #postit here too. #happybirthday @alalumiere_health_and_beauty ... #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #40 #neverbetter #thebestisyettocome #mylove

06.01.2022 #happy #first #wedding #anniversary this week to Shafil and Mandy Hope the north is treating you well for your celebration For me this week you can check out the podcast @winesympathy where you can hear about aspects of my life featuring some of the amazing people I shot #Blackwater the #western #youtube sensation with. play.acast.com/s/wine-and-sympathy/reunited-anditfeelssogood... It's also school holidays...and I my little tribe have been awesome to hang with. They're growing up so fast #nigelthecelebrant #blessed #family

06.01.2022 Dammit @moretonbayboatclubofficial With your festive playlist and delicious food! #whamageddon #fallen #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages

06.01.2022 Mousey-Mouse turns 6 today This kid is caring, considerate, creative, and unwavering. She can calm a giant and inspire the greatest of joy. I can't wait to see what you continue to achieve little one. #happy #birthday #love #daddy #nigelthecelebrant #blessed #daughters #family @alalumiere_health_and_beauty #wemadethis

06.01.2022 So...it has been an eventful couple of weeks! Pic 1: my workplace is literally a #nuthouse and some of these people are glorious and worth coming to #work with, however things need to move forward and last week I nabbed an interview (finally) for a new position - no news yet, will let you all know Pic 2: no doubt another kick in the guts for many, 3days #lockdown throws life into kaos. Masked up (thanks to the SIL) but trying to anchor to the constants in my life. It's easy... to miss a sunny day looking at the ground. I definitely have been watching my feet a little lately. If you're struggling, I'm happy to take your call. Pic 3: Dani's new #ariatboots getting the star treatment at a long awaited date night for #wonderwoman ...I got to see a movie by the same name with her too #nigelthecelebrant #weeklyupdate #datenight #buildingbettermarriages

05.01.2022 Thank you to Nigel Riley for giving us the greatest ceremony (inside joke), you were so amazing and you took so much time to get to know Shafil and I to put together the best ceremony. Nigel Riley went above and beyond for us! #nigelthecelebrant #wedding #mtcottonrainforestgardens #thegreatest

05.01.2022 This week is #mentalhealthweek Every week is an opportunity for better mental health Some weeks are good... Some weeks are bad This week was a bad week for me That's ok I work for the Mental Health Service and its good to know that #beyondblue and #lifeline are there to chat, your GP can also help, but if things are a little more serious the hospital and health service is also ready to take your call. To quote Springer: "Take care of yourself, and each other." #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #qmhw #qmhwtaketime

05.01.2022 REMINDER: QLD ELECTIONS TODAY! **Take your own pencil Best decision I ever made... #procrastination paid off and voting was the easiest it has ever been. Not a toothless yokle in sight... or any other kind for that matter. The only thing that was a little saddening - no democracy sausage. ... #nigelthecelebrant @electoralcommissionqld #democracysausage #vote @unitingchurchau #socialdistancing

05.01.2022 "The season" has begun...and at this time of the year I get a little reflective. It has been a rough year for a vast majority of people, myself included. Some is self inflicted; some forced by circumstance; some just a perpetual battle with myself. My family, both blood and brotherhood, have certainly got me through...and managing to fit a work colleague in a box is also a nice distraction. I've learned new things; stirred my indomitable desire to act; and woken an old beast... to be caged again. 41st year's the charm, right?! #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #reflection #family #newfriends #oldfriends #cardboardbox

05.01.2022 Finding the silver lining is hard when you are angry, hurt, unmotivated, tired, and hungry. When the world, its people, and circumstance perpetuate these feelings and feed, stimulate, stir, embalm, and fuel it, the clouds are dark and eclipsing. Look to keep hold of the elements in your life that provide joy, rejuvenation, motivation, rest, and sustain you as the storms come and go.... #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #fruitsalad #brioche #morning #family #youmatter #value

05.01.2022 Right... so with all the nothing happening, it's pretty slow on the #wedding front. Plenty of enquiries; lots of "catching up" with people; and it's always nice to know that regardless how long it has been you have been on someone's mind. Now the Slovenians are not usually on my mind, but they delightfully founded May 20 with the #un as #worldbeeday to keep those little champs on our mind.... Get more info at https://www.worldbeeday.org.au Now for my only bee joke: It is commonly known that physical and metaphorical traits of attractiveness are only seen truly by apiarists... that's right, beauty is in the eye of the bee-holder! #nigelthecelebrant #happy #bee #day

05.01.2022 What shoes would #batman and #wonderwoman where at their #wedding ? What a #super day and perfect ceremony (I did my first #handfasting too ) Fate has a way of imposing its will...they were #meanttobe and I was meant to be their #celebrant for their Hallowedding! A #rainbow even appeared as I pronounced them #husbandandwife ... #nigelthecelebrant #penthouse #tiger #congratulations

05.01.2022 #happy #first #wedding #anniversary #nigelthecelebrant #herestomanymore #friends #fun #family

05.01.2022 #wineandsympathy hosted a wonderful soiree and invited me and a miriade of amazing humans to celebrate their 1st season of podcasting. Great chats, great company, great time My only regret is I didn't get to talk with everyone...thanks for an awesome night @vanessajoybristow and @asabig ... Also...Happy Birthday to my mum for almost 2weeks ago. I am a terrible son #loveyou @oppieriley (we visited this weekend, which is why it's on my list ) #nigelthecelebrant #podcast #gifted #humansofbrisbane

04.01.2022 20yrs in the making came down to this: Make it as simple as us Great car, great grazing table, even better #couple ... #congratulations Chani and Lee! #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #epic #grazingtable @sevine_forster @goldcoastfarmhouse #finally #hitched

04.01.2022 Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral celebration of the summer solstice holiday practised with the most enjoyable traditions of religious persuasion or secular practices of your choice with respect for the religious / secular persuasions and / or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all. I also w...ish you a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2020, but not without due respect for the calendar of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make our country great (not to imply that Australia is necessarily greater than any other country) and without regard to the race, creed, colour, age, physical ability, religious faith or sexual preference of the wishee. By accepting this greeting, you are accepting these terms: This greeting is subject to clarification or withdrawal. It is freely transferable with no alteration to the original greeting. It implies no promise by the wisher to actually implement any of the wishes for her/ him or others and is void where prohibited by law, and is revocable at the sole discretion of the wisher. The wish is warranted to perform as expected within the usual application of good tidings for a period of one year or until the issuance of a new wish at the sole discretion of the wisher. Best Regards (without prejudice) Name withheld (Privacy Act) #nigelthecelebrant #izitentertainment #santa #whamageddon #survivor @ Nigel the Celebrant

04.01.2022 I've been a titch slack with posting this... #3 weeks ago I got to marry two superbly genuine #humans @suzy_plus_two and @hards.87 @weddingsatglengariffestate #thankyou for letting me #marry you ... Super busy few weeks, and I can now officially announce that I have just been offered the role of Marriage Celebrant OPD trainer with @the_gordon here in #queensland #nigelthecelebrant #lecturer #thegordon #buildingbettermarriages #blessed #daunting

03.01.2022 This is my dad. Father's day kind of fluttered by on Sunday but I still managed the obligatory call and had a chat. It is always more than obligation though, and each time dad and I talk, I learn. Not from a lesson or the content necessarily, but I always gain more.... As a father myself now I am understanding these bits of knowledge better. We try our best, then hope and pray it is enough. Thanks dad...I love you, and happy Father's day. #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #family #fathersday #dad #alwayslearning #hope

03.01.2022 So...today was my last day at the MHRT after almost 2 years. I've been recalled to my substantive position with the Acute Care Team. Like much of today, it feels super odd, a little disappointing, but fulfilling in what I've learned and achieved in the time.... #whereverthewindtakesme #nigelthecelebrant #future #thankful #employed #lucky #keepmovingforward

03.01.2022 It's been a bit of a week...@alalumiere_health_and_beauty and I are still in selection mode for building our house the week we had initially been told would be "go time". The bonus is these meetings all happen on weekdays...thus begins a month of not working a full work week. Speaking of work...I missed out (again) on a position I'd applied for. The hard part is I'm only disappointed that I'm stuck stagnating in my current role... This is not what I was made for but it's wher...e I am right now. If anyone wants to match my government pay I'll come work for you "It'll be alright in the end, and if it is not alright, it is not yet the end." - #bestexoticmarigoldhotel #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #building @southbank_beergarden #cider #work #stuck

03.01.2022 Usually the neighbours cranking the radio at 0545hrs and converging on the street would not inspire community. This morning it was awesome to hear the echos of the @rslqueensland across the neighbourhood. We also got a, "Nice work guys!" from a truckie on his way to work. #anzacspirit #lightupthedawn #lestweforget #family #respect #nigelthecelebrant #community #stayhome

02.01.2022 I'll preface this with, "I've been moving house...sorry this is a bit late." #sunday the 9th August 2020 @cabanabarkitchengarden was the conclusion of the longest pause I've ever taken at the end of a ceremony. Ladies and Gentlemen, on the one year #anniversary of their #marriage , it gives me great pleasure to publicly introduce to you for the first time, Mr and Mrs Walters.... Thanks for letting me be involved in your marriage and the big reveal a year in the making. #happy anniversary champions and happy #40thbirthday James. Hope you enjoy this little #flashback #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #surprise #passionpop

02.01.2022 #isolation at our place isn't going too bad at the moment. So proud of Boodja who even managed her 1st #grading for #tkd and the new online classes have been great... ...for all of us Obviously looking forward to the restrictions settling down, but it is getting @alalumiere_health_and_beauty and me into the gym together, and #qualitytime within my household. ... #sofarsogood #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #teamtkd @teamtkdqld #bubbles and #sunshine #sisters #quarantine #thecompound #atleastihavecoffee #atleastihavewhisky #atleastihavewine #stayhome

01.01.2022 Going to need a few of these this year To everyone, #happynewyear and may it be filled with the beverage of your choice and the people to share it with. #thankyou 2019 #letsdothis 2020... #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #friends #family #blessed #grateful #alwayslearning

01.01.2022 Last weekend I had the #pleasure of facilitating the @afcc_celebrants 2019 OPD @noosasprings As in all my interactions with other #professionals I was able to learn and grow whilst being able to help others develop. The challenge is outside the classroom, but it's nice to have a safe space to meet them.... #nigelthecelebrant #buildingbettermarriages #number1celebrant #mybusiness

01.01.2022 Well, same park, same bike, different kid...never to be outdone #saturday was ready-to-ride day for Mousey-Mouse Looks like I remembered enough from last week's lesson with @brisbanecitycouncil and now both kids are up and on 2 wheels #nigelthecelebrant #family #daughters... #activeandhealthybrisbane #hardwork #determination #proud See more

01.01.2022 The story of Australia Is the story of me It’s the story of you It’s the story of we In parts it is painful... In parts it is raw It others it’s beautiful Inspiring great awe It tells of many people From far and wide And those who’ve been here Since the beginning of time It brings us together And tears us apart We all have our views So where do we start? By listening to each other And sharing our part #nigelthecelebrant #australia #australiaday #nationalaustraliadaycouncil #reflect #respect #celebrate