Wedding Professionals Unveiled: Keith Lammond Civil Marriage Celebrant

It is a coincident that Alison and Kieran should appear in the Sunday Telegraph last Sunday - as it happens, I had already planned to have Keith Lammond as the next featured Wedding Professional and Keith was the celebrant for Alison and Kieran,s wedding. Keith's ceremonies are full of heart and personality, he is very concerned with the happiness of the couple and ensures that it reflects the couple's wishes and desires. Keith is also the President and a life member of Australian Wedding Celebrants Inc.

Name: Keith Lammond

Where are you located, and what geographical area(s) do you service?
Kareela – Sutherland Shire – cover all of Sydney Metropolitan Area, Wollongong and Southern Highlands. Authorised to solemnise marriages anywhere in Australia and willing to travel.

How long have you been in business?
I was appointed in 1994 so I have been operating for fifteen years.

What drew you to Marriage Celebrant as a a profession?
By accident really. A magistrate friend of mine suggested that I would make a good marriage celebrant – I have never regretted that advice.

What do you feel sets you apart as a Marriage Celebrant?
Firstly, professionalism and then my personality and sense of humour. Also my relaxed style.

What do you love most about your job?
I get as excited about their wedding as they are. It is a great pleasure to be part of such a special occasion. This also applies to the other ceremonies I perform such as naming, re-affirmation, commitment.

If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Professional and natural – no airs and graces just the same as everyone else.