Creative writing is my love ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

December 2, 2017 / Lib Jones Celebrant: celebrating your story / Leave a comment

Creative writing is my love***.

I’ve been a checkout operator, teacher, trainer, kitchen hand, tour guide, hotel housekeeper, waitress, deli hand, editor, researcher, gardener and owner-builder; all the while holding my passion for writing alight.

I love to play with words; I love the nuances of language; creative writing is my passion.

(Though I’m quite shy, I’m also warm, honest and helpful. I pay attention to detail, and I’m one of the lucky people who’s comfortable with public speaking.)

So, along came a role in which I can indulge my passion for, and use and share, my greatest skill – writing; and share these other skills to support and guide you through some of the most significant of life’s experiences.

WOW. Celebrating your love…and mine – serendipity!

***I also love love love my wonderful husband Fred, and Max, our Lab; I love celebrating – laughing, dancing, eating, singing – with my family and friends; time out at the beach, in the bush and the desert; drawing, reading and travelling!

And…food, everything about food! Growing, sharing, cooking, experimenting, discussing, eating…repeat.

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

R. . . rituals..rites..rings

June 24, 2016June 24, 2016 / Lib Jones Celebrant: celebrating your story / 2 Comments

Rituals: what are they, why include them?

There are many rituals (often referred to as ceremonies or rites) within marriage and commitment ceremonies: some are religious, some cultural traditions, others’ origins aren’t known.

The exchange of rings is a common ritual – the ring symbolises endless love: it has no beginning, it has no end…and it’s a physical illustration of your commitment. (There’s no requirement for wedding rings, it’s a personal choice for each of you.)

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Another very common ritual in Australia is the ‘giving away’ / presentation of the bride (and groom) .

Including a ritual with special meaning for you in your ceremony will add quality, depth and distinction: it’s an opportunity to reflect and illustrate your personalities; to demonstrate and reinforce your values and beliefs – about marriage, union, family, culture and heritage….and love.

This is a means to include, actively involve, honour, or symbolically join your families and guests in your ceremony.

Rituals may be performed by, and include anyone you choose.

I’ll give you a range of ideas, and refer you to others if you wish…

nice!

March 14, 2016 / Lib Jones Celebrant: celebrating your story / Leave a comment

Hi Lib

The naming ceremony you put together for Brodie was such a beautiful and special day for (us) all – it meant so much to us to have chosen you to share the experience with us. You’re an amazing celebrant… You had some amazing ideas; all the hard work you put in, and all the behind the scenes work you did definitely showed in the presentation.

Thank you so much again. I highly recommend you to others if they’re looking for a great, and easy going celebrant.

Ammie 10/3/16

it’s time

March 6, 2016December 2, 2017 / Lib Jones Celebrant: celebrating your story / Leave a comment

my old and dear (and very talented artist) friend Pete,

and many many many thousands of others in Australia

MUST be given the freedom to choose…

it’s time!

I SUPPORT MARRIAGE EQUALITY.

Equality in the right to marry is the only way.

One of the reasons I became a celebrant is that it’s a role where I can continue to help others, and in regard to marriage ceremonies, I work with them and am privileged to share in and help at a happy time.

As a celebrant I’m privileged to share in couples’ celebrations of love when they formally, legally commit to each other in marriage: as they share their love, and joy with their families, friends and communities.

However, so many couples in Australia are denied this opportunity; they do not have this right, as marriage equality doesn’t exist here. The reality is that couples in same-sex relationships are not treated with the same dignity as other Australians.

I believe that equal rights and liberties are essential for a healthy, fair society.

I believe that everybody must be given what should be the basic right to choose to marry – or not.