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Claire from CC Celebrancy giving wedding guests housekeeping messages at the start of Ant and Josh's wedding ceremony.

Meet Claire – your Newcastle celebrant

I’m a wife, mum of two, marketer by trade, civil marriage celebrant, one-time Guinness World Record holder and game show contestant winner. I’m known for my quick wit, love of a good pun, calming presence and ability to talk to anyone about anything.

I love asking hypothetical questions, collecting and sharing good stories and helping people feel completely at ease. I’ll take a deep and meaningful chat over small talk any day.

I’m a millennial and proud of it - I’ll happily rock a crew sock to fit in with Gen Z, but I’m not above slipping into an ankle one if the moment (or a large pile of washing) calls for it.

I like my wine red, my bedtime reasonable and my playlists full of 90s bangers. Think CC Babcock energy (minus the scheming). If you’re after a celebrant who’ll bring a little wit, warmth and a whole lot of heart to your day, I’d love to chat!

A few fun facts about me

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Cake is my love language

My grandma Von always said there was a second stomach for dessert, which is a philosophy I live by to this day. I was even proposed to with a cupcake, so naturally I said yes (to my now husband and the cake that I inhaled 2.5 seconds after).

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I’m certified Type A (and proud of it)

Girlfriend magazine once described me as ‘more organised than a super-cute stationary store’ - and honestly, I’ve been riding that high ever since. Nothing brings me more joy than a beautifully colour-coded spreadsheet or perfectly planned wedding day run-sheet.

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Two kids, two icons

Our two kids are named after our greatest loves: Jude after Jude Bolton from the Sydney Swans (my husband’s pick) and Parker after the one and only Hallie Parker from the Parent Trap (my forever favourite film). Side note: The older I get, the more I relate to Meredith Blake - those twins really did deserve to be shipped off to Switzerland.

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Wedding obsessed in the best way

In addition to marrying couples since 2019, my husband and I have been to 32 weddings as guests and I've been a bridesmaid five times. We’ve seen a whole heap of amazing suppliers in action - if you need any recommendations I'm always happy to help.

If I were a…

(according to the couples I’ve married)

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Clothing item

Your favourite pair of jeans. The kind you want to keep forever.

Place

A karaoke bar. Fun and always with a mic in hand.

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Disney character

Belle. Makes friends with everyone - even tea cups.

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Season

Spring. Filled with sunshine, good times, warmth and happiness.

Food

A chicken schnitzel. Always reliable and comforting.

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Time of day

10am. Full of promise and energy.

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I’m sorry, the old ‘Celebrate with Claire’ can’t come to the phone right now... ⁣ Say hello to CC Celebrancy – a fresh era for my business and I couldn’t be more excited. The biggest and most heartfelt thank you to
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“My Husband (ep!) and I can't image what our ceremony would have been like without Claire, she is simply the best. Our ceremony was more than we could have ever hoped for and something we will always remember. ⁣ ⁣ When we met Claire for the fir
“Whether it’s a tent in the Peruvian Andes, a shoebox in Neutral Bay, a campervan in Queenstown or a Dudley cottage with a Tiffany blue kitchen; home to me isn’t a place, it’s a person. And I’m so lucky that person is yo

A big thank you to the talented photographers who feature on this page: Gez Xavier Mansfield Photography, Lee Nichols Photography and Red Berry Photography.