I am a husband, father, brother, uncle, son, friend and a Wedding Celebrant, we all live life with many different roles. Of all my roles, I really love being a Wedding Celebrant.  I like being with a couple as they commit their lives to one another.

 Weddings have become very large and elaborate affairs, costing much time and money. I wanted to offer an affordable, simple wedding option.

With this online booking and Registry Style room at the Hunter Wetlands, we offer an easy process to get married.  If you are happy for a simple ceremony, (one that I still take seriously and with due respect),  and like minimum fuss than we have the answer for you.

I have been a Celebrant for over 8 years now and have performed countless ceremonies, the one thing they all have in common is that the ceremony takes the two individuals and joins them as one married couple.  I love sharing that moment with two people in love and look forward to bringing many people to coupledom via this Registry Style service.  Although it is a budget way to be married, the feeling and commitment is a long way from being budget.

Marriage is a wonderful way of life and I recommend it.

My name is Ronda Hipwell. I am a wife, mother, grandmother and a retired teacher – retired from a career about which I was very passionate! Now my passion is my work as a civil celebrant.

Making a difference to people’s lives, seeing people smiling and being happy, being part of an occasion where two people commit themselves to each other and openly display their love for each other in such a meaningful way, are things that are truly important to me. Because of this, your ceremony will be truly important to me.

I see my role as a celebrant, as a way for me to repay my community for all the wonderful opportunities that have been given to me throughout my life. Because of this I am very excited to be part of the adventure called ‘The Hunter Wetlands Centre’. This amazing place is a hidden gem and is a truly picturesque place to ‘tie the knot’.

If you are looking for a celebrant who cares, is empathetic, is organised, is friendly and loves diversity, then I am the celebrant for you. The opportunity to meet with you and to plan a wonderful occasion with you, is very important to me. Making memories is what life is about, and as a celebrant I am very fortunate to have made, and to be continually making, beautiful memories with my brides and grooms.