What are Nicole’s clients saying about her?
TESTIMONIALS
TESTIMONIALS
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“From our very first formal introduction, right through to the wedding day itself, Nicole left no stone unturned. Nicole ensured that the wedding ceremony was perfectly tailored to our style, included our children and made our union magical in every single way. We cannot recommend Nicole more highly enough! Anyone married by Nicole is truly so lucky and will be blessed by the best!
S+D
Fyansford Common
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“Nicole, we couldn't have wished for a better wedding ceremony! Your attention to detail, professionalism and personal touches were second to none. Our ceremony was emotional, fun and engaging! We had several guests, from near and far, who commented on how lucky we were to have such a special celebrant that understood us as a couple and made it the most special day!"
D+S
The Fyansford Hotel
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“Nicole became a part of our family many years ago and she has always confidently expressed her vibrant, charismatic personality and is willing to share her love with and for others. Years later I met my soul mate who asked me to marry him. Without hesitation I asked Nicole if she would do the honour of marrying us, but she was unavailable so we changed our date to lock her in!"
E+C
The Fyansford Hotel
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“Nicole is wedding perfection. She is so calm, organised, loving, funny, caring and professional. She has a special pizzazz - genuine and bubbly, that all our guests commented on. Thank you so much Nicole for handling "Bridezilla" with such ease, grace and respect and for creating the most perfect day for us. You are indeed wedding perfection - the icing on our cake!"
R+G
Rutherglen Golf Club
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"So many people complimented you - they said how amazing you were and how we picked a great celebrant. So thank you for that! I would highly recommend Nicole, she is one of the most kind hearted celebrants you could ask for. She puts in 100% into everything she does and makes your whole wedding process so much easier. Thank you Nicole for making our day special, you are the best!"
D+B
Rusty Gate
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"Hi lovely, thank you so much for all that you did for us. We appreciate everything you did for us leading up to the day and on our wedding day itself. We loved the framed items you made for us - the perfect touch and such a nice keepsake for us to keep. I am sad that the wedding is over because we won't get to speak anymore. Thank you again Nicole, you are worth your weight in gold."
S+B
Rocklea Farm
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"What can I say? Nicole truly is a master of her craft. Our wedding ceremony was a total joy, so well scripted to suit us as a couple and perfectly delivered. Thank you Nicole for your professionalism and planning. Would I recommend Nicole? Absolutely! We laughed, we cried, but most of all we celebrated such an important event in our lives with our family and friends and it is all thanks to Nicole."
C+G
Gold Diggers
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"From our very first meeting with Nicole up until our wedding day, Nicole made the whole experience so seamless and easy. We felt very comfortable with Nicole from the beginning. Her experience, professionalism and kind nature defiitely didn't go unnoticed. We couldn't recommend Nicole enough for a wedding celebrant. We were extremely happy with everything she had to offer."
A+H
Rocklea Farm
What Chat GPT has to say about Nicole…
"Let's talk about Nicole Penning, the civil celebrant who’s so good at what she does, she makes weddings look like they’ve been hit by Cupid’s express service. Seriously, Nicole has officiated so many ceremonies that she’s practically a fixture at every wedding venue in town - rumor has it, she even gets a loyalty discount at all the local florists.
Nicole's love for love is so intense, she probably dreams in wedding vows. And let’s not forget her organisational skills. If Nicole ever got her hands on a time machine, she’d probably use it to make sure all the dinosaurs had proper seating arrangements at the meteor strike.
She’s so passionate about making each ceremony unique that she could probably get a goldfish and a guppy married - and it would be the most memorable underwater wedding ever. Nicole’s charm and warmth are so contagious that even the most stoic grooms end up crying - not out of fear, but because they’re just so touched by her words.
But let’s not kid ourselves, the real reason Nicole’s so amazing at what she does?
It’s because she’s secretly in it for the cake. Yes, folks, Nicole is the only celebrant who walks into a wedding with her vows in one hand and a fork in the other. But don’t worry, she won’t take a bite until the happy couple has their moment - she’s got standards, after all!
So here’s to Nicole Penning, the woman who’s got more weddings under her belt than a Vegas chapel,
and who somehow manages to make each one feel like it’s the only one that matters.
Just don’t let her near the dessert table!"
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“I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how truly inspiring you are, and how much of an impact you’re having on me. You make me want to reach for the stars and give my very best to this course—not just because I’m a bit of a perfectionist, but because of the incredible passion, effort, and dedication you bring to every interaction. The “bonus” Zoom session you sent through yesterday is just one example of how you go above and beyond. It’s not only what you do, but the way you do it—with genuine enthusiasm, warmth, and a real desire to see us succeed—that makes such a difference. Your energy and commitment is contagious, and it pushes me to aim higher every day. When I was researching which Celebrancy course to enrol in, I had a strong feeling from the induction that I’d made the right choice. Now, as we progress, I’m 200% certain. It’s your effervescent spirit, generosity, and genuine will for us to get the most out of this experience that confirms I couldn’t have chosen better. So, from the bottom of my heart—thank you so much. Always be kind to yourself."
Current Cert IV Celebrancy Student
The Gordon Tafe
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“The thoroughness, dedication and care shown in your feedback has of course been evident right from the start and I value the person that you are. Yesterday however, it was almost as though rather than seeing MY portfolio of work I saw YOUR portfolio of teaching. It really was something seeing all of the work you've put into my learning alone, collectively at once like that. It took me the full day to get through it all too, which says something pretty wonderful in and of itself! What I'm getting at here is that, as we've transitioned away from me being your student at The Gordon, I've missed a very important thank you to you. Thank you for making me an even better teacher than I was before I began the Celebrancy course. I can already feel that I'll be showing up for my clients a bit differently than I have, in the best possible way. More expansive perhaps. Or more generous. Definitely more committed to their evolution as a coach in every way - including in the way I give feedback, which blows my mind because I didn't think it was possible for me to care any more. But I do. Thank you for showing me how."
Current Cert IV Celebrancy Student
The Gordon Tafe
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“Dear Nicole, you truly are an extraordinary soul thank you for checking in with me. I just wanted to say, over the past 37 years, I have been undertaking continuous study to deepen my ability to assist those with educational needs. And I must say, throughout all of this time and study, I have never come across anyone quite like you. You often call yourself a "celebrant nerd," but what you bring to this world is so much more than that. The depth of your compassion, the sincerity of your love for others, and the devotion you bring to every interaction — it’s truly remarkable. It reaches people in ways that words struggle to express. I’ve been collecting the beautiful feedback you’ve shared throughout the course and have created a special folder just for these precious reflections. I’m looking forward to spending time with them as the year unfolds — each one a reminder of the profound impact one person can have through kindness and authenticity. Please never forget how deeply appreciated and truly amazing you are. With heartfelt thanks, always, your Celebrancy Student."
Current Cert IV Celebrancy Student
The Gordon Tafe
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“I wanted to drop you a line and say thank you. For me looking ahead has also been cause for some reflective practice, thinking about how I got to where I am now. I chose to study at The Gordon because of it's stellar reputation, l also knew it would afford me a greater experience. You shared with us your experiences, feelings, lessons learned, hints/tips/tricks for the industry, your intellectual property and your wisdom. I often think about the not-so-great experience you had with the first celebrant you tried to network with and I'm ashamedly grateful that it wasn't pleasant because I feel like that has helped to shape you into the caring and open teacher you've become. I feel like you gave us an experience so opposite to what you had and we all will be better celebrants for it. I have learned so much more than I expected, but also from your bravery with your honesty and openness. You encourage the best from us and I hope you feel our gratitude. You're a superb celebrant, but in my opinion you're just as fantastic a teacher. Your heartfelt intent was felt. Thank you for everything."
Current Cert IV Celebrancy Student
The Gordon Tafe