I just love being a Marriage celebrant especially when I receive such beautiful letters from past clients.
"A lovely Adelaide Marriage Celebrant married us and her name is Aphrodite Anderson! We didn’t know what to expect when it came to choosing our Adelaide Wedding celebrant, but any expectations were certainly exceeded with Aphrodite. Communication was always warm, open and friendly, and she made all formalities seem simple."
Stately, elegant and romantic, but most of all Sissy & Jolley had so much fun on their wedding day at Carrick Hill...a stunning wedding venue for Adelaide Celebrants. The bride arrived by horse and carriage and the entrance could not have been more grand!
October 22, 2016- I had the privilege of marrying the gorgeous Anastasia and her beloved David at a most elegant but relaxed ceremony at Hendon Studios in Bowden. The bride being half Greek chose me as her Greek Adelaide Celebrant and I was absolutely thrilled to be their Celebrant. They gave me such a wonderful review too...
My husband and I knew from our first meeting that we wanted Aphrodite to conduct our ceremony. She gave us the freedom to personalise our ceremony and vows so that it would truly represent us as a couple. She is someone who loves love and works hard to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
I wish we were getting married again just so that we could work with Aphrodite again.
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23/12/16 A glorious summer day, picturesque garden & smiling guests made Victoria and Nathan's wedding day truly memorable set in the beautiful gardens of Cummins House....their uni get together 3 yrs ago ended with a kiss as husband & wife under their arbour of love!
Wedded bliss for Lauren & Bo as they exchange heartfelt vows under their arbour of love at Maximillians in Verdun. Love being an Adelaide Hills Celebrant and having so many wonderful venues to work from.
A most magical wedding ceremony in the enchanted Kuitpo Forest for Adam and Krystle after 15 years of togetherness!
February 11, 2017....I had the most glorious chapel wedding today at Westminster Chapel in Marion for Cassie and Ash. Their Adelaide wedding ceremony was their dream come true. A perfect sunny day with the groomsmen arriving on their harley motor cycles.... a fantastic site to be seen! the bride was stunning as were her bridesmaids. I absolutely love being an Adelaide marriage celebrant because there are countless stunning venues from gardens, to wineries and beautiful chapels.
January 7, 2017 .....
Despite the cold and relentless rain, Chantelle & Matt Halliday couldn't stop smiling and laughing during their ceremony. With a stunning country setting, the bride literally was jumping with joy! As an Adelaide Hills Celebrant I love the stunning venues and wineries for weddings, so many to choose from!
February 18th, 2017....another spectacular day for a garden wedding....the light rain stopped completely and the sun came out during the ceremony for Cate and Ryan who married at the Cedars in Hahndorf. Touching vows were exchanged in a natural setting with their closest friends and family to witness their lifelong commitment to one another after their first meeting 6 years ago in the snow.
March 19, 2017.....My first Adelaide wedding at the Town Hall for a most loving couple Regina and Michael. He proposed on a gondola ride and she was smitten. The bride's son acted as ring bearer and he couldnt hold back his tears seeing his mom so happy to marry Michael who presented Ethan with a lovely silver fob watch. It was touching to see their lovely bond. Another happy love story for me to remember as an Adelaide Marriage Celebrant.
April 9th- Mt Lofty House Garden Ceremony with their Adelaide Hills Celebrant, Aphrodite Anderson. The rain didn't dampen their spirits when Rick & Tiffany Goodman exchanged their emotional vows in an elegant ceremony at Mt Lofty House in the Adelaide Hills.....I wiped her tears of joy and their love for each other was clearly visible and felt by all in their presence.
Ashlea & Anthony were encircled with love and glowing with happiness on their wedding day at the picturesque Glen Ewin Estate
April 22nd 2017 - The setting "Barrister's Block Winery at Woodside. Chad and Louise were thrilled to have had such a glorious day for their wedding. The sun was shining, the animals in the paddocks provided a beautiful country setting and the bride couldn't wait to reach her handsome groom. Their grandmothers acted as flower girls and dropped rose petals on the aisle, a truly touching site. And the traditional tartan of the Mackie Clan, ancestors of Chad's family, was used for their hand fasting ceremony.
They met 7 years ago at the Balaclava Races, she wore red and white as did he....and their color match actually brought them together! Adelaide Hills weddings have such magnificent settings.
Deanna & Matt marry at the beautiful Glen Ewin Estate Winery, a stunningly elegant bridal party, the couple glowed with happiness throughout the ceremony and the bride's beautiful smile said it all! "I'll never forget walking away after our first meeting and thinking "wow, she's amazing!". Throughout the whole process, you were professional, organized, calm, helpful and one of a kind. On the wedding day, you were lovely, on task, professional and amazingly presented. Thank you for making our wedding day unforgettable. We highly recommend Aphrodite Anderson as your Adelaide Hills Celebrant. With many thanks, Deanna & Matthew Fisher
Chad & Louise marry at the picturesque Barristers Block Winery at Woodside...the traditional tartan of the Mackie Clan, ancestors of Chad's family, was used for their hand fasting ceremony & the grandmothers acted as flower girls and dropped rose petals, such a touching site ......Perfect day, perfect love at another stunning Winery. This is the beauty of being an Adelaide Wedding Celebrant, every venue provides a magnificent setting.
Natalie & Kai were truly ecstastic to exchange their marriage vows surrounded by their closest family and friends in the front of the Stamford Grand Hotel in Glenelg SA. She looked like a princess and he was her prince charming.......they loved being married by Aphrodite "the Goddess of Love!" Adelaide Marriage Celebrant.
Stunning autumn colours at the Inglewood Inn make for a stunning backdrop for this beautiful wedding. Sophie and Dave have their Greek Adelaide Celebrant say a few words of welcome in Greek which was most appreciated by the mother of the bride. Always nice to add a touch of culture to a ceremony either through a symbolic ceremony or speaking in their language.
Toni & Kym married on the Glenelg Beach foreshore on a windswept day in the presence of close family and friends....their smiles and laughter couldn't be more evident of their love for each other and they glowed with joy throughout their ceremony. My two peas in a pod finally became Mr and Mrs Fielke! They felt truly comfortable and relaxed with me from our very first meeting.
On March 17, 2018 Andi & Craig exchanged their vows at Kingsbrook Estate... a Tuscan setting with a harpist, abundance of roses and orchids made for a most elegant & formal wedding ceremony. They chose me as their Adelaide Hills Celebrant just through my website and google reviews and we clicked immediately.
March 23rd 2018....A perfect autumn day for a garden ceremony at the beautiful Golding Wines Estate for Merlin & Michelle. He cried during his vows and she giggled all the way through. A lovely, fun and totally chilled couple. I love being an Adelaide Hills Celebrant as I work in the most beautiful country settings.
Caitlin & Kai met on a drunken night out.....and now they are husband and wife! married at Maximilian Pavilion in Verdun, SA ....another Adelaide hills wedding that was simply magical. The soft rain stopped & the sun smiled just in time for the ceremony.
Being the celebrant for my son's wedding to his beautiful Sasha was the highlight of my 10 year career!living together in absolute bliss for 5 years, they exchange heart warming vows in an emotion packed garden ceremony with tears of joy flowing freely! Fun, relaxed and with the Greek dancing making it a celebration to remember!
After 14 years of togetherness, a wonderful intimate Autumn wedding for Jojo & Rhett at Mr Lofty Ranges Vineyard. With only their closest friends and relatives, they exchanged touching vows and included symbolic ceremonies including a Fijian Tevu-tevu exchange where they gifted beautiful scarves to all their guests and including me their celebrant! A most memorable day for all and they couldn't have been more happier with their choice of an Adelaide Hills Celebrant.
Could their smiles be any bigger! David and Michelle married at my own beautiful Crafers Garden with only their photographer & witness present...it was purely about them and their absolute love for each other. Another Adelaide Hills ceremony with perfect weather and stunning backdrops.
Jess and Michael along with baby Riley make it official in a most intimate ceremony at Anderson Hill Winery in the Adelaide Hills A friendship turns to love success story for this beautiful couple. A sprinkling of rain did not dampen the spirits and everyone was full of love and laughter.
The Corinya nursing home in Adelaide was the setting for this most intimate ceremony so that the groom's 102 year old father could be present. What a wonderful son to be so thoughtful of his dad who was definitely sharp witted and in great spirits on the day!
David and Viktoria met whilst holidaying in Bali and three years later they married at the Lindsay Wine Estate with only their closest friends and family present....overjoyed with happiness, the bride couldn't stop smiling and giggling throughout the ceremony. A magnificent day with perfect weather and lots of loving energy by their Adelaide Hills celebrant Aphrodite Anderson.
A perfect sunny ceremony at the Adelaide Botanical Gardens in the presence of their intimate family and friends. They met through Face Book and never looked back. Justin and Jeng couldnt be more happier as they commit for the rest of their lives. Thank you marriage equality Australia for making this possible and for another opportunity for me to marry a same sex couple, so much love is in the air!
The most elegance wedding ceremony for Priscilla and Tom at the State Library of SA on December 8, 2017 with a spectacular bridal party, violinist. With an exemplary attention to detail, this wedding was by far one of the most beautiful and formal wedding ceremonies I have been privileged to share. A huge thank you to Priscilla for inviting me to be a part of her special day and her lovely review "
From the first meeting with our Adelaide Celebrant, Aphrodite Anderson, to the saying of our wedding vows, the level of warmth, professionalism and depth of insight she brought to our wedding day was faultless. If you are searching for a wedding celebrant with excellent attention to detail, personalisation, the ability to improvise that comes only with experience, and bring a light-hearted touch to your wedding, Aphrodite comes with our highest recommendation....
Nick & Adam met 4 years ago and it was love at first sight for them both. They proposed to each other at the same time whilst at the Fringe festival and from there their love just grew stronger. They chose to marry in the Adelaide hills at the beautiful gardens of Stangate House and chose me as their Adelaide hills celebrant. The ceremony was intimate and quite relaxed with their closest friends and family. The sun shone upon them that day and both were gleaming with joy! Receiving a touching review from them made my day!
Bexi & George are soul mates who luckily met at work. Their friendship, tenderness, and love they share was clear to see on their wedding day. George was overwhelmed with emotions when he saw his Bexi walking toward him. Raw emotions with tears and laughter were openly expressed in the most beautiful way. It was a cold, windy winter’s day but the sun shone upon George and Bexi’s nuptials, incorporating a contemporary version of Orthodox traditions – and followed by a spectacular celebration. They were happy to find their Adelaide Greek Celebrant who was able to conduct their ceremony in both languages.
James and Drew exchanged touching vows after 20 years of loving togetherness. Along with their 3 pooches, they had a most spectacular wedding day at the beautiful gardens of Al-Ru Farm with their closest family and friends to witness their lifetime commitment. This gorgeous couple were thrilled when Australia legalized same sex marriage but wanted a totally relaxed, fun and chilled out ceremony, which it was. They also loved being married by a celebrant whose name was Aphrodite, "Goddess of Love"!
Another super happy couple on a crisp spring afternoon in Uraidla in the Adelaide Hills, a totally chilled out couple who wanted a short sweet ceremony so they could start their celebrating! Yvonne and Leigh loved having their Adelaide Hills celebrant, Aphrodite Anderson, join them on their special day.
January 22nd was Nick & Kataryna's magical day. Having met a 6years old and then separated by continents for the next 25 years....they met again and embraced their love immediately. They chose my private Crafers garden in the Adelaide Hills to celebrate their union in the presence of a handful of family and friends, a most beautiful, intimate ceremony set amongst hydrangeas and salvias. Kataryna was so excited to be married by a celebrant named "Aphrodite" the Goddess of Love! From Russia with love and never to be separated again!!
January 2019 and another beautiful intimate ceremony in my private Adelaide Hills garden in Crafers, SA. He proposed with a burger ring on his 50th birthday and they couldn't be happier on their wedding day with just a handful of friends and family. A perfectly relaxed and stress free wedding ceremony, just what they wanted!
April 3 2019 - Peta and Ron were engaged 40 years ago but fate made then go their separate ways. Today they made their love official after finding each again 3 years ago! It was their love story and just about the two of them with only 2 witnesses present. They travelled from Port Vincent and stayed at the nearby Mt Lofty House. A perfectly beautiful and touching autumn elopement at my private Crafers garden property in the Adelaide Hills. A love story to be remembered!
Kim and Toni met at the Adelaide library whilst studying, he told her to keep her voice down but despite this a friendship grew into love and 4 years later on a gorgeous Autumn day, they were exchanging their vows amidst the beautiful Veale garden in Adelaide. They loved the fact they were being married by Aphrodite, with its mythological meaning connected to love.
Judith and David met whilst travelling the world and in his vows he told her she was his world! 8 years of loving each other culminated on March 30th with the exchange of their touching vows with a sea of smiling faces. The venue at Kingsford Homestead was rustic and beautiful with a fun, relaxed ceremony with lots of laughter and cheers from their gorgeous friends and family. A couple that will certainly have a wonderful and adventurous journey together and will always be remembered by their Adelaide celebrant, Aphrodite Anderson.
Heinz & Apple have a beautiful Adelaide Hills elopement on a sunny Autumn Day. After 5 years of a long distance relationship and meeting in different parts of the world, they finally make it official.
Damian and David live in Paris but decided to marry on the family property in tropical North Queensland. A stunning botanical oasis. Their love was palpable from our very first video chat. they met at a nightclub 6 years ago and became inseparable. A truly emotional ceremony with a line from Damian's vows expressing the epitome of their love. "David you are a pure magnetic beam of light and your smile lights up my world."
July 20th 2019..Ryan and Gina decided to legally marry in Adelaide so that Gina's grandma who resides in a nursing home could be present. The only other guests were their parents and an auntie and uncle. They added a Greek symbolic ceremony which inlcuded the Stefana and wine ceremony. Intimate but still very beautiful and touching for all present. They are planning to have a huge wedding celebration at Byron Bay later in the year with all their friends.
September 8, 2019.....It was the epitome of class and elegance for David and Gavin's wedding at Customs House in Brisbane. Set by the river, it was a balmy, windless afternoon with all the guests arriving in their finest for the black tie affair. After 16 years of loved up togetherness, 2 beautiful daughters, a menagerie of pets and countless overseas adventures, they finally made their commitment public and legal in the presence of their closest friends and family. Not a dry eye to be seen as emotions ran high for such a loving couple who just grow together in every sense of the word. What an honour and privilege to have made this happen for these gorgeous boy!
September 21, 2019.......A crisp spring day warmed by a glowing sun at the beautiful gardens of Al-Ru Farm at Sampson Flat, SA, provided an amazing backdrop for the wedding ceremony of Aiden and Emily. It was lots of laughter and applause right from the start with the wonderful participating guests who made the young couple relaxed and totally chilled. Their two little fur babies couldn't stand to be separated and joined us at the alter at the very end making the day perfectly complete. Childhood sweethearts, Aiden and Emily's love continues to flourish and his proposal whilst picking strawberries at Berenberg Farm gave me goosebumps all over! A picture perfect Adelaide Hills wedding!
October 2019, Amy and Andrew met at a winery 7 years ago at a McLaren Vale Wine tour and found each other again a year later thru FB....this turned into a beautiful love story culminating in marriage at Maximilians vineyard in Verdun with their baby Leo sleeping through the whole proceedings! I was excited to be conducting a wedding ceremony for Amy because her birth name was "Aphroditi" spelled slightly differently to mine. So there were two Goddesses of Love present on this special day. I also enjoyed the inclusion of the Greek symbolic "stefana" and wine ceremony as well as welcoming the guests both in Greek and English. A truly memorable day for me.
October 2, 2019....since same sex weddings are not legal in Hong Kong, Bo & Mei travelled to Adelaide, SA to marry in a very intimate ceremony with only their 4 friends, a photographer and their Adelaide celebrant present. They had met at uni 15 years ago and still acted as they had just met and fallen in love! Arranging everything from overseas did not deter their plans and everything flowed smoothly and perfectly on their wedding day. They were excited to travel to the "pink lake" after their wedding and see more of the South Australian outback.
October 6, 2019....Angelo was Rachael's client in her hair salon and it didnt take long for the two to show interest in each other and before you knew it cupid struck his bow and they were blissfully in love. 3years down the track they are exchanging their heart felt vows in a beautiful setting in Hahndorf South Australia. The cold and wet day did not dampen their spirits one bit and you couldn't wipe their beaming smiles off their faces from the pure joy of officially becoming husband and wife. Being an Adelaide hills Celebrant is so enjoyable as there are countless beautiful venues scattered throughout.
October 5, 2019....a stunning Spring backdrop at the magnificent Mandalay House in the Adelaide Hills made Luke and Amber's wedding a majestic occasion which exuded absolute class and elegance. The couple met at a croquet club, Luke takes one look and is instantly smitten with the beautiful Amber and wastes no time in asking her out believing that he found "the one". And he certainly did. Totally chilled out, relaxed and easy going, they enjoyed every moment of their ceremony and basked in the warm Spring sunshine with beaming smiles. As an Adelaide Hills Celebrant and having a birth name of "Aphrodite" gives me so much joy in formalizing the union of so many loving couples.
October 19th, 2019. The brisk spring afternoon did not diminish the love and happiness between these two beautiful souls who married at Ivy Brook Farm at Maslin Beach South Australia. Kylie and James met in Darwin through mutual friends and James was instantly smitten and wasted no time in asking her out. Their love was instant and just continued to blossom over the years. James is from Adelaide and they decided on an intimate ceremony in the Adelaide Hills even though they live in Queensland. I just love my profession as an Adelaide Hills Celebrant, the settings are always varied and beautiful. Yes we hope for perfect weather, but even when its not, the joy of the day supercedes everything and its always a most fun, loving and joyous occasion especially when you get married by Aphrodite!
November 2nd, 2019 April and James were chilled and relaxed on their wedding day till it came to their vows and beautiful April in her stunning pearl studded gown just choked up with emotion. A gorgeous spring day at the Belvidere Winery at Langhorne Creek made for a lovely, earthy setting for their ceremony. A most adventurous, fun loving couple who have travelled extensively and look forward to so many wonderful travel adventures. What a pleasure meeting these two and being a part of their celebration of love. Adelaide Hills weddings have such wonderful venues to choose from.
January 4, 2020 - Amy & Alistair's love story began at uni and had their elegant ceremony with their nearest and dearest at Lot 100 in the Adelaide Hills. A beautiful morning ceremony perfect choice on a sizzling 42deg day! lots of smiles and laughter to be had by all.
When you marry your bestie it takes the joy of being a celebrant to another level! My beautiful Katarina married her soulmate Daniele and there wasn't a dry eye to be seen. A match made in heaven for these two georgous souls. A stunning setting in the rainforest at Pethers Rainforest Retreat at Tamborine Mountain in Queensland.
January 18th 2020....Sonya and Michael's friendship turned into a beautiful love story and their commitment to each other culminated in an elegant wedding ceremony at Marble Hill overlooking the city of Adelaide. A picture perfect day that felt magical and shared with only their nearest and dearest.
February 1, 2020 - Check out these beautiful smiles of utter joy! After a 7 year journey of absolute love and adoration for each other, Steve and Bethany made it official with a touch of Greek tradition...the "stefana" ceremony. They couldn't wait to say "I do"! So much laughter and happiness for these two gorgeous souls who married at Sunny Brae Estate in Adelaide. A couple who clearly were meant to share their lives together, forever and smiled and laughed throughout their ceremony. An absolutely blissful wedding and a surprise Greek welcome by their Greek celebrant.
February 29, 2020 - These cuties met at work 7 years ago and had a picture perfect wedding by the pond at Serafino Winery in the Adelaide Hills. A multi-cultural blend of families with me welcoming their guests in English, Greek, Filippino and German.....I actually got an applause for my effort...yipee! love going that extra mile for my couples. Certainly made sense to choose a Greek Celebrant.
March 7, 2020 -Kelly and Andrew have already been together forever...almost 18years! They won a wedding package in the longest engagement competition at the Marion Hotel in Adelaide and woohoo finally made it official. With their gorgeous two sons, family and bunch of besties, it was definitely a grand celebration of true love with heaps of applause and whistles! True soulmates.
May 21, 2020
When its only 10degrees on a crisp autumn day you need to snuggle real close with this loving family. I married them 10 years ago in Palm Cove Qld and they renewed their wedding vows in my Crafers garden in the Adelaide Hills. Despite the chill their love radiated warmth and sunshine for their touching celebration with lots of giggles from their beautiful daughters.
August 2nd 2020, Another online story that led to the alter! Four fabulous years together, a romantic proposal in Central Park and a touching rooftop ceremony at 2KW in Adelaide. Alexandra and Adrian's winter wedding with a little Greek symbolism was simply perfect!
The sun shone brightly on a crisp winter day at Waterfall Gully for this beautiful couple's wedding. A touching ceremony with the bride's eldest son walking her down the aisle. Pure family love surrounded by their nearest and dearest.
Now that's what you call a happy finale! Jamie and Kirsty's love shone brightly despite the wet weather outside the intimate venue at Ten22. A fabulous fun crowd celebrated with cheers and laughter and it was pure joy despite the Covid restrictions!
A stunning sunny day at the beautiful Adelaide Botanic Gardens made for a picture perfect wedding for Bec and Dion....two years of pure love culminated with the exchange of the most touching vows and litle Bodhi as the cutest ring bearer ever!
November 2020 - Catherine & Craig's wedding was to be on Friday at Kuitpo Forest but after some very quick planning to beat the Covid lock down, they had a beautiful, intimate ceremony on Wednesday evening in my Adelaide Hills wedding garden. An emotional family affair filled with so much love, laughter and tears of joy especially by their little ones. I was happy snapping away with my phone camera and captured some great shots. We pulled it off magnificently in such a short time!
December 8, Felix & Olivia were married a week later than planned due to Covid but that didn't affect their absolute joy at finally becoming husband and wife. Their 8 year love bubble ending with saying their "I do's" in a most elegant ceremony at Martinsell Manor. The setting made complete with the beautiful classical music by Adelaide String Duo.
April 2021 Love was in the air in all its glory for this beautiful couple who met at a wedding! No online chatting needed here....Jason and Rachael were to be married in Mala but Covid changed their plans and instead they had an intimate ceremony with their nearest and dearest at Mt. Lofty Vineyard in the Adelaide Hills with a glorious autumn vineyard backdrop. Both had tears of happiness from the very start and were overjoyed at finally becoming Mr and Mrs Vassallo!
April 2021 -These two lovebirds met at a party 7 years ago and married on a crisp autumn day at a beautiful vineyard setting at Maximilians in the Adelaide Hills. I love adding a surprise Greek welcome when there is a symbolic crown ceremony and often hear the comment "you don't look Greek"! Christina and Callum it was a privilege meeting you and being your celebrant and I know you will continue your love story with many wonderful new adventures.
April 2021 - Two cultures but only one love story! After meeting on line there was no turning back for Guri and Maddy. An intimate ceremony with only a handful of family and friends made their day even more special. They exchanged touching vows in a beautiful private setting at Mt. Lofty Vineyard in the Adelaide Hills followed by an outdoor lunch surrounded by vineyards.
April 2021 - The magnificent backdrop at the Adelaide Town Hall set the scene for Kristy and Renee's epic wedding ceremony including the choir of Kristy's past and present music students. The epitome of elegance. The crown and wine ceremony added a lovely cultural touch to their wedding along with a Greek welcome.
March 2021 - A stunning private garden in Aldgate created a magical setting for these two beautiful souls. Elton and Kristy's wedding was delayed one year due to Covid and just as well because they would have been rained out. The weather Gods were kind and provided a balmy Autumn day for their wedding. A truly touching ceremony overflowing with love especially when they held hands with their two little boys during the hand ceremony. Love, tears and laughter, perfect combo for perfect wedding!
May 2021 - It was a crisp Autumn ceremony for Katerina & Stephen at my Crafers wedding garden but their love radiated enough warmth to keep their lovely group of intimate guests happy to brave the chill and witness a magical wedding. Full of Russian tradition which involved the groom passing a number of hilarious tests and gaining permission to marry her! it was especially moving when Katerina said her vows from the heart without needing to read them. A truly memorable ceremony made more beautiful by a shower of autumn leaves and the classic sound of Adelaide string duo.