PROFESSIONAL, CREATIVE, CONFIDENT

I acknowledge the Gunaikurnai, Traditional Custodians of Country and recognise their continuing connection to land, sea, culture and community. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

With a background as an English & History teacher, events coordinator, production coordinator, director, public speaker, author and scriptwriter I possess finely honed skills to create a bespoke ceremony that truly tells ‘your’ story in a heartfelt and professional manner.

As an experienced public speaker, I confidently deliver ceremonies which are tailored to you and your audience; ceremonies which are relaxed, memorable, contemporary, genuine, polished, emotive, inclusive and enjoyable. I pay great attention to detail to ensure your ceremony is perfect for you.

I am a friendly, kind and compassionate person who engages wholly in a professional working relationship with my clients. My aim is to create a happy day which is uniquely yours, a day which authentically reflects your lives and hopes and love for one another.

When we meet I actively listen to you, enabling me to craft a ceremony which is a celebration of your lives together based on your emotions, your history and your passions. A ceremony filled with love, energy and laughter.

In my free time I’m an extreme gardener, art lover, historian, dreamer, writer, piano player, nature and animal lover, proud mother and happy wife.

I am happily married to a wonderful man (yes, it’s true, he really is a local legendary winemaker); we love our lives together here on the edge of the exquisite Gippsland Lakes. I am often found in Melbourne, Dinner Plain, The Dandenong Ranges and of course at the bottom of my garden here on the bank of Lake King with my beloved dog Bessie.

I am based in East Gippsland, however I am always happy to travel to more distant destinations for your wedding. As I love animals I am very happy to include them in your ceremony.

I have always been a proud supporter of marriage equality and am delighted to offer my professional services to all couples.

I would love to be part of your wedding day.

Julie Elizabeth Butt-Henley

Certificate IV in Celebrancy
Bachelor of Education (Majors in English Literature & Visual Arts)