Meet Your One and Only, Hitched by Heather
Buckle up, lovebirds, this chatterbox can talk and it’s already 5 o’clock somewhere!
I am so pleased (and secretly blushing) that you’ve decided to read my ‘About’ page…I’ll make it worth your while! Hopefully, you’ve put two and two together by now but just to be sure, I’m the Heather behind Hitched by Heather. Who would’ve known?! And yes, I’m a sappy mess when it comes to love. Hand on heart, weddings are my absolute jam…actually, let’s swap jam with caramelised onion chutney, but you get my drift.
I’ve been ever-so-fortunate to attend quite a number of weddings, funerals and significant life events over the years, as well as having the opportunity to MC at loads. Harassed by my family and friends (a.k.a. die-hard fans), I discovered my life’s calling and true passion in life – being a celebrant who’s a bit quirky, off-centre, loud and self-proclaimed barrel of laughs, a role that allows me to be 100% authentically ME while celebrating L-O-V-E. Best life ever!
Meet Your One and Only, Hitched by Heather
A globe-trotting, wannabe grandma, call me Heather or Mumma H. Your day, your pick!
Look, I wasn’t kidding when I said I could talk your ear off. Now that we’ve uncovered the ‘why’ and ‘how’ I became a wedding celebrant, here’s a sneak peek into the real Heather’s life. By the way, you’re most welcome to call me ‘Mumma H’ if you like, that’s what they all call me!
Originally from over the ditch, New Zealand, I love to travel and explore off the beaten track places, but I’ve fallen head over heels for the Aussie lifestyle. Three grown-up kids and a Maltese Shih Tzu later, I’ve spent 35+ years mastering the art of being “true blue”. My amazing family are my entire world and just (not so) quietly, I CAN NOT WAIT TO BE A GRANDMA! You’ll find me lurking in Seed’s baby section often and I may or may not have already started buying the odd outfit, or two or thirty…
As much as I adore my kids, they’ll be quick to tell you that my furbaby, Camello a.k.a Mimi a.k.a. Melly, is the favourite child. I’ve yet to admit it out loud, but till they catch me whispering “love you mostest” in his fluffy ear, innocent till proven guilty. My full-time shadow, he is the most adorable, cutest and loyal little pup (mini human).
My love of people and gift of the gab has made me a ‘jack of all trades’ – prior to marriage celebrancy, I’ve worked in Hospitality, Finance, Human Resources and Safety. I’m also ace at manhandling a drill, a whiz on the sewing machine and a pretty decent cook too. This’s why I’m confused as to why a certain Robbie Williams hasn’t proposed to me yet…
Robbie Williams, if you’re reading this, I’m still waiting.
In the meantime, snuggles with my furbaby, Camello, will suffice.
Besides you, your love and your wedding, I’m a sucker for:
• Sauv Blanc, accompanied by a cranberry and almond cracker that’s piled high with blue vein cheese with caramelised onion chutney. Delish!
• Spending Sunday arvos cuddled up with Camello, binge watching The Handmaid’s Tale and Dead to Me
• Trawling Pinterest and Facebook marketplace for new project ideas
• Breathing new life into old furniture
• Travelling anywhere and everywhere, my holiday bucket list is endless
• Live concerts and theatres
• Convincing myself that Monday is the day of miracles – I’m going to eat better, give up drinking and up my exercise routine
And if you’ve still taken nothing away from my yabbering, just remember that there’s nothing a glass of wine won’t fix, luv. So, drink up and do me a favour. Drunk-dial and ask me to be your wedding celebrant. You already know the answer’s going to be a big, fat, whopping, screaming, happy dancing Y-E-S! I’m waiting.
