Kind Words
Thank you to our couples that take the time following their wedding day to share their experience with us.
A sample of our kind words received.
Brooke and Aaron
Stonehill Estate, Aug 2024, Elopement package.
“Nat, where do I begin!
From our very first phone call you made us feel so at ease and relaxed.
You provided so much support and guidance every step of the way leading up to our big day. Your enthusiasm, energy and vibe is truly one in a million.
You went above and beyond and made our day so memorable with your warm presence, guidance and support.
You made our special day so perfect and we honestly can't thank you enough.
Much love,
The Richardson's”
Kath and Jonah
Tall Trees Tallebudgera, May 2024, On the day coordination.
“Nat is one-of-a-kind. I was ecstatic when she confirmed she could coordinate our wedding day (seriously - I jumped up and down in a shopping centre).
There’s no one like her in the business… she made our day run seamlessly, laughed and cried alongside us, cheered us on, sliced our wedding cake, lit our candles, united our vendors (whilst encouraging the newbies), and legally tied the knot for us! She is a superstar. Nat - we love you, and believe there is so much creative goodness ahead for you. Keep running your race. You’re doing an extraordinary job”.
Jess and Aleks
Private Estate, Jan 2024, Wedding planning and Celebrant services.
“We had the pleasure of working with Nat for our wedding at the start of this year, and we can confidently say she is a true gem in the world of wedding coordination and celebrancy.
Nat's genuine interest in getting to know us as a couple made the planning process feel like an enjoyable conversation rather than a daunting task.
What amazed us the most was that with Nat at the helm, we hardly had to lift a finger throughout the entire planning process. She took care of every detail, from recommending vendors that aligned with our style and budget to coordinating logistics and timelines flawlessly.
Whenever we were asked about our wedding details our response was always “Nat has it sorted” and had full trust that she knew best.
Even when the unexpected heavy storms and flooding came to the Gold Coast on wedding week, Nat remained calm and composed, assuring us that everything would still go according to plan. Her ability to adapt quickly and find solutions ensured that our day ran smoothly without a hitch.
On the day of the wedding, Nat ensured that every aspect of the event unfolded seamlessly. From the setup of the ceremony space to the coordination of vendors and keeping everything on schedule, she was a true professional in every sense of the word.
Thanks to Nat's expertise and dedication, we were able to relax and fully immerse ourselves in the joy of our wedding day, knowing that everything was in capable hands.
We spent the coming weeks with guests and family raving about how wonderful of a person she was and how well she put everything together, taking note for their own weddings in future.
We cannot recommend Nat highly enough to any couple looking for a wedding coordinator/celebrant who not only excels at her craft but also cares deeply about making your special day truly unforgettable”.
Meika and Stevie
Casa Campana, Mar 2024, Wedding planning and Celebrant services.
“Nat, so much heartfelt gratitude. I entirely underestimated the role a celebrant would have on our ceremony and am so glad you were the person to share our story and curate the space for us vow our love for one another.
You are an incredible celebrant, wedding planner and just all round beautiful human. You put together the perfect team and our day wouldn’t have been the same without you.
Thank you for all your generosity, genuine investment and all the magic you brought to our day. So much love!”
Amy and Mitch
Casa Campana, Feb 2024, Wedding planning and Celebrant services.
“I cannot even begin to express how incredible Natalie is. From our first conversation I knew she was the perfect person to be our celebrant and coordinator.
Natalie went above and beyond and exceeded all expectations. Even with a last minute venue change, Natalie made every part of it stress free and created an even better wedding than originally planned.
The ceremony was absolutely beautiful and the way she spoke and put our story together was perfect.
I can’t thank her enough for all the hard work and efforts that she put into my wedding. She is the perfect person to plan your wedding and I will always recommend her to anyone that’s looking for a coordinator/celebrant.
Words don’t describe how grateful we are for her.
Natalie, thank you so much!”
Jess and Johnny
The Hidden Valley, Dec 2023, Wedding planning, Celebrant services, Style and hire.
“I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible work Nat did as our wedding planner.
If you're looking for someone to make your wedding day stress-free and extraordinary, Nat is the one.
Nat's presence was calming and reassuring especially with the whirlwinds of uncertainty with the weather, Nat ensured that we had a back up plan and thought of it well ahead of time to ease all stress off us as a couple.”
Nicole and Bryan
Lovers Rock, Nov 2023, On the day coordination, Ceremony styling and hire, and Celebrant services.
“Words can not express how amazing Natalie is!
Everything from the preparation phase to the “I do” was so easy with Natalie.
She made both my wife and I feel so comfortable and relaxed. She was there every step of the way.
In my humble opinion a cooler more passionate and amazing celebrant does not exist.
To sum up our experience:
We started with an incredible celebrant we finished with the perfect wedding and a new wonderful, fun, and caring best friend.
Keep up the amazing work!”
Karina and Rick
The Acre, Oct 2023, Wedding planning, Celebrant services, Style and hire.
“We feel incredibly fortunate to have discovered Natalie as our wedding planner and coordinator. Natalie has the most welcoming and kind-hearted personality and smile. She took it upon herself to ensure our chosen vendors were a perfect fit for our special day, going the extra mile to make everything just right.
Prior to meeting Natalie, I had reservations about the entire wedding process, but she made it a seamless and stress-free journey. Our wedding day was nothing short of perfection, thanks to her hard work and passion.
Natalie, we are deeply thankful for having you as our wedding planner!”
Sian and Xavier
Sunshine Coast, Sept 2023, Wedding planner.
“Natalie's expertise and meticulous attention to detail shone through every aspect of our special day.
She seamlessly coordinated vendors and ensured a flawless timeline, making her an exceptional wedding planner and on-day coordinator.
Her calm and reassuring presence kept us at ease throughout the event, while her expertise in managing vendors across two different locations was invaluable.
She made our day stress-free and seamless. If you're seeking someone to make your wedding unforgettable, look no further than Natalie.
She played a pivotal role in making our big day absolutely perfect!”
Claire and Chris
Hastings Point, Sept 2023, Celebrant services.
“Nat was an incredible celebrant that wrote the most beautiful service for my now husband and I.
It was fun, personal, comfortable and highlighted Nat's ability to understand and appreciate certain requests we had and who we are as a couple.
Since our wedding, multiple guests have commented on how the ceremony was their favourite part because Nat did an amazing job at creating something that was reflective of Chris and I.
We highly recommend Nat.”
Kate and Justyn
Rosewood Estate, Sept 2023, On the day coordination.
“We had the pleasure of having Nat on board as coordinator for our Rosewood estate wedding last week.
From the get go Nat was organised, efficient and such a pleasure to work with. She put our minds at ease and made sure the process leading up to the wedding was stress free.
Nat’s communication was excellent and clear which was so helpful on our busy wedding day. As soon as we met Nat in person we felt as though we had known her for years and she quickly felt like a close friend at our wedding.
We had so many positive remarks regarding her coordination and energy that she brought to our day.
Nat is the best in the business and we would highly recommend her services to anyone getting married.
Thanks a million Nat!”
Jay and Justin
Casa Campana, Aug 2023, Wedding planning and Celebrant services.
“We couldn't have asked for a better celebrant and wedding planner for our elopement at Casa Campana in New South Wales! Nat made the whole process so smooth and easy in the lead up and guided us every step of the way.
On our wedding day, everything went exactly as planned and neither of us felt stressed in the slightest. Nat put us both at ease and made sure we had nothing to worry about.
We can't speak highly enough of how pleased we were with everything and have absolutely no hesitation recommending Under the Arbour to anyone.
Thank you again Nat, you were a fresh of breath air to work with and we wish we could do it all over again.”
Meggen and Michael
Greendays Restaurant and Bar, Aug 2023, On the day coordination.
“TYPE-A BRIDE HERE! I hired Natalie to do on the day co-ordination for our wedding. Armed with a binder of requirements I approached her (highly stressed I’d say haha) and after our initial consultation her warm nature and calming reassurance allowed me to immediately trust her with this incredibly special day we’d planned.
On the day (and the week before), she went above and beyond what we dreamt up. Everything was executed to perfection. Her attention to detail is second to none! She organised our guests respectfully and fiercely. A key moment I’ll never forget is how safe she made me feel when I was standing outside waiting to walk down the aisle alone.
My husband and I couldn’t imagine the day without her and our guests were so charmed by her. Thank you Natalie!”
Bibiana and Donald
Private Estate, June 2023, On the day coordination, Ceremony styling and hire, and Celebrant services.
“We booked Nat from Under the Arbour for a recent wedding.
Nat made our day extra special and personalised our ceremony wonderfully. Her ceremony speech was sweet, kind and funny. She was very attentive and made every effort to get to know my partner and I prior to the day.
We chose her celebrate package which included her celebrant services, ceremony photography, ceremony styling and wedding day coordination. She made the day easy and stress free.
The ceremony styling was perfect!
We cannot recommend Nat enough. If you want a fantastic celebrant then you really should consider Nat from Under the Arbour!”
Rae and Rob
The Mint (NSW), Apr 2023, Celebrant services.
“Natalie was a brilliant celebrant from start to finish! So professional and organised, keeping us on track in the lead up to and throughout our big day. Her communication was second to none, simple and easily understood…which was appreciated when we both had so much going on in the months leading up to our big day!
Natalie was really considerate of both mine and my husband’s versions of our love story and combined both to make a fun filled, light hearted, tug-at-the-heartstrings ceremony which was loved by all! We couldn’t have asked for anything more and would recommend Natalie to all those looking for someone to tie the knot!
Natalie, thanks for the love, the smiles and the friendship Under The Arbour!”
Kayla and Johbe
Private Estate, Mar 2023, On the day coordination and Celebrant services.
“Our day quite honestly wouldn't have gone as effortlessly as it did without Nat's help! Any pre-wedding stress dissipated on the day as Nat coordinated vendors and place settings with aplomb! Her calmness rubbed off on those involved and had us solely focusing on the fun ahead. We felt like we had time to breath and enjoy the day without worrying about a single thing.
As our celebrant, she encapsulated our story beautifully and it really conveyed the intimacy of our private ceremony. We loved our day and so much of that is because of the services of Nat, whom we both cannot thank and or recommend enough.”
Hayley and Beau
Gold Coast Farm House, Sept 2022, On the day coordination and Celebrant services.
“Natalie was both our on the day coordinator and celebrant. I cannot recommend her highly enough. As a celebrant, she has a calming presence, is articulate and acts with grace. The ceremony she shared about my now-husband and I was beautiful, and conveyed our story better than we ever could have written. As a coordinator, Natalie is super organised, with a killer list of notes and checklists. She introduced herself and confirmed details with all vendors prior, and set out any small fires on the day so I was completely at ease.
Natalie was the friendly face for any guests questions, she mingled with guests, and was everyone’s favourite vendor throughout the day. It doesn’t matter how small or relaxed your wedding is, I had 20 guests and I cannot recommend Nat enough for a stress free day. Under the Arbour’s coordination fees are also very reasonable compared to other quotes I received.
Celebrant, on the day coordination, or furniture hire; if you want a stress free wedding you must confirm Natalie.”
Wanda and Chris
The Overflow Estate 1895, Sept 2021, Celebrant services.
“If I could describe the perfect celebrant, it would be Natalie! From the very beginning, she has put so much thought and consideration into our ceremony and she has delivered a beautifully worded speech- sharing stories about how we met, our qualities, our values and what makes us a good couple.
There were quite a few tears from our guests! Natalie is an amazing communicator. She is warm, empathetic and incredibly intuitive. We felt at easy with Natalie right away.
She has been incredibly accommodating and has put our minds at ease throughout the whole process, we knew we were in great hands!
We couldn’t have asked for a better celebrant and she truly made our big day very special. We highly recommend Natalie as a celebrant!”
Summer and Jonah
Beechmont Estate, Sept 2022, Celebrant services.
“Nat is so gorgeous! It took me years to find a celebrant I was completely happy with. I was so happy when we stumbled across Nat. She is a little pocket rocket.
Nat is super bubbly, smiley, with warm and welcoming energy. She was the perfect celebrant to completely guide us through our custom ceremony and vows as well.
We had such a great experience with Nat. She is a gorgeous person and very caring to work with. She made the whole process enjoyable and easy, and our vows and sentimental things came out better than we could ever have hoped for. Nat was an amazing help when it came to our personalised vows and she was so supportive on the special day for us!
Thank you so much Nat for being a part of our magical weekend!! Lock her in for sure!”
Roshae and Scott
Private property in Currumbin, Nov 2022, Wedding package.
“What can I say about the absolutely beautiful Nat. From the first time my partner (now husband!!) and I met her, we both felt so comfortable, and had complete confidence that Nat would deliver an amazing service.
We were certainly right, and even better Under the Arbour completely surpassed our expectations! Natalie’s attention to detail, kind approach and support leading up to our day was outstanding. Her professional guidance and caring nature on the day would be a perfect fit for any couple. All follow up items (legals etc), were also dealt with promptly and kindly.
Our wedding day felt like such a breeze on the day, the furniture and décor was stunning, and the changeover from ceremony to reception was seamless.
In the weeks since, I've had so many of my guests comment on how fantastic Nat was! Just another testament to her!”
Cait and Tim
Coolibah Downs Private Estate, Oct 2021, Celebrant services.
“My (now) husband and I confirmed Nat from Under the Arbour as our celebrant for our chapel wedding in late 2021. I have to admit, I initially thought of the ceremony as a bit of a formality and a bit of a barrier to our fun wedding celebration. Neither of us were super keen for a flowery or gushy ceremony. We also weren't into writing our own vows, and honestly didn't have much of a plan for what we were after for our ceremony.
Thankfully, Nat knew. She spent time getting to know us, was very relatable and easy going, and made sure she gave us a ceremony that was right for us. I was surprised to find that it was the ceremony that Nat created that was the absolute highlight of the day for me. She put so much thought not only into her words, but how they were delivered, and her positioning in the chapel for certain photo opportunities.
Nat is a true professional, and was a godsend with paperwork and due dates. I didn't have to worry about the official business of getting married, because Nat was on top of it at every turn. She was so easy to work with. I can't recommend Nat and Under the Arbour enough.”
