Testimonials
Kate with Kael and Rhi after their ceremony at Alamanda Chapel - Palm Cove
Kate with Matt and Mei-Yin after their ceremony at Little Cove, Rex Smeal Park - Port Douglas
Kate with Matt and Mei-Yin after their ceremony at Little Cove, Rex Smeal Park - Port Douglas
Kate,
Thank you so so so much for yesterday.
You are such an incredible person and I could not think of a better person to marry us. We adore you and so did our family and friends.
It felt like we had known you for years too!
It was fate that you were meant to marry us!
Thank you once again.
We’re going to recommend you to absolutely everybody!
💜💜💜 Rhi & Kael Taylor - 09.08.2018
Kate with Matt and Mei-Yin after their ceremony at Little Cove, Rex Smeal Park - Port Douglas
Kate with Matt and Mei-Yin after their ceremony at Little Cove, Rex Smeal Park - Port Douglas
Kate with Matt and Mei-Yin after their ceremony at Little Cove, Rex Smeal Park - Port Douglas
Thank you Kate.
You were excellent. We will highly recommend you to anyone wanting a great celebrant.
Matt & Mei-Yin Gorringe - 04.05.2019
Kate with Jess and Jase after their beach ceremony at Cape Tribulation.
Kate with Matt and Mei-Yin after their ceremony at Little Cove, Rex Smeal Park - Port Douglas
Kate with Jess and Jase after their beach ceremony at Cape Tribulation.
Kate was an amazing celebrant and I would recommend her in a heartbeat. Kate listens to what you want and personalises the ceremony to your liking. Kate is friendly and caring, helping with wording and preparation along the way.
Jess & Jase McIvor - 20.07.19
Kate marrying Harley & Sean at Mulgrave Gardens, Little Mulgrave, QLD
Kate with Ian and Marty after their ceremony on their private property in Paddys Green.
Kate with Jess and Jase after their beach ceremony at Cape Tribulation.
Kate was our celebrant for our wedding last weekend.
From beginning to end, she was a delight to work with. No changes were too hard, she was willing to do whatever we wanted and include any special considerations.
Kate’s communication was professional yet it felt like you were just talking to an old friend.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a celebrant 💕
Harley & Sean Brown - 03.08.19
Kate with Mil and Jérôme after their ceremony on the beach at Palm Cove.
Kate with Ian and Marty after their ceremony on their private property in Paddys Green.
Kate with Ian and Marty after their ceremony on their private property in Paddys Green.
Kate was helpful, organised and experienced. She definitely was the right person to choose!
Mil & Jérôme Gully - 16.08.2019
Kate with Ian and Marty after their ceremony on their private property in Paddys Green.
Kate with Ian and Marty after their ceremony on their private property in Paddys Green.
Kate with Ian and Marty after their ceremony on their private property in Paddys Green.
5 + stars!! If you’re looking for the perfect Celebrant, Kate is your lady! She’s fun, warm and welcoming. She made our wedding day extra special and we were so grateful for having her with us through the process.
Ian & Marty Alexander - 31.08.19
Kate with Belinda and Arge after their beach ceremony on Four Mile, Port Douglas
Kate with Belinda and Arge after their beach ceremony on Four Mile, Port Douglas
Kate with Belinda and Arge after their beach ceremony on Four Mile, Port Douglas
Everything was good from the beginning when Kate would talk on facetime since we were interstate. One of the good things about her compared to everyone else was that she would go out of her way to offer to find all the hire and helped us to book that all to make it easier for us! She would always come back to us with friendly chat, was very organised and made the whole process easy. That included the beach permit, doing all the paperwork, bringing in her own speaker, the music, her own desk, and all the hire for the entire ceremony including an arbour as well!
Belinda & Arge Papasoulis - 07.09.19
Kate with Sarah and Chris after their ceremony at ReNewell in Newell Beach.
Kate with Belinda and Arge after their beach ceremony on Four Mile, Port Douglas
Kate with Belinda and Arge after their beach ceremony on Four Mile, Port Douglas
Kate was amazing during the wedding planning and on the day itself. Professional and funny wrapped into one. Thanks for an amazing ceremony.
Sarah & Chris Riley - 21.09.19
Kate with Rion and Trent after their ceremony at their home in Mossman
Kate with Belinda and Arge after their beach ceremony on Four Mile, Port Douglas
Kate with Rion and Trent after their ceremony at their home in Mossman
Kate was amazing, highly recommend. very friendly and comfortable and professional. ❤
Rion & Trent Thorburn - 26.09.19
Kate with Celeste and Matthew after their ceremony at Trinity Beach
Kate with Max (Baby George) and Letisha after their beach elopement at Newell
Kate with Rion and Trent after their ceremony at their home in Mossman
Kate, thank you so much for being the wonderful Celebrant you are. From the phone calls full of positivity to your beautiful smile and sense of humour. We enjoyed the day with you marrying us immensely.
We couldn’t have dreamed of how relaxed, chilled and special you made our day and honestly, that was because of you ❤️
From one happily married couple to Cairns’ best Celebrant. 💕
Celeste & Matthew Beves-Brown - 02.10.19
Kate with Max (Baby George) and Letisha after their beach elopement at Newell
Kate with Max (Baby George) and Letisha after their beach elopement at Newell
Kate with Max (Baby George) and Letisha after their beach elopement at Newell
Kate is the kind of person you end up being friends with forever. She is caring and selfless and so helpful. She truly made our day amazing and without her it would never have happened x thank you so much Kate
Letisha & Max Gibbons - 25.10.19
Kate with Tenaya and Andrew after their ceremony at AJ Hacketts Cairns
Kate with Max (Baby George) and Letisha after their beach elopement at Newell
Kate with Max (Baby George) and Letisha after their beach elopement at Newell
Kate was so fantastic, she personalised our ceremony to suit us and made everyone feel so relaxed, like we were old friends. Cannot recommend her services highly enough.
Tenaya & Andrew Timbrell - 26.10.19
Kate with Beth and Jamie after their ceremony at Cairns Colonial Club Resort Cairns
Kate with Sharon and Kym after their ceremony at the “Heart of Locks” arch in Port Douglas
Kate with Beth and Jamie after their ceremony at Cairns Colonial Club Resort Cairns
Kate is a professional woman, who provided a beautiful, ceremony for us. Kate knew the words to reference our late grandparents and touched the hearts of our guests. To find someone as charismatic as Kate I truely felt honoured to have her as my celebrant. I couldn’t recommend Kate highly enough.
Beth & Jamie Skuthorpe
30.09.19
Kate with Adrian & Brandi after their ceremony at Birdsong B&B, Port Douglas
Kate with Sharon and Kym after their ceremony at the “Heart of Locks” arch in Port Douglas
Kate with Beth and Jamie after their ceremony at Cairns Colonial Club Resort Cairns
Kate is a wonderful, caring, thoughtful and very organised person.
She’s charming, witty and funny all the while remaining very professional throughout the process.
We couldn’t have chose anyone better to be our celebrant, she was the perfect fit for us and highly recommend her to anyone.
Adrian & Brandi Scott
21.12.19
Kate with Sharon and Kym after their ceremony at the “Heart of Locks” arch in Port Douglas
Kate with Sharon and Kym after their ceremony at the “Heart of Locks” arch in Port Douglas
Kate with Sharon and Kym after their ceremony at the “Heart of Locks” arch in Port Douglas
Kate's friendly approach put all nerves aside leading up to and including our wedding day even selecting a beautiful location within Port Douglas.
We would recommend her to anyone who is wishing to be married in the Port Douglas area.
Post wedding, she also helped us out with booking tours for us with her knowledge and connections of Port Douglas.
Sharon & Kym Hankins
21.12.19
Kate with Rach and Jake after their ceremony at St. Crispins Cafe, Port Douglas
Kate with Charlotte and Cameron at their ceremony at the Hotel Grand Chancellor- Palm Cove
Kate with Sharon and Kym after their ceremony at the “Heart of Locks” arch in Port Douglas
Kate was everything we hoped our celebrant would be. The perfect balance of personal and professional. She genuinely cared about our special day and made everyone feel so comfortable and involved. We would recommend Kate as a celebrant to anyone without hesitation.
Rachael and Jake Lyle - 02.02.2020
Kate with Kassie and Luke after their ceremony at Cairns Colonial Club
Kate with Charlotte and Cameron at their ceremony at the Hotel Grand Chancellor- Palm Cove
Kate with Charlotte and Cameron at their ceremony at the Hotel Grand Chancellor- Palm Cove
OMG Kate made our ceremony absolutely amazing. We couldn't have asked for anyone better. She made us feel so comfortable as we had no idea what we were doing, haha.
I would recommend Kate to everyone I know and beyond.
Thank you for making our ceremony the best it could of been x
Kassie & Luke Reyment - 14.03.2020
Kate with Charlotte and Cameron at their ceremony at the Hotel Grand Chancellor- Palm Cove
Kate with Charlotte and Cameron at their ceremony at the Hotel Grand Chancellor- Palm Cove
Kate with Charlotte and Cameron at their ceremony at the Hotel Grand Chancellor- Palm Cove
Kate is simply amazing! Even in these trying times (Covid-19), she made our ceremony so smooth and memorable.
We had some of our guests on Skype and she made them all feel so included all night.
She was always there for any questions and changes and was an absolute dream to work with. Could not have done it without her!!
Charlotte & Cameron Wilson - 18.03.2020
Kate with Brenda and Paul after their ceremony at their home in Cairns.
Kate with Tennille and Dion after their ceremony at “George Woodhouse Park” in Mareeba
Kate with Tennille and Dion after their ceremony at “George Woodhouse Park” in Mareeba
Absolutely amazing with everything that is happening in our world
(Covid19).
Kate was more than happy to accommodate our changes without a worry.
Such a bubbly, vibrant, wonderful person, we truly picked the best Celebrant by far !!!!!
Brenda & Paul Brown - 29.03.2020
Kate with Tennille and Dion after their ceremony at “George Woodhouse Park” in Mareeba
Kate with Tennille and Dion after their ceremony at “George Woodhouse Park” in Mareeba
Kate with Tennille and Dion after their ceremony at “George Woodhouse Park” in Mareeba
Kate made our day unique and stress free.
She allowed us to tailor our day as much as possible to suit us.
She brought a lovely, positive energy to the ceremony and we could not have imagined doing it any other way, or with any other person.
Thank you for helping us make our day so special Kate.
Love, Tennille and Dion - 03.06.2020
Kate with Brodie and Lee after their ceremony at Mount Quincan Crater Retreat.
Kate with Tennille and Dion after their ceremony at “George Woodhouse Park” in Mareeba
Brianna, Kate and Zach after their ceremony at Tradewinds Chapel by the Sea in Kurrimine Beach
We had such a wonderful experience with Kate! She has such a bright and sparkly personality; she had us both at ease and laughing the very first time we met. After that first meeting, everything fell into place so easily and we knew that Kate was the perfect fit for us.
Due to Covid restrictions we had to drastically change our wedding plans with very little notice and Kate was there to support us every step of the way. She was always ready with the answers to all our questions and kept us calm right up until we had said our "I do's".
Thank you so much, Kate!
Mr & Mrs Haereroa (aka Brodie & Lee)
21.06.2020
Brianna, Kate and Zach after their ceremony at Tradewinds Chapel by the Sea in Kurrimine Beach
Brianna, Kate and Zach after their ceremony at Tradewinds Chapel by the Sea in Kurrimine Beach
Brianna, Kate and Zach after their ceremony at Tradewinds Chapel by the Sea in Kurrimine Beach
We booked Kate with short notice due to everything happening in the world and wow we were not disappointed! Kate did an outstanding job and had excellent ideas on how to make our ceremony unique. We felt as though we had known her for years, such a bubbly wonderful person!
A huge thank you for making our day magical ❤️
Brianna & Zach Spinella ~ 04.07.2020
Kate with Beth and Thomas after their ceremony at their home in Edmonton.
Brianna, Kate and Zach after their ceremony at Tradewinds Chapel by the Sea in Kurrimine Beach
Kate with Grace & Ben after their ceremony on a private property in Mareeba.
Kate married me and my husband just last week and I can't explain how happy I am with choosing her! Because of the pandemic we had to make a lot of changes, including venue which made it so much further from where she lives. Never once did she seem put out by changes, she was SO accommodating. I felt so so confident that she had everything under control (which is hard for me haha). She was so happy and so professional. Would 100% recommend. She even gave us a little gift and just loved her ❤️
Beth & Thomas Haupt ~ 31.07.2020
Kate with Grace & Ben after their ceremony on a private property in Mareeba.
Brianna, Kate and Zach after their ceremony at Tradewinds Chapel by the Sea in Kurrimine Beach
Kate with Grace & Ben after their ceremony on a private property in Mareeba.
Kate was absolutely incredible at our ceremony. She made sure it was short & sweet but still very much what we wanted. She popped in to check if I was okay & helped us along the way during the whole ceremony. She is an absolutely amazing, bright & caring woman. 10/10 🌟
Highly recommend Kate! 💕
Grace & Ben Arend ~ 15.08.2020
Kate with Ellie and Kyle after their ceremony at Cairns Botanic Gardens.
Kate with Russell & Nicole after their ceremony at a private property in Gordonvale.
Kate with Russell & Nicole after their ceremony at a private property in Gordonvale.
I would recommend this gem of a lady more than words can explain. Kate made our day so special and so easy. It truly was the best day.
Thank you once again Kate from your personality to how amazing and professional you are. Wow is all I can say. From the get go, Kate was so comforting and made sure everything was perfect. She went above and beyond to make sure things were no fuss and everything was grand. Thank you so much Kate, our day wouldn’t have been as special without you in it. ❤
Ellie & Kyle Breen ~ 09.08.2020
Kate with Russell & Nicole after their ceremony at a private property in Gordonvale.
Kate with Russell & Nicole after their ceremony at a private property in Gordonvale.
Kate with Russell & Nicole after their ceremony at a private property in Gordonvale.
I first met Kate at the Cairns Bridal Expo early in the year. She was so easy to speak to and we related to her so quickly, it was a no brainer for us to contact Kate to be our Celebrant. Nothing was too hard. Kate made everything so easy. From start to finish, Kate made us feel so comfortable and even had tissues ready on the day. Thank you Kate for making our special day even more special. ❤️
Nicole & Russell Leigh ~ 29.08.2020
Kate with Tash & Matt after their ceremony at Ellis Beach Bar & Grill
Kate with Russell & Nicole after their ceremony at a private property in Gordonvale.
Kate with Tash & Matt after their ceremony at Ellis Beach Bar & Grill
Kate did an amazing job with my wedding, she actually cares about what you want and goes above and beyond to help with anything you are unsure of. Would definitely recommend her if you want a fantastic wedding 😊😁
Tash & Matt Hickling ~ 10.10.2020
Kate with Dan & Karli after their backyard ceremony in Cairns.
Kate with Jake and Tara after their ceremony on the beach at Palm Cove
Kate with Tash & Matt after their ceremony at Ellis Beach Bar & Grill
Kate was our celebrant for our backyard wedding and she was amazing! We only wanted a short ceremony and she was more than happy to accommodate - it was a beautiful day.
She is very professional and goes above and beyond to meet your needs. Couldn’t recommend her more ❤️
Dan & Karli Davie ~ 10.10.2020
Kate with Jake and Tara after their ceremony on the beach at Palm Cove
Kate with Jake and Tara after their ceremony on the beach at Palm Cove
Kate with Jake and Tara after their ceremony on the beach at Palm Cove
Kate goes above & beyond to make sure your day is as special as it can be, she is honestly AMAZING in every way (everyone loved her) Kate personalised our cermony perfectly to suit us and and made us feel at ease from start to finish, we felt as if we have know her for years! Kate is more than a celebrant, she is the kind of person that you end up being friend with forever. We chose the best & would recommend her in a heartbeat ❤ The Stephensons - Tara, Jake & boys x ~ 15.10.2020
Kate with Nathan and Carly after their ceremony at Trinity Beach
Kate with Jake and Tara after their ceremony on the beach at Palm Cove
Kate with Jake and Tara after their ceremony on the beach at Palm Cove
Kate is AMAZING. She was the perfect celebrant for us. She’s fun, very organised, helpful and most importantly she continued to check in with us every step of the way.
Our original wedding plans were affected by covid but Kate was very accomodating to all our changes.
Couldn’t recommend Kate highly enough.
Carly & Nathan Pappas ~ 31.10.2020
Kate with John & Teagan during their backyard ceremony in Brisbane.
Kate with Melanie and Tony after their ceremony at “Little Cove”, Port Douglas.
Kate with Melanie and Tony after their ceremony at “Little Cove”, Port Douglas.
From our first conversation with Kate we were set on having her as our celebrant – we just clicked so well! Kate was a dream to work with particularly during the chaos of planning a destination wedding in 2020. She was so approachable and flexible throughout our constant changing plans, even when we threw our original Port Douglas plans out the window and decided to pivot to a small wedding here in Brisbane. I knew Kate got our vibe and the ceremony would be great, but on the day she absolutely exceeded our expectations. Our ceremony was relaxed, personal and filled with love thanks to Kate. She guided us through the process and made everything so easy. We cannot recommend Kate more and are so grateful to have had her in our corner!
John & Teagan Couper ~ 21.11.2020
Kate with Melanie and Tony after their ceremony at “Little Cove”, Port Douglas.
Kate with Melanie and Tony after their ceremony at “Little Cove”, Port Douglas.
Kate with Melanie and Tony after their ceremony at “Little Cove”, Port Douglas.
Kate, you were amazing & the best celebrant for Tony & I. You are so organised, fun & you took the stress off me & organised everything for us. Our wedding plans were effected by Covid, but you made our day so extra special. Thank you 🙏🏻 so very much. You’re the best 🥰
Melanie & Tonly Groeneveld ~ 30.12.2020
Kate with Natalie and Andrew after their ceremony at Lake Tinaroo, Kairi.
Kate with Melanie and Tony after their ceremony at “Little Cove”, Port Douglas.
Kate with Tim and Beth after their ceremony at Castaways Resort, Mission Beach.
Where do I begin? Working with Kate for our wedding day was the absolute BEST! She’s super organised, so easy to work with and NO stress... winning!!! You definitely won’t be disappointed if you choose her as your celebrant!
Natalie & Andrew Parkinson ~ 17.04.2021
Kate with Tim and Beth after their ceremony at Castaways Resort, Mission Beach.
Kate with Tim and Beth after their ceremony at Castaways Resort, Mission Beach.
Kate with Tim and Beth after their ceremony at Castaways Resort, Mission Beach.
Kate, you are the most beautiful, fun loving, happy, bubbly, strong woman I have ever met!
When we first spoke with Kate over the phone we immediately knew she was the person who we wanted to marry us. If you want someone who will keep everyone in check, while having heaps of fun and making you feel completely loved and comfortable the whole time Kate is the celebrant you need! My guests loved her, my other vendors loved her, and we have a friend for life in her! Blessings by Kate Bellman is the best FNQ has to offer! ❤️💍
Tim & Beth Lamb ~ 30.04.2021
Kate with Kaiti and Brad after their ceremony in Innisfail
Kate with Tim and Beth after their ceremony at Castaways Resort, Mission Beach.
Kate with Kaiti and Brad after their ceremony in Innisfail
We cannot recommend Kate enough!
After our original celebrant cancelled on us in early 2020, we were in quite a pickle finding a marriage celebrant.
With all the Covid weddings being rebooked and limited availability everywhere, we were starting to feel the pressure and the stress. We rang Kate and she answered immediately and booked us in! We are still very grateful and couldn’t have picked a better celebrant even if we tried.
We were so glad our original celebrant cancelled.
One thing we love about Kate is that she is so down to earth and an absolutely beautiful soul.
After meeting her I knew that she was the one to marry my husband and I!
We honestly can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a celebrant.
She goes above and beyond to make sure your day is perfect and just the way you want it.
Thank you so much Kate for everything! ❤️❤️
Brad & Kaiti Penman ~ 08.05.2021
Kate with Faron and Bruce after their ceremony in Cairns.
Kate with Tim and Beth after their ceremony at Castaways Resort, Mission Beach.
Kate with Kaiti and Brad after their ceremony in Innisfail
I can’t begin to explain how amazing Kate is. Kate recently married my partner of 16 years and myself on 22nd May 2021. The day did not go as planned, not only did we have a last minute ceremony venue change due to bad weather, we also lost our MC for the night last minute. Kate handled the changes so well and also stepped up to host our reception as our MC for the evening. Kate did an outstanding job and kept everything rolling along smoothly, we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Kate’s warm, friendly and easy going nature made her the perfect fit for our wedding and I can’t recommend her enough.
Faron & Bruce ~ 22.05.2021
Kate with Ally and Sam after their ceremony at The Sugar Wharf, Port Douglas
Kate with Ally and Sam after their ceremony at The Sugar Wharf, Port Douglas
Kate with Ally and Sam after their ceremony at The Sugar Wharf, Port Douglas
There are no words that accurately describe the special role Kate had in our wedding day. She is warm, passionate and incredibly professional, and allowed us to create a wedding ceremony that suited us perfectly. She was always available to assist with timeline/vows/legal issues that may arise. Most importantly, Kate made an effort to not only get to know us, but also our family and friends that she met at various times in the lead up to the wedding. When the big day came, it felt like a long-time friend was marrying us. I am so glad we chose Kate as our celebrant, and would recommend her to friends who are looking for a celebrant in the future.
Ally & Sam Pates ~ 02.07.2021
Kate with Rowie and Trent after their ceremony at Laloli, Little Mulgrave
Kate with Ally and Sam after their ceremony at The Sugar Wharf, Port Douglas
Kate with Ally and Sam after their ceremony at The Sugar Wharf, Port Douglas
What a celebrant!!!
Kate made our marriage ceremony just what we wanted, beautiful and simple. Personalising our ceremony to meet our needs was no problem for her.
Kate even helped my husband write his vows!
If you are looking for a celebrant who is beautiful, down to earth, relaxed and makes it all about you... Kate is the one for you.
Can't thank you enough Kate Bellman!!!
We adore you ❤️❤️❤️
Rowie & Trent Ogden ~ 03.07.2021
Kate with Ben and Hollie after their ceremony in Mareeba
Kate with Tiff and Tama after their ceremony at Genazzano Retreat - Lake Barrine
Kate with Tiff and Tama after their ceremony at Genazzano Retreat - Lake Barrine
I can not recommend Kate enough!
She made the whole process so easy and stress free!
We wanted a relaxed casual ceremony and she made sure it was perfect for us!! She even held our crying toddler while we shared our first kiss 🤣.
We had the most incredible day of our lives and we are so happy we chose Kate to be a part of it! 🥰🥰
Ben & Hollie Odell ~ 09.07.2021
Kate with Tiff and Tama after their ceremony at Genazzano Retreat - Lake Barrine
Kate with Tiff and Tama after their ceremony at Genazzano Retreat - Lake Barrine
Kate with Tiff and Tama after their ceremony at Genazzano Retreat - Lake Barrine
We can’t recommend Kate enough, not only did she marry us she also mc’d our reception. Her service is second to none, when we touched base with her we lived over 800kms away and needed to do all of the preliminary paper work and meetings online which was so easy for Kate, she made us feel calm and at ease with the whole process. This easy going attitude then blossomed into a beautiful friendship over the months of back and forth emails and Facebook messages before our wedding, on the day it was as if Kate was just an Aunty that had stepped in to make our love for each other official. Kate accommodated for our toddler being present at the ceremony and made the whole day a family event! We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day! Thanks again Kate!!!
Tiff & Tama Lennon ~ 24.07.2021