Derek Harper

Being a celebrant must surely be one of the most enjoyable occupations on the planet.

To be invited to spend time with people in love is a pleasure and a privilege.

I have lived in Byron Shire for 25 years and came here for the same reasons people like to get married here; it's beautiful, inspiring and relaxing.

With a background in copy writing and many years of public speaking, I am happy to be involved as much or as little as required to help you create the ceremony of your choice. I hope to be of service to you.

Both light and shadow
are the dance of Love.
Love has no cause;
it is the astrolabe of God’s secrets.
Lover and Loving are inseparable
and timeless.

Although I may try to describe Love
when I experience it I am speechless.
Although I may try to write about Love
I am rendered helpless;
my pen breaks and the paper slips away
at the ineffable place
where Lover, Loving and Loved are one.

Every moment is made glorious
by the light of Love.
Rumi (13th century Sufi poet).