About Peter
Peter's background eminently suits in the role of celebrant. As an educator for over 30 years, he has taught in schools in the areas of English, Philosophy, Religious Education, Social Science, Mathematics and Media. His responsibilities have included school Principal and organising whole school liturgies and various ceremonies. His motivation for becoming a marriage celebrant came one day while he was teaching ritual to year 12 students in a Study of Religion course. Whilst showing a video on marriage celebrants, he was suddenly enthused with the idea of becoming a celebrant himself.
As a professional public speaker Peter has facilitated courses on public speaking (Speakwell), storytelling (Storywell) and laughter (Laughwell). He enjoys writing poetry and stories and for the past eight years has conducted a regular storytelling evening involving storytellers, poets, singers and musicians. His passion for writing and telling stories has led him to perform in front of audiences in numerous venues in Australia, England and Ireland. Peter has also spoken in the corporate area on the power and influence of laughter in our lives.
For many years, Peter has written and recited personalised poems for special occasions, including birthdays, weddings and christenings.
Peter enjoys keeping fit and has run three marathons (slowly); is an enthusiastic cyclist (when he can stay on the bike) and is learning to swim – which could take a while as currently he swims like a rock.
Peter feels totally blessed in life to have the daily presence and company of a wonderful wife, beautiful children and, as a full time celebrant, the “best job in the world”.
Note: Peter would like to thank Studio Con brio for the header photo on this page
Ceremonies conducted with grace, dignity, warmth and humour
—Peter Waterman