Hello I’m Atalanta Woodward, How lovely to meet you.
I'm a Commonwealth Registered Marriage Celebrant based in Brighton, Melbourne, where I live with my husband, three nearly-grown children and our dog.
I’m genuine, love a good laugh, reliable and absolutely adore a celebration - especially a wedding.
I adore skiing, scuba diving, the beach, hiking, camping, road trips, luxe hotels, reading, travelling and eating delicious food. I’ve made it to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, snorkelled with whale sharks in Honduras and traveled to Antarctica. I sing my heart out in the car and couldn’t survive without my beautiful friends.
And it goes without saying that Love is Love.
The best ceremonies don't follow a formula. They feel relaxed, real and true to the people standing in front of me. That's why I take the time to get to know every couple, so together we can create a ceremony that feels authentic, meaningful and unmistakably you.
I can’t wait to be part of your day.
THE STORY OF ATALANTA AND THE GOLDEN APPLES
Atalanta, the swift-footed huntress from Greek Mythology, vowed to marry only a man who could outrun her. Hippomenes, knowing he couldn’t win on speed alone, prayed to Aphrodite, who gave him three golden apples. During the race he dropped the apples one by one, slowing Atalanta just long enough to win. They married and hunted together — the ancient 'happily ever after'.