Thursday, July 31, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Your Day, Your Way With Barb Baretta

Queensland’s Award-Winning Celebrant

When it comes to saying "I do," Barb Baretta is the name couples trust to make their moment special. Crowned the 2025 Wedding Industry Award winner for Civil Marriage Celebrant in the Whitsundays and Mackay region, Barb has become one of Queensland’s most respected and sought-after wedding celebrants.

In just eight years, she has officiated nearly 200 weddings, combining experience, professionalism, and a heartfelt personal touch that has earned her a cherished place in the lives and stories of countless couples.

Based in Mackay, Barb travels far and wide to help couples tie the knot – from remote cattle properties to coastal mountaintops, inner-city parks to private homes, and even the iconic Whitehaven Beach via helicopter. Whether it’s a tight-knit elopement beneath the gum trees or a grand wedding under a magnificent marquee, Barb ensures each ceremony reflects the unique needs of the bride and groom.

“I work around my couples,” Barb says.

“This is their day – it should reflect who they are and what matters most to them.”

It’s this couple-first approach that has earned her consistent praise and a growing client base. Known for being calm under pressure and genuinely invested in her clients, Barb takes time to understand every couple’s unique story, ensuring the ceremony feels personal and meaningful.

Her success stems from the simple fact that she loves what she does.

“I’m honoured to be a part of one of the most important days in people’s lives.

“For me, that joy never wears off.”

No matter the size, setting, or style, Barb Baretta brings warmth, grace, and professionalism to every ceremony, ensuring it’s truly memorable and entirely your day, your way.

Book with Barb today at www.celebrantbarbbaretta.com.au

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