About

I Am Here To Serve You

My name is Christine Skicko, I moved to Australia from the UK in 1982, I have always lived in the Latrobe Valley, firstly in Moe, then Trafalgar and now Newborough.  I have two sons who are both fine young men and of whom I am very proud.

I became a celebrant as it is something that I have always wanted to do, I love celebrations and I can think of nothing I like more than helping others achieve their perfect day. I was married to the wonderful Chris in December 2021 and I know all about planning a perfect day and am happy to help you plan yours.

Me and Chris Wedding Day

Images by Danielle from The Oliver Tree

I have always worked in an Administration/Customer Service environment and as a result I am organised and efficient and I love talking to and meeting people of all ages and backgrounds. I am used to keeping to time restraints and nothing fazes me, I can remain calm and focused, and I will help you stay the same.

I am a well-known face in local theatre having performed in productions throughout Gippsland. In musicals I have played Anna in The King and I and Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly, Mrs Brill in Mary Poppins and Golde in Fiddler on the Roof. Some of my favourite dramatic roles have been Judith Bliss in Hay Fever, Vera in Brassed Off, Melissa Gardiner in Love Letters and Ruth in Calendar Girls (where taking my clothes off with some friends raised nearly $70.000 for a local hospital). Recently I played the title role in The Vicar of Dibley and was lucky enough to win a Victorian Drama League award for Best Actor in a Comedy.

As well as performing I direct productions – I especially love working with young people and guiding them to strive to be the best that they can be. I also design costumes for these productions and particularly love designing for period plays and musicals as I can tap into my creative side and love of history.

As performing was put on hold during Covid times I taught myself to paint and now spend a lot of my spare time painting watercolour flowers which I find tremendously relaxing.

I have appeared in several TV commercials and on local radio as well as comparing the local Carols by Candlelight and announcing at many dance concerts and Eisteddfods.

I have a warm, friendly nature and I can’t wait to meet with you and chat about your special day.

Best Wishes
Christine Skicko - Civil Celebrant