Mavis Kirsopp retires after 35 years as a civil celebrant

By Sarah Scully
Updated August 29 2014 - 2:28pm, first published August 28 2014 - 2:30pm

Horsham's Mavis Kirsopp was appointed the Wimmera's first civil marriage celebrant in 1979. After 35 years and more than 2000 weddings, Mrs Kirsopp is set to retire in December. She spoke with Mail-Times journalist SARAH SCULLY about the need for civil celebrants and the honour and privilege the role brings.

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