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Keep up to date with all things weddings and special ceremonies in My BlogHere We Go Again!
Another lockdown in Victoria - you'd think we'd be used to it by now!! But it doesn't get any easier. In fact, I think in a lot of ways it gets much, much harder.It is definitely harder for businesses that will lose money this week, money that they will never get back...
Goodbye 2020… HELLOOOOO 2021! Melbourne Wedding Suppliers
Goodbye 2020! HELLOOOOO 2021! š š š Letās not dwell on last year - this year is going to be a ripper! If your wedding has already been planned for this year - whether deliberately, or because you needed to postpone it - rest assured, you are going to have THE best...
Industry Shout-Out to HP Photography
HP Photography are a Melbourne based group who specialise in personal, cost effective ways to create lasting memories for their clients.
Weāre Engaged! Now What??
Now we're engaged, crikey! We need a celebrant! Madly search Google, find me, think to yourself ā Mmmm, she looks alright (137 five-star reviews donāt lie LOL), and then do the following: Step 1: Call or email me for a quick chat about your wedding and to check my...
Nailing Your Vows
So, you've decided to write your own wedding vows! Make it easy on yourself and read my awesome tips before you begin! The secrets to nailing your vows! Before the wedding day... Shift your mindset. Donāt get caught up on the word āvowā as that word itself...
INDUSTRY SHOUT-OUT!! WEDDINGS OF DISTINCTION
With ever more DIY weddings on the go, where else would you look for expert guidance and advice - as well as an enormous range of products - than here!! These guys have been in the business for over 20 years and areĀ the original (and the best!) garden wedding...
Bringing The Giving Away of the Bride into the 21st Century!
This video is designed to demystify and modernise an age old custom used in many wedding ceremonies, known as The giving away of the Bride. Hi there and Welcome! Today Iām going to talk to you about the giving away of the bride.This ritual has a long history.In Roman...
How to Have an ISO Wedding Legally!!
These are STR-A-A-A-A-NGE times indeed! But if you are still wanting/needing to marry, and are happy to abide by the 5-person ruling as outlined below, please read on .. The 5-person rule (as of 25/03/2020) Victorian celebrants have been advised of the...
Five Cultural Backgrounds ā One Couple!!!!
Late last year I was honoured to be the one to get these two hitched after a romance than spanned, not only the years, but also the continents. Shihai was born in China and then lived in Japan. Steph was born in Australia, to parents of Austrian and Dutch backgrounds...
Top Tips for a Kick-A Wedding
Someone asked me the other day, for my advice about having a really fabulous wedding.
I thought for a bit, and realised itās not easy to put into just a few words, but here goes!
Just Married? What’s in a Name?
The great thing about being married legally in Australia is that you only change your name by usage and not by law.
There is no actual registration of your married name, you just start using it.
Not so long ago I had one of those weeks that are both a blessing. Four Weddings and a Funeral!!
The funeral was for a dear friendās husband who, like so many, was taken far too early by that wretched disease ā #fuckcancer His farewell was all that he could have wanted, plus more. Everyone was dressed in bright, outrageous, ridiculous colours, thongs and...
THREE Weddings and a Funeral!!
Iām not going to make a habit of this, I promise! But last week I did some amazing ceremonies ā let me tell you about them! The first one was at Jellās Park in Wheelerās Hill. Mostly known for sporting activities (well, in MY household it is), the setting for Bree and...
Who Doesn’t Love a Gatsby Wedding??
Ros and Rob were truly fated to meet one another ā thanks to eHarmony!! Rob was about to give up the whole process ā he was SO OVER the whole internet dating scene. Ros, on the other hand, had only just started, and even though she quickly realised what hard work it...
A Wintry Wedding Tale !
Even a cold, grey afternoon with a dull sky, and intermittent showers, couldnāt dull the smiles of this absolutely delightful bride and her utterly adorable groom. Sarah and Daniel chose a venue that is arguably one of the best kept secrets in the eastern suburbs of...
The Future of .. Wedding Memories
Think you know where the future of keeping your memories of your wedding day alive is going? Think you know where the future of keeping your memories of your wedding day alive is going? Check out these ideas!! LIVE VIDEO STREAMING Iāve already done a few wedding...
10 Top Tips for SURPRISE WEDDINGS!! All You Need To Know š
Surprise Weddings are absolutely awesome fun. The planning can be a little bit stressful ā ākeeping mumā is the hardest part - that, and not making a slip-up!! However, over the years Iāve picked up a few very handy hints that might help you make YOURS the complete...
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Why I became a wedding celebrant?
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