WEDDING ETIQUETTE
When accepting a wedding invitation, it’s generally understood that you’ll comply with a customary code of behaviour with regard to wedding etiquette. Here’s a short list of the key ones you should know: Replying by the RSVP Date RSVP literally means “repondez s’il plait”, from the French, meaning “respond if it pleases you”. In […]
TALKING ABOUT CONSENT
What Constitutes Consent In the Lead Up to a Wedding? When it comes to planning a wedding, it’s likely that there’ll be a lot of conversation around such things as wedding gowns, venues, photographers, hair & makeup, food and alcohol. Not a lot, traditionally, has been discussed, however, around the topic of consent. This may […]
CHANGING YOUR NAME BEFORE MARRIAGE
Changing your name BEFORE marriage is a decision some people make for a variety of reasons. This process allows a person to be known by a new name for all legal (and day-to-day) purposes and will be the name that is recorded by the Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages in the state in which […]
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR CELEBRANT
As with most things in life, it’s easy to be distracted by things that are bright and shiny. The question is: do these things have any real substance? Are you comparing apples with apples? 🍎🍏 Is what you see what you get? 😎👓 This is why it’s really important to do your research, ask questions […]
ADDING TRADITION TO YOUR WEDDING DAY
Adding tradition When you think about adding tradition to your wedding day, there are many different ways to achieve this. Here are just some ideas: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something 💙 blue 💙 This tradition will depend on personal taste and what’s readily available to you. Perhaps you could wear an heirloom […]
MARRIAGE AFTER DIVORCE
Steps in the lead up to marriage after divorce In order to embark on a new marriage after divorce, proof of the cessation of the individual’s most recent marriage must be provided to the celebrant prior to the new marriage taking place. A variety of documents, produced over the years, will provide the necessary evidence. […]
WHO IS AUTHORISED TO MARRY YOU IN AUSTRALIA?
Soon after you become engaged, your thoughts will no doubt turn to planning your wedding day. One of the first things you’ll need to know is who is authorised to marry you in Australia? Once you have this information, you can research the websites, Reviews and social media of local celebrants to narrow down your […]
THE PERFECT WEDDING CEREMONY
What makes the perfect wedding ceremony? The perfect wedding ceremony. Is there such a thing? I believe, the answer will differ for each couple. It will, in part, involve all the little details in the lead up to the wedding day, the people and things which are important to the couple, the expectations of those […]
WEDDING LEGALITIES
What Wedding Legalities Are Involved? When couples consider their wedding day, it’s likely that most would be thinking of a beautiful celebration, often with family and friends in attendance. The path to this special day may be reasonably short or it may be something that has taken some or many months. Either way, there are […]
LOVE LETTERS ON YOUR WEDDING DAY
I love the idea of exchanging love letters on your wedding day! When is the best time to do this? The ideal time is when you’re getting ready, at some stage before the ceremony begins. My advice is to, firstly, spend some time in the lead up to your wedding day writing your love letter […]