How to get those RSVPS in
Having friends and family actually send through their RSVPs can be a mission for couples getting married. Apart from adding a date to the bottom of your invitation, what other creative things could you do to get those RSVPS in? Create your own free wedding website and include everything in the one place. One […]
Networking with other wedding suppliers
A successful event requires planning and, often, the contribution of a team of professionals. The following positive outcomes are likely when you consider the: Benefits of networking with other wedding suppliers What can be done in an emergency Celebrants are professionals but they, too, have personal lives. If we should become ill at […]
Translating wedding documents
What’s involved in translating wedding documents? Don’t rely on guesswork when it comes to translating wedding documents. When a party to a marriage produces a document (such as a birth certificate) in a language other than English, the celebrant should ask the couple to seek an official NAATI certified translation of the document. This applies […]
When to involve an interpreter in a wedding
What is required? When consideration is being given as to when to involve an interpreter in a wedding, the following things need to be taken into account: Are one or both parties, their witnesses or, indeed, the marriage celebrant unable to understand the language in which the ceremony will be conducted? Note: this also includes […]
Co-presenting a wedding ceremony
How can others be involved in the actual delivery of your wedding ceremony? If you’re considering having a close friend or family member take on the role of co-presenting a wedding ceremony, there are a few things to keep in mind. Under The Marriage Act 1961, an authorised Marriage Celebrant is required to take care […]
My celebrant’s fee and everything it includes
Determining my fee Apart from a legal requirement to perform each marriage ceremony in accordance with the Marriage Act 1961, an authorised marriage celebrant has the flexibility to conduct their individual business in their own way. This, like pretty much every other business, means that they set their own pricing as well as terms and […]
Marriage statistics in Australia
Crunching the numbers It’s interesting to note that the number of marriages, the age of those electing to marry and the person couples choose to marry them is, in part, reflected by society and recent changes to the law. Here are some really interesting statistics, released in November 2018 from the ABS, concerning marriage statistics […]
5 years in review and future plans
5 years in review A lot has happened since I first qualified as a celebrant back in 2013. Since completing Certificate IV in Celebrancy and being registered as an authorised Marriage Celebrant with the Attorney-General’s Dept., one of the first things I did was to develop a Vision and a Mission Statement. After this I […]
A “simple” wedding – and how to achieve it!
What is a “simple” wedding? Couples booking me as their celebrant will often say they want to have a “simple” wedding ceremony. When I first heard this, I was a bit perplexed; then I realised what most actually want is a ceremony that’s not too long, definitely not boring, and one which encompasses the special […]
Rainy wedding day tips – what to plan for
A rainy wedding day is not something that most people hope for and, yet, it is something you should plan for. Here are some simple tips to consider: ~ ~ ~ ♥ Make sure you have a backup option in case of rain and, importantly, be prepared to go with it! You won’t […]