Emergency wedding kit all brides need to have
As we all know, even the best laid plans can go awry. When you think of all the little details that go into preparing for your wedding day, it makes perfect sense to have an emergency wedding kit on hand in case something unexpected happens. Here’s what I suggest you include in your: Emergency […]
Fear of public speaking at your wedding
Wedding day jitters Your wedding day should be one of the happiest days of your life. As we all know, whether there is a long or short time leading up to this special day, it inevitably comes with lots of things to consider. Having a fear of public speaking should not be one though! […]
Setting the tone for your wedding day
Setting the tone When you think about setting the tone for your wedding day, the key thing to consider is the wedding ceremony itself. After all, this is where everyone gathers first to celebrate your big day. So, when choosing your celebrant, there are a few things to consider. Most couples plan to have a […]
More wedding FAQs answered
Having been an authorised Marriage Celebrant since 2013, I’ve found there are a number of questions which regularly come up in conversation with couples in relation to marriage in Australia. “More wedding FAQs answered” addresses five more commonly asked questions: Q1: My partner and I don’t feel the need for a wedding rehearsal. Do […]
Creating animal magic on your wedding day
For some couples, including their fur babies in their special day is an absolute must. Leaving their “baby” at home would, for them, be like not inviting their best friend to be part of the biggest day in their lives. So, if you’re interested in creating animal magic on your wedding day, please read on […]
Hot wedding day ideas
When it’s the height of summer or, perhaps, the temperature is unseasonably high at another time of year, it’s worthwhile coming up with some hot wedding day ideas to keep everyone cool, calm and collected. Here’s my list of what to consider: Water Providing bottles of cold water for family and friends before and after […]
Gifting weddings to the terminally ill
My Wedding Wish is a national not-for-profit charity gifting weddings to the terminally ill. It all started with a phone call to Dr Lynette Maguire, a marriage celebrant, back in 2007. She literally dropped everything to arrange a “shortening of time” and subsequent bedside wedding for a couple, knowing that the groom was terminally ill […]
What exactly is a baby naming ceremony?
Baby Naming Ceremony Apart from weddings, a baby naming ceremony is one of the other special requests that I receive in my role as celebrant. It’s a significant occasion for the families involved as it allows them to celebrate the birth of a child and look towards their future surrounded by family and friends. Usually, godparents, […]
Planning a “first look” on your wedding day
Your wedding will be like no other day in your life. Unless you’re eloping or having a very small wedding with only a few special guests, it’s likely you’ll be surrounded by people from the moment you open your eyes until long into the night. For this reason, planning a “first look” on your wedding […]
Changes to the Marriage Act 1961
Marriage Act 1961 On 9 December 2017, the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017 resulted in changes to the Marriage Act 1961, specifically in relation to the definition of marriage in Australia. These landmark changes reverberated around the country and, indeed, the world and provided for marriage equality in Australia with the right to marry […]