Marriage equality ~ love wins!
♥ A hot topic The question of marriage equality has been a hot topic in recent times. This is mainly due to the legislation which came into being during John Howard’s term as Prime Minister of Australia. In 2004, a series of words, known as The Monitum, was added to the Marriage Act 1961. These […]
Save the Date ~ what does this mean?
What do you think about when you hear the phrase “Save the Date”? Usually this is known as a notification, sent to friends and family, in order to give them advance notice about an important event, such as a wedding. There are, however, TWO wedding-related reasons why someone may be asked to Save the Date […]
Marriage ~ the age old question!
As your celebrant, there are a few things surrounding marriage and the question of age that I’ll mention when I meet with you. ♥ Minimum Age The minimum age for someone marrying in Australia without any special consent is 18 years. This, of course, is as long as the couple meet the other relevant […]
Choosing your wedding location
Choosing your wedding location will have a huge effect on how you, your family and friends remember your special day. Emotions will be high as, after all, your choice of wedding location provides the stage, as it were, for you and your partner to be joined in marriage. Many of your photographs will be taken […]
Can I have a surprise wedding?
I love a surprise wedding and, importantly, I’m great at keeping secrets! As long as your wedding isn’t a surprise for either of you (which is illegal in Australia), the answer is definitely “yes”!
Keeping on track with your celebrant
For me, every couple and every wedding is different but there are certain things that I’ll go over with you, legal elements that I’ll explain and options and resources that I’ll offer you so as to make your celebration truly unique. ♥ Our first meeting At this meeting, I’ll make notes including your full […]
After your wedding day
Well, the much anticipated day has now passed. What next? Here are a few things you may like to follow up on after you return from your honeymoon. ♥ Certificates of Marriage When your marriage takes place in NSW or Qld, I will discuss with you whether you would like me to order on your […]
Choosing your wedding support group
♥ The lead up to your wedding day This is likely to be full of lots of research, decision-making and meetings with various suppliers and that’s in addition to what’s required of you in your job, within your family and circle of friends and in your day-to-day life! A key component of this is your […]
Reception seating plans
The layout and size of your venue may determine your reception seating plans for family and friends but it’s worth bearing in mind that you do have options. Your venue co-ordinator should be able to provide you with several floor plans so that you can choose the one that suits you best and which can […]
10 biggest things brides forget!
A wedding can be small and intimate, a big glitzy affair or something in between. Whichever one you choose, here are a few things which some brides may forget in all the excitement. Now that you know them, they shouldn’t happen to you! 1. Start planning early Even if your wedding is months or over […]