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WEDDING SONG LIST – WALKING DOWN THE AISLE

Wedding song list – Part 1 in the series Music is such an important component to any celebration and to life in general. When planning each wedding ceremony, choosing your wedding song list is always on my list of topics for discussion.   Before the ceremony I actually love the time before the ceremony starts […]

Wedding checklist – when you return from your honeymoon

When you return from your honeymoon After you return from your honeymoon, there will still be a few things to consider.  In this 3 part series, you’ll be able to read up on my wedding checklist. It covers some of the key things you may need to take into account in the lead up to […]

Wedding checklist – Countdown from 2 months before

From 2 months before your wedding In the countdown from 2 months before your wedding, there will be a multitude of things to consider. The more lavish your wedding and reception, the more planning will be required. In this 3 part series, you’ll be able to read up on my a wedding checklist. It steps […]

Wedding checklist – After you’re engaged

After You’re Engaged When you’re planning your wedding, there will be a multitude of things to consider in the lead up to your big day. The more lavish your wedding and reception, the more planning will be required. In this 3 part series, I will provide a wedding checklist that steps through some of the […]

Reviews leave a lasting impression

Leaving a lasting impression When I receive reviews from those I’ve come into contact with as a celebrant, it lets me know I’ve left a lasting impression. It’s actually one of the best compliments you can receive to read that the way you’ve guided someone from their first contact with you right through to the […]

Why have a wedding website?

Building a wedding website When you think about it, it’s likely that the people you’ve invited to your wedding will have one or more questions about your plans for the day. Rather than try to answer each one individually, you may like to consider having a wedding website where everyone can go for key information. […]

Building the suspense

Planning a wedding When planning a wedding, one of the key things I recommend to couples is to keep most of the special details involved “under wraps”. So, the obvious question then is … who actually needs to know your plans? Well, the key players are you, your partner and those suppliers who are actually […]

Changing from single to married status

Changing status   Often, the first thing someone thinks about doing in terms of changing from single to married status is updating their social media pages such as Facebook and Instagram. Then they’ll move on to updating their email address. It doesn’t stop there though. Changing from single to married status also: Invalidates previous wills […]

Wedding surprise!

Unexpected surprise elements If you include some unexpected surprise elements when planning a wedding or other significant event, it’s a great way to make your day unique and even more memorable. Here are just a few options to consider:   Surprise weddings In Australia, it’s actually illegal to perform a surprise wedding where one or […]

Calculating dates for your Notice of Intended Marriage

Calculating dates Calculating the one month notice When completing a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM), there are a few things to remember in terms of calculating dates. Working this out correctly seems to be tricky for some … but it’s easy when you know how. Usually, in order to marry in Australia, couples must provide […]