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 […]
What can go wrong at a wedding
What can go wrong? When something is important to you, it’s likely that you’ll plan everything in detail so that it flows seamlessly and at the right time. In saying that, there are some things which can go wrong at a wedding but, with a little forethought, most of these can be avoided or at […]
Unlocking the mystery of wedding terminology
WEDDING TERMINOLOGY – What does it all mean? Understanding wedding terminology when marrying in Australia will help to unlock the mystery as you plan for your big day. Here are some of the terms most commonly used by marriage celebrants. NOIM This acronym relates to a Notice of Intended Marriage. It is the first […]
Attention to detail
The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail When you first look at something, you take in an overall impression, one that captures your attention, makes a statement and creates a mood. When done well, it’s all about attention to detail. Adding just the right amount of interest in select places […]
2021 Weddings
2021 weddings Were all about scaling back, innovation and love. Couples were no longer able to host large numbers and, at times, 2021 weddings (other than a party of 5 which included the couple, the 2 legally required witnesses and the celebrant), saw receptions out of the question too. In spite of all the changes […]
Building a relationship with your celebrant
Building a relationship with your celebrant I’ve always felt that building a relationship with your celebrant is different from that of any other wedding supplier. The service I provide is something that builds over time as opposed to creating an amazing bridal look with hair and makeup or delivering something beautiful like flowers or a […]
Planning for your wedding during lockdown
Planning If you’ve been feeling a bit flat and have stopped planning for your wedding during lockdown, now’s the time to get inspired once more! Weddings, in LGAs that are not “of concern” in NSW, will be possible again from 12.01am on Friday 3.9.21. They can take place with up to 5 guests (including children) […]