Wedding promises to your children. Allow me to give you a glimpse of the story of Shireen and Aaron who wed at the beautiful and elegant Spicers Clovely Estate. Their wedding was a very classy occasion. However it was also clearly a family affair, including promises to the kids. A family affair When I met Shireen and…
Married in a green Wedding Dress Do I have to be married in white, you ask? Of course not. Queen Victoria started the white wedding trend by deciding not to wear the classic royal wedding colour of silver. She preferred white. before that the ordinary folk simply married in their best clothes. Whatever colour they…
Wedding traditions Wedding traditions can be a part of your wedding ceremony. They can come from any culture or heritage. Different traditions can make your wedding quite unique. You can draw from your own culture or heritage. Or you can be inspired by other wedding traditions. Together we can craft them to suit you, who…
DIY Wedding Jess and Jesse married at Verrierdale Community Hall on the Sunshine Coast. Their DIY wedding was a grand party with loads of laughter. When Jess met Jesse, it was love almost instantly. Laughs are the hallmark of their love and their life. And they are the only ones who don’t get the names confused!!!…
Handfasting Wedding Rituals A handfasting wedding ceremony is just one way to say I do. Handfasting rituals Since ancient times couples have stood together in the ceremony of marriage. There are many rituals that have lasted centuries, that symbolise a couple’s love and commitment. The handfasting ceremony dates back to the time of the ancient…
On 9th December 2017 it became law in Australia that two people could marry regardless of gender. Love and equality finally prevailed. On Friday 15th of December something truly beautiful and poignant happened; two people fulfilled a wish of a long time. A community of strangers; family, friends, photographer, celebrant, magistrate, clerks and registrar pulled…
Rainbow weddings Same sex marriages are here to stay in Australia. Rainbow happiness is everywhere. I feel frivolous and you can’t wipe the grin from my face. I am available for your wedding whoever you are, whatever kind of ceremony you want. In fact I was the first celebrant in Australia to officially conduct a legal same sex…
Megan and Trent wanted to be married close to home. So, they sought a place with freedom, a place for kids and family. They dreamed of a place to hideaway for their wedding. I suggested Halfmoon Hideaway. That is to say … a tasteful, modern cottage set in the grounds of an old homestead, high up in…
Avoiding 9 common mistakes on the NOIM form First, the NOIM form Ready to marry? Then you’re ready to fill in the first piece of paper to start your Marriage process; the Notice Of Intended Marriage (NOIM). The Australian Marriage Act “requires that a marriage shall not be solemnised unless a notice in writing of…
The lovebirds One of the most memorable weddings I have ever had the privilege to attend was that of “the lovebirds”. Married at dawn in a stunning and emotional ceremony, Alicia and Jimmy had been nicknamed the lovebirds for quite a while. They asked if I would travel to Byron Bay for a wedding. “Of…