We do not live by bread alone, and we cannot survive without salt. In Russia there is a wedding tradition…. But first a story. I remember from childhood a story about three sisters, the daughters of a king. He asked of them, “How much do you love me?” One replied, “Father I love you like all…
Married on Mapleton Ridge Seeking a Mapleton celebrant Rebecca and Justin didn’t actively look for a celebrant. They simply picked up a flyer one day and intuitively knew Kari was the right celebrant for them. They were looking for a non-traditional, creative, free-thinking, down to earth, grounded but a lively person for their wedding at…
When I begin planning a unique ceremony with couples, they often ask what they must do, and what they can do. Well the answer is that the Australian marriage law is very flexible. There is no compulsion to be in a registered marriage office, as in Europe, nor to mention God in a civil ceremony.…
Together at last Congratulations Linda & Rob, married at last at House of Laurels in Maleny, after months working overseas. It was so exciting when we finally met in person just before the wedding. The entire ceremony had been organised over the internet. Via censored army email and registered post, and via a combined willingness…
What a wedding. What a happiness. What a lovely couple. Joanne and Ed were married in love and laughter at Maleny Manor. This was a wedding full of joy and laughs, full of story and tradition, but never lost the lighter side of life. As a wedding celebrant it is pure joy to come across…
And who brings the rings? There is that moment in a wedding when the marriage celebrant looks up and asks who brings the wedding rings. Sometimes its grandma. Occasionally a favourite pet or a child with a cushion. Generally it is the moment for the Best Man to pat every pocket in his suit and…
In gratitude I feel very privileged to be a marriage celebrant here on the Sunshine Coast, in Queensland Australia. I am grateful for the opportunity to work and live in a beautiful region, in a lucky country. I also want to give back to the world for the luck I have had in my life,…
Congratulations to Tom and Ben finally wed in Australia, so they could be together. Simple with no unnecessary frills Tom and Ben needed no frills to show they love each other; no huge flowers, fancy clothes or other frilly stuff to declare their commitment to each other. Their wedding was a simple ceremony to declare…
A marriage celebrant well might ask, “What does one do with a naughty wedding veil during a wedding ceremony?” Hmmmm…. Congratulations to Gayle and Keith who were married on top of the hill at Ruffles Lodge on the Gold Coast Hinterland. But my story gets ahead of itself. Let’s back track a little…. With spectacular…
Every now and again, I am asked to MC or make a speech. In fact the first time the idea to be a marriage celebrant popped into my head was at an Exhibition opening at which I was volunteer MC. So when asked to give the opening address to an exhibition including my own artwork…