Wedding vows to children
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...
Marriage Certificates ~ Part 9
Some official things about marriage certificates,; the ones you sign and the ones you get to keep. And how to apply for the registered marriage certifcate.
Poetry and Prose ~ Part 8
Sometimes a verse, a poem or an excerpt from a favourite novel or song just says what you what to say at your wedding. This chapter of the wedding compendium has a selection of poetry and prose, readings to draw from for your wedding.
Changing To Your Married Name ~ Part 7
Changing your name after marriage is a significant decision, often filled with both tradition and personal choice. In Australia, the tradition of taking one’s partner’s surname has been prevalent, but modern times offer more flexibility and equality in this matter. Here’s a guide to navigate the process smoothly.
Exchanging Wedding Rings – Part 6
What to say when exchanging wedding rings. With this ring I thee wed? Or say it with a poem? In this part we explore the options around a ring exchange ritual within a wedding ceremony
Sample Wedding Vows – Part 5b
A selection of wedding vows from the poetic to the promise, from the short to the lengthy
Traditional Wedding Vows – Part 5a
What to say in your wedding vows. From different spiritual traditions, to short n sweet and even the poetic, wedding vows are pretty personal. Just to get in the mood, this page has a variety of wedding vows to draw inspiration from.
Sample Wedding Ceremonies – Part 4
It can take some time to get your ceremony so that it feels right for both of you. Some sample ceremonies can help hone in on what vibe you actually want for your ceremony. These wedding ceremonies cover traditional to modern, celtic handfasting and pagan ceremonies.
Rituals, Traditions & Special Moments in Your Wedding Ceremony – Part 3
Rituals in a marriage ceremony can be the most memorable moments for you and your guests. They say with actions rather than words. These ideas just about cover the elements of fire air, earth and water. Some are my ideas, some are borrowed goodies. Sometimes it is what you do, not what is said. A picture says a thousand words at a wedding. My speciality is creating new rituals specially for you.
Your Wedding Ceremony Structure Demystified – Part 2
Everyone is an individual, and every couple has individual needs. The type of wedding or commitment ceremony you choose will be a reflection of your wishes, beliefs and values as a couple. This series of blog posts is designed to help you with ideas, and methods. In this post we look at the basic structure of a wedding ceremony
Crafting Your Perfect Wedding Ceremony – Part 1
Every love story is special, and yours deserves to be celebrated in a way that’s meaningful to you. As your wedding celebrant, I specialise in crafting individual ceremonies that capture the essence of your relationship. Together, we’ll weave together the moments, memories, and milestones that have brought you to this joyous occasion. This series of blog posts is designed to help you with ideas, and methods.
Crafting Your Perfect Wedding Ceremony – Index
Every love story is special, and yours deserves to be celebrated in a way that’s meaningful to you. As your wedding celebrant, I specialise in crafting individual ceremonies that capture the essence of your relationship. Together, we’ll weave together the moments, memories, and milestones that have brought you to this joyous occasion. This series of blog posts is designed to help you with ideas, and methods.
Eco Funerals
More people are looking for a farewell that reflects their care for the natural world. On the Sunshine Coast, options include natural burial at Eumundi Cemetery, alongside personal choices about the ceremony, flowers and burial materials. What is suitable will depend...
How to Choose a Celebrant
How do you choose a marriage celebrant? With so many around, how do you decide how to choose? What qualities would you look for in a five star celebrant? Here is a guide to help you choose your marriage celebrant. On a scale of 1 to 5 Diamonds, how will your...
Dance me to the end of love
A Wedding dance like no other This wedding put a smile on every face, and finished with spontaneous dancing, a special kind of wedding dance in the temple! It was exhilarating and heartwarming, deep and loving,..........and so much fun! Congratulations to Tracy and...
A French wedding on the beach
French Wedding in Australia Aurélie and John are adventurers, so of course they chose a wedding ceremony on a wild Australian beach, with French attitude. It was the ultimate French Australian wedding on the beach!! Married on the beach The clouds and rain in the...
With this ring I thee wed
"With this ring I thee wed....." a wedding ring is considered to be a circle with no end, a symbol of the wedding vows. Many a wedding is not complete without an exchange of wedding rings. "With this ring I thee wed." Do we recall this phrase from old movies? Many a...
8 things to say when exchanging wedding rings
8 things to say when exchanging wedding rings The question is does one simply place the wedding ring on your dear one's finger... or do you say something poignant as well? In this story we explore the background of the wedding ring, but more importantly, what to say...
An intimate wedding
An Intimate wedding ...with celebrant Kari. First of all Congratulations to Anna and Ivan, married in an intimate wedding at a private Montville cottage. Actually maybe I should admit it was really a luxury house with enormous picture windows looking out over a...
A joke to celebrate the art of celebration
Let me celebrate by sharing a joke with you Let's celebrate I'd love to celebrate your marriage with you. Today my local paper, Sunshine Valley News, printed a joke, reminding me that in my profession as a marriage celebrant, one is very careful to introduce oneself...
meeting love stories
Love Stories The young girl who shared her love of flowers, the couple who want to marry by a lake for a very interesting reason, the girls with their eye on a beach ceremony, the couple who want something a little different to the norm, the woman who wants simple...