paired wedding rings making a love heart when put side by side

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 wedding is not…

wedding vows to children

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 promises to the kids. A family affair When I met Shireen and…

Married in a green dress

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 on the sunshine coast

Unique Wedding traditions

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…

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Rainbow happiness

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…

A winning wedding in Maleny

Maleny Wedding Congratulations to Karla and Matt. Theirs was a winning Maleny wedding. This wedding was nominated as one of only five weddings shortlisted for “Wedding of the Year” by Junebug Weddings. A story Most importantly, their day appeared as if out of a storybook. It was a fairytale come true at Maleny Retreat, which…