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.…
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…
Unusual Buttonholes for grooms Even the celebrant received a buttonhole for this particular wedding….. more on that a bit later…. But first – Preparing the bridal party It can be such fun preparing for your wedding ceremony. Once the reception venue and marriage celebrant are booked, and a few legalities for marriage in Australia taken…
Tuesday Pilgrims My husband and I are Tuesday Pilgrims. Each Tuesday, our day off, we walk the beach. The first Tuesday we began at Cotton Tree, on the Sunshine Coast, and headed south along the coastline. Returning after a long walk, we sought a cafe, for a caffeine and cake fix. The following Tuesday we…
Walking River – a pilgrimage This year was the tenth anniversary of an extraordinary pilgrimage; the Long Yarra Walk, as told in Maya Ward’s book The Comfort of Water. She says of her book, ” The Comfort of Water: A River Pilgrimage is the story of my three-week journey along the Yarra River. I walked…
~ with Sunshine Coast marriage celebrant, Kari ~ Congratulations Hayley and Wade with their darling children, Charlotte and Kobi, married in the delightful Tiffany’s Chapel. (Check out the photo which I call “Wrapping the bride!”) We seek ceremony when there is something profound happening. We do things in ceremony that are symbols of a deeper…
A Mc and a Mac When McNamara married MacKinnon, there was bound to be somescotsman around somewhere!!! And what a lovely use of tartan. And what a choice of place! Congratulations Sandra and Jason, married at Gardeners Falls, Maleny. Unique, different, touching, romantic and down to earth, their DIY wedding was simply perfect. A Scotsman…
Wanting an unusual wedding ceremony? I have never returned home on more of a high, than at the wedding of Jas and Linton, married at Weddings at Tiffany’s on the Maleny ridge. I knew when I met this engaged couple, that it would be a splendid ceremony. They are creative and fun, willing to have a…
~ with Sunshine Coast wedding celebrant, Kari ~ A row of 12’s looks great on the marriage paperwork. So good in fact that I just had to create a special 12/12/12 certificate for them… just for fun. Congratulations to Sandy and Michael for selecting the perfect dozen for their wedding day. Sandy and…