Wedding Rings – a ritual This is a story of a unique blessing of wedding rings at a Pomodoras wedding. For as long as we can remember, lovers have exchanged rings as a token of their wedding vows. Wedding bands are of some value in themselves. Yet they are made so much more precious…
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…
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…
Have you considered felt flowers for your wedding bouquet? Here is a story of a couple who did…. and how they sourced these amazing flowers for a wedding bouquet that reflected their exact choice of blooms. Congratulations to Cherie and Josh on their stunning wedding on the Mooloolaba Spit Parklands. Would it rain, would it…
~ with Sunshine Coast wedding celebrant Kari ~ Congratulations to Douglas and Melissa, a gorgeous and fun loving couple, married at The Little White Wedding Church in Maleny. Both Melissa and her parents are from Paris, and key wedding guests were coming from France especially for this divine wedding. So they sought a celebrant who…
~ 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…
The Bridesmaids’ story Today’s story is about the Bridesmaids. Lift your glasses for a toast to the Bridesmaids, Steph, Sharna, Vanessa, Alyce and Kristen. First of all Congratulations to Sam and Jai, married in Byron Bay…but more on them in a later story. Bestie to bridesmaid? Sam, the bride, took great care on planning her…