Wedding music and love songs are an important part of your wedding day, for both your ceremony and reception. You will more than likely have music when you make your entrance with your attendants (also called the processional), when you sign the marriage certificates and at the end of the ceremony when you walk back…
The relationship with our significant other can be the best and the worst thing in our lives (sometimes both at the same time!). To help foster a healthy, loving, supportive and fulfilling marriage with your partner, consider the following steps. 1) Forgiveness When someone you care about does something that feels hurtful, you give them the…
Some folk leave their marriage or long-term relationship with elegance and grace. Some of us have catastrophic break ups that leave us cowering under the covers for months, if not years. When we move on to a new relationship, we bring with us a truck load of heavy baggage. And as our new relationship turns into…
With so many marriage celebrants offering their services, it can be a little overwhelming knowing who to choose. One of the best places to start is to find someone based on their proximity to your wedding venue. You should also take into consideration your budget, as well as any preferences you might have for the…
To become legally married in Australia, you have to meet a set of requirements, receive marriage education, and then undertake a sequence of steps that involve both paperwork and ceremonial elements. About You You and your partner must: (1) Be over 18 years of age. One partner can be 16-18 years-old but for the marriage…
For some people, the idea of being the centre of attention on their wedding day is not something they look forward to. A lot of people don’t want to have others looking at them, and it is no surprise that public speaking is the #1 fear in the minds of most of the population. It…
This is a guide to a basic, traditional order of service for an Australian wedding ceremony. Couples and celebrants are welcome to add, change, reorder and/or omit any parts as long as the Monitum and minimum legal vows are said by the celebrant and the couple in accordance with the Marriage Act 1961. Introduction Celebrant…
Looking for a beautiful outdoor venue to hold your wedding, commitment ceremony or vow renewal on Sydney’s Northern Beaches? Here is a selection of stunning locations right on the doorstep of pristine beaches and lush gardens. The Palm Beach Bible Garden The Bible Garden is nestled within the sandstone escarpment at the southern end of…
Often our closest friends are the furry type — loving pets who have been with us for a long time. Some couples getting married want to involve their pets in their wedding ceremony. If you are thinking of having your dog walk you down the aisle, give you away or be the ring bearer, there…