If you say you’re going to host a wedding ceremony and reception, everyone assumes it will be on the weekend — typically on a Saturday or a Sunday. But there are many advantages to having your wedding during the week. Some of the reasons are obvious, and some are not. Here are 12 great reasons… Read More
Coming up with something to say to your partner on your wedding day is not always easy. A lot of people aren’t comfortable writing their thoughts down on paper. Here are 26 personal wedding vows — for him, for her, for them — when you don’t have the time, the energy or the inspiration to… Read More
Wedding speeches and toasts are normally given during the wedding reception. Here’s a breakdown of when each speech should be, what it might traditionally include and the best time to have your speeches and toasts. This guide unveils the secret to giving a wonderful, engaging, memorable, modern wedding speech, which your guests will talk about… Read More
If you spend your weekends relaxing in your swimsuit, boardies or rashie, and your soul is a water baby, then the beach is the perfect place to get married. Saying “I do” near the ocean can be a beautiful romantic experience for you and your guests. Unfortunately though, beach weddings also have the potential to… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
