When it comes to getting married, a celebrant, priest or minister is they one thing you ACTUALLY need to have. Well, aside from a person to marry. Some people see the ceremony as the most important part of the day and I agree with them about 60%. The ceremony is …
I’m going to start with the most obvious thing but it’s something I get asked to do a lot and I can’t. YOU CANNOT PRETEND OR FAKE GETTING MARRIED. Yes, I’ve bolded it because it is THAT important. And you’re probably thinking well, yeah, of course, why would anyone think …
So we’ve all had to adjust our lives to protect our loved ones, and the lives of others, at this time. And for the most part, we’ve done ok, apart from a few ***kheads hoarding toilet paper and refusing to give up going to the beach. If anything, 2020 has …
Make no mistake. Marriages are still happening even in this time of social distancing and #stayathome. At the time of writing this article the current restrictions in NSW allow marriages to go ahead under the following conditions: No more than 5 people. That means the two people getting married, the …
My most recent wedding was what’s called a “legals only” ceremony. It’s the basic 5 minute deal, no fluff, no banter. Do you, Do you, You do? Say this, sign here. The legally required words with the legally required number of people and all very legal. No mention of love, …
So COVID-19 has really put a spanner in your weddings plans. You’re locked in, locked down and due to social distancing you’re not even allowed to drown your sorrows with your wedding party at your local trampoline venue (thank you Scomo!) Here’s some ideas as to how to successfully self …
Yesterday I spent a lot of time on my phone. I had three phone calls from three separate couples all concerned over COVID-19 and the impacts on their wedding ceremony. Whilst I can’t speak for any other wedding vendors, and while the situation changes so frequently that this advice may …
Lily and Twine Photography and Wed By Kez want to celebrate Newcastle’s Iconic Pole with your own private ceremony. Renew your vows, commit to your partner/dog/cat/fridge or just have a group photo, all for a good cause and all in the glorious shadow of Newcastle’s Pole. For a minimum $50 …
I meet a lot of couples. We talk a lot about their expectations of their celebrant and their ceremony. It helps me to know whether I’m a good fit for their wedding. Occasionally, I am not and I’m confident enough to tell couples that and make some suggestions on who …
Who can perform a marriage ceremony in Australia? First off, let’s be totally clear in what we mean by marriage ceremony and what’s involved before we delve any deeper. I mean the people who can legally marry you, the person who has authorization to make you say, do and sign …