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Italian Festa Monday, 2 January 2012 I shouldn’t probably get ahead of myself but I do want to share with you my excitement at being chosen as the Marriage Celebrant for the Norton Street ItalianFesta 2012. What a privilege...

Day of getting it right (or is it?) Friday, 13 January 2012 Followers of ‘nothing flash but always distracting’ I wish to extend to you my apologies for me playing with my web site. I know every time I make any alterations the whole world is informed...

Have I gone too far? Sunday, 15 January 2012 My darling daughter Miranda (and starring my son in law Sam) has created a video for my celebrancy to help add another dimension to my web site. I think she did a good job considering she had to...

Joy, spread it! Saturday, 21 January 2012 Last week at Toastmasters the theme of the night was “a touch of magic’ As I was to deliver a short speech on this topic I found it necessary to consider what this eluded too. Entangled in this reflection and...

A Never-ending Circle Saturday, 4 February 2012 I have been considering how it would be if a ceremony was held in the round. Just like theatre in the round where the stage is in the middle, why not at a wedding where the guests surround the couple...

The Handover Thursday, 23 February 2012 Most brides love the tradition of being ‘Given Away’ or ‘Presented for marriage’. The Father of the Bride or her chosen escort also see it as an honour and privilege to be asked to perform such a role. One alternative for...

A Plethora of Quotes Thursday, 8 March 2012 I have been designing some weddings tonight and became totally enchanted with a little book of wedding quotes which I had bought at a forgotten time and location. There was one quote which captured my fancy while pondering each saying....

Happy Days of Love and Honour Wednesday, 21 March 2012 I am caught in a jet stream, love is the force propelling me. Over the next 21 days I have 10 ceremonies to perform. I am honoured to lead the celebration of life for my great friend’s...