Last night on an episode of the Australian television drama 'The Time of Our Lives', a surprise wedding ceremony was the climax of the show and series. I love this programme because all plot lines seem plausible and possible and it was so easy to let...
It is a legal requirement in Australian marriages to have two people over the age of 18 witness your marriage. As a Marriage Celebrant in Sydney I am occasionally asked to conduct an intimate ceremony where the couple, for various reasons, don’t want any guests present....
As a Marriage Celebrant in Sydney I am always asked about the positioning of the bride and groom at the altar. Although most brides and grooms have attended many weddings when it comes to their own they often feel strangely disorientated and confused about where they...
A few years ago I was asked to complete a questionnaire for a Wedding publication which was featuring Wedding Celebrants in Sydney. What they posed were a number of thought provoking questions which were designed to identify the motivations and redeeming qualities of you as a...
Recently I was sent an enquiry by a prospective bride, which started my red flag waving, here we go again, I thought as sadly my red flag waves more often than I would like. Being a marriage Celebrant in Sydney I am aware that there...
Having the right celebrant can make a huge difference to your wedding day. The celebrant can set the tone for the whole day. A great celebrant needs to be able to engage with the guests, inviting them into the bubble of love and then continue...
The inclusion of music in any ceremony will evoke a layer of emotion, which cannot be produced any other way. It tantalizes something deep within our soul and cause reactions, which can be surprising. For me, when I hear music it makes me want to move,...
The Peace Park, Oxford Falls Sydney This is one of my favourite photos from this year. The gorgeous and always effervescent Savanna with her adoring new husband Reno…of course I must mention my always adoring and wonderful husband Pete (in black). This wedding was a Gatsby theme which...