Author Archives: Susanna Jose

I just love this photo sent by Belinda and Michael. We were trying to work out how to pin the button hole flower onto the groom’s shirt without stabbing him. The solution….. he borrowed a jacket. LOL

  If you’re anything like me, you take a curious interest in movies or TV wedding shows, delighting in being amazed, shocked and horrified while enjoying the spectacle. I know even ‘reality’ wedding shows are very much staged. So, here … Continued

It was great to meet so many excited people – couples, families and wedding parties – at the Bridal Expo held at Exhibition Park Canberra on the weekend. Many had only just become engaged and were there to find out what was involved in … Continued

I just conducted a beautiful, small ceremony for A and P. They chose to combine a civil ceremony with elements and symbols from a traditional Persian Ceremony. I just loved it.  I even heard one guest say, ‘We should do some of this … Continued

Wedding days are fabulous – filled with happiness and optimism. No couple thinks their marriage will be one of those which does not stand the test of time. What’s more, I’m no expert, having had my first marriage end in … Continued

Nearly two years ago, I conducted a simple, legal, marriage ceremony for Sasha and Seang. Sasha’s family is from Canberra and Seang’s from Laos. They wanted to have celebrations which involved both families. That wish was fulfilled early this year … Continued

Below are some observations I’ve made as a celebrant at the weddings I’ve conducted over the past few years. Not all weddings are like those you see on TV shows or movies with large bridal parties, huge numbers of guests, lavish … Continued

Marriage equality is coming closer. Politicians know that most reasonable Australians want marriage to be legally available to gay and lesbian couples as well as heterosexual couples. Last weekend the Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull attended the Sydney Mardi Gras and marriage … Continued

I’ve just returned from my sister’s 60th birthday party. She held it in her own beautiful garden where her daughter was married eighteen months ago. Both events were fantastic. I was the celebrant at the wedding and a helper at … Continued

Couples opt for a simple legal ceremony or ‘quickie’ wedding for a range of reasons. These include wanting to be legally married before having a religious ceremony, a celebration overseas or travelling to countries where couples need to be married to … Continued