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Cultural Diversity I write this blog on the lands of the Ngunnawal people, the traditional custodians of this place. I pay my respects to the Ngunnawal elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal people. Australian … Continued

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The simple legal marriage ceremony has become more popular over the past year  due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The simple legal marriage ceremony is attended  by the couple, the celebrant and their two witnesses. It covers: Statement … Continued

  After months of altered wedding plans, people are wondering if it is safe to start making wedding plans again. Let’s be optimistic. While it is impossible to predict the future, my top tips are:   1 Keep up to … Continued

Marriage Ceremonies in the COVID – 19 Crisis The plans and dreams of many couples have been thrown into chaos by the restrictions arising from the Covid – 19 Pandemic.  Many people, like my own daughter and her fiancé, have … Continued

Marriage ceremonies are so filled with expectations, excitement, anticipation, and months of planning that the emotions generated may take people by surprise. Sometimes people laugh, sometimes they cry, sometimes they rush the words, shake or freeze. I’ve seen these reactions … Continued

Have a look at this delightful clip of Annelie and Owen’s marriage ceremony at the Peace Bell on Lake Burley Griffin. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S5I9yxW7GjwVcM-jhbzkA3tgf-efXgQL/view?usp=drive_web

            I’m thrilled to announce that my little ‘how to’ book was published earlier this year, after 18 months of preparation. Marry Me! was written for three compelling reasons. The first reason was in response … Continued

Welcome. Happy new year to everyone. I’m really excited about 2019. February and March are already fairly well booked with marriage ceremonies.  It is a popular time of year  in Canberra.  I’m delighted to be marrying couples who are friends … Continued

I’ve learnt so much from the first 100 couples whose marriage ceremonies I’ve been privileged to conduct. Each one has taught me something. I am extremely grateful to the couples and families I have met along way. Fortunately none of … Continued