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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

Surprise Weddings Weddings can be secret from friends and family but you can’t surprise your partner with an unexpected wedding.Both of you need to have signed the Notice of Intended Marriage at least one month before the marriage ceremony. Sarah … Continued

  The Invitation Dilemma Deciding who to invite to your wedding, is one dilemma every couple has to face. Whether a simple legal ceremony with just witnesses or a lavish affair with hundreds of guests, every decision means that some … Continued

Church or Civil Ceremony Whether to have a church or civil marriage ceremony may be a  decision couples need to make when planning their wedding. While the majority of Australian marriages are now performed in non church settings by civil … Continued

Marriage equality was achieved in Australia today.  Dean Smith’s bill passed in parliament without amendment. What this means is that same sex couples will be able to show their love and commitment through marriage at last. It means that the … Continued

    Congratulations to the Australian people for voting ‘Yes’ to marriage equality in the national plebiscite. Fairness, tolerance and common sense – which we like to think are part of the Australian character – have won out. There is … Continued

  Working out the length of time couples need the marriage celebrant, in order to perform their wedding, needs a little bit of background information about the work of the celebrant. Whether the wedding is to be a simple legal … Continued

  Everyone wants to make their marriage ceremony personal. Of course making it personal means different things to different people. For some, it means saying marriage vows they’ve thought about and written themselves (in addition to the legal ones). For others it means including special … Continued

People choose ceremony locations for a range of reasons – perhaps the place has a special significance for the bride and groom, perhaps it’s on a deck they’ve built together or it’s is a location with lots of natural beauty … Continued

Marriage ceremony photos help you treasure your special day long after the event. Your marriage ceremony is very special – and you certainly want photos of this huge life milestone. You’ve been planning the wedding day for so long. Now … Continued