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25.01.2022 PROFESSIONAL DISTANCE I was talking about moments like this with a couple earlier this week. When feelings build up to the point where they just can't be contained and emotion spills over. Here's the thing: you'll never, ever see me reaching to comfort someone when this happens. ... Why? Because you don't need consoling. You're not crying because you're sad. You're crying because your feelings are so powerful they need a physical outlet. You're crying because you're joyful. You're crying because what you're doing means so much to you. There are few events that bring on the reactions that a wedding does, so FEEL the feelings. Embrace the tears and the goosebumps; the caught breaths and the shaky voices. Capture how this moment feels in both your head and your heart. I'll be nearby if you need me, but I'll always, always let you have this moment to yourselves. Anthony, overcome at the sight of Andy making her way to him Photo by @marcelaucar Ceremony @korenharveyweddings Venue @thebathsmiddlebrighton #feelthefeelings #bigdaybigfeelings #emotionisok #loveyourceremony #weddingadvice #weddingtips #melbournemarriagecelebrant #korenharveyweddings

24.01.2022 Sanela and Steve, moments after rose petals spontaneously rained down on them from above as they were declared married. These two. This day. ... This love. Sanela and Steve, March 2020 Photo: Folk + Follow Ceremony: Koren Harvey - Marriage Celebrant Venue: the fab Projekt 3488 Film Bliss and Boho

22.01.2022 Despite all that beauty behind them, Claire and Stephen only had eyes for each other. I love that they're both smiling with their whole faces. With this gorgeous pair, what you see is what you get, and here we have the sheer, unbridled joy that comes with marrying the love of your life. Photo @dolcevitaphotography... Venue the stunning @riverstoneestate Flowers @st._rose_floristry_designs on an arbour made by the groom Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #aislestyle #ceremonystyle #styleyourceremony #loveyourceremony #bridestyle #weddinginspo #weddingstyle #weddingflowers #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant See more

22.01.2022 Pure romance. I can't get enough of the images from Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's wedding. They're utterly breathtaking and the love in them is almost tactile. The thing I keep coming back to is the fact that Beatrice's gown and tiara belong to her grandmother. That the tiara was worn at her grandmother's own wedding is especially significant. ... The symbolism of that gesture. Of wearing something that belongs to someone you love dearly and who has loved you your entire life. Someone without whom you would not exist. Someone who has been married for 72 years. The gesture is so beautiful that the fact both items are stunning (and belong to the Queen) is secondary to me. For me, the true beauty of Beatrice's wedding outfit lies in what her choices put front and centre - the bonds of love and family. It's what weddings are all about. Photo by @benjaminwheeler via @theroyalfamily #royalwedding2020 #princessbride #princessbeatrice #princessbeatricewedding #royalbrides #familywedding #theroyalfamily #royalwedding See more

21.01.2022 The overnight release of pictures from the wedding of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi has put such a smile on my face. There's a real romance to them and you can feel the happy couple's joy radiating from their faces. The pair married on Friday in an intimate ceremony conducted in line with current British Coronavirus restrictions. The bride's grandparents, Her Majesty The Queen and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, were in attendance (see second photo) along ...with other close family members. In a touching tribute to family, Beatrice borrowed her gown and tiara from her grandmother. Atop her head sat the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara, which the Queen wore on her own wedding day in 1947. Beatrice donned a Peau de Soie taffeta gown by Norman Hartnell. The diamanté encrusted dress, which has organza sleeves and a geometric checkered bodice, was remodelled and fitted for Princess Beatrice by Angela Kelly and Stewart Parvin. It was first worn by the Queen for a 1961 state dinner in Rome and then again to the premiere of Laurence of Arabia in 1962. Swipe for a photo of the Queen in it; you can see some of the fullness has been taken out of the skirt. I find this first photo in particular especially beautiful. The newlywed couple, beaming with happiness, peer out from the chapel door, decorated wondrously by @rvhfloraldesign in pale pink flowers. There is simply no hiding their joy and that is exactly as it should be for every couple on their wedding day. I'm so glad they got their special day amidst all the chaos of the moment. (And is it just me, or does the expression on Beatrice's face look so much like her Mum, Sarah, Duchess of York?) Photos 1 and 2 by @benjaminwheeler via @theroyalfamily See more

21.01.2022 A moment in time. I can't overstate the value of good photography when it comes to capturing and preserving memories of a special time in your life. In the early days of parenthood, when you're sleep-deprived and adjusting to your new normal, it's easy to think that life is always going to be like this. Busy and slow and exhausting and inspiring and emotional and wonderful, often all at the same time. ... I won't forget this, I thought. But I knew I would, just as we all do when the next stage of life kicks in. That's why my husband and I asked my friend and colleague @tessfollett_families to spend a morning with us shortly after our son was born last year. As we drank coffee, played with our toddler, rocked our newborn to sleep and just went about daily life, Tess recorded a period in time for us that was over all too fleetingly. It has only been a year since Tess took these photos for us but they feel like another time entirely. One when we could put our son on the floor and know he'd stay exactly where we left him. One when our daughter was still trying to master hopping on one foot. One when we could only dream of sleeping for longer than 3 hours at a time. In a single glance at Tess's images, we're transported back to that time and all the wonder, love and joy it entailed. I'm so glad we have them. Now the legend behind the lens, Tess Follett, is giving away a FREE family portrait session for redemption this October. To find out more and go in the draw to make some memories of your own, head to @tessfollett_families. You have until 6 September! #tessfollettfamilies See more

19.01.2022 I'm not going to pretend everything is hunky-dory, because it isn't. I've been in my own little bubble the last few days processing what the spike in cases means for my family, our health and my business. It's unnerving and confusing and if I'm totally honest I haven't quite made sense of it or how I feel. I know couples are distressed and hurting, their hearts aching because they've had to postpone their wedding or the wedding they're having is not the one they had imagi...ned. But I can promise you this: someday, this period of our lives and all the sacrifices that go with it will be nothing but a memory. And I can also promise this to all of my couples: your wedding, no matter how you choose to celebrate it, will still be meaningful, moving and memorable. It's my personal mission to make it so. If you're worried about your wedding plans or just want to talk through options, please feel free to get in touch. I'm not a fan of clichés but we really are all in this together. Similarly, to my industry colleagues, I know so many are hurting right now. Let me know if you need a chat or a virtual hug. I can't wait to be back doing this, smiling and sharing the love like I did here with Pauline and Stephen. Photo by @jeromecole Venue @fortyfivedownstairs Pauline's gown @lucidibelladesign Flowers @botanicsmelbourne Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #weddingplanning #weddingadvice #covidweddings #washyourhands #keepcalmandmarryon #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant See more

19.01.2022 'We fall in love by smiling at each other, but stay in love by laughing with each other.' It's safe to say that Siobhan and Brayden have this covered! Siobhan and Brayden, February 2020... Photo by @kimcartmellweddings Film @humdrumfilms Venue @ormondcollective by @thebiggrouphospitalityagency Gown @helenmanuellbridal Flowers @superbloom.bythestyleco Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #loveyourceremony #weddingstyle #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant#weddinginspo #weddingstyle See more

19.01.2022 Delicate details. Sanela's stunning engagement ring and those beautifully textured flowers. Photo by @folkandfollow... Film @blissandboho Venue @projekt3488 Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #aislestyle #ceremonystyle #divinedetails #bridestyle #weddinginspo #weddingstyle #weddingflowers #engagementring #melbourneweddingstyle #hochzeitsblumen #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant See more

19.01.2022 Sunset kisses with Tom and Hannah. They had to put up with a lot of stress and changes to their wedding plans thanks to the ever-evolving circumstances of the last year, but through it all their focus never wavered. All the things that go with a wedding would be nice, but what mattered most to Tom and Hannah was that they were married.... And on a perfect late summer's day, that's what they became. Tom and Hannah, February 2021 Photo by @monikaberry_weddings Ceremony @korenharveyweddings Venue @baieweddings at @baiewines Gown @lucidibelladesign #loveyourceremony #covidweddings #winerywedding #melbourneweddings #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #korenharveyweddings #summerwedding #winerywedding #baiewines #lucidibelladesign

18.01.2022 A little throwback to the delicious details of Corinne and Jimmy's micro-wedding last year. I don't know what I wanted to take home more, the cake or the flowers! They assembled a dream team for their day with Ali Bailey snapping away at the divine Coombe Yarra Valley.... Miss Ladybird Cakes fulfilled sugar cravings while Pomp and Splendour created Corinne's blooming beautiful bouquet. Oh yes, and I did the marrying!

18.01.2022 Stolen moments post ceremony. You’ll be told this a lot but that’s because it’s important - make sure to steal a few minutes just for yourselves. Slip away from the celebrations to bask in the knowledge that you’ve just told the world that this is your person.... You’ll never have this day again so make sure to take it all - and each other - in. Katie and Carlos, April 2019 Photo by the fab @tessfollett Ceremony @korenharveyweddings Gown @rachegilbertau

17.01.2022 Im pretty sure that if I asked my daughter - or any little girl, for that matter - what a princess bride looked like, her answer would be HRH Princess Beatrice on wedding day. Romantic, pretty and feminine, with one incredible tiara to boot. This photo of the princess and her groom, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, is one for the ages. ... It could have been taken last week or a century ago and I love the way @benjaminwheeler has captured them with their hands clasped firmly as they look in the same direction. It says so much even though we cant see their faces. Plus the detail on the gown here is stunning! by @benjaminwheeler via @edomapellimozzi #royalwedding #princessbeatrice #princessbeatricewedding #royalwedding2020 #princessbride #covidweddings #happilyeverafter #fairytalebride

17.01.2022 Sparkling in anticipation. Candles line the aisle of the chapel at @ormondcollective, moments before Brayden and Siobhan's guests entered and made the room buzz with the energy of enthusiastic hugs, gasps of awe and excited whispers. I love the way different textures and tones have been used to mark out the ceremony space. The space was warm and inviting, creating the perfect environment for two generous and engaging people to be wed! ... Brayden and Siobhan, February 2020 Photo by @kimcartmellweddings Venue @ormondcollective by @thebiggrouphospitalityagency Flowers @superbloom.bythestyleco Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #aislestyle #ceremonystyle #styleyourceremony #loveyourceremony #weddinginspo #weddingstyle #weddingflowers #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #hochzeitsblumen #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant #kimcartmellweddings #ormondcollective

16.01.2022 TEN I looked at the calendar today and realised that earlier this week, I marked ten years as an authorised marriage celebrant. Ten! A decade! At first I couldn't believe I'd let the date pass me by. 2010 Koren was adamant it was a date she'd never forget. (After all, it was the highlight of my celebrant career back then).... And while back in 2010 I knew there were great experiences to come - ones that would truly eclipse the excitement of being authorised - I couldn't have imagined how amazing they'd be, or how much they'd enrich my life. Experiences like conducting the wedding of my sister, of dear friends and of beautiful people who became my friends. Like celebrating weddings in German, including and delighting family members who had thought that their child's wedding would be linguistically inaccessible to them. Getting to know, work with and receive support from seriously talented, generous people who live to make the dreams of couples come true; people who would go from being colleagues to my friends and trusted confidants. When I started, I knew I'd love being a celebrant but had no idea how much. Ten years on, I know this love still has room to grow, because if being a celebrant has taught me anything, it's that I'll forever be learning. Forever amazed by the wonders of love and relationships. And forever grateful to have a role that reminds me of what's most important - not what you have in your life, but who. Thank you to each and every one of you that has been part of it along the way. Photo @benswinnertonweddings Flowers @flowerjar See more

16.01.2022 These two I first met Sanela and Steve a year before their March wedding. We hit it off from the very beginning, talking about travel, food, love and life. Each time we met I felt like we could have stayed sitting at that table for hours, talking about everything and nothing and having a great time doing so. The two of them are the ultimate triple threat: gorgeous, intelligent and kind. I think it would be impossible to be around them and not want to be their friend.... One of the best parts of being a celebrant is getting to meet people like Steve and Sanela. Getting to know them, forming a friendship with them and being trusted to stand with them and tell their story on one of the most important days of their lives. And seeing this: their sheer, unbridled elation afterwards, when happiness beams out of every part of them. Steve and Sanela, your joy made the air around you that day hum with an excitement so contagious that I can feel it just looking at this photo. Thank you for letting me share in it. Steve and Sanela, March 2020 Photo by @folkandfollow Film @blissandboho Venue @projekt3488 Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #weddingstyle #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant #Projekt3488wedding #projekt3488 #realweddings

15.01.2022 Overseas holidays seem like a foreign concept to those of us in Melbourne right now but recently my husband and I went on a little jaunt to France thanks to @entrecotemelbourne. My husband LOVES a good steak so our kids gave him Entrecôte at Home as a Fathers Day present. Once our little ones were in bed, we put on some French tunes, lit a candle and pretended we were in Paris as we enjoyed a mouthwatering meal.... The tv stayed off, the kids stayed in bed and we stayed at the table for three hours, talking and lingering over our meal just as we would in a restaurant. We went to bed feeling fulfilled and rested, having had a night of indulgence without having to put on our shoes. We may not have been able to dine in Entrecôtes beautifully appointed surrounds but it was the next best thing - and highly recommended. Again, this isnt sponsored in any way. I just want to highlight local businesses doing a smashing job of lifting spirits. You can pick up your Entrecôte at Home pack if you live within 5km of South Yarra or have it delivered via @providoor. Go! Indulge! (There are photos of our dinner in my 'Brighten Up' highlights if you want to make yourself hungry...) #brightenuplockdown #entrecoteathome #entrecotemelbourne #weddingvenuemelbourne #melbourneweddings #frenchandfuckingfabulous #pretendingwereinparis #parisinmelbourne #korenharveyweddings #loveyourlocals

15.01.2022 Regardless of how many times you've worn a ring in the past, there's something about the giving and receiving of a wedding ring. The simple, everyday act of lacing a finger through a circle is suddenly imbued with so much significance. The words that are said as it slides into place.... The promises that are made, the love that is honoured and the commitment that is witnessed. Through the simple act of giving and receiving, this little band of precious metal becomes a priceless treasure. Not because of what it is, but because of what it represents. A reminder, every time you look down, of what you mean to each other. Flo, lost in concentration as he joins his life to Deb's. Photo by @photographiez_votre_histoire Venue @luminaresouthmelbourne by @thebiggrouphospitalityagency Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #weddingrings #withthisring #bandofgold #weddingrituals #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant #luminaresouthmelbourne #weddingswithheart #loveyourceremony See more

15.01.2022 Old world romance. Corinnes textural @pompandsplendour bouquet was captivatingly beautiful. Photo by @_alibailey Venue @coombeyarravalley Ceremony @korenharveyweddings... #weddingstyle #weddingbouquet #weddingflowers #peonybouquet #melbourneweddings #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant #coombeyarravalley #alibailey

15.01.2022 Hi Koren, Thank you so much for the beautiful ceremony you conducted for us at Coombe Estate last month. While it wasn't what we originally planned for the day due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we couldn't be happier with our very last minute decision to proceed and the warmth and intimacy that a 12 guest wedding created. What a memory to hold onto and tell our kids and grandkids about one day. You worked closely with us in the few short weeks beforehand to quickly pull tog...ether all the new details and your calm demeanour on the day was just what I needed during my pre-ceremony fluster! You took care of so many extra little things like greeting our guests on arrival, the buttonholes, making sure I had a drink and then later holding my drink, helping to decipher the surprise cake gender reveal 'how-to-cut' situation (!), and so much more. We also appreciate how you continually involved all of the guests watching on the live stream. Everyone has been raving about it with comments such as, "THE BEST CEREMONY EVER!" and "THE FANCIEST SHOTGUN WEDDING THIS PANDEMIC HAS EVER SEEN!" Thank you so much for being the kind, warm and generous person you are, and for bringing these qualities to our wedding ceremony. It was just perfect. What a wonderful way to start our next chapter as husband and wife. We can't wait to return to Coombe with you next year, along with all our guests and our new baby girl, for our big postponed wedding/renewal-of-vows day. Love, Corinne & Jimmy xoxo Mr and Mrs H, what an honour it was to share your day. Micro in size, bloody enormous in heart and one I'll carry in my heart, always. Thank you. Photo @_alibailey Venue @coombeestate Flowers @pompandsplendour Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #loveletters #korenharveyreviews #loveyourceremony #melbournemarriagecelebrant #korenharveyweddings

14.01.2022 Tom and Trea, taking a moment just for each other. Over the next few days I’m going to follow their lead as I switch off from the digital world and concentrate my focus more on what’s right in front of me. This time of year has become even more magical since my kids came along and I don’t want to miss a moment of it.... Wherever you may be and whether you celebrate Christmas or not, I hope this time of year is filled with rest, calm and contentment, but most of all with love. From my house to yours, happy Christmas. Photo by @warrenphotographyx Film @c2films Ceremony @korenharveyweddings Gown @suzanneharward Flowers @botanicsmelbourne Hair @capellilunghisalon Make up @natalie_elrington_mua #lovefromyourcelebrant #melbourneweddings #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant See more

14.01.2022 Who else is using lockdown to put together a list of dream holiday destinations for when this is all over? @almahamarrakech is sitting high on mine! ... #holidaydreaming #marrakech #honeymooninspo #summerholidays #honeymoon #travel #isohobbies See more

14.01.2022 When Pauline and Stephen married, they asked their beloved Mums to be their witnesses. I still can't think of this moment without getting a little emotional. There's a beautiful symbolism in having the signature of the person who has loved you longest alongside that of the one who is going to love you for the rest of your days. On a day where so much of the focus is on what lies ahead of you, it can be truly moving to reflect on and ackn...owledge where you've come from. After all, it's the people in your life who have loved, supported, guided and shaped you. They have helped to make you who you are today - the individual your partner fell in love with. Pauline and Stephen, 2018 Photo by the wonderful @jeromecole Venue @fortyfivedownstairs Gown @Lucidibelladesign Flowers @botanicsmelbourne Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #aislestyle #loveyourceremony #weddingtips #ceremonytips #ceremonyadvice #ceremonyinspo #weddingplanning #weddingadvice #weddingstyle #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant See more

14.01.2022 A little while ago I was talking to an industry colleague about social media. I mentioned that I don't post a lot about myself; my reasoning being that as a celebrant, my work is never (nor should it be) about me. I tell other people's stories; I do not star in them. She made the point however that what I do and who I am is a big part of a couple's wedding experience and encouraged me to share away. ... People want to get to know you, she said. So here I am. Showing you just one of my many 'talking faces'. What else would you like to see or know? Photo by the lovely @gaellelbp Venue @abbotsfordconvent_rosina by @bursaria Flowers @botanicsmelbourne Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #loveyourceremony #talkinghead #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant See more

13.01.2022 Soak up the good vibes, Melbourne. We’ve all earned it. ... Chris and Sharon, photographed by the wonderful @lakshalperera. Ceremony @korenharveyweddings Gown @onedaybridal Flowers @botanicsmelbourne #wedidit #melbourneiloveyou #covidweddings #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #melbournecelebrant #korenharveyweddings See more

13.01.2022 *googles is @missladybirdcakes within a 5km radius of my house? Those in lockdown will doubtlessly understand the need for beauty and sugar. #lockdownlife #sugarcravings #cakelove #weddingcake #missladybirdcakes #korenharveyweddings

13.01.2022 Print. Your. Photos. For years I thought I understood what photographers meant when they said this. I mean, I had my photos printed, framed and on display throughout my home. ... Sure, I didnt have a wedding album, but I could see them on my laptop which is the same thing, right? WRONG. After seeing so many talented photographer friends post gorgeous albums online, my husband and I decided to put lockdown to good use. We finally (FINALLY!) curated a collection of our wedding photos and built an album of our own. (A special shout out to @natsproal.melbournecelebrant and @itsbeautifulhere for your online encouragement - thank you!) It arrived on our anniversary and I cant stop looking at it. I thought I knew our wedding photos backwards but seeing them in print elevates them into something else entirely. A piece of art. A tangible memory. A living heirloom. Print your photos! Our wedding photos by the great @warrenphotographyx ** Creating an album can also be a great way to support talented creatives during a particularly lean time for the wedding industry. If you havent got an album, why not give your photographer a call and see if they can help you make one? #weddingplanning #weddingadvice #makememories #printyourphotos #korenharveyweddings See more

13.01.2022 How should you feel on your wedding day? Radiant. Joyous. Carefree. Loved.... By the looks on Mark and Liv’s faces, I’d say we nailed it! Liv and Mark, March 2020 Photo by @madelinekatephotography Venue @thecosmopolitanhotel Ceremony @korenharveyweddings Flowers @fleurs_de_lyonville #loveyourceremony #weddingstyle #melbourneweddings #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant

11.01.2022 Circle of love. Steve and Sanela, completely wrapped up in each other during their wedding ceremony earlier this year. Photo by @folkandfollow... Film @blissandboho Venue @projekt3488 Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #aislestyle #loveyourceremony #circleoflove #weddinginspo #melbourneweddingstyle #hochzeitsblumen #brollop #sposa #weddingstyle #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant See more

11.01.2022 Things are a bit rough in Melbourne at the moment. They have been for a few weeks now. A lot of people are struggling, hurting, worrying. Worrying for their health, for their loved ones, for their livelihood, for their future. ... Like I said, it's a tough time, but in the words of a favourite book in my house, we can't go over it, we can't go under it - we have to go through it. And if we can, let's look for rainbows amongst the rain. Every day that we're in lockdown I'm going to post to my stories at least one thing that has brightened my day, tagged #brightenuplockdown. These little glimpses of light are going to help me get through this time and I hope they'll help you, too. Please feel free to join in if you'd like to do the same and tag me, too. I'd love to see the things that are making you smile. Words and picture by @rmdrk #wordsoflove #wevegotthismelbourne #lockdownlife #washyourhands #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant See more

10.01.2022 Train-smoother-in-chief. No wedding party? Don't worry. I'll make sure your dress is sitting exactly as it should before we get underway. Being a celebrant is more than just taking you and your guests through the ceremony that makes you married. ... It's building a relationship with you, being invested in your experience and doing whatever I can to put you both at ease on the day. (And it's a whole lot of fun, if you hadn't guessed already). Liv and Mark's wedding day Photo by @madelinekatephotography Venue @thecosmopolitanhotel Gown @annacampbellbridal Suit @pjohnsontailors Flowers @fleurs_de_lyonville Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #weddingadvice #weddingstyle #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant #daylesfordweddings #weddinggown See more

10.01.2022 Once Brayden knew that Siobhan was standing outside the chapel doors, his eyes didn't stray from the end of that aisle. Once Siobhan was in the room, Brayden's eyes didn't stray from hers, nor hers from his. And as for the smiles on their faces... well, they'd have lit up the whole city.... Brayden + Siobhan, February 2020 Photo @kimcartmellweddings Film @humdrumfilms Venue @ormondcollective by @thebiggrouphospitalityagency Flowers @superbloom.bythestyleco Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #aislestyle #ceremonystyle #loveyourceremony #weddinginspo #melbourneweddingstyle weddingplanning #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant #talesfromrealweddings See more

10.01.2022 LOVE IS NOT CANCELLED. Given we currently have no concrete idea of when you can celebrate with all of your loved ones, trying to set a date and book in suppliers can seem a little daunting. But it doesn't have to be. ... I, like so many of my fabulous industry colleagues, am working with couples to help them get married in the way that feels right for them. It may be a small, intimate wedding now with a big vow renewal sometime next year. It may be a micro wedding, with just you and your nearest and dearest present (hi, Princess Beatrice!). It may be a wedding in the coming months with a small physical guest list and a large virtual one. It may be postponing the celebrations entirely until all of your loved ones can attend. We've faced so many challenges over the last few months and likely still have a few ahead of us, but one thing is not going to change. Your love for each other - the very reason you're having a wedding. Well worth celebrating, if you ask me. If you're looking to get married in the next 12 months, please get in touch with vendors ASAP to ensure you have your dream team. Peak season dates disappear quickly and with dozens of 2020 couples rescheduling, they're going faster than ever. Rob and Paul making it official on the most glorious of days Photo by the legend @coreywrightphotographer Venue @princedeck at @theprincehotel Flowers @elegantoccasionss Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #weddingplanning #weddingadvice #loveisnotcancelled #planyourwedding #COVIDweddings #melbourneweddings #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #korenharveyweddings See more

09.01.2022 The warmth and light of weddings. Oh, how I've missed them. I've always been acutely aware of how lucky I am to have the job I do, but never more so than these past few months when for a period, weddings were legally prevented from occurring. Being forced to reschedule was something that many couples understandably grieved over, because a wedding isn't just a big party - it is a deeply transformative event. ... The institution of marriage has existed in some way or another for most of human civilisation. It has endured for so long because throughout history and across cultures, people have recognised the importance of loving and being loved. Of telling your partner, your families and the world at large that THIS is your person. Of entering your love and regard for one another into the pages of history. A wedding is a powerful, personal and affirming moment in time and I'm so glad that couples across Victoria can experience it for themselves again - and soon with even more guests in attendance! It's so good to be back. Mel and Rowan, 2017 Photo by @prettyflamingophotography Venue @quirindistables Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #loveyourceremony #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant

08.01.2022 My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary this week. We had planned to go out for a fancy dinner to mark the occasion. I'd been looking forward to dressing up, doing my hair and make-up (the NOVELTY!), using real linen and eating later than 6pm. ... As parents of two small children, most appealing was the idea of having our first dinner out, just the two of us, in more than a year. But COVID-19 changed all that. Instead of a candlelit meal in a French restaurant, we celebrated our anniversary with a 6pm family dinner of takeaway pizza. We wore our comfortable iso-uniforms of jeans and jumpers; our plates rested on plastic placemats emblazoned with farm animals. It was noisy and messy and chaotic. It was nothing like the sophisticated evening I'd envisaged a month ago. And yet it was wonderful, because it was about *what* we were celebrating, not how. This noisy, messy, chaotic, beautiful life we share. Standing in the kitchen after we'd put the kids to bed, my husband pulled me in for a hug and whispered in my ear. 'We're so lucky.' We are. I am. Photo from our wedding by my mate and the original #momentguy @warrenphotographyx My gown by the sublime @suzanneharward #thoughtsonmarriage #weddingplanning #covidwedding #covidanniversary #weddingadvice #melbourneweddings #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #korenharveyweddings See more

07.01.2022 Small business shout-out! Allow me to introduce you to @morso.food. I first met David (the brains behind Morso) at a party several years ago. I remember finding his passion for good food contagious and I walked away from our first encounter excited to get into the kitchen (no mean feat - I am NOT a natural cook). I've been following David's work ever since and have become a big fan of his fad-free, seasonal and flavour-driven approach to cooking. ... We've recently celebrated a few special occasions in my house and given that dining out is off the table, my husband and I have marked each event by ordering a Morso @ home package. Think the perfect sourdough focaccia, carefully selected salumi, handmade pastas, melt-in-your-mouth mains and desserts that are just the right amount of indulgent. It's like a little trip to Italy without leaving your home. I can't recommend Morso enough. If you're looking to liven up lockdown - for yourself or someone else - check out this week's menu by going to the @morso.food profile. And for those of you planning events in the future, bear in mind that Morso does private catering - just imagine the delights you could enjoy for a wedding feast! (Is it rude to ask you to set a place for me at the table?) *This isn't an ad or sponsored in any way. I'm not going to write about how tough things are for small business right now (we all know), but I do want to try to highlight small businesses that I like supporting. I'd love to hear some of your favourites, too! #smallbusinessshoutout #eatwell #morsofood #weddingplanning #weddingfood #yumyum #korenharveyrecommends

07.01.2022 Dancing always feels good. Go on, Melbourne. Whether you've struggled or breezed through lockdown, I promise a little dance to your favourite song will put a smile on your face. Just ask Christian and Sam, who didn't so much walk down the aisle as dance down it!... Photo by @coreywrightphotographer Ceremony @korenharveyweddings Venue @halfacre_melbourne Flowers @georgie.boy_ Gown @annacampbellbridal #aislestyle #loveyourceremony #coolweddings #loveadance #youshouldbedancing #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant See more

07.01.2022 Bridal hats. Did you? Would you? I have to say Im a big fan, especially when they look as good as they do here. ... It adds a summery, vintage feel to the ensemble and I love the way the black band ties in with the piping on the dress. And as for the dress... well, Im swooning over that, too. Head to my stories for a full length shot! Photo @patricialyonsphotography via @weddingideas.es #weddingstyle #bridestyle #bridalstyle #bridalhats #weddingfashion #summerbride #vintagebride #weddinghat #melbourneweddings #weddingideas #melbournebride #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant #sposa #boda #hochzeit #brollop

06.01.2022 Spring! I can feel it in the air and see it coming to life in gardens all around me. Theres something tremendously inspiring about seeing new leaves emerge on a tree or buds ready to burst into bloom. ... As twee as it sounds, it reminds me that theres growth after even the darkest of winters and were all just waiting to emerge into the sunlight. Hold on, Melbourne. Were almost there. This divine cake by @theyummypuddingco #springwedding #weddingcake #botanicalcake #sugarcravings #cakeinspo #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant See more

06.01.2022 Popping bottles! If, like Brayden and Siobhan, you're opting for a pre-ceremony first look, do as they did and have something delicious on hand to celebrate with. It could be a bottle of bubbles, your regular coffee order (we are in Melbourne, after all) or even some salted caramel slice (l highly recommend the killer one at @beatrixbakes).... Not only does it give you something to toast each other with, it also makes for brilliant photos AND creates a sensory memory every time you enjoy that treat in the future. A win all round! Brayden and Siobhan, enjoying a bottle of France's finest at Entrecôte Photo Kim Cartmell Film Humdrum Films Wedding venue Ormond Collective by The Big Group, Melbourne Gown Helen Manuell Bridal Couture Flowers Superbloom by The Style Co Ceremony Koren Harvey - Marriage Celebrant

06.01.2022 Kids say the darndest things.... One of the reasons I love involving kids in weddings is their unpredictability. Will they walk down the aisle as planned? ... Who knows. Will they say or do something nobody saw coming? Perhaps. Will they create moments of real, spontaneous joy? Absolutely. If you have little people in your life that you want to involve in your wedding day, don't hold back out of a fear that things won't go perfectly to plan. Kids bring a tangible realness to a wedding, the sort that comes from feeling big feelings, smiling big smiles and expressing a genuine love for the people involved. Their honest reactions to what's going on around them can make for some of the most memorable moments of your day, as Claire and Jarryd learned here thanks to an honest, well-timed (and frankly hilarious) comment from Claire's niece! (Claire, Jarryd, I'll leave it up to you as to whether I share what it was!). Photo by legendary @rick_liston Venue @zonzoestate, one of the greats Flowers @livforflowers_ Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #weddingplanning #weddingadvice #loveyourceremony #greatweddings #weddingstyle #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant See more

06.01.2022 That 'just married' glow. There isn't much better. Liv and Mark, March 2020.... Photo by @madelinekatephotography Venue @thecosmopolitanhotel Gown @annacampbellbridal Suit @pjohnsontailors Flowers @fleurs_de_lyonville Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #countrywedding #weddingstyle #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant #madelinekatephotography #cosmopolitanhotelweddings See more

06.01.2022 Flashback to 1976, when King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Silvia Sommerlath entered their wedding ceremony together. This may not seem radical to those of us who've grown up in Australia or other English-speaking countries, but this long-held Swedish custom symbolises the fact that the couple enter their marriage as equals. That symbolism carries even more weight when one of you is the reigning King, if you ask me! So entrenched is the tradition that it's reported that m...embers of the Swedish clergy actively advise against a party to the marriage (usually a bride) being 'given away'. This was the case in 2010 when the King and Queen's daughter, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, asked her father to escort her partway down the aisle at her own wedding. It was so unheard of that Archbishop Anders Wejryd, head of the Swedish Church, went on the record to state his disapproval of the "Anglo-Saxon practice". In a statement he said "being given away is a new phenomenon which occasionally occurs in the Church of Sweden. I usually advise against it, as our marriage ceremony is so clear on the subject of the spouses' equality. The couple know where I stand on the matter." Personally, I think entering together is a brilliant approach and oh-so-Swedish in its egalitarianism. What do you think? Would you/did you go Swedish for your entrance? PS - did anyone else think for a second that was Helena Bonham Carter over the King's shoulder? #weddingtraditions #swedishroyalwedding #royalweddings #downtheaisle #aislestyle #weddingideas #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #korenharveyweddings See more

06.01.2022 Im tremendously proud to be part of the @mrtheodoreweddings family. If youre looking for vendors that actively support LGBTQI+ love, head on over and have a browse through the directory. We cant wait to meet you.... #weddingplanning #lgbtqiweddings #lgbtq+ #loveislove #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant #equalitycelebrant #mrtheodore See more

05.01.2022 There's so much going on here and I love it. I'm deep in story-telling mode and judging by the looks on the faces of David's groomsmen, we've hit a funny point (possibly at David's expense - sorry, David). Nadya's bridesmaid, Dee, is making sure the wind does not relocate Nadya's veil from her head. ... Nadya, serene and elated, can't help but beam with happiness. And through it all, David is gazing at Nadya with a look of love so fierce it could inspire poetry. This is what I miss. The beauty, the chaos, the spontaneity and the wonder of weddings. It's a strange time at the moment but we're hopefully nearly through it. And while we may not have weddings at the moment, we'll always have love. Always love. And love, always. Photo by the legends @itsbeautifulhere Venue @danielsonhawthorn Gorgeous flowers by @dear.henri Gown @rembostyling Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #lovealways #alwayslove #loveyourceremony #aislestyle #weddingsmelbourne #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant See more

05.01.2022 Lady in lace. This gown is from @rembostyling's 2021 collection and I'm besotted. Feminine and delicate without being fussy, it's the perfect boho-luxe gown. (Thank you to my gorgeous bride Nadya, who introduced me to the label when she wore a stunning gown by the Belgian brand for her February wedding!) ... #bridestyle #weddinginspo #weddingstyle #bridalinspo #weddingdress #weddinggown #melbourneweddingstyle #brollop #sposa #rembostyling #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #korenharveyweddings #bohobride See more

05.01.2022 Just before our current COVID-related restrictions were imposed, I made a trip out to the Yarra Valley to marry Jimmy and Corinne. Their original wedding plans had been curtailed by the virus but after a bit of soul-searching they decided not to let it get in the way of them being married. On a crisp winter's morning they became husband and wife surrounded by 12 of their nearest and dearest, with the rest of their loved ones watching via ...a livestream. It was obviously very different from what they had originally planned but no less moving or special. It was intimate. It was warm. We laughed, a lot. It was heartfelt and authentic and inspiring, all of the things a wedding should be. I can't wait to journey back to that grand old oak tree with them - and all of their guests - next year for one hell of a vow renewal. If what we experienced three weeks ago was any indication, it's going to be a ripper! Photo by @_alibailey Venue @coombeyarravalley Flowers by @pompandsplendour Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #realweddings #COVIDweddings #loveyourceremony #weddingswithheart #yarravalleywedding #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant See more

03.01.2022 This photo was taken at the last wedding I celebrated before Melbourne first went into lockdown, way back in March. It feels like years ago. I'm not going to prattle on (too much) about what this year has meant - if you're reading this, you've lived through it yourself. Everyone's experience has been different. ... Some have sailed through it and even enjoyed parts of it*. For others, it has been a time of heartbreak and confusion. And for many, the experience of 2020 lies somewhere between the two extremes - moments of joy, levity and learning mixed with hardship, sadness and disappointment. I'm so proud of what the people of Australia, and especially Victoria, have achieved this year. We did the hard things - and we did them for each other. Thank you all, whether my colleagues, my couples, friends and family or people I only know through the magic of social media, for sharing in this year with me. While we may have been apart, you made me feel that I was never alone. Whatever 2020 has brought you, I hope 2021 brings you good health, good humour, companionship and contentment. See you next year. *I'm not going to lie, my kids, husband and I VERY MUCH appreciated my increased baking output - perhaps too much, if the moratorium my husband put on biscuit production in week 4 is any indication. Liv & Mark, March 2020 Photo by @madelinekatephotography Ceremony @korenharveyweddings Venue @thecosmopolitanhotel #bye2020 #welcome2021 #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant See more

02.01.2022 Cuddles make everything better. I can't wait to cuddle all those I love. You've been warned! Katie and Carlos... Photo by the wonderfully talented wonderful lady @tessfollett Gown @rachelgilbertau Flowers @babylonflowers Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #melbourneweddings #melbournebride #melbournegroom #equallywed #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #weddingcelebrant #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant #tessfollett #citywedding #melbournecitywedding See more

01.01.2022 We'll have more golden days, I promise. More kisses, more handholding, more love. As hard as it is, I'm trying to think of this time as a reminder to slow down. To appreciate what I have and to just relish loving and being loved by those around me.... And to reflect on how sweet it will be when we can once again embrace all those we love. Hang in there, my friends. Photo by @tessfollett of the gorgeous Keira and Ash Ceremony @korenharveyweddings #lovewins #adayatatime #melbourneweddings #tessfollett #goldendays #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriagecelebrantmelbourne #melbournecelebrant #freietraurednerinaustralien #korenharveyweddings #germanspeakingcelebrant See more

01.01.2022 Why, hello! How embarrassing, you've caught me making my final touch-ups for another evening at home. As it is a Monday night, you'll see I've kept things simple - a candlelit dinner in vintage Dior but strictly no tiara - I wouldn't want to go over the top.... Just kidding. I am in a gown, but not this one. My gown has sleeves. And a sash. And fleecy fabric printed with sheep. Ok, it's a dressing gown. But oh, isn't it fun to pretend? One week down, five weeks to go, Melbourne! #vintageDior #fashiondarling #itsfarshun #atouchofglamour #ChristianDior #ballgowns #weddinginspo #lockeddownandfabulous #korenharveyweddings #dressingowncouture #couture #brightenuplockdown See more