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25.01.2022 Check out this list of 15 incredible celebrants! SPOILER ALERT: I’m not on it But I am incredibly proud to be in such good company with so many of my tribesters from The Celebrant Society named. These Celebrants and the TCS group in general always make me re-think weddings and challenge me to be a more creative and thoughtful Celebrant.... Thanks for the inspiration

24.01.2022 So you know, I did a little more than Joey did to marry Monica and Chandler, to be able to marry you

24.01.2022 Oh hi, it’s me, being a total dork!!! Yep, today is the annual @thecelebrantsociety conference. Here I am completing 4hrs of my 5hrs compulsory Ongoing Professional Development (OPD). If there’s one thing us celebrants take as seriously as Professional Development, it’s a dress up theme.... Today’s theme: creative at-home-just-woke-up-excited-to-learn-flamingos-galore-lockdown-sucks-didn't-expect-to-be-mid-homeschooling-business-up-top-covid-down-bottom-maybe-nothing-down-bottom-thank-christ-I-don't-have-children-let's-get-our-business-on Look up #farshunsonthecouch for more wonderful and whacky celebrants, oh I mean outfits! I’ve definitely been outdone. And if you read this far, note that I’m better at my job than I am at dress ups. I also dress better for my job than I do for online OPD. #thecelebrantsociety #tcsconference #tcsconference2021 #communityovercompetition #dork #proudnerd #gettingsmarterbytheminute @ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

23.01.2022 HAPPY ONE WEEK Lina & Igor 06022021 Lina and Igor had already been through COVID-19 heartache after having to postpone their April wedding with very little notice. With heavy hearts, Lina and Igor leaned on each other. They came back to the thing that brings them most happiness - spending time together.... And they created a positive light in a dim situation - they adopted their dog Pepper. While puppy training persists. They do it as a team and with kindness. For sure, their whole experience of 2020 as a couple and more recently as a little family affirmed that this is where they are supposed to be. I’m so grateful that this adventurous, caring and loving couple are celebrating one week as husband and wife! #sayidowithprue #husbandandwife #justmarried #happilymarried #happytogether #brideandgroom #redweddingdress #melbournemuseum #melbournemuseumwedding #covid19wedding #loveinthetimeofcarona #lovewins #newlyweds

22.01.2022 If youre a til death do us party kind of couple youre my kind of company! Youre the kind of people who turn one cocktail into three. Who always end up buying a round of shots whether your friends want them or not!... Who are happy with a cheese platter and wine as dinner. You might have been caught saying eating is cheating and lived to regret it the next day. I can attest staying up until 3am is simply training for becoming parents one day. And you never know when a casual night out is going to turn into the best night of your life! If youre a TIL DEATH DO US PARTY kind of couple get in touch. We can at the very least share stories of wild adventures and revel in the fact that were still alive to tell the tale. Pro Events UK See more

22.01.2022 To all the couples who were getting married this weekend, my heart breaks with yours To all the couples who are awaiting next steps to know what that means for their wedding day, I’m with you #loveinthetimeofcarona #heartbreak #thirdwave #circuitbreaker #covid19wedding #postponedwedding #postponedontcancel #inthistogether #lovewillfindaway #lovewillwin #itsoktonotbeok #bighugs

21.01.2022 The gorgeous and talented Vanessa Rochelle Photography kindly listed me as one of her preferred celebrants - yayyy! We have something special coming up channeling a bit of dream team magic. I’m very excited and can’t wait to share it with you! Stay tuned ... https://www.vanessarochelle.com/friends-1

21.01.2022 You + Me + 10 of your faves! Followed by cocktails caravan, tunes and lounge vibes COVID-19 may have taken away how we normally view a wedding but it has not taken away our creativity! When you step out of the norm you have a chance to reimagine things as you never have before. So if youre down for some mad styling and feeling a love buzz like never before Im keen.... Hit me up to start planning a cheeky winter wedding with all the frills, chills and feels. Looking forward to getting off the couch and making some wedding dreams come true @ridhwaanmoola Styling: @bertie_does Venue: @feldandco See more

20.01.2022 So... Melbourne is going into lock down, this feels familiar. Although last time I had a wedding to plan within 48hrs! Sally and Jim proved that all we need is love! I'll stop talking about this magical wedding, and let you read all about it for yourself Big thank you to the A-team who made it possible, Sally & Jim's family along with Tony Evans Photo and Edney Celebrations http://ptcelebrant.com.au//sally-and-james--love-in-the-ti

19.01.2022 Melb-lovers... if youre feeling like me youre so over seeing white wedding dresses in your newsfeed right now! So heres a pink one With the future of weddings somewhat unsure, unweddings are taking off. And nothing says, were ditching our original plans to elope on a rooftop in the city and stay in a really expensive hotel for a few night like a pink wedding dress!... If youre throwing that planning book at the wall and dreaming up a new wedding day reach out. Id love to hear your inspiration and if I can lend some experience and ideas I will. Loving you all from afar Photo | @madamederosa Via | @reveligion . . . #unwedding #elopement #pinkweddingdress #nontraditionalwedding #modernbride #covid19wedding #loveinthetimeofcarona #weddingplanning #weddingdress #weddingdressinspiration #weddingdressinspo #weddingtrends #2020wedding #melbournewedding #melbourneelopement #elopementinspiration #sayidowithprue #idotaketwo #marrywithmeinstagethree

19.01.2022 Photo by Andrea Sissons Photography

19.01.2022 You know I love supporting a good cause and so does Kallure Jewellery. If youre looking for a gift with extra meaning, or something to add a little more dazzle to your day, have a look at their UNITY ring! Honestly, if I wasnt waiting until 2021 to get paid again, Id get one myself

19.01.2022 Ring warming... have you ever heard of it? Done it? Or are you thinking about including it in your ceremony? Okay so a ring warming, as I do it, usually involves your rings being passed around in a cloth bag, a box or on a cute display like this one. The purpose is to get people to hold the rings and supercharge them with positive vibes. To power them up with a fond memory, a wish or a vision for your future together. Our ring warming days are on pause with COVID-19.... But we can still think of creative ways to carry the sentiment into your ceremony, in a way which feels right for you. If youre open to wedding planning and workshopping new ideas to express your wedding wishes within the current climate, in a way that feels natural to you - give me a holler in the DMs See more

18.01.2022 HAPPY IDAHOBIT DAY (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia & Transphobia) My four year old daughter said it better than I could - rainbow, I see a rainbow, I am beautiful and so are you! To everyone in the LGBTIQ+ community I am an ally! Always ready to celebrate you in your way ... @juliankanz . . . #idahobit2020 #youareloved #youarenotalone #lgbtiq #lgbtiqapluscommunity #lgbtiqally #lgbtiqaustralia #loveislove #marriageequalityaustralia #celebratingyou

18.01.2022 Flashbacks to a time when I knew all the cool nightspots around Melbs and spent all my money on shots, espresso martinis and cute outfits. This was Party Prue. Nowadays I spend my money on activewear and lust over the latest Seed and Country Road catalogs.... This is Mum Prue. Although my days of fitting into a mini dress and hanging in da club are a hazy memory... be sure Party Prue lives on and she is itching for an occasion to come out and play! On your wedding day, Party Prue is the Prue you want to invite. She will turn it up with her bubbly energy and get everyone in the mood for a good time! But you may still catch a glimpse of Mum Prue. Shes the one who gets a twinkle in her eye when shes talking about your family, your children or just looking at you making this absolutely incredible commitment to each other. Settle down Mum Prue, its not cool to cry on someone elses wedding day!!! Like everyone, I evolve over time but I do love my fun side. Thus my mantra regardless of the Prue I am, if youre not having fun, youre not doing it right! Which Prue will you invite to your wedding?! See more

18.01.2022 You know when you meet people and you just click?! That’s the best way to describe the first time I met Liv and Ethan. I honestly can’t even remember if I even told them what the whole getting married thing involved! Having that kind of connection with couples is what gives wedding ceremonies that extra bit of magic. Here’s how they described it:... How lucky were we to have the amazing Prue to bring our love story to life. From the moment we met Prue we clicked and knew she was the perfect fit for our big day! Our ceremony was everything we had dreamt of and was full of laughter, happy tears and heart warming moments that set the tone for our special day. Prue made our ceremony reflect us perfectly as a couple and all our beautiful family & friends commented on how personalised our ceremony was and how much they enjoyed it. Words can't describe how thankful we are for Prue for being such an incredible part of our wedding day and for her endless love, support and guidance throughout our postponement and wedding planning journey. Prue isn't just a celebrant throughout the process but also a friend. Prue is truly the best in the business and we couldn't recommend this gem highly enough, she is amazing at what she does. - Thanks Mr & Mrs Rahilly PHOTO | @paigeleephotography VENUE | @barnandco1 FLORIST | @peninsula_wild_flower ARBOUR | @dreamcatcherweddings DRESS | @herveparisbridal SUITS | @mickeybluemornington BRIDESMAID DRESSES | @sunsetbridal HAIR | @updosbyash MAKEUP | @lizi_hance_glamourfield_makeup #sayidowithprue #happilymarried #togetherforever #soulmates #sweethearts #rusticwedding #bohowedding

17.01.2022 23... Michael Jordans jersey, my favourite number and, as of June 1, the amount of people you can have at a wedding. This new limit includes the couple and celebrant, so technically its you and me plus 20 buds. Keep in mind a photographer and/or videographer would be included so ensure theyre on the invite list. This is welcome news for many of my September and October couples. Fingers crossed, borders are open by then and numbers for weddings continue to grow.... Whoop whoop! Thanks for all the hard work Vic, keep it up . . . #covid19 #caronavirusvictoria #loveinthetimeofcarona #lovewins #goodnews #victorianweddings #melbourneweddings #australianwedding #weddinginspo #timetogetplanning #weddingplanning #weddinginspo #yourdayyourway #unbride #nontraditionalweddings #weddingparty #weddingcrew #bridetribe #groomposse #sayidowithprue See more

17.01.2022 Cant wait to press PLAY on the celebrations again!!!! Including my own

17.01.2022 As my motto goes - if you're not having fun, you're not doing it right. This marks my first day alone after 13 or more weeks of self-isolation with a 1 and 3 year old. I had a mountain of tasks to get on to. But I also had a tonne of loungeroom dancing to catch up on.... I usually save these dance moves for making my friends laugh, but since we're friends... I hope you'll forgive me for being such a dickhead. That's what good friends do.

17.01.2022 HEAD COUNT - 13 PEOPLE INCLUDING YOU AND I! Thats right we can now get you married and share the moment with 10 guests (including witnesses). Social distancing and risk management stuff still needs to be in place but I know some of my couples will be relieved to hear this. Especially those with children who wouldnt have made the cut under the previous 5 people rule Weve still got a way to go people. And to a large degree the future is unknown.... Im hoping we can keep protecting ourselves and each other by not taking the piss as the restrictions lift. Lets roundhouse kick COVID-19 square in the ass! If your wedding is coming up in 2020, well be in touch. As always Ill keep you posted on changes and work with you to make your wedding day special whether weve got 10 or 100 guests. Lots of love to you all!!!! Keep up the good work xoxox @flintstreetphotography . . . . #covid19 #covid19australia #caronavirus #caronavirusaustralia #loveinthetimeofcarona #loveinthetimeofcovid19 #caronavirusweddingstress #melbournemarriagecelebrant #melbourneweddings #morningtonmarriagecelebrant #morningtonweddings #funmarriagecelebrant #coolweddings #nontraditionalwedding

17.01.2022 Haha yes! Ive been through all of this rollercoaster with two iso weddings in the mix. A little laugh for your Monday morning

15.01.2022 Challenge accepted! Thanks for the nomination @cinta.celebratelove @mc3_weddings_celebrations @love_leah_celebrant I was going through my photos and stumbled across this. What better photo to depict women supporting women hey?! These two women are beautiful, bold and bright. They live life wholeheartedly and to me, their passion is an inspiration.... And it was Patys birthday yesterday! So a big happy birthday to you lady! I aim to embrace everyone I meet. To build them up and empower their inner spirit. If you put goodness into the world, it can only come back full circle in a loving and connected way

14.01.2022 Im a sucker for these kinds of things! If youre figuring out your bridal style, check this out for some inspo. Im an Aquarius and I have to say I liked what they were putting down https://www.harpersbazaar.com.au//bridal-style-for-star-si

14.01.2022 Which traditions would you keep/ditch and why? Mamamia’s list is brutal I have to say though, I agree with many. And as always, apart from the legal stuff, everything about your wedding is up for grabs. Do it your way and for your own reasons - traditional or not ... https://www.mamamia.com.au/outdated-wedding-traditions/

14.01.2022 If you're planning a 2020 or 2021 wedding, you're probably wishing you had a crystal ball right now! It's very hard to predict the future and what restrictions will or won't be in place come your wedding date. If you are pressing ahead with wedding planning, here's a few tips to maintaining your grace, and doing your best to make sure friendships stay intact on the road to I do.... http://ptcelebrant.com.au//managing-your-guest-list-etique

14.01.2022 UNO!!! Happy one year anniversary to these valentines - Cess & Aaron! In just one year they’ve survived 2 (3ish) lockdowns, adopted their gorgeous puppy Poppy and... they have a little Tagliaferro on the way I’m sure the first year of marriage feels like a whirlwind. Knowing them, they’ve got through it smiling with their great sense of humour, enough food to cover pregnancy cravings and their genuine affection for one another.... Very excited for all that 2021 holds for them as a family! #aaronchinny for life! #sayidowithprue #oneyearanniversary #firstyearofmarriage #happilymarried #dreamwedding #husbandandwifeforlife #happilymarried #mrandmrs #weddinggoals #couplegoals

14.01.2022 I get by with a little help from my friends!!! Big shout out to the boys Boyfriend Photography for mentioning me in their latest blog, alongside some other cool cats in the biz. You can basically go to this blog and plan your whole wedding - checklist complete! Looking forward to an opportunity to work with these romantics at heart who love telling your story though their images as much as I love telling it in your ceremony ... https://www.boyfriendphotography.com//melbourne-wedding-su

13.01.2022 In Melbourne metro it definitely feels like restrictions are lifting, there are wedding bells to come! Yet, a lot of couples are still apprehensive of what other limitations might be placed on wedding celebrations. I'm talking guests in face masks, dancefloor limits, even food service restrictions. So if you have friends who are in planning mode, please be mindful. Although things are looking up, they might not be feeling like they have the green light to go ahead as planned.... Check out my tips for being a good friend to a couple who are planning their wedding at this time! http://ptcelebrant.com.au//wedding-guests-etiquette-tips-i

12.01.2022 In the days following Scott Morrisons announcement, we postponed our wedding, brought it forward, then cancelled it, before finally deciding to get married just the two of us, giving Prue only 48 hours to plan our ceremony. It was an emotional rollercoaster, which Prue rode beside us. - Sally Mursell You may have heard me talking about this wedding before. Well now you can read about it on my website. How we went from "We'll be right!" to "Shit! Can this happen? And how?...!" all within a week. To people who are feeling letdown or anxious about what Stage 3 restrictions mean for your future wedding plans, let Sally and Jim be a beacon of light! They couldn't wait to get married and they weren't going to let the Caronavirus rob them of their special moment! Because of the way we did their ceremony, they still felt like everyone they loved was there with them as they became husband and wife. I love these guys and love what we created. It was a special kind of magic! Photos | @tonyevansphotography Livestream | @edneycelebrations Dress | @rachelgilbert Celebrant | @ptcelebrant @ Brighton, Victoria, Australia See more

12.01.2022 Those summer nights are back Melbourne. Rooftop bars on balmy evenings with drinks in hand and strung up fairy lights creating a glowing atmosphere. Looking forward to a loved up summer season. Summer weddings come at us!... PHOTO | @tali__photography DRESS | @galialahav #summerwedding #summernights #summeroflove #summer2021 #sayidowithprue

12.01.2022 THANK YOU! A massive thank you to everyone in Victoria who has been doing the right thing within the Stage 4 restrictions. It’s been hard, I know. People are getting fed up. Me too! But now is not the time to let our good behaviour slip. A HUGE thank you to all my couples who have had to reschedule this year (some more than once!) As heartbreaking as the choice has been, you have handled it with absolute grace and kindness. The fact that you’ve been checking in with my avai...lability to make sure we can make magic together is humbling. Thank you for choosing to #sayidowithprue every time And finally a big thanks to all my industry pals for hanging in there and supporting each other. Going through this alone with so much at stake would be absolutely crippling. Having people who get it and are in the exact same boat is saving us all. Thanks for bouncing new ideas around, hosting group zoom chats, bitch sessions, socially distant hugs, Instagram likes and messages of support. It’s this kind of solidarity which will see the Victorian wedding industry through a pandemic. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Photo & Florals by one of my faves @bowerbotanicals . . . . #covid19 #covid_19 #covid19australia #doingittogether #togetherwecan #togetherapart #sociallydistantwedding #covid19wedding #2020wedding #loveinthetimeofcarona #thankyou #supportsmallbusiness #weddingflorals

12.01.2022 Ive been thinking a lot about this wedding lately! Marina and Lachy got married in front of an intimate group of family and friends. When I say intimate, small enough to fit on an enclosed balcony at Jackalope Hotels Okay its a pretty big balcony but still...We had under 30 people. The ceremony was full of laughs. And thats the thing I love about these smaller ceremonies! People lose their Im at a wedding etiquette. They full belly laugh. They heckle the couple. They ca...ll them out on a white lie. And dad might even need a little arm twisting to give his blessings while holding scotch on the rocks! Its straight up family fun. And these guys kicked on to a beautiful dinner at Doot Doot Doot. Where more laughs and stories flowed and memories were made. While the future of big weddings seems unclear right now, I can say smaller, intimate weddings are very special. Have faith that if it comes to reducing your wedding party to a more intimate affair, we will make it top shelf, memorable magic! Flint Street Photography

12.01.2022 #sorrynotsorry #hadtopost #forthelols #truelovexists #foodloveisforever

11.01.2022 #ringspo... Nothing says Im joining your tribe like a crest wedding ring. For a lot of people, marriage is about family values. About honouring their families, about creating their own little family and celebrating becoming one big family (officially!). Im always working with couples on creative ways to include family and family values into ceremonies, but heres a creative way to wear those values on your sleeve (finger!) everyday forever and ever. And probably create a fa...mily heirloom in the process. These colourful beauties caught my eye. I love the bold colours and am obsessed with this idea! Enjoy x Photo & Ring - @nataliemariejewellery . . . #weddingring #weddingringinspiration #weddingringideas #familycrestweddingring #signetring #ido #weddinginspiration #melbourneweddings #classywedding #stunningbride #familyvalues #personalisedjewellery #personalstyle #stylishwedding #weddingfashion #sayidowithprue

11.01.2022 Wedding processionals can be traditional but they need not be boring! My pal Ebony Carver Celebrant is the absolute queen of wedding processionals!!! I asked her to share some of her tips on making an entrance that is memorable. Here's what she had to say!... Keoni Joy Photography

11.01.2022 JUST MARRIED KELLY & JAKE 090121 Surrounded by family, a few friends and a few doggies, Kelly & Jake said their vows in a legals only ceremony today! When COVID-19 ruined their plans for a big wedding in California with all their family and friends, they hitched plans ABC.... Plan A - Get married in a local park with a few people and Jake’s family. Plan B - Party with friends a few months later at The Ascot Lot. Plan C - Have a bigger ceremony with Kelly’s family and friends in the US when the COVID-19 situation calms down. And hopefully come Plan C, Jake will have his Greencard and they can make the move to the US official. Best of luck Kelly & Jake #legalsonlywedding #makeuslegit #officiallymarried #registrystylemarriage #localelopementceremony #happilymarried #cheerstoyou #sayidowithprue

11.01.2022 Just putting this out there if you know anyone who is planning their wedding!

10.01.2022 Melb-lovers... if you’re feeling like me you’re so over seeing white wedding dresses in your newsfeed right now! So here’s a pink one With the future of weddings somewhat unsure, unweddings are taking off. And nothing says, we’re ditching our original plans to elope on a rooftop in the city and stay in a really expensive hotel for a few night like a pink wedding dress!... If you’re throwing that planning book at the wall and dreaming up a new wedding day reach out. I’d love to hear your inspiration and if I can lend some experience and ideas I will. Loving you all from afar Photo | @madamederosa Via | @reveligion . . . #unwedding #elopement #pinkweddingdress #nontraditionalwedding #modernbride #covid19wedding #loveinthetimeofcarona #weddingplanning #weddingdress #weddingdressinspiration #weddingdressinspo #weddingtrends #2020wedding #melbournewedding #melbourneelopement #elopementinspiration #sayidowithprue #idotaketwo #marrywithmeinstagethree

10.01.2022 I got you for life Beautiful elopements have been the best thing to come from this whole COVID-19 shutdown of big weddings. Sometimes all you really need is the two of you and a promise that its going to be that way forever! Photo - @thelightandcolour check out their original post of this for all the talents that came together to make this couples day

09.01.2022 I tell you what, weve taken the way we do weddings for granted for a lonnng time! Here are some of the simple things Im looking forward to when we can do weddings as we used to in a safe way

09.01.2022 When you love someone you care about understanding them. To be compassionate towards them and the things they need to be right in the world. In business I like to say I lead with love. That means I approach everything with loving understanding. This means I dont get frazzled about little things. But I care enough to make sure theyre right because I know you care about them too.... Can I get all groomsmen to place phones, wallets, keys, sunnies, whatever personal items you have in your pockets, here? You can have them back when photos are done! As much as we would love to say planning your wedding is a wonderfully uplifting time in your life, it can be stressful. Understanding your stress and how you operate under stress helps me ensure Im not adding to the pressure. When youre bogged down in details, I can see the big picture. I act as a deep breath, giving you confidence that come the actual day, everything will fall into place. It will magically come together and the things that arent perfect will be unique quirks that only enhance your wedding experience. So your dog decided to poo mid ceremony..? Not ideal! But now weve got a story to add to the many stories from the day. And you can guarantee, in that moment Ill find light to lift the mood and make it a highlight, not a low light. And lets not forget the art of gathering an understanding of how your relationship works. How you vibe off each other as a couple. This is critical for scripting a ceremony that has the right balance for you. One that your guests walk away from saying that was so them! A ceremony which conveys your shared values, sacrificing all else. By applying care, understanding and love to how we work together, I am able to build a relationship with you. And on your wedding day, with a good understanding of each other, it should feel like were all in this together in a warm and fuzzy way. Ill make you shine in a way that a good partner does See more

09.01.2022 2020 was the year of legals only marriages! Partly because old mate ‘rona wouldn’t let people have the celebrations they imagined. Partly because with all the wedding options stripped away, people took a beat to refocus on what was important to them in getting married.... While a legals only ceremony is quite literally 2 minutes (!!) all of my legals only couples were so thrilled. My favourite comment is always, is that it?! Are we married now!, yep... you sure are! And sometimes that’s all it takes. That feeling of confirmation that you are each other’s people in every way. That you are in this life together, come what may. As someone who got into celebrancy to make ceremonies fun-filled I wasn’t that into Legals Only to start with. But now I’m converted. These ceremonies are equally fun and enjoyable, even without the whole sh’bam. Totes a legals only lover! Let’s make more peeps legit in 2021 #legalsonlymarried #registrywedding #registrymarriage #makeuslegit #toolegittoquit #marriedforlife #overseaswedding #simplewedding #registrymarriageceremony #legallywed @ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

08.01.2022 Can you tell I love having little helpers involved in ceremonies? This is me doing my best to win Sylvie over in the hopes she would follow her cues and bless the ceremony with her cuteness. Seriously, I was asking her if she would be my special fairy helper! The thing about kids is that you can’t rely on them doing exactly what you expect. If they want to take part in a ceremony, they will do it on their own terms.... Sometimes their terms and your hopes align. Sometimes they don’t. Come time for my fairy helper Sylvie to step into her role, she was nowhere to be seen. But this little lady was hatching a plan! She had found herself a set a drumsticks and just before the ceremony closed she came running out holding them high in the air like a true rockstar Did I mention her aunt and uncle met at a music gig? And as couple they share a deep affinity for music and occasionally take the stage themselves. I mean, could this unplanned mini explosion of energy have been any better?! Sometimes little helper moments turn out even better than you ever imagined! #sayidowithprue #itsthelittlethings #flowerchildren #familyvaluesrule

08.01.2022 If youve been invited to a 2020 wedding or even one in 2021, you may have doubts about whether that wedding is going ahead thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. For the couple, deciding to go ahead under the restrictions or to deciding postpone is an equally heartbreaking choice. Here are some helpful tips if you know someone who is planning their wedding. Ways you can still make it a special occasion, from afar and some rules of thumb on how to handle the uncertainty.... http://ptcelebrant.com.au//wedding-guests-etiquette-tips-i

08.01.2022 Three years since the people spoke and said yes to same sex marriage! It was this movement that prompted me to book into my celebrancy course. Finally marriage wasn’t confined by the history of the church walls anymore. It was a choice for people who want to be married to each other. There’s still a lot for Australian weddings to catch up on.... However, old habits are changing with a big thanks to the advocacy from people within the wedding industry itself. And we’re seeing more and more inclusive wedding directories, wedding blogs and wedding fashion outshine the binaries of the past. I simply love the burst of joy and inspiration that is booming in the wedding industry now. I hand on heart believe it’s down to the embrace of love being equal. PHOTO VIA @dancingwithher CAPTURED BY @austywhite & @baileymmbrown #sayidowithprue #marriageequalityaustralia #equallywed #loveislove

07.01.2022 IT’S 10 WEEKS AND 5 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS Not to get you in a fluster about present shopping or pudding making or anything...! But that means 2021 is just around the corner as well.... If you’re thinking about getting married on a smaller scale in 2020/2021 or looking to go large early 2021, now is the time to START PLANNING. Over the next week I’ll be in touch with all my couples with dates between now and April to booking in ceremony planning sessions. I’m gearing up for a mad first quarter next year, with my own wedding in the mix too Let’s save future Prue the stress of last minute ceremony writing pllllleeeeeassseee! #sayidowithprue . . . #2020wedding #2021wedding #elopementweddings #smallscaleweddingceremony #bigweddings #weddingplanning #ceremonyplanning #getitinthecalendar #bookingsavailable #2021weddingdates #morningtonpeninsulaweddings #melbourneweddings #countdowntochristmas #countdownison

06.01.2022 Thank you!!!! Sally & Jim gave me this gorgeous painting as a little thank you pulling together their wedding ceremony just as lockdown v.1 came in March. @sallyperrett_art painted it herself just after the wedding. For Sal & Jim, family are the bees knees. Being separated from their favourite people as newlyweds was tough but in true Sally spirit she got out her paints and painted her feelings.... The sky was her inspiration. Knowing she could look to it, at the same time as her family, made her feel connected again. So here it is... the sky, the clouds, the connection, the source, the happiness. Thanks so much for the first painting in my house by a real paid artist! It means the world that it’s by you and you know I love all the layered meanings behind it. Cannot wait for the celebrations to come in 2021. #thankyou #idowithprue #sayidowithprue #justmarriedfeels

06.01.2022 HAPPY ONE WEEK!!! Kate & Jarryd 31020 I’m so incredibly happy for these two, who married each other in a legals only ceremony surrounded by a gorgeous canopy of trees with two of their best buds as witnesses.... It wasn’t the small ceremony by the beach we had planned for August. We didn’t even talk at length about the quirks and perks of their relationship and ways they love each other. Yet, within 5 minutes, they were the same people, with the same love and bound by something that is inexplicable. Jarryd was all smiles as he said, I feel the same but kind of different! This was a fun and easy way for them to become the Calis, especially since they already see themselves as an old married couple my past lover @lucy.amon on my Canon DSLR #sayidowithprue . . . . #justmarried #loveinthetimeofcorona #covid19wedding #caronaviruswedding #legalsonlywedding #legalsonlymarriage #husbandandwifeforlife #toolegittoquit #joinedasone #happilymarried #funwedding #melbournewedding #melbournemarriagecelebrant #marriedcouple #togetherforever

05.01.2022 THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER! @thecelebrantsociety annual conference starts on Monday. Now that its online I can actually go Super excited to absorb lots of goodness from this. Stuff that will up my MC game! Stuff that will dial up my ceremonies another notch (is that possible? Well find out!) This year I honestly signed on to do it for my couples. I want to be the best Celebrant you could have every imagined. So I am delighted to be ready to bring more to the table when ...we start planning ceremonies and of course have more X factor when we share them with your favourite people! Oh and virtually hanging out with some of the best celebuddies I could ever ask for over 3 days is a massive win! Thanks to the whole crew who have put this together. I know its been a lot of work! @_johanna.kate @sarahmayalexander_celebrant you are incredible. Im sure the sleep deprived nights will be rewarded.

05.01.2022 @sundaylemonade_ I know you’ve ditched us for NSW but any chance you’re sending some of you Vic buddies love in the form of a Sunday sesh???? Anyone other musos getting the gear out for a live stream tomorrow????

05.01.2022 My name is Prudence Takle... thats pronounced Tay-Kel. Its like table but with a k. If you thought it was Tackle... your not alone. Ive been mistaken for a rugby defence move most of my life. Id say 80% of people go with that. If you thought it was Tack-leh or Tack-lay like Im from somewhere exotic in the Mediterranean, thank you, that was slightly flattering.... Honestly I dont mind too much if you get it wrong, I understand. But if I am marrying you and I am saying your surname in your ceremony, lets make a vow that well both make sure I get it right!!!! I will definitely check with you and dont at all feel rude if you have to correct me. Id rather have the one on one embarrassment of mispronunciations than it be in front of all of your friends and family! If I have to write it phonetically in my script I will, because neither of us want that awkwardness in the ceremony. To finish my original sentence, My name is Prudence Takle and I am legally registered to solemnise marriages according to the law. I, Prudence Takle vow to pronounce your name (however many there may be) right! . . . . #melbournecelebrant #melbourneweddings #melbourneweddingphotographer #funmarriagecelebrant #funmarriage #nontraditionalweddings #weddinginspo #weddinginspiration #weddingplans #modernbride #contemporarywedding #fashionablewedding #morningtonpeninsulaweddings #morningtonpeninsulacelebrant #celebratinglove #unwedding #sayidowithprue See more

05.01.2022 Ive never been a big romantic kind of girl. I havent even watched The Notebook! Dont get me wrong when those moments happen it is lovely. But little things, daily are more likely to make my heart flutter. Making the bed. Taking care of meal preparations. Grabbing me a Diet Coke on the way home when Ive had a tough day.... Taking the girls upstairs to play so I can have a 10 min snooze on the couch after being up late at night working. Going for a walk together on a nice day or night. Watching routine TV shows accompanied by hilarious running commentary. In the early days, these were signs he might be a keeper. Now weve got kids its the little things that keep us going. We dont have the luxury of dining out often, nights or weekends away even just spending the whole day in a movie marathon on the couch. Daily signs of loving each other mean much more as time goes on. And even if I dont express my gratitude, it is felt. What little things do you do together that are your version of romance?

05.01.2022 Weddings are back in Melbs and here’s what I can tell you! 6 people in total - celebrant + couple + 2 witnesses + 1 more (children under 12 don’t count) the wedding has to take place in a public, outdoor setting. No backyards or homes... the couple & witnesses can travel outside their 5km radius. But not outside Melbourne metro/regional. (Celebrant can travel with a work permit) face masks don’t have to be worn during the ceremony by the couple or the celebrant guests can remove their face mask for photos to be taken Otherwise 1.5m distancing where possible, hand sanitisation and best practice infection control. This is a moving space so there will be updates. To keep on top of it, SAVE this post and I’ll edit it to include any further details in this stage of the roadmap as And when they come! Photo | @ghani_iratni Bridal jumpsuit | @rimearodaky total 5 people wedding vibes! See more

04.01.2022 JUST MARRIED Win & Jim 070121 These two just said ‘I do’, jokes, they didn’t even have to say I do. It was a legals only ceremony that was superrrrrr short but very sweet. We signed the paperwork next to a giant and gorgeous homemade Black Forest cake. Even got some cream on one of the marriage certificates. Don’t worry - I won’t send that one into BDM but I will always admire it for having a little more character that most!... And while Win and James warned their family the ceremony would be ridiculously short, they all insisted on coming along, picnic baskets in hand, card tables and rugs to spare with enough bubbles to go around A perfect day in all the right ways for this gorgeous couple! #newlyweds #justmarried #legalsonly #smallwedding #picnicwedding #nofusswedding #2021wedding #loveinthetimeofcorona #covid19wedding #lovesweetlove #sayidowithprue

04.01.2022 When I saw Marina two weeks before her wedding she was in a moon boot. Shed broken her ankle. She was adamant she would rehab it in time for the wedding. I was crossing fingers and toes and using all my magic wishes shed be alright to walk. We spoke the day before, she said shed tested walking without the boot and it was painful but ok. I asked... Are you going to wear heels? Absolutely.... Pre-ceremony I went into the bridal suite to see her best friend strapping her ankle and these shoes waiting to be stepped into. Okay. I get it now. If I had those shoes, Id wear them with a broken ankle too. @flintstreetphotography snapped this photo of these gorgeous shoes. And another of the ankle strapping moment. Every wedding day has tiny stories to be told, this is just one of them from Lachy and Marinas super intimate wedding @jackalopehotels See more

03.01.2022 When I asked Paty and Simon if we would include an acknowledgement to the traditional landowners in their ceremony, they were all in. This particular acknowledgement felt deep for many reasons. As a Brazilian, Paty admires that we do this, as its not done back home. She felt it was important out of the lack of acknowledgement given to the native people of Brazil.... I loved that we were in a really natural landscape. Nestled among the beach shrubs, hearing the waves crash, feeling the wind rush. We were planted on Mother Earth, borrowing it for this instance in time. You could really feel the ancestry of the land as we stood there. Acknowledging the past, present and emerging future of the people who have cared for that place for thousands of years felt poignant. This heartfelt acknowledgement stood out as a clear moment in the ceremony. For the Brazilian guests who were there to witness this tradition (some for the first time) and for Simons dad, who personally came up to me after the ceremony to tell me how much he liked it. Being able to say more than just the stock standard acknowledgement really makes my heart sing. Its a way of being genuine in the acknowledgement and respect paid. And when its done with heart, it also feels true to the couple. Far from tokenistic, instead an extension of their values, beliefs and personal history.

02.01.2022 To any celebuddies out there who are keen to conference but havent pushed go !!!

01.01.2022 I know, I know, I know - weddings are back in Metro Melbourne wooohooo! Some couples are just itching to get hitched this side of Christmas and thinking about a small-scale ceremony or eloping with myself and 2 witnesses as being the best way to do it. If you're in that camp, I'm working on a robust list of elopement locations to suit every style, but meanwhile a photography fave of mine Vanessa Rochelle Photography has made her own list. Check it out:... https://www.vanessarochelle.com//10-best-metropolitan-melb See more

01.01.2022 We celebrated a milestone in our house last week! Dave turned 40 There’s 7 years between us, and usually it doesn’t feel like it because of his baby face and man childish ways. The cheeky mo fo doesn’t even look like he’s 30. People often think he’s younger than me For those planning iso celebrations - I feel you! It would be so much easier to have a park BBQ with all of our friends and family.... Instead birthday celebrations went down over 3 days, including: 90s hip hop Donuts, smash piñata cake, cake cake, Tokyo Tina set menu, UberEats for days! 2 x surprise video calls with friends 2 x personalised trivia and games with above friends Tequila, cocktails, beers, coffee, Diet Coke, Red Bulls Star Wars & Marvel So many presents From getting copies of photos stored at his mums house, to collating stories from friends, it was a lot of effort but soooo worth it! He says he had the best birthday yet! This guy really is the tequila to my lemon, the pole for my dancing. We’re similar in many ways and different in others. My perfect day is a day on the beach. His is a day on the couch watching back to back movies. I’m so glad he got the celebrations he deserves, even if they were unconventional. But I’m almost happier it’s all over haha. Can I go back to planning weddings now? That’s a lot easier! #sayidowithprue . . . #40andnaughty #fitfor40 #fourtygoingonfourteen #manchild #partnerincrime #ultimatepest #lovehim #tequilanights #twodayhangover #milestones #isobirthday #makingmemories #celebratelife #yolo

01.01.2022 HAPPY WOULD BE WEDDING DAY Wed always planned a small and intimate wedding ceremony for Sally & James. One that would bring tears and belly laughs and have lots of family inclusion. Once the COVID-19 restrictions hit and our plans crumbled bit by bit, they decided to go ahead on March 28th with an even smaller ceremony.... Small in size, but not in heart. We didnt not skimp on tears and belly laughs. And the ceremony was still very inclusive of family even though they couldnt be there in person. Im so proud of Sally & James for sticking to their values and very happy theyve been calling each other husband and wife for a month already! Im also told they watched the video of the ceremony today, reliving all the emotions again Seeing them so happy is sunshine on a rainy day! @tony_evans_photo . . . . #loveinthetimeofcovid19 #loveinthetimeofcorona #happywouldbeweddingday #brighterdaysahead #mr&mrs #husbandandwifeforlife #bettertogether #togetherforever #strongerasone #togetherathome #lovelovelove #myheart #lovebuzz #sayidowithprue