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24.01.2022 You might think the teacher is making a reasonable comment, until you consider how pointed it is. When my children lost their Dad to cancer, their teacher did not belittle their family because there was no Dad in the picture. They accepted that our family was now Mum and two kids. To tell an 8 year old child that her family is not acceptable because all families should have a Mum and a Dad is soulless. And if we need anti-discrimination laws to stop those in a position of power from making comments of this nature to children, I am all for it.

23.01.2022 "I JUST DONT WANT PEOPLE LOOKING AT ME!" Are you the shy, retiring type who dreads the big wedding and being centre stage? Consider eloping! And when you do, also consider your loving family and friends. Your friends and family may be upset that they were not a part of your big day. A post-wedding reception on your return is one way to soothe hurt feelings, as is telling your parents and besties before you leave. ... The surprise element of springing a wedding disguised as an engagement party or birthday event works for a lot of people. Your loved ones are present, you can disappear from the party and come back in your wedding gear while your celebrant takes control of the room and then performs your marriage. Your marriage is the start of a new family tree. That tree will hopefully live in a forest with other families. To get off on the right foot, understand an elopement is fun, and takes the pressure off of you on the day ... but it can cause hurt feelings if not handled sensitively. And you still need to do the legals one month in advance, chat to Your Celebrant today.

23.01.2022 Don't be that bride. I know the excitement of the day wears off, and you are away on your honeymoon, maybe moving house, and it is all a bit much. But your dress deserves to come home and be loved all over again. xxxx

22.01.2022 Okay Ballarat Cleaners and Launderers ... the challenge is on!

21.01.2022 Talking with my sister on the weekend (she lives in Brisbane). She told me how a friends daughter decided to cut corners on her wedding day and went with a "cookie cutter" celebrant outfit. Having signed the paperwork in a flurry of excitement such a great deal she was horrified as the wedding date drew closer when she realised she could not invite more than the initially specified 20 people. On the day it was clearly a scripted ceremony, only the names were changed.... The sad thing is, for about $150 on top of what she paid, she could have had a beautifully personalised ceremony, with all of her family and friends present. Brisbane, like most parts of Australia, has some wonderful independent celebrants. Your wedding ceremony, your personalised vows ... this is the most important part of the day. What you say to each other, the people who are present to share your love and joy, witnessing your commitment to your future together. An experienced and committed Celebrant is part of setting the scene. Listening to your needs, working with you on your vows, helping you find music and readings that mean something to YOU. This isnt just a party, its your wedding day. I hope it is a day you will look back on with warm fuzzies, not bitter disappointment. Can I recommend to you to contact two or three Celebrants? Meet with each to ensure you have a connection. And if you have to cut back on something, maybe cut back on the dip. :)

21.01.2022 Climate change is real - and very, very, scary!!!

20.01.2022 This lovely gown did triple duty for a loving family. If you get your wedding gown professionally drycleaned, all of those aoli, seafood, red wine, grass stains, hem dirt, kangaroo poo, road tar and fake tan marks can be removed, the fabric relaxed and it will look like new again.

20.01.2022 "I JUST DON'T WANT PEOPLE LOOKING AT ME!" Are you the shy, retiring type who dreads the big wedding and being centre stage? Consider eloping! And when you do, also consider your loving family and friends. Your friends and family may be upset that they were not a part of your big day. A post-wedding reception on your return is one way to soothe hurt feelings, as is telling your parents and besties before you leave. ... The surprise element of springing a wedding disguised as an engagement party or birthday event works for a lot of people. Your loved ones are present, you can disappear from the party and come back in your wedding gear while your celebrant takes control of the room and then performs your marriage. Your marriage is the start of a new family tree. That tree will hopefully live in a forest with other families. To get off on the right foot, understand an elopement is fun, and takes the pressure off of you on the day ... but it can cause hurt feelings if not handled sensitively. And you still need to do the legals one month in advance, chat to Your Celebrant today.

20.01.2022 Talking with my sister on the weekend (she lives in Brisbane). She told me how a friend's daughter decided to cut corners on her wedding day and went with a "cookie cutter" celebrant outfit. Having signed the paperwork in a flurry of excitement such a great deal she was horrified as the wedding date drew closer when she realised she could not invite more than the initially specified 20 people. On the day it was clearly a scripted ceremony, only the names were changed.... The sad thing is, for about $150 on top of what she paid, she could have had a beautifully personalised ceremony, with all of her family and friends present. Brisbane, like most parts of Australia, has some wonderful independent celebrants. Your wedding ceremony, your personalised vows ... this is the most important part of the day. What you say to each other, the people who are present to share your love and joy, witnessing your commitment to your future together. An experienced and committed Celebrant is part of setting the scene. Listening to your needs, working with you on your vows, helping you find music and readings that mean something to YOU. This isn't just a party, it's your wedding day. I hope it is a day you will look back on with warm fuzzies, not bitter disappointment. Can I recommend to you to contact two or three Celebrants? Meet with each to ensure you have a connection. And if you have to cut back on something, maybe cut back on the dip. :)

19.01.2022 My role as Your Celebrant is not to tell you what you should and shouldn't do (except in the legal sense). However. Can we talk about balloons? You might, as a...n example, think it a fitting farewell at the conclusion of a funeral or memorial to release balloons. I would respectfully suggest that the deceased isn't going to enjoy them, and the effect on the natural world would probably horrify them. Walking along the beach I have found balloon pieces, but more often the strings, tangled in seaweed. They don't break down and as you can see from the photograph below, they can have awful consequences for birds (also turtles, and fish.)

18.01.2022 YOU ALWAYS NEED A PLAN B. Whether its going to dinner and having a few drinks and working out how to get home safely without driving ... or understanding that the fabulous beach you spent your summer holidays on might not look exactly the same by the time your Beach Wedding date arrives in a different season ... you need a Plan B. Talk to your Celebrant ahead of time. Together we will look at tidal charts and historical information relating to your wedding date and venue, an...d consider alternatives for your wedding ceremony and photographic session if the beach is not behaving itself. (Okay, okay, I know its the waves that are not behaving themselves.) Perhaps you had your heart set on a bush setting? Some Celebrants, such as myself, have a home venue which can provide an alternative venue in the event of bad weather. Under cover for you and your wedding party with lovely photo opportunities. Nice to have a Plan B. But I do hope you get your Beach Wedding. xxx

17.01.2022 Weddings are being cancelled all over Australia as loved ones from overseas are unable to travel into the country and isolate for mandatory 14 days, especially as they face the same on their return journey home. You may find your venue abruptly closes to large groups, that flowers you wanted can't be obtained from overseas, that your bff is unable to be by your side. Spas, hairdressers and make up artists may become restricted. Honeymoons overseas are now largely off the book...s. My heart goes out to you for the difficult decisions you face. Look for the silver lining. What is important to you about your wedding date? It is more than a sentimental date. It is more than having a huge event. At the bottom of all of the planning and fun, is your love story and your decision to marry each other. It might be that you don't mind waiting, and have enough time to reorganise your wedding. Perhaps you will decide to marry now, and hold a big party next year, complete with gown, cars, flowers. You may decide to go ahead, in which case you need to consider your venue, your wedding party, and how to ensure vulnerable people are not exposed to danger. You may have elderly parents, immuno-suppressed friends or family, and it may be that some loved ones will decide not to attend out of consideration for their own safety. It doesn't reflect poorly on their love for you. All couples are different, and so are their expectations, their families' hopes and arrangements. I wish you the very best in getting through this. Please talk to Your Celebrant about any changes you might be contemplating. Celebrants are highly trained individuals with the backing of the Attorney General's Dept. and can assist you in many areas. Good luck! xxxx

16.01.2022 My role as Your Celebrant is not to tell you what you should and shouldnt do (except in the legal sense). However. Can we talk about balloons? You might, as a...n example, think it a fitting farewell at the conclusion of a funeral or memorial to release balloons. I would respectfully suggest that the deceased isnt going to enjoy them, and the effect on the natural world would probably horrify them. Walking along the beach I have found balloon pieces, but more often the strings, tangled in seaweed. They dont break down and as you can see from the photograph below, they can have awful consequences for birds (also turtles, and fish.)

16.01.2022 Searching for ways to honour your loved ones? Were they a stickler for the truth? Here are some great quotes to lead into your Eulogy. If you are stuck, I can help.

16.01.2022 Every change is transformative, and one thing I constantly hear from newly weds is "I dont know why ... but I feel different." I look forward to talking with you about your love story, for your spring wedding. xx

14.01.2022 Yes, that is the Colusseum in the background! A very hardworking photographer posed this happy couple every which way, but I got this one simply by asking if I may, and wishing them much joy !

14.01.2022 Ciao! I am off to Italy for a special celebration, and on to the UK to see the sights. My response time may be a little slower while I am traveling. I will be back in Australia from 25th October and look forward to talking with you about your dream wedding this Spring or Summer. Stay loved up!

14.01.2022 When the one you love is the one who makes you laugh!

10.01.2022 AUSPICIOUS DATES AND PRE-BOOKING. AT Bridal Expos it is becoming clear that the 10/10/2020 date is booking up crazy fast. And it's a Saturday! Do you have an auspicious date? A sentimental date? Your first job is to find out if your preferred venue has an opening for your booking, then book your Celebrant!... To make it easier to find the magic numbers that occur on popular Saturdays, check below. But remember - you can get married on any day that suits YOU.

09.01.2022 DECIDING WHETHER TO MARRY BY MADISYN TAYLOR The decision to marry should not be based solely on having the feeling of love in your heart.... Though we may make many commitments throughout our time on earth, few have a lifelong impact on the path our lives will take. The decision to marry someone you love--to bond yourself to them completely--is unlike any other and can reshape your existence. When two people have similar goals, values, and needs, marriage can result in a lifetime partnership of love and respect, shared laughter and tears, friendship, and intimacy that is ultimately fulfilling. Love is often cited as the sole prerequisite of a strong and stable married life. However, the decision to get married should be made with the mind and the soul as well as with the heart. Carefully considering whether you truly want to get married, both individually and as a couple, can ensure that if you do choose to marry, your relationship can grow to unimaginable depths. The decision-making process you employ to determine whether you should marry should be a thoughtful and honest one in which you appraise not only your partner but also yourself. Consider that love and attraction do not guarantee long-term compatibility. If your relationship is not secure, marriage will not make it so. Likewise, if your partner is not as attentive, loving, or kind as you would like, your becoming spouses will not change that. Marriage has no power to permanently fill any emotional or spiritual gaps in your life. Before you choose to marry, ask yourself whether you and your partner are adept at resolving conflict, can speak openly to one another, and fully respect one another. Your attitudes regarding the nature of marital commitment, children and child rearing, and marital roles may be the same or they may differ. It is your shared responsibility to discuss your similarities and come to agreements regarding your differences that will predict how successful your future marriage will be. Often times, younger couples rush into marriage just for the wedding dress, the ring, the party, and honeymoon. Would you still be willing to be married if you couldn't have these things? Remember that planning a wedding is simple when compared to the intricacies of nurturing a marriage. The honeymoon and nesting period will eventually wear off, and what you are left with is a partner for life. When you work together with your partner, reassure and support one another, and are honest about your feelings regarding marriage, you'll come to the right decision.

07.01.2022 From blood covered to clean.

06.01.2022 Ty is colorblind, so Karli decided to get him EnChroma colorblind glasses for their wedding day. Watching Ty see color for the first time makes this far and awa...y the most emotional gift exchange we've ever seen and we were in tears from the very start. That moment when Ty's voice breaks because he's so floored by all the color he can suddenly see...yeah, we were all messes And when he tells Karli that the glasses didn't change her because she still looks just as great But possibly our favorite part is when Ty jokes about how he won't lift up his pant legs after realizing he's tanner than he thought This video is a true emotional roller coaster! Watch the whole emotional video by Sea Jay Films here: https://lovestoriestv.com/ty-karli-wedding-video-august-20/ Videographer: Sea Jay Films Venue: Vintage Oaks Banquet Barn Planner: Something Blue Dress: Maggie Sottero Designs Bridal Salon: Ellen's Bridal & Dress Boutique Suit: Generation Tux See more

06.01.2022 When you say "YES!" call me!

05.01.2022 It is wonderful to see people refusing to grow old lonely, taking a chance on love. How brave they are!

04.01.2022 On a hot day in November, I set up a booth at the Macksville Showgrounds to say hi to the locals. I am a local myself, now, having moved just before Christmas into the house we bought three years ago. Bye bye Sydney, hello Scotts Head!

04.01.2022 YOU ALWAYS NEED A PLAN B. Whether it's going to dinner and having a few drinks and working out how to get home safely without driving ... or understanding that the fabulous beach you spent your summer holidays on might not look exactly the same by the time your Beach Wedding date arrives in a different season ... you need a Plan B. Talk to your Celebrant ahead of time. Together we will look at tidal charts and historical information relating to your wedding date and venue, an...d consider alternatives for your wedding ceremony and photographic session if the beach is not behaving itself. (Okay, okay, I know it's the waves that are not behaving themselves.) Perhaps you had your heart set on a bush setting? Some Celebrants, such as myself, have a home venue which can provide an alternative venue in the event of bad weather. Under cover for you and your wedding party with lovely photo opportunities. Nice to have a Plan B. But I do hope you get your Beach Wedding. xxx

01.01.2022 Dont be that bride. I know the excitement of the day wears off, and you are away on your honeymoon, maybe moving house, and it is all a bit much. But your dress deserves to come home and be loved all over again. xxxx

01.01.2022 Every change is transformative, and one thing I constantly hear from newly weds is "I don't know why ... but I feel different." I look forward to talking with you about your love story, for your spring wedding. xx