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25.01.2022 You've paid a lot of money for a professional photographer, so how do you feel about guests taking photos at your wedding and then uploading them to social media before you've said "I do"? http://www.sydneylifecelebrations.com//how-to-deal-with-ph

25.01.2022 Magdas appearance as the celebrant at a same-sex wedding on Neighbours has raised the question about how you expect your celebrant to dress.

25.01.2022 Helping couples to choose their marriage vows or to write their own is one of the most enjoyable parts of my job! I feel honoured to be included in this very personal part of planning the ceremony, and get immense pleasure from hearing couples say their v

24.01.2022 A beautiful story about honouring someone who couldn't be at his daughter's wedding has prompted me to write about whether we need to rethink the arrival of the bride and the march down the aisle.

23.01.2022 A beautiful story about honouring someone who couldnt be at his daughters wedding has prompted me to write about whether we need to rethink the arrival of the bride and the march down the aisle.

23.01.2022 As a celebrant Ive coped with rain, wind, heat, late brides and sobbing grooms, but I have *never* had to deal with a 1.8 metre python interrupting the ceremony!

23.01.2022 Its always nice to get feedback from a couple after their big day, but this testimonial was particularly flattering: "Thank you very much for being part of our special day. We had a truly fabulous time and our ceremony was just perfect! Thank you for all your help and advice in the planning and for being so professional, yet subtle and gorgeous on our big day. Again many thanks, love and best wishes." Its not often Im called "gorgeous", especially by a gorgeous couple!

22.01.2022 Do you need to ask your partners father or parents for permission to marry their daughter or son?

22.01.2022 What is the earliest date a same-sex couple can marry? There have been comments in the media about couples planning to marry in January or February, and there has been speculation about a 'rush' to marry. What are the facts, and what do you need to do?

22.01.2022 The new Marriage forms are available now in line with the changes to the Marriage Act which come in to effect on 9th December.

20.01.2022 Even the best behaved kids will become restless during the 'boring' bits of a wedding reception (my ceremonies are *never* boring!), so here's a tip for keeping them occupied.

20.01.2022 Whose surname will you take when you're married? His, hers, or hyphenated?

19.01.2022 As a marriage celebrant I often get asked about the 'etiquette' of taking photos at a wedding and sharing them on Facebook.

19.01.2022 A bittersweet story here about a couple who were able to marry at Gold Coast University Hospital in difficult circumstances.

19.01.2022 I'm sharing this post by my friend and fellow Celebrant Adam Straney. I agree with him absolutely!

19.01.2022 A recessional is the song or piece of music that is played at the end of a ceremony as the bridal party leave. These days, especially for outdoor weddings, the couple often dont leave immediately as they mingle with guests before moving on to the reception, so they dont give much thought to leaving music. But its still nice to end the ceremony with some appropriate music and this website gives some suggestions which may help you to think about the ideal song for your special day.

18.01.2022 What do you do when the groom towers over you? Just smile and carry on!

18.01.2022 Even the best behaved kids will become restless during the boring bits of a wedding reception (my ceremonies are *never* boring!), so heres a tip for keeping them occupied.

18.01.2022 This would be an awesome place for a honeymoon, but what about a wedding? I would LOVE to marry a couple in an exciting location that required some canyoning or abseiling in order to get there! So, who is going to be the first to ask me to marry them in a location like this?

17.01.2022 How do you feel about people taking photos at your wedding? This article raises a problem some brides-and-grooms-to-be often don't think of beforehand, but as a celebrant I often raise with them when we're planning the ceremony. Here are some solutions some couples I've married have come up with: 1. Before the bride arrives I announce that the bride and groom are happy for people to take photos, but to avoid any disruption to the ceremony I willI let everyone know when will b...e a good photo opportunity, such as signing the register 2. Feel free to take photos, but please don't post any of them to social media (such as Facebook) until well after the wedding when the bride and groom have had an opportunity to enjoy the photos before the rest of the world 3. Please don't take photos. Professional photos will be available for sharing after the couple have chosen which ones the ones they love the most. Any other suggestions?

17.01.2022 Magda's appearance as the celebrant at a same-sex wedding on Neighbours has raised the question about how you expect your celebrant to dress.

17.01.2022 Im sharing this post by my friend and fellow Celebrant Adam Straney. I agree with him absolutely!

16.01.2022 Do you need to ask your partner's father or parents for permission to marry their daughter or son?

16.01.2022 My office today is in the Blue Mountains. Gorgeous weather for a wedding!

15.01.2022 What are the options (and legal requirements) for changing your name after marriage?

15.01.2022 Ever wondered how the expression "tying the knot" came to be used for getting married? #handfasting #tyingtheknot

15.01.2022 I've married some couples in outdoor locations with amazing views (although, as the celebrant, I often have my back to the view during the ceremony!). But I've never (yet) had to trek for three weeks to get there, or anything near an altitude of 17,500 feet!

15.01.2022 Ive married some couples in outdoor locations with amazing views (although, as the celebrant, I often have my back to the view during the ceremony!). But Ive never (yet) had to trek for three weeks to get there, or anything near an altitude of 17,500 feet!

13.01.2022 My office today! Beautiful day for a Harbourside wedding

12.01.2022 This is a beautiful spot for a wedding if you still havent decided on a location

12.01.2022 A handy check list for changing your name after your marriage and letting people know.

12.01.2022 Have you thought about music for your wedding ceremony? If a band or string quartet isnt in your budget your Celebrant may be able to help in choosing and arranging to play recorded music.

10.01.2022 Here is part 2 of my short series on changing your name after marriage.

09.01.2022 Youve paid a lot of money for a professional photographer, so how do you feel about guests taking photos at your wedding and then uploading them to social media before youve said "I do"? http://www.sydneylifecelebrations.com//how-to-deal-with-ph

09.01.2022 A 'recessional' is the song or piece of music that is played at the end of a ceremony as the bridal party leave. These days, especially for outdoor weddings, the couple often don't leave immediately as they mingle with guests before moving on to the reception, so they don't give much thought to 'leaving' music. But it's still nice to end the ceremony with some appropriate music and this website gives some suggestions which may help you to think about the ideal song for your special day.

09.01.2022 Whose surname will you take when youre married? His, hers, or hyphenated?

09.01.2022 As a marriage celebrant I often get asked about the etiquette of taking photos at a wedding and sharing them on Facebook.

07.01.2022 Have you thought about music for your wedding ceremony? If a band or string quartet isn't in your budget your Celebrant may be able to help in choosing and arranging to play recorded music.

06.01.2022 It's always nice to get feedback from a couple after their big day, but this testimonial was particularly flattering: "Thank you very much for being part of our special day. We had a truly fabulous time and our ceremony was just perfect! Thank you for all your help and advice in the planning and for being so professional, yet subtle and gorgeous on our big day. Again many thanks, love and best wishes." It's not often I'm called "gorgeous", especially by a gorgeous couple!

04.01.2022 The Marriage Act has been changed enabling same-sex couples to marry. So what do you need to do now (assuming you've popped the question and he/she said 'yes'!)?

03.01.2022 There has been a fair bit of discussion about whether or not the changes to the Marriage Act should give civil celebrants the right to discriminate in refusing to marry same-sex couples. But what do celebrants think about this?

02.01.2022 As a celebrant I've coped with rain, wind, heat, late brides and sobbing grooms, but I have *never* had to deal with a 1.8 metre python interrupting the ceremony!

02.01.2022 I love it when couples have a string quartet playing at their wedding, and I particularly enjoyed listening to Clear Strings performing at a wedding in the Southern Highlands on Friday. https://www.facebook.com/ClearStrings/

01.01.2022 I am featured today on the Celebrate It Facebook page.