Why
I Blog About Weddings
Is it too cheeky to say that I'm a great writer and I love putting my ideas down on paper? Combine that with a long history of managing very large libraries and Bingo!, you've got a celebrant who shares information ...
A word about "ideal clients" Focusing on a
niche market, aka describing your ideal client,
and then aiming services, advertising, and personal
branding, the picture of yourself you present, at
that ideal client, is the current thing among
celebrants. To my mind, however, each couple is
different, so I trust your ability to understand who
you are and what you need in a celebrant who will
showcase your uniqueness. It's not about first
impressions. It's about deeper connection. And for
that you need to know who I am, how I think, what my
values are. Hence this blog. Is it too cheeky to say that I'm a great writer and I love putting my ideas down on paper? Combine that with a long history of managing very large libraries and Bingo!, you've got a celebrant who shares information ...
- For the sheer joy of it:
Writing about weddings lets me blend my love for writing with my passion for ceremonies. I especially love delving into how what might seem like small decisions can have a big impact on how it all goes on the day. And, of course, sharing! This blog (like my books and the pieces I write for other publications) is very much the product of my own experience as a celebrant whose favourite word is Why? And of being a person who never just accepts "the way it has always been done". - To celebrate diversity and the rich
tapestry of wedding traditions and
cultures:
And thereby encourage inclusivity and celebration of heritage, helping couples incorporate meaningful customs into their ceremonies.
- To build community:
My intention is that my blog will be more than just a collection of ideas or a diary of my experiences; it’s a supportive resource for anyone navigating the daunting process of planning a wedding.
- To empower creativity:
And hopefully inspire couples and celebrants to think outside the box. By sharing information freely I aim to spread the joy that weddings bring to me and to so many others.
All of the posts on this blog are
the result of my own independent intellectual
effort.
They therefore meet the subsistence criteria required to qualify for copyright protection under Australian Copyright law. No generative AI (artificial intelligence) has been used.
They are also rigorously fact-checked.
They therefore meet the subsistence criteria required to qualify for copyright protection under Australian Copyright law. No generative AI (artificial intelligence) has been used.
They are also rigorously fact-checked.
Delve into a topic to answer a question or find some inspiration ... It is likely that in my blog you'll find answers to questions you never thought to ask. But if there is something you want to know shoot me a message. I love a challenge!
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- Tutorials about getting married - what you need to do to get legally married
- Marriage
Paperwork - posts about the
paperwork you and your celebrant need to do
before your wedding, at the wedding, and
afterwards, including what you need to do if you
decide to Change
Your Name
Animals and Weddings - posts about including your fur kids and other animals in your wedding
- Celebrant
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- Why a celebrant?
- Choosing your ideal celebrant - hints, tips, and questions to ask
- Your celebrant and your ceremony
- Your celebrant and the law
- Behind the scenes
- Me as your celebrant - my view of my role
- Professional Development Articles for Celebrants
- Children and Weddings - posts about including children in your wedding
- COVID-19
Coronavirus - information and ideas
about weddings (retained for historical interest)
- Days of the Week for Weddings - traditions and opportunities that come with the day you choose
- Inclusive Weddings - posts about aspects of weddings that are inclusive of culture, gender, sexuality, and ability, etc
- Pinned posts
- Equality in your ceremony
- Including family and friends
- Ageism
- Culture
- Disability and Neurodiversity
- Gender and Sexual Orientation
- Irish Weddings - posts about various aspects of weddings in the Irish Tradition
- Scottish
Weddings - posts about various
aspects of weddings in the Scottish Tradition
- Vows - posts about wedding vows
- Types of vows
- Random thoughts about vows
- Writing your vows
- Saying your vows - or reading them
- After the ceremony
- Wedding Attire -posts about what you wear
- Wedding dresses
- Wedding flowers
- Wedding accessories
- Wedding Budget - posts about wedding budgets and how to save money and prioritise expenditure
- Wedding costs
- What celebrants charge
- Some budget-friendly ideas
- Wedding budgets
- Budget wreckers
- After the wedding
- Wedding Ceremony - posts about various aspects of the ceremony
- Thoughts about wedding ceremonies
- Dealing with wedding stresses and worries
- There are no "rules"
- Wedding ceremony choreography
- Including friends and loved ones in your
ceremony
- Ceremony styling
- You might not have considered this ...
- Wedding readings
- Wedding Legals - posts about what it takes to make your marriage legal
- About Witnesses
- About Giving Notice
- About Certificates and Signing
- About Legal Requirements for the Ceremony
- About Changing your Name
- About Consent
- About Destination Weddings - both here and there
- Other Things to Know about Legal Marriage
- Wedding Planning - lots of different aspects of planning your wedding, all of them important
- Before you start planning
- Mythbusting
- Setting the date
- Essentials
- Funding your wedding
- Plan B: how to plan for when things don't go to plan
- Choices, choices, choices
- Including children and animals
- Venue
- Dealing with Stresses and Dilemmas
- Rehearsing
- After the wedding
- Things you might not have considered
- Wedding Rituals - sometimes called sub-ceremonies
- Unity Rituals
- Rituals involving others
- Food for thought about Rituals
- Wedding Traditions - there are so many traditions around weddings that people often think of them as rules. Expect to find facts about the history of these, plus some provocative thoughts from me. (Hint: Wedding traditions are peer pressure from previous generations and many stem from superstitions that are no longer relevant)
- General thoughts about tradition and weddings
- Traditions about Luck
- Tradition and Before the wedding
- Your Wedding Party
- Tradition and your Ceremony
- After Ceremony traditions
ABOUT OTHER CEREMONIES
Is there something you'd like me to write about? Get in touch
- Divorce Ceremonies - posts about ceremonies to mark the end of a marriage or a relationship, of parting of the ways
- Naming Ceremonies |Reasons to hold a naming ceremony | Planning a Naming Ceremony | Naming Ceremony Rituals |
- Vow Renewals - posts about renewing your vows (Vow Reaffirmations)
DATING AND PROPOSING
18 Romantic Things to do while in Lockdown - Great ideas for a romantic date night at home.
Proposing and Proposals - posts about proposing and proposals
