Thank you Afaf for taking the time to chat with us today, whereabouts are you located? In glorious Newcastle! I’ve been lucky to have travelled to many parts of the world, with my family and with my previous job (cancer researcher), and I truly believe Newcastle is such a special place to live. It’s a […]

We had a chat to one of Australia’s premier cake makers, Donna from Elegantly Frosted, with her hints and tips for finding your perfect cake (and cake artist) for your wedding day. Q: When a couple are looking for a cake artist to design and make their dream wedding cake, what should they think about […]

Just three of the words that we would use to describe Eddie. Everyone who meets Eddie comes to love Eddie….his smile, laugh and warmth are infectious. We caught up with Eddie, on his way home after a long-awaited return to his native Brazil. Hello lovely Eddie.  Where in Australia is home for you? I’m from […]

In 2023 I celebrate 5 years of Celebranting. I know that’s only an infant to so many Celebrants out there, but I feel I’ve achieved a lot within this time. I’m also learning so many new things every day, not only in my own lessons and failures but by sharing conversations with other Celebrants – […]

There’s some things which you have to do to get legally married, and one of them is make your legal declaration (‘I call upon these persons here present, to witness that I [partner 1] take you [partner two] to be my lawful wedded wife/husband/partner’) in front of two witnesses. Traditionally, witnesses would often be the […]

This is not the first, nor the last time that I have come out. Much like every person who identifies as a member of the LGBTIQA+ community, coming out is a longprocess that is repeated very, very often. So, on that note, it’s high time that we had (another) chat about language and genuine inclusivity […]

We caught up with Rachel recently to introduce her to you… Rachael, hello! Where’s home for you?  I am based in Blackmans Bay which is a beachside suburb about 15 minutes south of Hobart, Tasmania.     You’ve been a celebrant for 10 years, what’s the Number One Thing that you have learnt from being […]

You may have noticed that on our Instagram page, we’ve been introducing you to some of our wonderful Celebrants.  Among many other wonderful details, we now know that Bec Mayo loves that post ceremony hug with her couples the best of all and that Emily Rawlings always has a bottle of Champagne in the fridge […]

In order to marry in Australia, you will need to lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage with your celebrant at least one month before your ceremony date (and no longer than 18 months in advance). But what happens if that doesn’t work for you? Is there any way you can get married quicker than one […]

With a career spanning a little over 18 years, Lillian Lyon from Lyon Heart is one of our most experienced celebrants. Not only does she expertly conduct weddings and funerals, she also teaches people how to celebrant too! She believes in celebrating all humans, from all walks of life. If you’ve met Lillian in person […]

As celebrants we often find ourselves front and centre within our couple’s most magical ceremony moments. We know how important it is to look our best and wear the right colours, so we don’t standout and upstage the wedding party. But what are the general rules when it comes to working with the photographer and […]

Congratulations! You’re engaged! And we bet that, even if it’s only just happened, people are already asking you questions about where/when/how you’re getting married. Since COVID, wedding suppliers and vendors are harder to lock in as they are still playing catch-up, and so, one of the things you may be thinking about is a DIY […]

Hello industry leaders!  Last week we introduced you to what we believe the phrase “Community Over Competition” embodies.  We covered the first of three instalments and today we’re here to chat about the second – Assistance.   One of the most beautiful things to come out of the Community over Competition movement is the emergence of […]

When Meaghan and Rob married at The Black in Brisbane, the brightness radiated far and wide, not only due to their happiness, but also due to their fabulous colour palette they chose. Meaghan owns a business called Moggy Designs, where her creativity shines through weaving and jewellery making.  So, when it came to thinking about […]

Community Over Competition… what a buzzphrase in our industry right now, huh??  The idea of an entire group of competing professionals hugging it out and sharing the love is the stuff of our Flower Power Parents’ dreams, but is it all it’s cracked up to be?  And what about those of us who aren’t the […]

If navigating weddings through a pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that many of our couples are more open to celebrate their love more intimately. We’re seeing so many more micro-weddings and elopements than ever before. Which enables the budget on more fun and left of field inclusions.  Here are some of the top ideas […]

Paula and Meredith never planned to get married.  Don’t get me wrong, they love each deeply and have been committed to each other from very early on in their long and happy relationship.  However, Paula and Meredith have lived, protested and campaigned long before Marriage Equality was even hinted at, let alone become a reality.  […]

Wedding season occurs at different times in various parts of Australia, and we know that a lot of those working in the wedding industry start to show signs of fatigue during the busy months. As the Queensland Local Leader, I’m well aware of this.  With 50% of my ceremonies for the year being delivered in […]

Us Queensland Celebrants were having a chat one day about make-up, and many of us agreed that we had no idea what we were doing. What is primer? Do I need it? How do I stop my make-up slipping down my face on a humid day? Do I need to spend a fortune on the […]

After the busiest and most chaotic Wedding season of them all, our Victorian TCS Members werekeen to don their favourite Festive outfits and gather for a catch up. Ok, truth to be told, it was mostly me, ‘Queen of Christmas’ and VIC Local Leader, Dee, who wanted an excuse to dress up in Christmas Themed […]