It’s one of those things where some people are really into it, and if you’re in this camp, then we have got some fabulous ideas which our members want to tell you about. These suggestions may not be 100% necessary to include but will 100% make your wedding even more memorable. Audio Guest Book Ever […]

Recently we sat down with the team at Babalou Weddings and Events in the holiday town of Kingscliff in Northern NSW to find out how to choose the best venue, what the current trends are and what advice they would give to anyone getting married or entering the industry these days. Jodi and Kahlia are […]

First of all, let’s redefine what a Wedding is… To be legally married, you need yourselves, a celebrant and two witnesses to be present. From there, it’s totally up to you HOW you celebrate getting married. A small/micro wedding DOES NOT have to mean eloping and keeping everything a secret! You have our full permission […]

For every celebrant that ever there was, was gathered there for certain because, today was the day our QLD celebrants had their picnic. After being postponed due to a little thing called The Floods of 2022, our Queensland celebrants got to meet each other in Brisbane’s most famous park, under a big old fig tree.  […]

The top two reasons why someone becomes a wedding celebrant is; 1) they attended a wedding of a really good friend or family member and were so bored by the ceremony they thought, ‘I can do way better than this’, 2) someone who loves them dearly turns to them one day and says, ‘you would […]

Lisa Newman is a Melbourne based Celebrant whose smile is as big as her hugs!  When she spots you across a room, you are almost instantly drawn into a sequined one-armed generous hug… the other hand is quite rightly holding a glass of something bubbly and delicious.  It’s this type of generous multitasking that makes […]

GOT WRITER’S BLOCK? I know it’s hard. It might feel like nothing you can come up with will be special enough, ‘big’enough. You might not be keen about public speaking, and the thought of sharing yourinnermost feelings might be giving you stage-fright. I reckon I am rather good at this stuff (Ishould be right?!) but […]

Technically, a vow is a promise. But you will find that typical wedding vows include two typesof statements which explain why you love each other, and the promises you wish to declare.From here on it we’ll refer to these as: “I Love You Because…” (ILYB) “I Promise To…” (Promises) PROMISE STARTERS The promises you wish […]

We love a bit of a stalk on the many wedding planning Facebook Groups there are, and know that one often hotly debated topic when planning a wedding is ‘Should we allow kids to attend’.  And we’re not here to tell you what to do when it comes to this as we see both sides […]

It’s one of the most common questions a celebrant is asked. Short answer, it can get complicated. Depending on what part of your name, if any, you want to change after you get married, the process can differ. It can also differ depending on which State or Territory you married in, and which State or […]

Just finished your celebrant course and received the exciting news that you’re officially allowed to start legally hitching people in Australia? Congratulations! It’s an exciting time, and if you’re anything like me, a fiercely intimidating time, as you scroll through socials admiring the work of your new colleagues. But despite the glossy pictures and well-crafted […]

Ever wondered about the behind the scenes of another celebrant? How they started, what makes them tick, how they manage career / family etc.? Well today we are shining the spotlight on NSW celebrant Nicci Mackey.  Nicci met the love of her life, Warren, when she was young. They married at 20 and had their […]

We’ve come up with some hints and tips to help make a mid-summer wedding a little cooler, and have also picked the brains of some of our Queensland members as to what their advice would be for couples looking at planning a wedding in those sunnier seasons. WATER “Bottled water, jugs of water, water dispensers, […]

Free? Could it really be FREE? Absolutely. With his big personality and warm presence, Perth celebrant Eddie Lemos-Couto thought that exhibiting at an event would give him the opportunity to build brand awareness at a crucial time in the wedding planning process. “Most couples go to these still at the very beginning of their journeys, […]

It really is amazing how many times we witness someone asking in a Facebook group or even in a direct email ‘I’m looking for a celebrant who won’t charge an arm and a leg’ or ‘don’t you just rock up on the day and that’s it? As much as the former gives off alarm bells […]

DAVE & LAUREN,Eloped at Harold Boas Gardens, in Perth, Western Australia Real Wedding Inspiration It was a case of fourth time lucky for Dave and Lauren who eloped in a tropical garden park in the heart of Perth. After planning big weddings in Adelaide and Perth they kept meeting roadblocks with borders closing and Covid […]

Ask pretty much any wedding Celebrant if you need a rehearsal and you’ll get one of the following answers: Hell yes Hell no Depends Some celebrants will do all they can to avoid rehearsals, some will insist on them, and some are happy to do or not do them. One thing is for sure, if […]

Now, I wasn’t ‘testing the waters’ by Coming Out to my Osteopath before I came out to family, friends, employers and the rest. No. I’d Come Out in various ways (some better than others) many years earlier…!I’d also Come Out to numerous Osteopaths over the years….! This was just an interaction with someone I am […]

WEDDING PLANNING CHECKLIST Whether you’re getting married, or you are a wedding planner or friend assisting the couple, you can use this checklist as your guide to planning a wedding. It’s suitable for all Australian weddings — even those scheduled to happen in a matter of weeks (with some adjustments, of course)! What’s important is, […]

AT HOME, BEFORE THE CEREMONY/EVENT! I always, always, always, test my gear. EVERYTIME. Set it up in the  living room, make sure everything is charged and turning on Make sure Bluetooth is connecting  Make sure, you have spare batteries and any leads /adapters to connect iPad /phone etc to. I usually give it a little […]