TRADITION A quaich is a Scottish two-handled cup, which was traditionally offered by hosts when guests came into their home. The host and the guest would drink from the same cup, ensuring that the drink was not poisoned, and the two handles meant that the guest could not hold onto a weapon whilst drinking.  […]

 “It was lovely to meet everyone and to get a kick up the butt and get some current pics.” Rachael – One Great Day Weddings    As a celebrant, one of the challenges is realising that YOU are the product / service that you are enticing couples with!  So many of us are Extroverted Introverts* […]

Whoever crosses paths with Adam Jingo Johnson feels they’ve instantly found a friend for life. He’s warm, friendly, honest and wants the remaining days of his life to be filled with positivity.  He’s always been a positive light within The Celebrant Society community. On the 3rd of February he shared with us all about his terminal […]

Sue Warner – her beaming smile greets you from across the room and as you get closer, she draws you in a hug and a chat.  Sue is a wealth of knowledge and a great storyteller.  It’s no wonder that Sue’s couples love having her at the helm of their celebrations.  We caught up with […]

Here, our local leaders Roxy Hotten, Dee Wild and Victoria Armstrong share their different and creative styles on their approach this very question:   ROXY HOTTEN – The Op Shop Junky I’m an op-shop shopper extraordinaire when it comes to my celebrant wardrobe. There’s a number of reasons for this.  I like vintage clothes, and […]

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 […]