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  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 […]