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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
You may have seen or heard of a wedding ritual and gone ‘Hmmm… should I have a ritual in my ceremony?’ We’ve found couples can feel very strongly one way or another. Some love rituals, and want two or three in their ceremony, and others feel super-awkward at the mere suggestion of them. And that’s […]
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 […]