FAQ + Tips
You’ve probably got a stack of questions about everything to do with getting hitched, so browse through the articles below for some answers that will help you make the right decision in creating your perfect day.
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FAQs
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Simple answer - No. You need to have completed, signed and had witnessed a Notice Of Intended Marriage at least one month before you can get married.
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If you have a passport, you’re sorted. If not, you will need to have a copy of your birth certificate and a drivers licence. Your ID must be seen by the celebrant before they can marry you.
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Simple answer - Yes - If it’s within Australia. We are a representative of the Australian Government so we are not authorised to marry people in other countries.
However, if you want to get married in Bali for example, we can marry you here in a very simple signing ceremony with you and two witnesses before you leave and then follow you to Bali for your big celebration.
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Simple answer - Yes I will. Some celebrants do and some don’t so make sure you check with them if you want to play your music through their speaker on the day. Also check whether they will personally play the music or whether you’ll need to have someone else play it through their speaker. If you choose me, I will play it all.
Wedding Costs Nobody Told You About
f you cannot bear to part with your gown after the wedding, you will need to have it cleaned and preserved. While this can be done at the local dry cleaners, you might like to invest a little more to send your dress to a dedicated bridal wear business that could also box it up to keep it safe. This can cost anywhere between $300 and $600 depending on the style of dress and the amount of beading and other embellishments.
Bridal Shoe Heaven
OMG how awesome are all the shoes out there for brides to choose from for their wedding. There were so many beautiful, elegant, stylish (and expensive) #weddingshoes out there that I just decided to create my own "bridal shoe heaven" on my Pinterest page.
Wedding Table Decorations For Your Reception
How Much To Pay For A Wedding Dress
Get some help with someone who knows how to dress to your body shape. Someone you can trust to tell you the truth, no matter how hard it hurts. The most important thing on the day is that people say "oh my God, you look so gorgeous in that dress - it suits you perfectly", not "that dress is beautiful - and looks so expensive”.
It's not about what they will say to you. It's about what they're going to say to their friends the moment they set eyes on you.
How To Have A Wedding Shower… If You’re Guys
The basic idea of a couples shower is exactly the same as a traditional bridal shower. Invite the relatives and buddies closest to the couple and pick a theme that represents some aspect of their relationship, their upcoming wedding or their interests.
Cool Summer Grooms Who Still Look Smart
As a guy , if you're getting married in summer, wearing a suit can be a real drama, particularly if you sweat. Nobody wants to have sweaty pics taken on their wedding day... even a guy. So here are some looks that I found on Pinterest that are "workin' for the man" this summer.
Disney’s Craziest Weddings
From Gaston failing to notify the potential bride (Belle) or check if she even wants to get married through to acknowledging that none of the guests wore pants at Robin Hood and Maid Marien's wedding. I guarantee you that this will give you some good laughs.
Ultimate Wedding Checklist
A wedding checklist is one of the most important tools a couple can use and there are heaps of them on the internet. I always give my couples one to run through as you never know what might have been missed on another checklist. So it's worth perusing all of them.
The World’s Best Honeymoon Destinations By Month
The best time for trekking in Peru to do the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is September with clean sunny days. In fact September is ideal for all of South America like Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Ecuador.
The Occult Truth Behind Weddings
The marriage ceremony teems with mythical symbolism. In ancient Egypt, a circle was considered a symbol of eternity; this morphed into the wedding ring to represent an unending union. “The ring,” wrote occult scholar Manly P. Hall in The Secret Teachings of All Ages, “has long been regarded as the symbol of attainment, perfection, and immortality — the last because the circlet of precious metal had neither beginning nor end.” The ring also derives from a coiled serpent biting its tail, representing a union of transcendent and worldly purpose. The earliest use of wedding rings appears in ancient Hebrew ceremonies, though the practice is also found in Greek and Roman culture.
What To Do If Both Parents Won’t Attend Your Wedding
Dealing with parents who can but won’t attend the wedding of their child is not only a difficult emotional trial for the couple, but can present challenges for the wedding vendors and guests. Luckily, wedding traditions can be adapted or scrapped altogether to be sure your love isn’t overshadowed by absent parents.
Are you having a Wedding Festival?
the common theme among them is that they are outdoor, rustic with a boho look and feel about them. Simple and yet casual and elegant. No pretence, but such a cool way to spend the day and night. Take a look.
Wedding Arbours
am constantly impressed with the may different wedding arbours that couples choose for their big day. It really does make a different to outdoor weddings (even indoor weddings). It helps focus and frame the couple os they say "I do”.
Ways To Propose To The Person Of Your Dreams
There are some classic ways people have proposed to their loved one. The classic light plane flying over with message hanging out the back... a book chronichling the journey of love between two people (which my nephew did) and having candles and rose petals write the words out on a beach in Bali so that when you walk out onto the balcony at dusk you are presented with the words "Marry Me Steve" like I was proposed to.
But how about this guy, Ray Smith who spent 5 months proposing to his wife to be.
How To Include Your Mum On Your Wedding Day
Mothers of the Bride are expected to be the calm in the storm on the morning of your daughter’s big day. But don’t forget how important you also are, and that goes for the Mother of the Groom too. Here’s what to remember on the big day.
The Mother of the Bride is the best person to take charge of events at home helping to make sure the bride remains calm and relaxed.
10 Fun Engagement Ring Reveals
There are ways to reveal your engagement and then there are epic ways to reveal your engagement. Here are some fun, epic ways to tell the world that you’re going to get married.
What To Say After “I Do”
So what do you say? Firstly, find yourself some quiet time, well before the wedding so that you are not rushed and panicky because you need them down. Now, when I say "well before the wedding", I realise that in some guy's heads that will mean "the night before", because on the morning of, would be considered too late (by everyone on planet earth)! So let me be clear. This is NOT what I mean. "Well before the wedding" means a month or two. So that if you don't get it done the first time, you still have time. Yes, I know that most guys will then put it off until the night before the wedding.
2019 Wedding Trends
Florals, cakes instead of desserts, changes for the reception, long veils, there are a stack of trends happening and I've captured the most impressive ones here.
What Sort Of Ceremony Do You Want?
Do you want it to be formal or casual? Do you want it to be indoor or outdoor? What if it rains? Do you want to involve family and friends in readings and rituals? Are there kids to be considered? Or is it all too hard and you just want to elope after reading the first few questions of this article!
Wedding Invitation Wording
From formal to casual, the wording should reflect the formality and tone you’d like to set. Every wedding invitation should include these elements: hosts, couple getting married, time, date and location. Be inspired!