You've chosen to have these people by your side on your wedding day for a reason. Wedding Party Introductions are the perfect way to ensure everyone knows who they are and why they're such an important part of your life. In fact, it's one of the most common things guests mention after a ceremony. They love knowing who’s who, how you know them,...
Read MoreDisclaimer: The term "wedding party" is my preferred terminology for what was formerly known as the "bridal party." I use “wedding party” as it encompasses all genders and all forms of marriage—same-sex, non-binary, trans, heterosexual, and beyond. If you’ve been using the term “bridal party” I encourage you to adapt your wording in support of...
Read MoreIn this post, I’m sharing some tried-and-true advice that will help you navigate the finer details of your wedding day. From staying in the moment to ensuring everyone knows where they need to be, these tips will help you keep things stress-free and fun. After all, your wedding should be about celebrating love, not sweating the small
Read MoreYou’re looking at the roles on your wedding day and matching them to the people you love most then suddenly, you realise, you want your siblings to have a special part to play but what?! As with all ways of including others in your day, my rule is to do it in a way that will suit who they are and what you think they would be up
Read MoreI often get asked why wedding celebrants charge what they charge. It’s a big question! The wedding industry is not a standardised one. It’s true you can find celebrants for $400, up to $2500, maybe even more… Celebrants base package pricing on many factors and it’s entirely subjective to how they run their
Read MoreThere’s the age old saying – never work with children or dogs… Well I must be a sucker for punishment because I’m 100% down for either or both! As a mum of two, I was delighted that our girls were a part of our wedding day. It was something truly special. Therefore, I love giving my couples the opportunity to include the little people they love in...
Read MoreSince the Covid-19 pandemic hit Australia, I can’t tell you how many people have said jokingly-kind-of-seriously, “So you must be marrying people on Zoom now?” Sometimes I really can’t be bothered enlightening them with the complexities of the situation so I just answer, “Heh. Yeh something like that!”
Read MoreMen and shoes often fall into two camps - those who obsess over shoes and basically need their own wall feature shoe display or those who wear the same shoes without a care until someone calls them out on it. For the fellas who don’t know where to start with picking wedding day shoes, this one is for you. For those who have been in wedding shoe...
Read MoreWhen you think of a processional what comes to mind? The processional is usually the beginning of a wedding ceremony. Steeped in tradition, this grand entrance is often layered with meaning and sentimental values. Even the most non-traditional couple can surprise me with how much importance they place on this part of their ceremony.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has hit the wedding world for 6, especially in Melbourne, Australia. We’ve had all kinds of restrictions on guest numbers, square meter space allowances, indoor/outdoor protocols – it’s been a lot to keep up with. While some couples have postponed their weddings for a later date, there are others who simply cannot wait to get married. An...
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