Category Archives: Sydney Marriage Celebrant

Interesting Media Release from Fair Trading in NSW

23 September 2012 Wedding woes raised with NSW Fair Trading are many and varied, so Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts advises all brides, grooms and wedding planners to study up on their consumer rights and get help from Fair Trading … Continue reading

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Wedding venues

Civil marriage ceremonies in Australia can be performed anywhere, at any time of the day, on any day of the week.  Here are a few options: At a reception centre, either inside or outdoors On a beach In a garden … Continue reading

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Surprise weddings

Ever thought how romantic it would be to plan your wedding as a surprise for your beloved? I’m sorry to have to tell you that this romantic gesture is a big No No.  In Australia you must lodge a Notice … Continue reading

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Australian couples marrying overseas

Many couples book the most romantic option they can think of – a full wedding package in Fiji, Thailand, Bali, Tahiti, etc.  If this is your dream, good on you!  But please check whether your marriage will be recognised in … Continue reading

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How to judge whether your marriage will last

Psychologists have discovered that how an engaged man and woman interact with each other can predict with 81-87% accuracy whether or not their marriage will last. One significant pattern of interactions between engaged couples that predicts the likelihood of their … Continue reading

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I’m back!

My apologies for not posting for so long.  Time just seemed to flash by and then I went overseas for a month.  This was a semi-retirement trip because I decided it was time to step aside and let someone new … Continue reading

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Does the thought of saying your vows in front of a crowd panic you?

The law in Australia states that the legal vows exchanged in a marriage ceremony must be audible.  However, for some people the thought of saying anything in front of more than a few of their closest friends or their immediate … Continue reading

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Where does your celebrant come on your list of priorities?

Okay, you’ve set the date and are making your list of “Things-to-Do” in preparation for your wedding.  Now, let’s get organized. Dress – check Shoes – check Bridesmaids – check Bridesmaids’ dresses – check Groom’s suit – check Groomsmen – … Continue reading

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Overseas visitors marrying in Australia

In a previous post I explained that anyone who is free to marry (over the age of 18 and not too closely related to each other) may do so in Australia.  If you choose a civil celebrant you can hold … Continue reading

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Elements of a marriage ceremony

Your celebrant is booked and of course you did this in plenty of time – preferably six to twelve months before the wedding date but at the very latest immediately after you’ve finalised your reception booking.  Naturally you don’t want … Continue reading

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