by Fiona | Oct 8, 2013 | Hints and Tips, Weddings
I welcome enquiries! With many couples being super organised in the planning of their wedding, I find enquiries often appear in my inbox many months in advance. Enquiries range from general information about the legalities of getting married in Australia or for...
by Fiona | Oct 5, 2013 | Locations, Weddings
Today was a perfect Spring day! On the summit of Mount Sugarloaf, with the sun shining and a gentle breeze rustling the canopy of gum leaves in the trees overhead, Craig & Mikarla shared their vows and were united in marriage to become husband & wife. The...
by Fiona | Sep 3, 2012 | Hints and Tips, Weddings
I am always asking the married people that I meet, “What is the one thing that you remember from your wedding day?” There is no right or wrong answer to this question and the responses vary. For couples planning their marriage ceremony and the celebrations...
by Fiona | Jul 31, 2012 | Hints and Tips, Weddings
It always makes a celebrant smile, just a little, to have a couple enquire about their services and then, say in reply to the fee they have been quoted – “…….but we only need you for about 30 minutes on the day!” This open letter to...
by Fiona | Dec 5, 2011 | Locations, Weddings
Thankfully the raised temperatures of the past few days had passed and the sun was shining out at the Hunter Wetlands Centre in Shortland. Perfect conditions for a marriage ceremony on a very memorable date 11-11-11. Sheryl and Brett said their vows to each other and...
by Fiona | Oct 30, 2011 | Weddings
Today I had the privilege of performing the marriage ceremony of John & Hayley at Rafferty’s Resort, Cams Wharf. Whilst the heavens opened earlier and forced the ceremony indoors, the views of the lake still made for the perfect backdrop. John & Hayley...