How thrilled am I to receive multiple Facebook reviews for the same amazing Wedding…. Chris Dillon reviewed Toni Collett – Celebrant — 5 star I recently flew 2000km to attend the wedding of some close friends. Apart from witnessing the union and being part of the wonderful time had by all present one of the…
DetailsAs 2017 draws to a close, everyone who’s planning to get married in 2018 will be wondering how to create an occasion that’s timely and on-point. Every year has its own distinctive set of looks, themes and feelings, so here’s what you should be looking at for 2018. It’s all gone a bit industrial Yep,…
DetailsOf course, you’ll have the best man doing a speech, as well as the father of the bride and the groom himself – that’s traditional. It’s a bit man-heavy, though, isn’t it? If you’re thinking about redressing the gender balance a bit, what better way to do this than to have one of your girlfriends…
DetailsWhile it’s true that spring and summer are the most popular seasons for weddings, autumn can be the ideal time too, for many reasons. Let’s take a quick look at why you should tie the knot in the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness… It’s cooler You’re no longer restricted by the blazing heat of…
DetailsChances are that it won’t rain, but it’s always a good idea to have a wet weather contingency or two. After all, you’ve been planning your wedding for months and it’d be a shame if the rain affected some or all of your big day. Expect the worst Assume it’s going to rain and work…
DetailsOne of the most important figures at your wedding (apart from you and your intended, of course) is your Maid of Honour. You’ll already know what your MoH is, but you might not know exactly what her role is and what your expectations of her should be. She’s your right-hand…errr…chick Your MoH will organise your…
DetailsOne of the biggest pain points in planning your wedding is the seating plan. You have to keep old rivals apart without making it obvious, keep both families happy, keep old university chums together… It’s hard work, so use these tips to make your logistical load easier. Start planning at once Once the invitations are…
DetailsWe’re a long way past the days when all wedding invitations were written on heavy white or cream-coloured card – all copperplate script and stuffy formal phrasing. These days invitations are a part of the wedding experience in themselves – they can be fun, quirky, individualised and even a bit cheeky. If you go for…
DetailsFor the last few years, everyone’s had a theme at their wedding. Themes can be great – they add interest to an event, they can spark conversations between strangers and make for amazing photos. However, not everyone wants to be like the others, so if you fancy a theme-less wedding, you should go for it.…
DetailsThe times are changing, and so is wedding etiquette. If you’re about to attend a wedding soon, you may be wondering what the protocol is these days; have some cast-iron rules fallen by the wayside? What about smartphones and Instagram? Let’s have a look. Can you wear black? You used to not be able to,…
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