Does hand-fasting have to be done at a wedding ceremony? Hand-fasting is not the sole domain of wedding ceremonies. It can be done during an engagement, when a couple makes the choice to live together or to celebrate a special ceremony, an anniversary, or a renewing of vows. As a celebrant, I just love including hand-fasting in my marriage ceremony ritual and often read this passage that relates to the ritual: We have gathered here in this beautiful place under the eye of the

Lauretta is the creator of Wright Celebrations, and she works "Wright Where Love Is" for marriage ceremonies, vow renewals, plus commitment, namings and celebration of life ceremonies. Lauretta acknowledges and honour the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Love is Love. A registered Civil Marriage Celebrant and qualified Justice of the Peace (JP Qld), I have been part of the Hervey Bay community, (Queensland) for more than 28 years. My husband and I live on a r

Can your best friend, or a family member, conduct your marriage ceremony? The answer is not too complex; it is 'no', and it is YES! The short answer is 'yes' that other people can be involved in your marriage ceremony, with the proviso of 'no'; for to be legally married, you must have an Authorised Celebrant conduct at least part of the marriage ceremony. I am registered by the Commonwealth under the Marriage Celebrants Programme to solemnise marriages in Australia; I perform

A marriage occurring in Australia may be solemnised on any day, at any time, and at any place. ` Did you know that for a marriage to be valid under Australian law, it must be solemnised in Australia or within Australian territorial waters or airspace? This is because the Marriage Act 1961 does not extend to international waters or airspace. Where and when can you get married in Australia? Any time within Australia territorial waters or airspace! Why not #destinationFraserCoas

My Wedding Wish was registered as a National Charity in 2016, and it has been gifting weddings to the terminally ill around Australia since 2013. It was founded by Lynette Maguire, as a local project on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland in 2007, and now there are now chapters in every state and territory of Australia. Do you know and love someone that is affected by terminal illness and getting married is very important to them? Are you a couple in this position? If so, please

Not into something old, new, borrowed or blue, or the sixpence in your shoe? Then let's bust some myths!

Not into something old, might be time to get back to the basics! Getting married in Australia can be as easy as 1-2-3 with a month of time.

Lauretta Wright, of Wright Celebrations, is environmentally-friendly, tech-savvy, and an organised professional with a sense of humour.

A natural burial is a funeral that seeks to make as little impact upon the environment as possible, to return a body to the earth naturally.

Did you know that in Queensland, all this “paperwork” can be completed in an electronic format? and submitted online to BDM? Yes!

Getting married in Australia can be as easy as 1-2-3 with a month of time.

With the NOIM successfully completed, and lodged with your registered celebrant, then one can get back to organising the ceremony's rituals.

Did you know that you don't have to be either an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia to get married in Australia?

Wedding ceremonies sometimes have blessings and/or readings. Your choice, your ceremony, your story.

May my wife marry you? I'm serious! She is an authorised marriage celebrant in Hervey Bay, Queensland!

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