It always wonderful to hear from a couple after their honeymoon and are settling as a married couple doing things like boring paperwork (ie changing names). "Just doing some light filing cabinet rearranging, as I attempt to begin the paperwork to change my name on documents. I opened up the folder you left for us with the certificate inside and found the script from the ceremony! What a special little piece to find in there. I will treasure it forever. I also love the little

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

touching family marriage ceremony on the banks of the Warrego River

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

Lauretta, for making our day so special and so personal. Was so much fun, you bought the sunshine through your beautiful personality.

Lauretta is a warm, professional, organised and enthusiastic celebrant. She made us feel relaxed on the day ... as we had hoped.