Changing your surname after Marriage
14/12/2020Many people believe that when you sign your marriage certificates on your wedding day that you sign your new ‘married name’ – Not True! You and your partner/spouse/fiancé are two seperate identities with your own surnames until such a time as you officially change them (if you choose) – AFTER you are married. You can assume, and start to use your married surname straight after the marriage ceremony if you choose t0 – you are legally married as soon as you say your vows in front of your celebrant and your 2 witnesses, however if you want to do business…
It’s important to continue learning about your partner
Our lives are constantly changing and evolving. This is inevitable. So why do we think that once we get married – that’s it, we don’t have to try to keep connecting with our partner? A marriage is a union of…
Coronavirus and your wedding
Wow! It seems that almost overnight we find ourselves in a world that we don't recognise. Events being cancelled, venues closing their doors indefinitely and bans and limits on gatherings.... all of these things could affect your wedding.
Love wins
Marriage Equality! On the 7th of December 2017 the Australian Government finally passed a law that allowed same-sex couples to marry, giving all couples the same rights when it comes to immediate recognition of their relationship, overseas marriage, family, spousal…
Wedding Day Coordinator
Have you thought about appointing a “Wedding Day Co-ordinator”? Think about your day….. You’re getting ready. Your best pals are helping you fasten your buttonhole or position your headpiece. Neither of you has got time to be worrying about whether: The…
Do We Need a Wedding Rehearsal?
This is a question that is asked by nearly every couple. The answer is pretty easy… you don’t NEED a wedding rehearsal, but here are few reasons you might WANT a wedding rehearsal. Having a run-through at the location of…
Destination Wedding
Destination weddings – they are all the rage at the moment – and why not? A beautiful location in a place that could double as your honeymoon… It sounds idyllic! But have you thought about the finer details? Don’t…
Wedding Anniversary Symbols
I belong to a fabulous celebrant association called: The Celebrants Network and recently I wrote a blog post for our association blog all about where wedding anniversary symbols originated. I found it so interesting that I wanted to share it here…
A Beautiful Vintage Inspired Wedding
When my friends, Tanya and Nick got married at their vintage-inspired wedding, everything was so gloriously beautiful that an article was written on the Love My Dress blog entitled: PEACOCKS AND BUTTERFLIES – AN ELEGANT 1920S GATSBY AND 1930S DECO ELEGANCE…
Do We Need Pre-Marriage Counselling?
As an Authorised Celebrant in Australia, it is a legal requirement to give couples wishing to get married a brochure called Happily Ever Before and After which gives you information about the legal process of getting married and also some helpful…
Marriage Vows You May Not Have Thought Of…..
Marriage Vows… What do you really want to say to your partner on the most important day in your relationship? There are traditional vows, words that people have said to each other over the centuries. Remember when people used to promise…
