Welcome to the planning portal!
Welcome to the planning portal!
Because you are here, that means you are getting married by me and I couldn't be more excited for you! This website is designed to give you the greatest amount of knowledge possible to help you plan your perfect day.
My passion is to make your wedding ceremony one to remember for the rest of your lives. I thrive on seeing the joy on my couples faces when they see the gorgeous piece of artwork, we have created together that is, your ceremony. I am driven and willing to create the ceremony you have always dreamt of and I can’t wait to customize a wedding ceremony that is perfect for the two of you. I look forward to working together with you on this journey.
This website is going to arm you with all the information you will need throughout the wedding planning process but I am also all too happy to answer any questions you may have arise throughout the process as well. So lets get started!
The Rundown
The Rundown
A rundown of the basic structure of a ceremony
Planning Timeline
Planning Timeline
A detailed 12 month countdown until your big day
On-the-day Prep Timeline
On-the-day Prep Timeline
A bit of a guide for your on the day planning
Wedding Music
Wedding Music
A guide and checklists to picking your music for the day
The Legal Process
The Legal Process
All the details you need to wrap your head around the legal process
City Council Information
City Council Information
Information on permits, park weddings and beach weddings
The Shoe Game
The Shoe Game
What is it and how does it work?
Speeches
Speeches
The Mr and Mrs Quiz
The Mr and Mrs Quiz
An extra way to add a bit of flair to your reception
Code of Practice
Code of Practice
Information of the marriage celebrants code of practice
Housekeeping
Housekeeping
Any details you need communicated before we begin
Processional
Processional
Walking down the aisle- All the little details to think about before taking the big walk
Giving Away
Giving Away
The bit where the aisle escort is asked the "Who bring this partner to be married to this partner"
Welcoming
Welcoming
Welcoming your guests whats involved and what is said
Personal Story
Personal Story
Where I tell the guests all about how you met and what you love about each other
Readings and Poems
Readings and Poems
Reading and Poem details and examples
Rituals
Rituals
Details on different types of Rituals and how to incorporate them into your ceremony
The Monitum
The Monitum
The legal part that the celebrant is obliged to say to make it official
The asking or "I do"
The asking or "I do"
The couple are asked the big question "Will you take... to be your wife/husband" and hopefully you say I do!
Vows
Vows
Details on mandatory and personal vows, what you have to say and what you might add on
Ring Exchange
Ring Exchange
Swapping your rings, how to do it and what to say
The Declaration and the Kiss
The Declaration and the Kiss
The Signing
The Signing
Signing the documents, what you have to sign and who can witness
Presentation
Presentation
Presenting you for the first time as husband and wife!
Recessional
Recessional
Walking on out
Congratulations and Group Photos
Congratulations and Group Photos
A few tips for following the ceremony
Client Services Agreement
Client Services Agreement
The details of your service agreement as agreed to by paying the deposit
Name Change Tips
Name Change Tips
All the little bits and pieces you don't think about when changing your name
Relationship Education Services
Relationship Education Services
In case you need to get in touch with someone for pre-marriage counselling
Involving Family and Children
Involving Family and Children
Tips on how to involve family and children into your ceremony