What Makes a Wedding Ceremony Wonderful?
Everyone has their own ideas about what makes a good wedding ceremony, and it’s always flexible, but this is my favourite recipe:
Take a group of your most loved family and friends
Throw in the embarrassing uncles you can’t not invite
Mix everyone together warmly and engage them
Immerse in a ceremony that’s vibrant and reflective of your lives, values and personalities
Add a dash of wit and a generous glug of humour, avoiding cheesy jokes
Sprinkle lightly with traditional bits, because it will make your Mum happy
Stir people emotionally, without being gushier than Niagara Falls; and
Finish before it gets stale
What’s Compulsory in a Ceremony and What’s Not?
Surprisingly little is compulsory in the ceremony itself. We will of course ensure all the legal i’s are dotted and the t’s crossed well beforehand.
The celebrant says a few lines called the Monitum. This includes use of your full legal names.
The couple themselves must state the legal marriage vow, which is one sentence long.
You must have two witnesses who are over 18 years of age
We sign three versions of your Certificate of Marriage
Everything else is the icing on the wedding cake. There is a whole range of possibilities and we can add bits in or take them out, to make the ceremony absolutely true to you
Your Story…
I love hearing how couples met and how their romance came together - or perhaps didn’t in the first instance! Everyone enjoys a good story and writing and presenting yours is a highlight for me. Cheeky humour and smiling guests are guaranteed.
Simple Ceremonies
Wedding ceremonies come in all shapes and sizes. If you want something uber-simple just to tick the legal boxes, that’s easily achievable. A minimum of one month’s notice is needed.
There is a range of great options for everyone, from fast and fuss free to ceremonies with all the bells and whistles.
How Do We Get Started?
Very easily! This infographic shows you the process for ‘full-sized’ ceremonies. Timelines can vary depending on how on top of your wedding planning game you are! If in doubt, just call, email or message me.
