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How to Change Your Name After Marriage
Help to Change Your Name After Marriage
Posted By Delwyn On 18 Mar 2018
Is one of the things that worry you as a Bride-to-Be, “how will I change my name after marriage?” Many brides worry about this and there are some who don’t worry at all as they are unaware of the work involved. Some years ago I noticed how stressful this could be for brides, (and some […]
Cutting the Wedding Cake at the Ceremony
Posted By Delwyn On 17 Feb 2018
Many brides and grooms worry about what to do with their guests after the ceremony, while they are off having their photos taken. I saw this problem solved very elegantly a few months ago and have witnessed it again since. The cutting of the Wedding Cake was performed directly after the signing of the documents, […]
The Groom’s Entrance
Posted By Delwyn On 10 Feb 2018
With a stunning river and bolder background behind us the groomsmen and marriage celebrant (that’s me :)) were in place and soft back ground music was playing as the guests slowly took their places. Suddenly the serenity of the natural bush surroundings was shattered as the Theme to Top Gun began to blare out around […]
How to Choose Your Celebrant
Posted By Delwyn On 25 Oct 2017
Congratulations on your engagement! You’re now at the beginning of a wonderful, and sometimes stressful, journey to your wedding day. For starters, it must be daunting when you begin your search for suppliers! So how do you find the ‘right’ celebrant? Here are a few pointers that I hope will be helpful. Firstly you need […]
You Are Not the Clothes You Wear
Posted By Delwyn On 03 Sep 2017
I re-found this today and again enjoyed its sentiments. We are so much more than what is immediately visible and it’s good to remember that. You are not your age, Nor the size of clothes you wear, You are not a weight, Or the colour of your hair. You are not your name, Or the […]
The First Dance
Posted By Delwyn On 31 Jul 2017
Putting the Right Foot Forward! What is potentially one of the most awkward moments at a wedding? Would you believe that many couples say – “the first dance!” It’s probably the first time that the two of you have to actually do something in unison… in public! It’s worth practicing if you want to make […]
A Magical Moment!
Posted By Delwyn On 31 Jul 2017
Down the Aisle to Happiness There are so many magical moments that I experience as a marriage celebrant but one of the happiest is when the bride and groom walk down the aisle after the ceremony! It is the culmination of months of planning and stressing along with loads of excitement. I have been told […]
Furry Friends and Weddings
Posted By Delwyn On 13 Apr 2017
“Can we include our dog in the wedding ceremony?” is a question I get asked quite often. Yes of course you can! It’s one of the really fabulous things about being a marriage celebrant; you never know what your next couple are going to want for their wedding ceremony! Every couple is so different and […]
German Speaking Celebrant – Video
Posted By Delwyn On 13 Mar 2017
A Bilingual Wedding Ceremony is not as unusual as you might think. And if you are wondering what the guests might be thinking while listening to the language they don’t speak, well it’s only positive! As a marriage celebrant your main concern is that everyone enjoys the ceremony so it’s important that a Bilingual Wedding Ceremony […]
Holding Space
Posted By Delwyn On 09 Mar 2017
Being a marriage celebrant is a huge privilege. You share the dreams and sometimes keep the secrets of many beautiful couples. I love meeting my couples for the first time and hearing their story. It’s not just listening, it’s about reading between the lines, watching their body language and Holding Space for them. So what […]