Planning a wedding through COVID
How Kristy and Mark got married ❤ I first met Kristy and Mark at a wedding expo in late 2018. They were newly engaged, totally excited about getting married and planned a wedding for 2020. They dreamed of a rustic themed wedding, hired a venue in Toowoomba and were happy to wait to give overseas family time to plan and come to the wedding. They, like so many other couples, could not foresee what was coming in 2020 with COVID. As 2020 progressed it became clear that their wedding...
Should I insure my wedding?
In the midst of COVID-19 and the many cancellations and postponements faced in 2020 the uncertainty of whether to book a wedding continues well into 2021. Personally, I have had wedding cancellations for each of the 3 Queensland lockdowns from January to June and the impact for all concerned is devastating. Given that a typical wedding costs over $30,000 many couples have been inquiring about the value of wedding insurance. The reality is that wedding insurance is not likely to cover cancellations due to COVID-19. Many of us were...
Why testimonials are important
When it comes to choosing your celebrant for the special occasion of your marriage you need someone who is going to make the moment just a little bit magic for you, your partner and your family and friends. Celebrants come with many varied styles, looks, presentation vibe and experience - no wonder it’s overwhelming when the time comes to choose one. A good idea is to check out testimonials - what are other couples saying about the celebrant and what did they like about them. What roles did...
Hurray For Marriage Equality!
The 9th December 2017, heralded a wonderful change in Australia's history with the passing of legislation that now enables same sex couples to legally marry. And about time too! I'm a great believer in love - it's one of the main reasons why I became a Civil Marriage Celebrant and I felt the frustrations of the gay community in not being able to make a recognised commitment to one another. Today things have changed and I am excited to now be able to marry same sex couples. Brisbane, Gold Coast,...