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Thoughts on love, ceremonies, and the moments in between.

What Happens If It Rains on Your Wedding Day?

August 2026

What Happens If It Rains on Your Wedding Day?

It's the question I get asked more than almost any other. Here's what actually happens when the weather turns — and why it's rarely the disaster couples fear.

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How Far Ahead Should You Book Your Celebrant?

August 2026

How Far Ahead Should You Book Your Celebrant?

Couples ask me this constantly, and the honest answer isn't as far out as most people fear — but there are a few dates worth moving quickly on.

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Before the Day: A Simple Ceremony Planning Guide

September 2025

Before the Day: A Simple Ceremony Planning Guide

A simple guide to everything you need to know before your ceremony day — from legal paperwork to writing personal vows.

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Why Your Ceremony Deserves More Than a Registry Office

August 2025

Why Your Ceremony Deserves More Than a Registry Office

Your ceremony deserves more than a government office. Here's why a personal celebrant makes all the difference.

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The Difference a Great MC Makes

July 2025

The Difference a Great MC Makes

The difference between an awkward reception and a seamless celebration often comes down to one person — your MC.

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How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows: A Step-by-Step Guide

June 2026

How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows: A Step-by-Step Guide

A warm, practical guide to writing personal wedding vows — with a step-by-step template, prompts, and tips from 20+ years of ceremonies.

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How to Get Legally Married in NSW: A Celebrant's Guide

July 2026

How to Get Legally Married in NSW: A Celebrant's Guide

The legal side of getting married trips a lot of couples up — mostly because nobody explains it simply. So here it is, start to finish, the way I talk my own couples through it.

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My Favourite Places to Marry Couples in Sydney

July 2026

My Favourite Places to Marry Couples in Sydney

After 500-odd ceremonies around this city, I've built up a real soft spot for certain spots. If you're still choosing where to say your vows, here's where my mind goes first.

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What a Naming Day Really Involves (and Why Families Love Them)

July 2026

What a Naming Day Really Involves (and Why Families Love Them)

Not every family wants a christening, but nearly everyone wants to mark a new arrival somehow. A naming day is that somehow — warm, personal, and entirely yours.

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