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Welcome to the excitement of planning the ceremony for
your wedding. The wedding formalities, is a ceremony at the gate of "a
rite of passage", as two people signal their entry into a new stage of
life. It is my privilege to work with couples during one of the most
important events in their lives.
You may not have given the ceremony itself much thought.
You have, no doubt, found there are a hundred details, regarding your
wedding day, to consider. There are decisions about the wedding party,
the flowers, the garments and the reception, just to name a few. The
service itself, the words spoken, and by whom, may have become a
secondary concern. However, remember, your ceremony is the centre of
your wedding day. The wedding ceremony itself creates the atmosphere for
the whole day, Enjoy choosing the type of ceremony you would like and
also readings which suit your feelings and circumstances.
BOOK YOUR CELEBRANT FIRST!!! Spring and autumn are
traditionally busy months for weddings. Many couples, having booked the
reception, are left very frustrated, trying to secure a professional
celebrant. Dare to look outside the 3.00 O'clock Saturday afternoon time
frame. In the age of variable working hours, Friday or Monday weddings
can create a long weekend for everyone. A three day celebration, or a
romantic long week-end. Mid-week evenings, when the majority of guests
are local can be a refreshing change.
An early morning wedding and wedding breakfast in the
park or at the beach before the wind comes up, can be one of the most
perfect and spiritual times of the day. 7.30am is magic.
Above all, feel free to become involved in choosing the
words and sentiments, for your ceremony that are relevant to you.
The words spoken on your wedding day are what unites
you both. They are the central action in this wonderful drama. Remember
that even if you are not having a religious ceremony, the wedding is an
experience of worship.
My wish for you is an occasion rich in meaning for you and for the
friends you invite.
Marriage is still the foundation of our society. The
promises (the vows) themselves are important; the rings, are a token, a
physical reminder of ties, that cannot be seen by the human eye.
"I believe that living is an act of creativity and that,
at certain moments in our lives, our creative imaginations are more
conspicuously demanded than at others. At certain moments, the need to
decide upon the story of our own lives becomes particularly pressing-
when we choose a mate for example….."
(from Parallel Lives)
The first step in preparing for a wedding is to ensure
you have filled out a "Notice of Intended Marriage" and this must
be returned to the marriage celebrant at least one calendar month
and a day prior to the wedding.
The wedding contract you sign prior to your wedding and
on your wedding day are the most important and binding legal documents
you will sign through out your lives. They are a legal commitment to
loyalty, care and support. Your ceremony should reflect the significance
of this occasion.
I will not book a wedding close to your ceremony so I
arrive engaged in your occasion and fresh.
A copy of the "Notice of Intended Marriage" can be downloaded
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