Ceremony Tips
Life’s big moments deserve more than just a script — they deserve heart, laughter, and a touch of meaning that feels like it’s yours. Whether it’s a wedding, vow renewal, naming day, commitment, or farewell, these Ceremony Tips are here to help you plan with ease and celebrate with joy. Think of it as your inside scoop from a celebrant who’s seen it all (and has the stories to prove it).
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Do You Really Need Readings in a Wedding Ceremony?
Wedding readings can be meaningful—or just filler. Here’s how to decide if they deserve a place in your ceremony (plus a few charming alternatives).
The Case for Shorter Wedding Ceremonies
When it comes to wedding ceremonies, less really can be more. Find out why the 20–30 minute mark is the perfect balance of heartfelt and memorable—without testing anyone’s patience.
Your Wedding Ceremony Checklist
Wedding planning can feel overwhelming with so many moving parts. This calm and practical checklist will guide you through the essentials of planning a ceremony that truly reflects you as a couple.
Writing Wedding Vows with a Civil Celebrant - with Examples
Civil celebrant weddings let you write vows that feel personal and true. From classic promises to funny and inclusive options, here are examples for everyone!
An example of a Civil Celebrant Wedding Ceremony (with Optional Religious Elements)
A civil celebrant wedding blends flexibility with tradition. From personalised vows to optional religious elements, here’s how your ceremony can feel modern and meaningful without being formulaic.
Wedding Paperwork — What Forms You Actually Need
Weddings aren’t just about flowers and vows—there’s paperwork too. Here’s a celebrant’s guide to the legal forms you’ll need to complete for a wedding in NSW (and across Australia).
Readings and Poems for a Wedding Ceremony — Ideas to Inspire Your Day
The right reading can turn a lovely wedding into a truly memorable one. Here are classic, modern, funny, and heartfelt readings and poems to inspire your ceremony.
Can You Have a Religious Ceremony and a Celebrant? Yes, You Can.
Want a religious wedding but also need the legal part covered? The good news is you don’t have to choose—you can have both.
Wedding Trends in 2025 — Keeping the Ceremony Personal (and Not Just Carbon-Copy Perfect)
Weddings in 2025 are all about personality over perfection. Forget cookie-cutter scripts—couples are choosing ceremonies that feel real, relaxed, and unmistakably theirs
Love Is Patient (But the Guests Aren’t — Especially in Midday Summer Sun). How long should a Wedding Ceremony Last?
They say love is patient. True enough. But wedding guests—especially the ones standing around in their best outfits and potentially in the summer sun —tend to be a little less so.
How to Write Wedding Vows You’ll Actually Want to Say
Staring at a blank page and wondering how on earth to put love into words? Writing wedding vows doesn’t need to be poetic or perfect — it just needs to sound like you. Here are some practical tips to help you write vows you’ll actually enjoy saying out loud.