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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Why Commitment Ceremonies Are Growing in Popularity
Not every love story fits into the traditional mould of a wedding. In 2025, more couples are choosing commitment ceremonies—celebrations that honour love without the paperwork
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
Why Work With a Celebrant to Practise Your Speech?
Public speaking: some people thrive on it, most would rather wrestle with the seating chart again. That’s where a celebrant comes in—not just for ceremonies, but to help you practise and perfect your speech.
Memorials and Funerals: A Celebrant’s Guide to Personal, Meaningful Farewells
Saying goodbye doesn’t have to follow a script. More families are choosing personalised memorials and funerals in 2025—ceremonies that honour a life in a way that feels true.
Naming Days in 2025 — Why Families Are Choosing Personalised Celebrations
More families are choosing naming days as a modern, meaningful way to welcome their child. Here’s why this growing tradition is about more than just names—it’s about connection..
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.
5 Meaningful Ideas for a Naming Day Ceremony in Sydney
A naming day is a wonderful way to welcome your child — but it doesn’t have to be overly sentimental or predictable. From godparents to time capsules, here are five simple ideas to make your ceremony personal, thoughtful, and genuinely memorable.
Planning a Meaningful Memorial Service: 5 Things to Keep in Mind
A memorial service doesn’t have to be a sombre formality. The most meaningful farewells are personal, thoughtful, and sometimes even allow space for a smile. Here are five ways to plan a service that feels genuine and true to your loved one.
Why a Vow Renewal Might Be the Best Celebration You Haven’t Considered
A vow renewal isn’t about repeating your wedding day — it’s about celebrating the life you’ve built together and saying “I’d still choose you.” Here’s why a vow renewal can be one of the most meaningful (and enjoyable) celebrations you’ll ever have.