Weddings | Commitments | Renewal of Vows

At the heart of any of these Celebrations is the love shared between two people. This is the fundamental basis on which two people decide to formally acknowledge their dedication to each other publicly.

A wedding is a legal celebration of the bringing together of two people with all their hopes, dreams and life values. It is the celebration of new beginnings – perhaps change of name, life style and the blending of two families. I will assist you in completing all the necessary legal documentation that must be lodged with the Department of Birth, Deaths and Marriages. In addition if one partner is living overseas, I can assist in providing a letter for inclusion in the visa application.

A Commitment is a ceremony that enables two people to publicly recognise their deep and lasting bond in the company of their family and friends. This ceremony is popular with same-sex couples. While not legally binding in Australia, it has all the hallmarks of a deep and meaningful ceremony that honours a partnership.

A Renewal of Vows celebration is an opportunity for two people to reaffirm their love to each other and if appropriate to possibly include their children and grandchildren. This ceremony may be conducted to celebrate a significant wedding anniversary or perhaps you were married overseas and wish to conduct a ceremony in Australia in the presence of your family, friends, and work colleagues. It is a rich celebration of heritage and the wonderful memories of a couple’s life journey so far, and looks at the future with all its possibilities.

In all of these Celebrations, I would work with you in designing a personalised and meaningful ceremony that will be performed with warmth and dignity at a place of your choice. I offer a range of options from traditional to spontaneous and fun. If you require, I will provide you with a list of resources that includes reflections, vows and ideas on a variety of symbolism that can be incorporated into the ceremony. Beautifully calligraphic Certificates will be presented to you as a memento at the conclusion of each ceremony.