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How Long Does A Wedding Ceremony Take?

I have officiated enough marriages to know that timing is essentially the glue that holds your wedding day together. Understanding the timings of your wedding will ensure that your special day plays out smoothly, as you will be able to create a realistic and reliable wedding ceremony schedule. Determining the length of your wedding ceremony might be one of your biggest hurdles when estimating your wedding timings. From playing your special song to reciting personalised vows, there are many elements to consider when mapping out the duration of your...

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How To Plan A Quick Wedding

Wedding planning can be intense and tough, especially when you are pressed for time! If you and your partner have suddenly decided to give your true love story a happy ending, but don't know where to start, don't panic as you are in expert hands. Planning a last-minute wedding party does not have to be as stressful as it may initially seem. With organisation, clear focus and determination, you can arrange a wow-factor ceremony. I have created this article to help you take matters into your own hands and...

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What Does A Celebrant Say At A Wedding?

A wedding ceremony is a time to celebrate your unique love story with your soulmate. We all know that every good love story starts with tender-hearted words, so it is vital that the right words are spoken on your special day. Your marriage celebrant is essentially the narrator of your romantic tale, who will play an important role in opening a new chapter for you and your dearly beloved so that you may enter married life exactly as you envisioned you would. Whether you are hiring a civil marriage celebrant...

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Top 8 Wedding Destinations in Tasmania

If you are looking to escape the city, and soak up some of mother nature's most sensational artistry, then you should consider holding your wedding ceremony in the serene setting of Tasmania. This small but impressively mighty island holds an array of breathtaking landscapes that will make the perfect location for your dream wedding. Aside from its astonishing, natural scenery (much of which is untouched), Tasmania also offers an abundance of heterogeneous culture and fascinating history making your visit an unforgettable experience. Never been to Tasmania before? Fear not, as...

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What Is A Notice Of Intended Marriage

Planning your wedding can be a wonderful and thrilling time, but it can also be tricky and nerve-racking, especially as you get closer to the big day. From finding a venue to decorations to seating arrangements, there are so many provisions to organise. One of the most important arrangements that must be made prior to any legal ceremony is a notice of intended marriage. If you haven't heard of this before, or don't understand what it is and how to get one, don't stress! I am Katie Reeve, an...

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What Is A Legals Only Wedding?

If you are looking to ditch the big, white, traditional wedding ceremony for a smaller, more intimate affair, then a legals only wedding could be an ideal option for you and your fiancé to tie the knot! Throughout society, no matter where you go, there seems to be a popular perception that weddings should be a huge celebration, with hundreds of cheering guests and church bells. However, sometimes less is more. Being a marriage celebrant myself, I have seen first-hand just how beautiful and special legals only weddings can...