Unusual Wedding Venues

You have dreamt about this day ever since you were a child. You imagined the groom, the dress, the make-up, the people and – no doubt – the venue. But when it comes to choosing your venue, this is going to be something you will remember for the rest of your life; don’t make it a cliché! Forget about big hotel receptions and ceremonies on the beach like you’ve seen in a zillion romantic comedies, Remi Mayer guest blogs with these tips on some truly unique locations around the world for your wedding.

Choosing a Flower Girl and Page Boy

Considering whether to include children in your ceremony as flower girls, page boys or ring bearers? Sophie Andersen guest blogs this week with advice on how figure out the best kiddie candidates for the task, and how to prepare them for their role in the big day.

Most people consider their wedding day one of the most special occasions of their lives, and – more often than not – they are practically obsessive about everything going exactly as they planned it.  While including children in the ceremony can be somewhat risky, as kids’ behaviour can be a bit unpredictable, it certainly adds a lovely and warm note to a wedding and provides for a personal touch by introducing your guests to some of the most important little people in your lives. Likewise, parents of the child you choose would be quite honoured by your choice, not to mention the fact that your wedding photos would look much better with a couple of smiling children’s faces in them.

Choosing Your Wedding Venue

Ah, who doesn’t love an infographic, and who doesn’t love getting advice on how to best choose their wedding venue – one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in the preparations for your big day! This week, John Cunningham from The Wedding Band Shop, in Ireland, gives some practical tips on finding the ceremony and reception locations that are perfect for you.

How to Choose Your Wedding Celebrant

Finding the right officiant for your ceremony

Are you currently looking for the right celebrant to lead your wedding ceremony and official journey into marriage… but have no idea what to look for? Jeannie Sheppard, wedding planner and stylist, shares these tips for finding the right officiant for your day. Jeannie is the founder and manager of Stradbroke Weddings (established 2002).

Ceremonies within Ceremonies

Rituals to include in your wedding ceremony

Looking for ways to make your wedding ceremony more meaningful or personalized? Civil marriage celebrant Robyn Rodda, from Melbourne in Australia, shares her expertise on some of the most popular rituals and ceremonies to include in your wedding.